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Rajeev O.N.V. (V. Rajeevan) is the son of the legendary poet O.N.V. Kurup. He entered the world of film music by composing the title song for the short film AKG, directed by Shaji N. Karun, which featured lyrics written by O.N.V. Kurup. He is also a singer and was an official with the Railways. His daughter, Aparna Rajeev, is also a playback singer. Before his film debut, Rajeevan composed music for the albums Parayu Pathukkyen Kaathil and Njanenna Ganam. He began his musical journey by setting O.N.V.’s poems to music, which led to the creation of his first album, Parayu Pathukkyen Kaathil, followed by Njanenna Ganam.

Nandan is a filmmaker and writer from Kerala, India, born in 1991. He is best known for directing the acclaimed films ‘Breath’ and ‘Dreaming of Words’. Dreaming of Words earned him the National Film Award as both director and producer. He worked as a civil engineer in Bengaluru before moving to Mumbai to pursue his passion for filmmaking.

He has published four books: ‘The Dream Balloon‘, ‘Manam: The Chronicle of a Masturbator’, ‘New Desertlands‘, Akasapanth and ‘Click‘. And has contributed to several comic anthologies. His animated feature film project based on ‘The Dream Balloon’ was a finalist in the Animation Filmmaker’s Competition at the World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) in 2025. In 2026, Nandan was selected as an Observer at Doc-Exchange, the first-ever India–UK pitch forum, organised by the Public Service Broadcasting Trust (PSBT) in partnership with the British Council. Nandan’s films have been screened at festivals and academic conferences around the world, earning widespread acclaim.

B.S. Warrier was born on 23 September 1937 in Mannar. He graduated in Electrical Engineering from the Thiruvananthapuram College of Engineering in 1958. He was the Joint Director of Technical Education. He has published several articles in English and Malayalam. Published articles in the fields of education, science and technology, applied economics, management and sports. His works include Jeevitha Vijayathinu 366 Ulkkazhchakal, Ulkaazhcha Vijayathinu, Vijayathinte Padavukal, Aa Joli Engane Nedam – Apeksha Muthal Interview Vare, Padichumidukkarakan,Vijayathilekkoru Thakkol, Ulkkaruthinte Padangal: 375 Chinthakal, The Golden Path to Civil Services, and Jeevitha Vijayavum Athmaviswasavum

Alwin George is a journalist, editor, creative writer and storyteller. He completed his Bachelor’s in Chemistry from Kannur University and his Master’s in Chemistry from Mahatma Gandhi University. He served as the Senior sub editor at Malayala Manorama Publications. Also, worked as the project lead of the creative content team at LALA Stories. His works include Dushana

Anees Basheer is the son of the legendary Malayalam writer popularly known as the “Beypore Sultan”, Vaikom Muhammad Basheer, and Fathima Beevi (fondly known as Fabi). He grew up in the Vylalil House in Beypore, Kozhikode. A home that was a renowned hub for Kerala’s literary circles. Shahina Basheer is his sibling. He is known for his work in preserving and promoting his father’s extensive literary and cultural legacy in Kerala. 

E.K. Mohammed Firoz is a contemporary Indian author known for his works in Malayalam, especially crime thrillers. He is a novelist and advocate and has authored five novels. His works include Psycho Minus Two, Indian Spy, Thalaaq: Sufiya vs Rasheed, Fifth Veda, and Except One Dangerous Door. He writes both in English and Malayalam.

Sangeetha Nair R is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Microbiology & Biochemistry at St. Berchmans College, who also holds an MA in English Language and Literature. Her works include Ottaykkoraal Kadal Varaykkunnu and Kattine Meykkunna Penkutti. Her poems Prajapathy Nadakkanirangumbol have appeared in collections such as Modify Cheyyappedaathath (2018). Piranakale Valarthunnath appeared in the collection Mele Kavulu (2022). One of her poems is included in the BA Malayalam syllabus of Asan Smaraka College, Chennai.