Rajeev Sivshankar

Rajeev Sivashankar
Born	1967 (age 56–57) Konni, Pathanamthitta, India
Occupation	Journalist, Novelist
Language	Malayalam
Nationality	Indian
Notable works	Thamovedam, Pranasancharam, kalpramanam,Putrasooktham, Karal marx Kailasamveedu, Maraporul , Kalipakam ,Pennarasu ,Divyam, kunjalithira (Novels) Daivamarathile ila, 'goodam (Short story Collections)
Spouse	Rajasree P.S
Children	Nila Rajeev

Rajeev Sivashankar (born 1967 in Konni, Pathanamthitta) is an Indian novelist and short story writer in Malayalam language. He is from Konni, Pathanamtitta district of the south Indian state of Kerala.

Early life

At age 12 he won the Mathrubhoomi story writing competition. His story was published in Mathrubhoomi weekly.

Career

He works in Malayala Manorama (Kochi) as Assistant Editor.

At age 45 he resumed writing, producing five novels and a short story collection. His novels are Thamovedam, Pranasancharam, Kalpramanam, Puthrasooktha are his novels. Daivamarathile Ila is his story collection. His notable stories are "Samadhanathinte Vazhikal,kailasanadhan" (published in Samakalika Malayalam), "Reality Show' (Kalakaumudi) and "Daivavicharam, Vivahavarhikam"(Bhashaposhini).

Novels

• Thamoveadam, published in April 2013 by D. C. Books, is Rajeev's first novel. The novel is based on the growing anarchist cult in the state of Kerala. Set in an imaginary village called Kavathy, the novel discusses the issue through the eccentric main character Viswanathan. He came to kochi and took charge of satanic worship.The first part of the book deals with Viswanathan's childhood and early youth and is set in the fictitious village of Kavathy in Central Travancore. It forms the core of the novel. In the second part, the arena shifts to Cochin and to the world of Black Mass and its followers.
• Pranasancharam –Rajeev's second novel, Pranasancharam, was published in October 2013 by DC books. It discusses the other side of material life and travels through a fantasy-like world.
• Kalpramanam–Rajeev's third novel, published in November 2014 by NBS (SPCS). It discusses environmental issues in Kerala.
• Putrasooktham–Rajeev's fourth novel, published in November 2015 by Green Books.
• Karal Marx's Kailasam veedu–Satirical account of village life. Published in August 2016 by Poorna Publication.
• Maraporul–fiction based on the life of Sri Sankaracharya.
• Kalipakam–fiction based on Kali's story in the Mahabharatha.
• Pennarasu–Celebration of womanhood, statement against the patriarchy
• Divyam–magical realism fantasy happening in Kerala-Tamil Nadu border. Published in February 2019 by Saikatham Books.
• Kunjalithira– Kunjalithira portrays the life of Kunjali maraykkar who made fear in the heart of Portuguese. It depicts the history of a centuries old battle, betrayal, and atrociousness.
• Daivamarathile Ila–story collection published in 2015 by DC Books. Includes "Daivavicharam", "Samadhanthinte vazhikal" and "Kailasanadhan"
• Goodam–Eleven story collection published in October 2017.

Recognition

He received the Thoppil Ravi Memorial award for best novel(Prana Sancharam) in 2013.

Manoraj Award for best Shortstories collection (Daiivamarathile Ila) in 2016

External links

• K. Pradeep (24 April 2013). "FAITH at the crossroads". The Hindu. Retrieved 26 May 2014.
• "Thamovedam new novel by Rajeev Sivashankar". Dcbooks.com. 25 April 2013. Retrieved 26 May 2014.
• "Thamovedam | By Rajeev Sivasankar | DC Books". Onlinestore.dcbooks.com. 30 April 2013. Retrieved 26 May 2014.
• "FAITH at the crossroads - Press Club of India". web.archive.org. 2 December 2013.
• "ഭൂമാഫിയകൾക്കും രാഷ്ട്രീയ പൊള്ളത്തരത്തിനുമെതിരെ കൽപ്രമാണം വരുന്നു; സർക്കാരിനും പ്രതിപക..." www.marunadanmalayali.com.
• "Technology For All". origin.mangalam.com.
• "ആത്മാവിന്റെ അധോലോകങ്ങൾ". www.marunadanmalayali.com.