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D. Jayakanthan (24 April 1934 – 8 April 2015), popularly known as JK, was an Indian writer, journalist, orator, filmmaker, critic and activist. Born in Cuddalore , he dropped out of school at the age of 9 and went to Madras , where he joined the Communist Party of India .
ஜெயகாந்தன் (ஏப்ரல் 24, 1934 - ஏப்ரல் 8, 2015) தமிழ் எழுத்தாளர்களில் ஒருவர். இந்தியாவில் இலக்கியத்திற்காக வழங்கப்படும் உயரிய விருதான ...
Apr 8, 2015 · Dhandapani Jeyakanthan, otherwise known as 'JK' among his friends and comrades, is a multi-dimensional personality, well known in the literary circle as a prolific writer, commentator, pamphleteer, film-maker and critic. He has won acclaim for wielding his pen against social injustices and economic inequality.
Jayakanthan has 106 books on Goodreads with 49825 ratings. Jayakanthan’s most popular book is சில நேரங்களில் சில மனிதர்கள் [Sila Nerangalil Sila Manithar...
Apr 8, 2015 · Firebrand writer Jayakanthan, considered a colossus in Tamil literature, died here on Wednesday night after a prolonged illness. He was 81 and is survived by wife, two daughters and a son. He won...
Jayakanthan’s contribution to arts and politics spans over 50 years when he has donned all kinds of hats: foot soldier, journalist, writer, pamphleteer, filmmaker, and critic. Fiercely independent and a man of conviction, he once declared that he never wrote even one sentence to entertain his readers.
Jayakanthan (Tamil: ஜெயகாந்தன்; 24 April 1934 – 8 April 2015) was a Tamil writer, essayist, journalist, pamphleteer, filmmaker and critic. He was a recipient of both Jnanpith and Sahitya Akademi awards.
