Indira Balan
Malayalam Poet , writer Indira Balan Holds an M.A. in Malayalam from S.N.G.S. College, Calicut University, kerala
Indira Balan has an impressive list of published works across various literary genres. Their poetry collections include Krishnapaksham, Varshamukilukal, Prayanam, Kuthivarakal, Agnisnanam, and Veyilol. The short story collection Bhagnabimbangal showcases their narrative skills, while essays such as Veyil Pakshikal, Pranayathinte Aagneya Nalangal, and Kavithayude Swathantra Shilpangal reflect their reflective and analytical writing. They have also authored biographies and life sketches like Vazhenkada Kunchu Nair, Kachamanikkilukkam (on Padma Shri Vazhenkada Kunchu Nair), and Aksharasuryan (on T.P. Bhaskarapothuval). Their novel Njan Krishna adds to their diverse body of work. Notably, their short story Govindan Mashinte Thirodhanam has been translated into Kannada. They have contributed to several anthologies such as Kavyathmeeyatha, K. Jayakumar – A Wonder, Kavikalkk Kaviyaya Dhikaram, Kavitha Sagaram, Pranayam Thodunna Nakshatrangal, Thirike, and Yathrikam. The author has been recognized with several awards, including the Kairali Kavitha Award, Karnataka Telugu Federation Ugadi Award, Joseph Vanneri Literary Award, Palakkad Forum Women Achievement Award, Haven Malayalam Literary ‘Muse’ Award, Thiruvananthapuram Book Café Pen Peruma Award (2024), Saparya Poetry Award (2024), and Suvarnna Thoolika Puraskaram (2025).
