E. M. Ashraf Explained

E. M. Ashraf
Spouse:Jabeena Ashraf
Children:2
Birth Place:Kannur
Nationality:Indian

E. M. Ashraf (Malayalam: ഇ. എം. അഷ്റഫ്) is a Malayalam writer, film critic[1] and Journalist. He is currently the director of Middle East (News and Programmes), Kairali TV (Malayalam Communications Ltd).[2] He has written numerous books and articles in Malayalam language, most notably the biographies of veteran Malayalam writers Vaikom Muhammad Basheer[3] [4] and Sukumar Azhikode.[5] His interview with late Indian painter M. F. Husain was published in Malayalam and later translated into Arabic and English.[6] [7]

Currently he is settled in Dubai, UAE and appears in a weekly program in Kairali TV called 'Gulf Focus'[8] which addresses the concerns of Malayali diaspora living in Gulf countries.[9] [10] [11] He had received numerous awards for his contribution towards Malayalam literature and media.[12] [13] [14]

Early life, education and career

E.M. Ashraf (Edappakath Muhammed Ashraf) was born in Kadalai village, Kannur district, Kerala in a Muslim family to late K. P. Moidu and E. Ayshabi.He took post graduation in literature (MA Malayalam) and master's degree in journalism (MJ). He started his career in a regional magazine called Kala Kaumudi and later worked at Kerala Kaumudi before joining Kairali TV.

During his career, he held numerous positions as President of Indian Media Forum, Kannur district president of Kerala working journalist union, Advisory committee member to Dooradarshan, Advisory committee member to Police Press relation committee to the Chief Minister of Kerala etc.[15] [16]

Notable works

During his career he has interviewed numerous people and written many books in Malayalam. His notable works includes:

Awards and recognitions

He received numerous awards for his contributions to Malayalam Cinema, Journalism and other human rights activities via Gulf Focus. Some of them are:

Notes and References

  1. News: Malayalam movies of the past portrayed society, says Pinarayi. The Hindu. 31 January 2007 .
  2. Web site: kairali – The Malayalam Channel ---- People – The News Clock ---- We – The Young Channel. kairalitv.in. 10 July 2015. 10 November 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151110123341/http://www.kairalitv.in/AboutUs/. dead.
  3. Books on Basheer by E M Ashraf to be released today. 20 October 2014. YouTube.
  4. Web site: INDULEKHA" BOOKS MALAYALAM: Vaikom Muhammad Basheer. bookstoexport.blogspot.in.
  5. Web site: Azheekkodinte Yathrakal. booknbooks.com. 10 July 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150710220533/https://www.booknbooks.com/azheekkodinte-yathrakal-em-ashraf. 10 July 2015. dead.
  6. News: MF Husain, the Picasso of India', dies in the UK. The National. Ramola Talwar Badam.
  7. News: Malayalam book on M F Hussain translated into Arabic, English. Mathrubhumi. 10 July 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150714011610/http://www.mathrubhumi.com/english/news/books/malayalam-book-on-m-f-hussain-translated-into-arabic-english-148538.html. 14 July 2015. dead.
  8. Gulf Focus, 09 09 13, PT 1. 9 September 2013. YouTube.
  9. Web site: dubai kerala death malayali crime Expatriate Financial Controller Dies Following Argument About Cheque. keralamonitor.net. 10 July 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150711030641/http://keralamonitor.net/vanibham.htm. 11 July 2015. dead.
  10. Indian nurses stranded in Iraq: EM Ashraf speaks. 3 July 2014. YouTube.
  11. gulf focus a (interview with e m ashraf). 18 November 2010. YouTube.
  12. Web site: Minister KC Joseph and PV Gangadharan get Chattambiswami award. Mathrubhumi. 10 July 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150714013330/http://www.mathrubhumi.com/english/news/kerala/minister-kc-joseph-and-pv-gangadharan-get-chattambiswami-award-127532.html. 14 July 2015. dead.
  13. News: In Kannur Today. The Hindu. 10 February 2007 .
  14. Web site: A P Aslam Memorial Awards announced. https://web.archive.org/web/20150714164650/http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/article384953.ece?service. dead. 14 July 2015. The New Indian Express.
  15. Web site: Media Forum Gesture to Haiti Victims. Khaleej Times. 10 July 2015. 11 July 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150711075304/http://www.khaleejtimes.com/article/20100129/ARTICLE/301299892/1002. dead.
  16. Web site: Indian journalists help Haiti quake victims. Mathrubhumi. 10 July 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150714013631/http://www.mathrubhumi.com/english/news/media/indian-journalists-help-haiti-quake-victims-29506.html. 14 July 2015. dead.
  17. News: A Journey into Mukundans Mayyazhi. www.thehindu.com. 16 February 2016 .
  18. Web site: Ore Oru Jeevitham Swami Ananda Theertharude Jeevithavum Charithravum. booknbooks.com. 10 July 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150711061534/https://www.booknbooks.com/ore-oru-jeevitham-swami-ananda-theertharude-jeevithavum-charithravum-em-ashraf. 11 July 2015. dead.
  19. Web site: Mayyazhi Kathakal. indulekha.com. 10 July 2015. 11 July 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150711005159/http://www.indulekha.com/mayyazhi-kathakal-stories-many-authors. dead.
  20. Web site: P.K.Adhava Punathil Kunhabdulla E M Ashraf.
  21. News: Television awards announced. The Hindu. 3 June 2016 .

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