C. J. Thomas
C. J. Thomas | |
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| Born | 14 November 1918 Koothattukulam, Ernakulam district, Kerala, India |
| Died | 14 July 1960 (aged 41) Vellore, Tamil Nadu |
| Occupation | Playwright, academic, artist |
| Nationality | Indian |
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| Spouse | Rosy Thomas |
| Children | Two sons and a daughter |
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Chollampel John Thomas (1918–1960), popularly known by his initials C. J., was an Indian playwright and literary critic of Malayalam literature. He was best known for his plays, Aa Manushyan Nee Thanne, Avan Venndum Varunnu and 1128-il Crime 27 which introduced modernity into Malayalam theatre. He was also a leader of the Vimochana Samaram, an anti-communist uprising against the First E. M. S. Namboodiripad ministry in Kerala.