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Two Malayalam writers, K.V. Mohan Kumar and Tharun Moorthy, have been awarded the Basheer Balyakalasakhi Award and the Basheer Amma Malayalam Award, respectively. These awards, which celebrate Malayalam literature and cultural contributions, include a memento, citation, and a cash prize of ₹10,001. The awards ceremony will be held on July 5th in Thalayolaparambu.

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**Malayalam Writers Honored with Basheer Awards**

**KOCHI, June 14, 2025** – Author and former IAS officer, K.V. Mohan Kumar, has been named the recipient of the prestigious Basheer Balyakalasakhi Award, an honor bestowed by the Vaikom Muhammad Basheer Smaraka Samithi for outstanding contributions to Malayalam literature. In related news, filmmaker Tharun Moorthy has been awarded the Basheer Amma Malayalam Award, presented by the Basheer Amma Malayalam Literary Collective to recognize cultural personalities.

Both awards come with a memento designed by artist Sreejesh Gopal, a citation recognizing their achievements, and a cash prize of ₹10,001.

The award presentation ceremony is scheduled to take place on July 5th at Federal Nilayam in Thalayolaparambu. The event promises to be a celebration of Malayalam literature and culture, honoring the significant contributions of both K.V. Mohan Kumar and Tharun Moorthy to their respective fields.

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