Manushyaputhiran
Also recorded as Manushya Puthiran
Manushyaputhiran
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- Born
- 1967 · Thuvarankurichi.
- Nationality
- India
- Occupation
- poet · actor
- Languages
- Tamil
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Key facts
• Name — Manushya Puthiran • Pen Name — Manushya Puthiran • Birth Name — S. Abdul Hameed • Born — 1968 3 15 • Birthplace — Thuvarankurichi, Tiruchirappalli district, Madras State (now Tamil Nadu), India • Occupation — Poet, Lyricist, Writer, Social activist, Publisher, Editor, Founder of Uyirmmai publication and magazine. • Genre — Modern poetry, Poetic Novel • Subject — Modern poetries on Social issues, Personal emotions, Intimate themes and Romanticism • Notable Works — Pasitha Pozhuthu (2011), Adheethathin Rusi(2009), Anniya Nilaththin pen(2014), Neeralaanadhu(2002), Thithikaadhe(2016), Nooru Pournamigalin Velicham(2017), Miss You (2022) • Awards — Sanskriti Samman (2002) - Indian Government award for Young Poets Recognized in India Today's list of top 10 influential people in Tamil Nadu (2010, 2011) Awarded by Canada Tamil Ilakkiya Thottam for 'Adheethathin Rusi' poem collection (2011) • Website — uyirmmai.com S. Abdul Hameed known by his pen name Manushya Puthiran (in Tamil: மனுஷ்ய புத்திரன்). is a renowned Indian poet, writer, and social activist from Tamil Nadu. Born on March 15, 1968, in Thuvarankurichi, Tiruchirappalli District, he has made significant contributions to Tamil literature.
Early life and education
Manushya Puthiran began his schooling at the age of 7 but left school early to pursue his personal interests and physical disability. He later completed his schooling through private studies and went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree from Annamalalai University through distance learning programs. He also holds dual master's degrees in Mass Communication and History.
Literary career
Manushya Puthiran's literary journey began in the early 1980s, and his first poem was published when he was just 16 years old. He has since contributed to various popular Tamil magazines, including Ananda Vikatan, Kumudam, Kalki, Kalachuvadu, Kungumam, and Nakkheeran. His political and topical columns are regular in Tamil periodicals such as Kungumam and Nakkheeran. He is also the founder of Uyirmmai publication and Uyirmmai magazine. In 2010, Manushya Puthiran established the Sujatha Awards to recognize excellence in literature. His own notable works include "Pulariyin Muthangal," "Oozhiyin Thinangal," "Anniya Nilathu Pen," "Miss You " and many others. His published collections include "Nizhalgalodu Pesuvom," "Edhir Kural," "Dinosorgal Veliyeri Kondirukindrana," and more. With nearly 12,500 poems to his credit, Manushya Puthiran holds the record for the highest number of poems written by a living poet in India.
