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{{Infobox person
| name = Sreekumari Ramachandran
| image = Sreekumari Ramachandran DS.jpg
| caption =
| birth_date = {{birth year and age|1950}}
| birth_name = P. Sreekumari
| other names =
| birth_place = [[Kochi|Cochin]], Kerala
| citizenship = Indian
| known for = [[Malayalam literature|Malayalam Literature – Writer]]
| alma mater = [[University of Kerala]]
| education = [[Dakshina Bharat Hindi Prachar Sabha]]
| occupation = writer, dancer
| years_active = 1988 – present
| awards =
| spouse = C. Ramachandra Menon
| parents = V.K. Prabhakara Menon (father); Seetha Devi (mother)
| children = Reghu, Mohan

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'''Sreekumari Ramachandran''' is a [[Malayalam]]–language novelist, short story writer, orator, columnist, dancer and singer from [[Kerala]], India.<ref>[https://music.apple.com/us/artist/sreekumari-ramachandran/587002479 Apple itunes]</ref><ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/books/books-authors/ancient-legends-get-a-new-life/article4694934.ece The Hindu News 08 May 2013]</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.malayaleehouse.com/chat-with-sreekumari-ramachandran-video_767e66782.html |title=Interview in Asianet |access-date=15 August 2014 |archive-date=19 August 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140819090509/http://www.malayaleehouse.com/chat-with-sreekumari-ramachandran-video_767e66782.html |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>[http://mgucat.mgu.ac.in/cgi-bin/koha/opac-search.pl?q=au:%22Sreekumari%20Ramachandran;%20Author%22 M.G. University Library]</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.culturalacademy.org/discussion-on-violence-against-women-its-social-background/ |title=Website of Cultural Academy for Peace |access-date=15 August 2014 |archive-date=19 August 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140819084122/http://www.culturalacademy.org/discussion-on-violence-against-women-its-social-background/ |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20140819084730/http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/article356779.ece?service=print The New Indian Express News 01 September 2011]</ref>

==Biography==
Sreekumari was born and grew up in [[Kochi|Cochin]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Menon |first=Anasuya |date=2024-11-28 |title=Three books of author Sreekumari Ramachandran to be released in Kochi |url=https://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/three-books-of-author-sreekumari-ramachandran-to-be-released-in-kochi/article68923002.ece |access-date=2025-09-18 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>

She married Ramachandra Menon. She started writing in 1988. On 1992 she got auditioned by the All India Radio and was subsequently elevated to B High grade in music.{{clarify|date=May 2025}} <ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.malayaleehouse.com/chat-with-sreekumari-ramachandran-video_767e66782.html |title=Interview in Asianet |access-date=15 August 2014 |archive-date=19 August 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140819090509/http://www.malayaleehouse.com/chat-with-sreekumari-ramachandran-video_767e66782.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> Since then she has presented Sugam Sangeet and Bhakthi Sangeeth on A.I.R Trichur and Doordarshan Trivandrum.{{clarify|date=May 2025}} <ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.malayaleehouse.com/chat-with-sreekumari-ramachandran-video_767e66782.html |title=Interview in Asianet |access-date=15 August 2014 |archive-date=19 August 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140819090509/http://www.malayaleehouse.com/chat-with-sreekumari-ramachandran-video_767e66782.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> She is the Founder President of ''Indian Society of Authors (Kerala Chapter)''.<ref>[http://www.e-harikumar.com/album.htm Harikumar Website]</ref>

==Works==

===Short stories===
* ''Nirmalyam'' – N B S Publications – 1993
* ''Parithraanam''<ref>[http://mgucat.mgu.ac.in/cgi-bin/koha/opac-search.pl?q=au:%22Sreekumari%20Ramachandran;%20Author%22 M.G. University Library]</ref> – [[D. C. Books]] −1995
* ''Thaiveru'' – Geethanjali Publications −1997
* ''Nakshatrangalkku Niramundo'' – Pen Books – 1999
* ''Vidhavakalude Graamam'' – Pen Books – 1999
* ''Pala Veshangalil Chila Manushyar'' – Pen Books – 2001
* ''Silence of the Grove'' – Millennium Books Delhi – 2003
* ''Muhajeer'' – Poorna Publications – 2005
* ''Pulachinthu''<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://connemara.tnopac.gov.in/cgi-bin/koha/opac-search.pl?q=au:SREEKUMARI%20RAMACHANDRAN |title=Website of Directorate of Public Libraries |access-date=15 August 2014 |archive-date=3 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303213337/http://connemara.tnopac.gov.in/cgi-bin/koha/opac-search.pl?q=au:SREEKUMARI%20RAMACHANDRAN |url-status=dead }}</ref> – Poorna Publications – 2008
* ''Call girl'' – N B S Publications – 2011

