Na. Parthasarathy, Writer, Novelist
Writer, Novelist

Na. Parthasarathy

Born 18 December 1932 · Tamil Nadu — Died 13 December 1987

Winning the 1971 Sahitya Akademi Award for Tamil for his novel Samudhaya Veedhi.

Na. Parthasarathy, was a writer of Tamil historical novels from Tamil Nadu, India. In 1971, he was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award for Tamil for his novel Samudhaya Veedhi. He was also a journalist who worked in Kalki, Dina Mani Kadhir and later ran a magazine called Deepam.

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Na. Parthasarathy published under at least eight different pen names, including Theeran and Sengulam Veerasinga Kavirayar, showcasing his versatility and perhaps a strategic approach to Tamil literary culture.

The Story

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In 1971, Na. Parthasarathy won the Sahitya Akademi Award for Tamil with his novel Samudhaya Veedhi, an achievement that spotlighted his unique voice in Tamil historical fiction.
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🌟 Born on December 18, 1932, in Nathikudi near Srivilliputhur, Tamil Nadu, he later pursued advanced Tamil studies, earning an M.A. and submitting an M.Phil thesis on ancient Tamil architecture shortly before his death in 1987.
3Between 1965 and 1987, he edited and published the magazine Deepam, earning the moniker 'Deepam Parthasarathy', a platform where he also wrote under at least eight pen names like Theeran and Sengulam Veerasinga Kavirayar.
4✍️ His journalistic career spanned respected Tamil publications including Kalki, Dina Mani Kadhir, and Kalaikathir, where he shaped public discourse during the post-Independence era.

🏅 Awards & Honours

1977
Sahitya Akademi Award

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Na. Parthasarathy earned his M.A. in Tamil literature after the age of 45 by attending evening classes at Pachaiyappan College in Chennai from 1977 to 1979, illustrating his dedication to formal scholarship later in life.

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Birth
Birth in Nathikudi, Tamil Nadu
Na. Parthasarathy was born in the village of Nathikudi near Srivilliputhur in Tamil Nadu, India.
1932
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Career
Started Deepam magazine
Resigned from Kalki and launched the magazine Deepam, which he edited until his death.
1965
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Award
Sahitya Akademi Award for Samudhaya Veedhi
Received the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award in Tamil for his novel Samudhaya Veedhi.
1971
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Education
M.A. in Tamil Literature
Completed M.A. in Tamil literature at Pachaiyappan College, Chennai, attending evening classes.
1977
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Education
M.Phil thesis submission
Submitted his M.Phil thesis on 'Architecture and city planning of Ancient Tamils' under T. Muthukannappar.
1987
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Death
Death at age 54
Passed away shortly before his doctorate could be awarded, ending his literary and academic pursuits.
1987
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🏆ACHIEVEMENT

He submitted an M.Phil thesis on 'Architecture and city planning of Ancient Tamils' on July 30, 1987, just months before his death, linking literary pursuits with historical and cultural studies.

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From 1965, Parthasarathy independently published and managed the magazine Deepam for over two decades, gaining the nickname 'Deepam Parthasarathy' in Tamil literary circles.

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He contributed as a sub-editor at Kalki under editor Sadasivam before moving on to edit Dinamani Kathir weekly and Kalaikathir, influencing Tamil journalism in the mid-20th century.

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🌱 What changed because of them

Na. Parthasarathy's work invigorated Tamil historical fiction by embedding rich cultural and architectural insights into his narratives, influencing both readers and subsequent writers. His editorial leadership at Deepam magazine created a vital space for Tamil literature and journalism during a transformative period. His academic inquiries into ancient Tamil architecture also encouraged interdisciplinary approaches to Tamil heritage studies.

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