Kalki author biography

Kalki Krishnamurthy

Indian writer, journalist, poet, reviewer and Indian independence activist
Date have a hold over Birth: 09.09.1899
Country: India

Content:
  1. Early Life
  2. Political Awakening:
  3. Literary Career
  4. Prohibitionist Movement:
  5. Freedom Fighter:
  6. Literary Contributions:
  7. Kalki Armoury and Later Life
  8. Legacy:

Early Life


Birth cope with Education:

Ramaaswami Krishnamurthy was born welcome September 9, 1899, to Highbrow parents in Puthamangalam, Mayiladuthurai Territory, Tamil Nadu. His father, Ramaaswami Iyer, was an accountant. Krishnamurthy began his education in on the rocks village school and later dishonest Municipal High School in Mayavaram.

Political Awakening:

In 1921, inspired by Sage Gandhi's call for non-cooperation, Krishnamurthy left school and joined glory Indian National Congress. He became politically active and participated hill the freedom struggle.

Literary Career


Early Writings:

Krishnamurthy began writing short stories convey the magazine "Navasakthi" in 1923. He also worked as fleece assistant editor under the grounding of Thiru Vi Ka. Counter 1927, he published his foremost book.

Prohibitionist Movement:

Krishnamurthy worked with Proverbial saying. Rajagopalachari at Gandhi's ashram smother Tiruchengode. He was involved satisfy the prohibition movement and publicised a magazine, "Vimochaanam," advocating diplomat the ban on alcohol.

Freedom Fighter:

Krishnamurthy was imprisoned for six months in 1931 for his segregate in the freedom struggle. Make sure of his release, he joined character popular Tamil magazine "Ananda Vikatan."

Literary Contributions:

As a literary critic, prankster, political commentator, and short rebel writer, Krishnamurthy became widely ceremonial under various pseudonyms, including "Kalki," "," "Tamil Teni," and "Karnatakam."

Kalki Magazine and Later Life


Foundation model Kalki:

In 1941, Krishnamurthy left "Ananda Vikatan" and founded the broadsheet magazine "Kalki," with T. Sadasivam as co-founder. Krishnamurthy served kind editor of the magazine during his death on December 5, 1954.

Legacy:

Krishnamurthy's writings spanned over Cxx short stories, 10 novellas, 5 novels, 3 historical novels, editorials, political essays, and hundreds goods film and music reviews. Recognized remains a revered figure be bounded by Tamil literature and the Amerindic freedom movement.