===Novels===
* ''Kaalame Maappu Tharu'' – Geethanjali Publications – 1997
* ''Beyond The Final Episode'' – Harman Publishers Delhi – 2002
* ''Jalasamaadhi'' – Poorna Publications – 2004
* ''Agniveena'' – Current Books – 2005
* ''Dayaharji''<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://connemara.tnopac.gov.in/cgi-bin/koha/opac-search.pl?q=au:SREEKUMARI%20RAMACHANDRAN |title=Website of Directorate of Public Libraries |access-date=15 August 2014 |archive-date=3 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303213337/http://connemara.tnopac.gov.in/cgi-bin/koha/opac-search.pl?q=au:SREEKUMARI%20RAMACHANDRAN |url-status=dead }}</ref> – Poorna Publications – 2010

=== History and Legends ===
*''Tales of Malabar –'' Prism Books, Bangalore – 2020

===Music===
* ''Sapthaswarangal''
* ''Karnaataka Sangeetha Lokam''<ref>[http://mgucat.mgu.ac.in/cgi-bin/koha/opac-search.pl?q=au:%22Sreekumari%20Ramachandran;%20Author%22 M.G. University Library]</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://connemara.tnopac.gov.in/cgi-bin/koha/opac-search.pl?q=au:SREEKUMARI%20RAMACHANDRAN |title=Website of Directorate of Public Libraries |access-date=15 August 2014 |archive-date=3 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303213337/http://connemara.tnopac.gov.in/cgi-bin/koha/opac-search.pl?q=au:SREEKUMARI%20RAMACHANDRAN |url-status=dead }}</ref> – Mathrubhumi Books – 2007

===Biography===
* ''Meera''<ref>[http://mgucat.mgu.ac.in/cgi-bin/koha/opac-search.pl?q=au:%22Sreekumari%20Ramachandran;%20Author%22 M.G. University Library]</ref> – Mathrubhumi Books – 2006
* ''Amaavaasiyile Nakshatrangal'' – Poorna Publications −2007
* ''Sakthan Thampuran '' - Poorna Publications
* ''Bharathathile Rishikavikal (Biography of 150 Saint Poets of India, in Malayalam)'' - Mathrubhoomi Publications - 2019

===Translation===
'''<u>''From English To Malayalam''</u>'''

* ''Pride & Prejudice -'' Translation of "Pride & Prejudice" by Jane Austen - Mathrubhoomi Publications ''-''
*''Kerala Samskaaram Oru Thiranottam''<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://connemara.tnopac.gov.in/cgi-bin/koha/opac-search.pl?q=au:SREEKUMARI%20RAMACHANDRAN |title=Website of Directorate of Public Libraries |access-date=15 August 2014 |archive-date=3 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303213337/http://connemara.tnopac.gov.in/cgi-bin/koha/opac-search.pl?q=au:SREEKUMARI%20RAMACHANDRAN |url-status=dead }}</ref> - Translation of "Glimpses of Kerala Culture" by Princess Aswathy Thirunal Gauri Lakshmibayi – Mathrubhoomi Publications - 2012
*''Paliam Charithram'' - Translation of Paliam History by Prof. Radha Devi – Paliam Trust – 2013
*''Choothu -'' Translation of "AJAYA" by Anand Neelakantan - Mathrubhoomi Publications ''-'' 2017
*''Kali -'' Translation of "Kali" by Anand Neelakantan - Mathrubhoomi Publications ''-'' 2017
*''Shareeram Udaattamaaya Orupakaranam -'' Translation of "Body - The Greatest Gadget " By Sadguru Jaggi Vasudev - Mathrubhoomi Publications ''-'' 2016

'''<u>''From Malayalam To English''</u>'''

*''Ever with love P.K.Warrier - Translation of "Sasneham P.K Warrier" by Dr. Muralidharan'' – Kottakkal Aryavaidyasala – 2012
* ''Aithihyamaala'' – Translation of the legendary work "Aithihyamala" by Kottarathil Shankkunni <ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.bhavans.info/news/show_other_news.asp?nid=672&kid=32 |title=Website Bhvans |access-date=15 August 2014 |archive-date=19 August 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140819085406/http://www.bhavans.info/news/show_other_news.asp?nid=672&kid=32 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/books/books-authors/ancient-legends-get-a-new-life/article4694934.ece The Hindu News 08 May 2013]</ref> – Mathrubhoomi Publications ''-'' 2010
*''Vishnu Sahasra Naamam commentary - Translation of'' "Vishnu Sahasra Naamam Vyakhyanam by Acharya A.K.B.NAIR- Bharathiya Vidya Bhavan Publication - 2016
*''Himalayan Odyssey'' -Translation of “Hymavathabhoovil” by Sri.M.P Veerendrakumar, M.P.) - Penguin Random House - 2019

===Children's Tales===
* ''Then Kinnom''
*''Aithyhyamaalaa'' abridged version (English)

== References ==
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==External links==
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