K. V. Mohan Kumar

He has authored 33 books, including 9 novels and 12 collections of short stories.He scripted for 3 films: Kesu, Aaro Oraal and Clint.

Mohan Kumar was born in Alleppey, as the son of K. Velayudhan Pillai and Lakshmi Kutty Amma.

[1] He started his career as a journalist and served as Correspondent and Sub Editor in Kerala Kaumudi and Malayala Manorama for 12 years.

He joined the State Civil (Executive) Service in 1993 and his administrative career started as Revenue Divisional officer, Adoor.

He was selected to Indian Administrative Service in Kerala Cadre (2004 batch) and served as District collector in Palghat and Calicut, Rural Development Commissioner, Director of Higher Secondary Education and Director of Public Instruction (DPI) and Spl.