Poetry
• Naalai Enbadhu Unnai Kaanum Naal (2024) • Pirivin Nooru Sambavangal (2024) • Kaadhalin Nooru Sambavangal (2024) • Unnai Yaarum Anaithukollavillaiya? (2023) • Thaaraavin Kaadhalargal - Poetic Novel (2022) • Apuram Pesuren (2022) • Azhavaikathaan Ivalavu Thooram Vandhaaya? (2022) • Kaadhal Kadhaigalaum Avamaanathin Kadhaigalaum (2022) • Enakku Nanjuutubavargalaithaan Eppodhum Kaadhalikiren (2022) • Inbox Pachai Vilakkugal Innum Enna Seidhukondirukindrana? (2022) • Mudhal Sandhippin Mudhal Mutham (2022) • Chithirame... Chithirame... Pesakoodatha? (2022) • Neeye En Kadaisi Pennaaga Iru (2022) • Ennai Ninaithu Kondadharku Nandri (2022) • Anbukaagavum Kadavulukaagavum (2022) • Unnai Enadhu Kanneeraal Thangikolven (2022) • Mazhaikaala Kaadhalum Kulirkaala Kaamamum (2022) • Miss You... Indha Muraiyum Ivalavudhan Solla Mudindhadhu... (2022) • Alexa... Nee Ennai Kaadhalikiraaya? (2021) • Vasantham Varadha Varudam (2021) • Anbil Oru Teaspoon Koodivittadhu (2021) • Vaadhaiyin Kadhai (2019) • Thesavirodha Malar (2019) • Yovanathi Amarum Kili (2019) • Mouna Pani (2019) • Tharaikku Varadha Ilaigal (2019) • Viral Yaanai (2019) • Sneghithiyin Kaadhalargal (2019) • Iravukku Kaikal Illai (2019) • Theendi Vilagiya Kanam (2019) • Oru Naalil Unadhu Paruvangal (2019) • Marma Mutham (2018) • Ezhunthu Vaa Thalaivaa (2018) • Maanagara Bayangaravaathi (2018) • Kadal Paartha Veetil Kadaisi Naalaiku (2018) • Nooru Pournamigalin Velicham (2017) • BiggBoss Ellavatrayum Paarthu Kondirukiraar (2017) • Thithikaadhe (2016) • Gandhiyudan Iravu Virundhirku Selkiren (2016) • Irulil Nagarum Yaanai (2016) • Pulariyin Muththangal (2016) • Oozhiyin thinangal (2016) • Anniya Nilathu Penn (2014) • Suriyanuku Arugil Oru Veedu (2013) • Arundhappadatha Koppai (2012) • Pasitha Pozhuthu (2011) • Itharku Munbum Itharku Piragum (2010) • Adheethaththin Rusi (2009) • Kadavuludan Piraarthithal(2007) • Manalin Kathai(2004) • Neeralaanathu (2002) • Idamum Iruppum(1998) • En Padukkai Araiyil Yaaro Olinthirukkiraargal (1993) • Manushyaputhiran Kavithaigal (1983)
Political career
On 19 Aug 2015, he joined the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK). He is one of the 2 Advisors to the party's IT Wing.
Posts
In January 2023, he was appointed Chairman of Chennai Local Library Authority.
Views
He is known for his progressive views on various socio-political issues like abolition of capital punishment, caste annihilation, and women's liberation.
Controversies
In 2018, Manushyaputhiran and H. Raja were involved in a war of words due to a poem written by the former. Several writers then voiced their support of Manushyaputhiran.
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Literary Collections
• Dravidathaal Vaazhndhom (2017) • Naragathirkku Pogum Paadhai (2017) • Solgiren Adhanaal Irukiren (2017) • Nizhalgalodu Pesuvom (2014) • Edhir Kural Part 4 – Kai Vitta Kolaik Kadavul (2013) • Edhir Kural Part 3 – Kutramum Arasiyalum (2013) • Edhir Kural Part 2 (2013) • Nizhalgal Nadantha Paathai (2013) • Indiargalin Poli Manasatchi (2012) • Dinosorgal Veliyeri Kondirukindrana (2012) • Thondramarutha Deivam (2012) • Edhir Kural Part 1 (2012) • Enna Mathiriyana Kalathil Vaazhkirom (2009) • Kaathiruntha Velaiyil (2003) • Eppothum Vaazhum Kodai (2003) Translations Kisses at daybreak- Translated by Abilash Chandran Crazy Night
Awards
• Sanscrithi Sammaan(2002) – Indian Govt award for Young Poets. • Ilakkiya Sirpi award by American Ilayakkiya Nanbarkal Kuzhi 2003. • The Indian Ministry of Social Justice awarded him with the "Best Individual Creativity" in the year 2004. • Received the poetry award from The Tamil Literary Garden, Canada for 'Adheethathin Rusi' • Manushya Puthiran was chosen as one of top 10 influential people of Tamil Nadu by India Today's for the year 2011 and 2010. • For his Adheethathin Rusi poem collection, Manushya Puthiran has been awarded by Canada Tamil Ilakkiya Thottam, in the year 2011.The Tamil Literary Garden
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