Prominent Malayalam writer Paul Zacharia has been chosen for this year’s Ezhuthachan award, the highest literary honour given by the Kerala Sahitya Akademi.

State Minister for Cultural Affairs A K Balan announced the award on Sunday. The award comprises a purse of Rs 5 lakh, a citation and plaque.

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The 75-year-old writer has won the Kendra Sahitya Academy Awards for his book Zachariayude Cherukathakal. Zacharia is also a Distinguished Fellow of the Kerala Sahitya Akademi.

Zacharia has authored nearly 60 books in various genres such as short story, novella, travelogue and essay.

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His works have been translated into several Indian and international languages. Noted for the unconventional themes he writes about, Zacharia is also known for his socio-political commentaries.

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