About Kalki Krishnamurthy
Ramaswamy Krishnamurthy (9 September 1899 – 5 December 1954), better known by his pen name Kalki, was an Indian writer, journalist, poet, critic and Indian independence activist. He was named after "Kalki", the tenth and last avatar of the Hindu God Vishnu. His writings include over 120 short stories, 10 novellas, 5 n…
Poetry & Stories
You should be glad
You should be glad that the government has provided for chain and bangles at their own expense, why are you feeling so bad about it?
freedom for the nation
There are many evils in this country. The only remedy for every one of them is freedom for the nation.
The thunderstorm
The thunderstorm is a constant phenomenon, raging alternately over some part of the world or the other. Can a single man or creature escape death if all that charge of lightning strikes the earth?
About Kalki Krishnamurthy
Ramaswamy Krishnamurthy (9 September 1899 – 5 December 1954), better known by his pen name Kalki, was an Indian writer, journalist, poet, critic and Indian independence activist. He was named after "Kalki", the tenth and last avatar of the Hindu God Vishnu. His writings include over 120 short stories, 10 novellas, 5 novels, 3 historical romances, editorial and political writings and hundreds of film and music reviews.
Social novels (Tamil)
Kalvaninn Kaadhali (1937)
Thiyaga Bhoomi (1938–1939)
Magudapathi (1942)
Abalayin kaneer (1947)
Alai Osai (1948)
Devagiyin Kanavan (1950)
Mohini Theevu (1950)
Poiman Karadu (1951)
Punnaivanathu Puli (1952)
Amara Thara (1954)
Short stories
Critical work
Kalki was also a film and music critic who wrote under the pseudonym Karnatakam. He also penned many lyrics for many songs, most of which were adapted into Carnatic Music.
Honours
The release of a postage stamp in honour of Kalki was among the highlights of the centenary celebrations. Government of Tamil Nadu announced the nationalisation of Kalki's works, this will enable publishers to come out with reprints of his works.
Kalki Krishnamuthy received the Sangeetha Kalasikhamani award conferred on him by The Indian Fine Arts Society in 1953.
Death
Kalki died in Chennai on 5 December 1954 aged 55 years from tuberculosis. Kalki magazine's special issue dated 5 December 1954 (The day he died) for Annai Sarada Devi was his last editorial work. That magazine shared the information that his health was improving prior to his demise.
Biographies of Kalki
Ponniyin Puthalvar by Sunda
Amarar Kalki
Oray Roja
Kalki Krishnamurthy: Quick Answers
Who is Kalki Krishnamurthy?
Ramaswamy Krishnamurthy (9 September 1899 – 5 December 1954), better known by his pen name Kalki, was an Indian writer, journalist, poet, critic and Indian independence activist. He was named after "Kalki", the tenth and last avatar of the Hindu God Vishnu.
When was Kalki Krishnamurthy born?
Kalki Krishnamurthy was born on 9 September 1899.
When did Kalki Krishnamurthy die?
Kalki Krishnamurthy passed away on 5 December 1954.
Where can I read Kalki Krishnamurthy's poetry?
Kavishala has 3 poems and stories by Kalki Krishnamurthy, free to read on this page, along with selected quotes you can share.
Poems & Stories by Kalki Krishnamurthy
You should be glad
You should be glad that the government has provided for chain and bangles at their own expense, why are you feeling so bad about it?
freedom for the nation
There are many evils in this country. The only remedy for every one of them is freedom for the nation.
The thunderstorm
The thunderstorm is a constant phenomenon, raging alternately over some part of the world or the other. Can a single man or creature escape death if all that charge of lightning strikes the earth?
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