DILEEP V

V. Dileep was born in Mokeri, Kozhikode district. He holds postgraduate degrees in Journalism and Communication. He regularly writes short stories and essays in various periodicals. His stories have earned him several accolades including the K. A. Kodungallur Award, Ankanam Award, and the State Institute of Children’s Literature Award. Some of his notable works include Theeyil Alakkiya Vasthrangal (Clothes Washed in Fire), Garbha Pathrathilirunnu Samsarikkunnu (Speaking from the Womb), Swavargam (Homosexuality), Mimicry, Oru Cinemakathayile Nayakanum Avante Villanum (The Hero and Villain in a Film Story), Vamshagathakal Moolum Talkies (Talkies Echoing Lineage), and Abhimanyuvinte Thoppi (Abhimanyu’s Cap). He currently works as a teacher at St. Antony’s Higher Secondary School, Pudukad, Thrissur.