G. Sankara Kurup

G. Sankara Kurup
Depiction of Shankarakurup in 1968
Born	(1901-06-03)3 June 1901 Nayathode, Kingdom of Cochin
Died	2 February 1978(1978-02-02) (aged 76) Trivandrum,Kerala,India
Occupation	Teacher poet essayist translator lyricist parliamentarian
Notable works	Odakkuzhal (Poetry) (1950)
Notable awards	Padma Bhushan Jnanpith Award Kendra Sahitya Akademi Award Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award
Spouse	Subhadra Amma
Parents	Nellikkappilli Variayath Sankara Warrier Vadakkani Mararth Lakshmikutty Marasyar

G. Sankara Kurup, (3 June 1901 – 2 February 1978) also referred to as Mahakavi G (The Great Poet G), was an Indian poet, essayist and literary critic of Malayalam literature. Known as one of the greats of Malayalam poetry, he was the first recipient of the Jnanpith Award―the highest Indian literary honor. He served as a nominated member of the Rajya Sabha from 1968 to 1972 and received the Padma Bhushan, the third highest Indian civilian award, in 1967. He was also a recipient of Sahitya Akademi Award, Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award and Soviet Land Nehru Award.