Famous Malayalam writer P Valsala passes away at the age of 85

Kozhikode: Renowned Malayalam writer P Valsala passed away in a private hospital in Kozhikode on Tuesday. She was 85.

Born in August 1938, Valsala is known for her critically acclaimed work ‘Nellu’ which narrates the life of tribal communities of Wayanad. She is the recipient of many literary accolades including the Sahitya Akademi Award and Ezhuthachchan Puraskaram. Nizhalurangunna Vazhikal bagged the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award. She wrote more than 20 novels, 300 short stories, biographies and travelogues.

Agneyam, Gauthaman, Palayam, Chaver, Arakkillam, Thakarcha, Koomankolli, Melpaalam, Kanal, Numberukal and Vilapam are some of her major works.

Shashi Tharoor MP condoled the death of P. Valsala.Sad to learn of the passing of Malayalam novelist, short story writer, and social activist P. Vatsala yesterday at the age of 85. Her prolific output (over 25 short story collections and 17 novels) have endured and her writing made a profound impact on generations of Malayalis