K. K. Kochu

K. K. Kochu (born February 2, 1949) is an Indian Dalit thinker, writer and social activist. He was awarded the 2020 Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for Overall Contributions.

Biography
He was born on February 2, 1949, at Kallara in Kottayam District. His autobiography Dalitan is his most notable work. His other works include Budhanilekkulla Dhooram, Deshiyathakkoru Charithrapadam, Keralacharithravum Samooharoopeekaranavum, Idathupakshammillatha Kalam, Dalit Padam and Kalapavum Samskaravum.