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Geetha Hiranyan is an Indian writer and author. She is best known for her works in Malayalam literature, including novels, short stories, and essays. She has also written several books in English.
Hiranyan was born in Kottarakkara, Kerala, India, on 20 March 1958. She completed her schooling from St. Mary's High School, Kottarakkara, and graduated from the University of Kerala with a degree in English literature.
Hiranyan has written several books in Malayalam, including novels, short stories, and essays. Her works have been translated into English, Hindi, and other languages. She has also written several books in English, including The Unforgettable Journey, The Unforgettable Journey 2, and The Unforgettable Journey 3.
Hiranyan has received several awards for her works, including the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for her novel, Aaranyakam, in 2004. She has also been awarded the Kerala State Film Award for Best Story for her work in the film, Aaranyakam, in 2005.
As of 2021, Geetha Hiranyan's net worth is estimated to be around $1 million.
| Popular As |
Geetha Potti |
| Occupation |
Writer, author |
| Age |
44 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Pisces |
| Born |
20 March, 1958 |
| Birthday |
20 March |
| Birthplace |
Kottavattom, Kottarakkara, Kollam district, Kerala, India |
| Date of death |
January 2, 2002, |
| Died Place |
Thrissur, Kerala, India |
| Nationality |
India |
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Geetha Hiranyan Height, Weight & Measurements
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Who Is Geetha Hiranyan's Husband?
Her husband is K. K. Hiranyan
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Husband |
K. K. Hiranyan |
| Sibling |
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| Children |
Uma and Anand |
Geetha Hiranyan Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Geetha Hiranyan worth at the age of 44 years old? Geetha Hiranyan’s income source is mostly from being a successful Writer. She is from India. We have estimated
Geetha Hiranyan's net worth
, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2022 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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| Source of Income |
Writer |
Geetha Hiranyan Social Network
Timeline
Geetha was married to K. K. Hiranyan, a writer, critic and an academic, and the couple had a daughter, Uma and a son Ananthakrishnan. She died on 2 January 2002, aged 43, at Thrissur and the body was cremated at Ullannoor Mana, her ancestral house.
Geetha received the Kunju Pilla Smaraka Puraskaram in 1994. She received three awards in 2001, the Ankanam Award, G. Sankara Kurup Centenary Award for Poetry and T. P. Kishore Award. Kerala Sahitya Akademi has instituted an annual award, Geetha Hiranyan Endowment Award, in her honour, for writers below the age of 35, to recognize excellence in Malayalam literature. Kerala Bhasha Institute has published her biography, under the title, Geetha Hiranyan:Jeeva Charithram, written by Sheeba Divakaran.
Geetha participated in a literary competition organized by Mathrubhumi for their Vishu edition in 1979 and her story, Deerghapankan, was selected for the consolation prize. Two decades later, in 1999, she published her first short story anthology, Ottasnappil Othukkanavilla Janmasathyam (It is not Possible to Frame Life's Truth in a Single Shot). Her next two anthologies, Iniyum Veedaattha Hridayathinte Kadam and Asangaditha were published in 2002, shortly after her death. Her last story, Shilpa is Writing a Story, was included in Asangaditha. In 2008, a complete collection was published under the title, Geetha Hiranyante Kathakal (The Stories Of Geetha Hiranyan). Her story was also included in the book, Daughters of Kerala : twenty-five short stories by award-winning authors, which contains the English translations of stories by women writers of Kerala.
Geetha Hiranyan (20 March 1958 – 2 January 2002) was an Indian writer of Malayalam literature. Known for her short stories, compiled in three books, Ottasnappil Othukkanavilla Janmasathyam, Asangaditha and Iniyum Veedatha Hrudayathinte Kadam, she was a recipient of a number of honours including G. Sankara Kurup Janmasathabdhi Kavitha Award and Kunju Pilla Smaraka Award.
Geetha Hiranyan, née Geetha Potti, was born on 20 March 1956 at Kottavattom, near Kottarakara in Kollam district of the south Indian state of Kerala to Thottavttath C. Sreedharan Potti and Vasumathy Devi; she was related to the noted writer and social reformer, Lalithambika Antharjanam. After securng a master's degree and an MPhil degree, she started her career as a lecturer at Malabar Christian College, simultaneously continuing her doctoral studies. Later she taught at various government colleges in Malappuram, Kalpetta, Perinthalmanna, Thrissur, Pattambi and Kodungalloor before joining Kerala Sahitya Akademi as the publications officer on deputation. It was at this time, she became ill due to which she could not continue her service.
