Balamani Amma
Balamani Amma | |
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| Born | 19 July 1909 Punnayurkulam, Ponnani taluk, Malabar District, Madras Presidency, British India (Now in Thrissur) |
| Died | 29 September 2004 (aged 95) Kochi, Kerala, India |
| Occupation | Poet |
| Genre | Poetry |
| Notable awards | Padma Bhushan, Sahitya Akademi Award, Saraswati Samman, Asan Prize, Ezhuthachan Award |
| Spouse | V. M. Nair |
| Children | Kamala Surayya, Sulochana, Mohandas, Shyam Sunder |
Nalapat Balamani Amma (19 July 1909 – 29 September 2004) was an Indian poet who wrote in Malayalam. Amma (Mother), Muthassi (Grandmother), and Mazhuvinte Katha (The story of the Axe) are some of her well-known works. She was a recipient of many awards and honours, including the Padma Bhushan, Saraswati Samman, Sahitya Akademi Award, and Ezhuthachan Award. She was the mother of writer Kamala Das, also known as Madhavikutty.