P. A. Uthaman

P. A. Uthaman was a Malayalam writer and novelist. Known for his work Purushethaman The first novel 'Chaoli' and received the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award.

Early life
He was born on 2 October 1961 at Nedumangad in Thiruvananthapuram district. Uthaman received the Best Novel Award from the Kerala Sahitya Akademi for his work 'Chavoli', which was published shortly before his death in June 2008. This award was a belated recognition for his portrayal of the marginalized dalit community, the Kuravas, in the rural setting of Nedumangad.

Works

 * Handsome men at the gates,
 * black cross
 * spit
 * Chavoli

Award

 * Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for Novel in 2008.

Death
Uthaman died due to lung cancer at 45, he was working at Travancore Sugar and Chemicals in Tiruvall.