Akbar Kakkattil

Who is Akbar Kakkattil?

Akbar Kakkattil is a prominent short-story writer and novelist from Kerala state, South India. His works are known for their unique narrative style which has an undertone of unfailing humour. Besides, the tales that he wrote centred on teachers and their foibles gave birth to a new genre in Malayalam literature. His 'Paadham 30' is the First Teacher Service Story in Malayalam. His work, 'Sarga Sameeksha', a creative and critical interface of a young writer with the iconic writers of the old generation is perhaps the first of its kind among Indian languages. Equally popular among lowbrow and highbrow readers, Akbar continues his creative voyage regaling everyone with his inimitable works.