MP Narayana Pillai alias Nanappan was the only writer who has a special place in the hearts of mallus who know about Malayalam literature.I don’t think that any other writer has been able to create that special place in the hearts of mallus.
When I heard the news of Nanappan’s death from Borivilli in Mumbai, it was one of saddest moments I experienced in my life. Till now, no other death or loss had created a catastrophic effect in my body or in my mind. I couldn’t be able to imagine a vacuum that created with the loss our dear writer.
Each and everybody in Pulluvazhi experienced the same pain when they heard the news. Pulluvazhi is famous for the great people she contributed to Kairali. The people in Pulluvazhi also deserves a special place. The people banned all strikes and badhs in their small village. It might sound strange in a state where strikes are a routine thing. Whatever may be the reason, Pulluvazhi people never mind it. They will open their shops.
The news of Nanapan’s death pained them so much and they closed all the shops without any order.
Nanappan’s life may be new to today’s generation of mallus. A life started as a lift operator in Delhi and ended as a gifted writer.
He wrote many short stories and one novel Prinamam. It includes many stories that came from the background of Mumbai city as he was staying here.
How long mallus might wait for getting a terrific write like him. I don’t know!
Friday, April 21, 2006
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