S. L. Puram Sadanandan
Indian screenwriter
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S. L. Puram Sadanandan (15 April 1928 – 17 September 2005) was an Indian playwright and film scriptwriter from Kerala, India.
Born15 April 1928
Died17 September 2005 (aged 77)
SpouseOmana
Children2 (incl. S. L. Puram Jayasurya)
S. L. Puram Sadanandan | |
|---|---|
| Born | 15 April 1928 |
| Died | 17 September 2005 (aged 77) |
| Spouse | Omana |
| Children | 2 (incl. S. L. Puram Jayasurya) |
Career
In 1967, he got the first ever National Film Award for Best Screenplay for the film Agniputhri.[1][2]
Personal life
Sadanandan was married to Omana Sadanandan and had two sons, Jayasurya (who directed the films Speed Track, Angel John and Jack & Daniel) and Jayasoma. He died on 17 September 2005.[3]
Awards
- 1965: President's silver medal for Best Feature Film in Malayalam - Kavyamela[4]
- 1967: National Film Award for Best Screenplay - Agniputhri[1]
- 1995: Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Fellowship[5]
- 1991: Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award[6]
The Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi has instituted an annual award, S. L. Puram Sadanandan Memorial Puraskaram, for recognising outstanding contributions to Malayalam theatre.[7]