K. Damodaran was a Indian playwright and lyricist from the state of Kerala, known for his contributions to the Malayalam language theatre and literature. He was one of the most prominent and influential playwrights of the 20th century in Kerala. He was also known as "Kerala's Shakespeare" for his contributions to the field of drama.
Damodaran wrote more than 30 plays, many of which dealt with political and social issues of the time. He was known for his bold and innovative writing style, and his plays often dealt with themes such as poverty, corruption, and social injustice. His plays were known for their powerful dialogue and character development, which often highlighted the struggles of the common man.
He was a member of the Communist Party of India (CPI) and many of his plays were politically oriented. He was also a lyricist and wrote many popular songs for Malayalam films. He was awarded the Kerala Sahitya Academy award for his play "Pattabakki" in 1971.
K. Damodaran passed away in 1998 but his works continue to be popular and widely performed in Kerala. He is considered as a major figure in the history of Malayalam theatre, and continues to be an inspiration for many playwrights and theatre practitioners.
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