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I was born in an ancient beautiful greenish village named ‘Thamarakkulam’ (word means that a pond filled with lotus flowers) at the southern end of India. Prostitutes, beggars, saints, famous writers, notorious pickpockets, farmers and communist and congress party workers lived together there. My father worked for laborers and my mother loved to be proud that she could read most of the greatest books of the world. Every night, after household scores, my mother used to scribble short stories, poetries and articles along with her sorrows in her old pale yellowish diary. This atmosphere was the motivation and energy of my writing.
One of my greatest pleasures during my childhood days was to travel along with the ‘procession’ of ants as one among them. I spoke with them. I keep this habit still with me.
Although I was born in a joint family, I liked to sit alone and loved loneliness. Thus I became a good reader. While studying for degree, I won the award of ‘Kerala grandhasala sangham’ (State library council) for the best reader who read the maximum number of books.
I realized that the world is so complicated when I came to the town from my village, for studies. I met old prostitutes, orphans and lepers. I was a permanent visitor of Nooranad Leprosy Sanatorium, the biggest sanatorium of Asia. My frequent visits gave me many intellectual friends among the lepers. I had slept with them.
I have received many awards for my poetry, stories and articles. I have won many philosophical debates. Received the prizes for the best speaker in many inter collegiate competitions. My short story collection named ‘Adimavamsam’ (community of slaves) was one of the best sellers in India.
After law school, I worked for people including men and women who were denied social justice. I fought for their human rights. I was an active member of All India Theatre Association.