Raj Nair
Raj Nair is an Indian author and filmmaker who writes in his native language Malayalam and English.
Raj Nair
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- Name
- Raj Nair
- Born
- 30 May 1967
- Birthplace
- Alappuzha, Kerala, India
- Occupation
- * Writer
- Spouse
- Prof.
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Raj Nair is an Indian author and filmmaker who writes in his native language Malayalam and English.
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• Name — Raj Nair • Born — 30 May 1967 • Birthplace — Alappuzha, Kerala, India • Occupation — * Writer • Medical Professor • Filmmaker • Years Active — 1978–present • Spouse — Prof. Anut Itthagarun • Children — 2 • Relatives — Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai (Grandfather) • Website — http: rajnair.com/
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His first poem was published at the age of eleven followed by short stories and his first novel in the year 2000, Nishabdathayile Theerthadakan (Pilgrim of Silence, DC Books). He has written and directed films including, Kaazhchavasthukkal (The Exhibits, 2004) and Punyam Aham (Limpid Souls, 2010). • Illustration — Raj Nair with Prithviraj Sukumaran and Samvrutha Sunil in the sets of Punyam Aham
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Nair was born in Alappuzha and spent most of his younger years in Thakazhy and Kalarcode. He is currently a Professor of Oral Medicine in Australia. He was educated at Harvard University, University of London and holds a PhD from The University of Hong Kong. He is the grandson of acclaimed Malayalam writer, Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai.
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