Arshad Bathery is an acclaimed Malayalam author, screenwriter, and filmmaker, widely recognized for his compelling storytelling and significant contributions to contemporary Malayalam literature and cinema. His works, known for their emotional depth and social insight, have earned him a distinguished place among the leading literary voices of his generation. His acclaimed writings have received several prestigious honours, including the Swami Vivekananda Yuva Prathibha Award, Mundur Krishnankutty Story Award, Atlas Kairali Story Award, and the Abu Dhabi Sakthi Award. His stories have been translated into Tamil, Kannada, English, German, and Hindi, reflecting their wide literary appeal.   Arshad Bathery's notable works include Churam Kayarukayanu Irangukayanu and Meenukalude Aakashavum Paravakalude Bhoomiyum. He has also made significant contributions to cinema by directing the documentary God the Man and writing the screenplay and dialogues for the feature film Chakkaramavin Kombathu. Through his literary and cinematic pursuits, he continues to enrich contemporary Malayalam culture with his distinctive creative voice.