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'''Kumbakonam P. Rajagopalan''' ( | '''Kumbakonam P. Rajagopalan''' (January,1902–27.4.1944), known by his pen name '''Ku. Pa. Ra.''' was a Tamil writer, translator and journalist. He is linked with the [[Manikodi]] tradition of Tamil writers.<ref>{{cite news|title=Stories of another day|url=http://www.hinduonnet.com/2002/01/29/stories/2002012900140200.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050112125006/http://www.hinduonnet.com/2002/01/29/stories/2002012900140200.htm|url-status=usurped|archive-date=12 January 2005|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=January 29, 2001}}</ref> He has been compared with his co-writers [[Pudumaipithan]], [[Mowni]]. [[M. V. Venkatram]] and [[Na. Pichamurthy]]. His short stories are clear and bold. His subject deals more of the hidden feelings of women on love and sex. | ||
His sister, [[Ku.Pa.Sethu]], was also a writer. | His sister, [[Ku.Pa.Sethu]], was also a writer. | ||
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Kumbakonam P. Rajagopalan (January,1902–27.4.1944), known by his pen name Ku. Pa. Ra. was a Tamil writer, translator and journalist. He is linked with the Manikodi tradition of Tamil writers.[1] He has been compared with his co-writers Pudumaipithan, Mowni. M. V. Venkatram and Na. Pichamurthy. His short stories are clear and bold. His subject deals more of the hidden feelings of women on love and sex.
His sister, Ku.Pa.Sethu, was also a writer.
Early life[edit]
Rajagopalan was born in 1902 in Kumbakonam, Madras Presidency. He had his education in Kumbakonam and joined the services of the Madras government. However, he was soon affected by cataract and was forced to quit his government job.
Career[edit]
In 1937, when sight was restored to his eyes after a successful operation, he moved to Madras in order to commence a career as a professional writer. For a time, he worked for a daily called Tamil Nadu along with C. S. Chellappa.
Legacy[edit]
Senthooram Jagadish produced a documentary film concerning Rajagopalan which was aired on Kalaignar TV Seithigal channel in 2009.[citation needed]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Stories of another day". The Hindu. 29 January 2001. Archived from the original on 12 January 2005.
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- Irāmamūrtti Mōkan (1994). Ku. Pa. Rājakōpālan. Sahitya Academi. ISBN 978-81-7201-579-4.
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