Born in 1935 in Burma . Returned to India at the age of seven. Grew as a Malayalee at father’s native place in Koyilandi.

Important Works:
Oru Mappila Penninte Lokam, Vallooramma, Rasiya Sulthana, Chengol, Changala, Anuyayi, Sarpa Santhathi, Pavanmattu (all novels)

Awards / honours:
• Kerala Sahitya Akadami Award, 1983, Trukkottur Peruma (story)
• S.K. Pottekkad Award, 1993, Katyha Pole Jeevitham (travelogue)
• Abudabi Shakti Award 1993, Oru Pidi vattu (novel)
• C. H. Muhammed Koya Award, 1999, Kalimuttam.

Positions Held:
• Member, Kerala State Film Award Jury
• Member, Kerala Sahitya Akadami
• Member, Lalita Kala Akademi General Council
• Creative member, Sahitya Pravarthana Sahakarana Sangham
• Resident Editor 'Mangalam' daily - Malabar Edition