Renowned poet-activist Sugathakumari no more
Chandigarh, December 23, 2020 : Renowned Malayalam poet-activist, Sugathakumar, from Thiruvananthapuram, tested positive for Covid-19 and was undergoing treatment, died at the government medical college hospital on Wednesday.
One of the most celebrated Malayalam poets of the contemporary era, Sugathakumari was known for her unique poems filled with compassionate empathy, human sensitivity and philosophical quest.
Born on January 22, 1934, she was the second daughter of freedom fighter and poet, Bodheswaran and wife Karthiyayni Amma.
She also bagged almost all prestigious literary awards in the state including Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award, Ezhuthachan Puraskaram, Vayalar Award, Odakkuzhal Award, Ashan Prize and so on.
The poet also won the union government's first 'Vriksha Mitra' award.