Abin Joseph
Abin Joseph | |
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| Born | October 26, 1990 Keezhpally, Kannur district, Kerala, India |
| Occupation(s) | Writer, journalist, screenwriter |
| Known for | Malayalam short stories, screenplay of Narivetta |
| Notable work | Kalliasseri Thesis, Arival Chuttika Nakshathram |
Abin Joseph is a writer specializing in Malayalam short stories, originating from Kerala, India. His anthology Kalliasseri Thesis has been honored with several accolades, including the Kerala Sahithya Akademi Geetha Hiranyan Endowment in 2017 and the Yuva Puraskar awarded by the Sahitya Akademi in 2020.
Biography
Abin Joseph was born on 26 October 1990 to parents Joy and Mary in Keezhpally, close to Iritty, Kannur district. His family relocated to Kannur from Kuruppanthara, Kottayam, during the 1960s. He completed his early education locally before earning a degree in physics from Iritty M.G. College, followed by a postgraduate qualification in journalism from Don Bosco Arts & Science College, Kannur. Professionally, he served as Sub Editor for Mathrubhumi Periodicals.
His writing journey began with a victory in a story competition during the sixth grade. Many of his narratives are shaped by the political environment and migration experiences rooted in his upbringing around politically vibrant areas such as Anchampeedika near Kalliasseri, which also influenced his work Kalliasseri Thesis. His prominent publications include Kalliasseri Thesis, Sahayatrika, Prathinayakan, Pelayakkurish Satyam, and Arrival Chuttika Nakshatram. The recurring themes across his stories explore political dynamics, caste issues, migration, identity, especially female identity, and emancipation.
Abin has penned articles for various outlets including Mathrubhumi, Manorama, Asianet, and Indian Express online platforms. He acknowledges that his background in journalism has enhanced his storytelling abilities and editorial accuracy.
Additionally, he is credited with writing the forthcoming film Narivetta.
Literary contributions
- Kalliassery Thesis – an anthology comprising eight stories, featuring the title story.
- Arival Chuttika Nakshathram
Films
- Story and screenplay writer: Narivetta
Awards
- Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar (2020)
- Kerala Sahitya Akademi Geetha Hiranyan Endowment (2017)
- Uroob Award
- Ankanam E.P. Sushma Endowment for the story Prathinayakan
- Rajalakshmi Story Award
- Tunjan Memorial Award presented by Kolkata Kairali Samajam
- Kannur University Story Award
- Akam Magazine Story Award
- Kalakaumudi Story Award