SOMAN KATALUR

Soman Katalur was born in 1970 in Katalur village, Kozhikode district. Dr Soman Katalur is a distinguished scholar, poet, writer and illustrator. He completed his Postgraduate degree in Malayalam language and literature from Govt. Brennan College. He did his postgraduate degree in folklore from Calicut University with first rank. PhD in the subject of sketching and literary appreciation from Sree Shankaracharya Sanskrit University. Authored about twenty-five works. His works include Kanimeen, Puliyan, Nashtappadukal, Enik Nee Marikunnilalo, etc. He received about seven awards, including the Kerala Folklore Academy Award. Currently, he is a Malayalam teacher in the Plus Two section of JNM Government Higher Secondary School in Puthuppanam, Vadakara.