Chalam (writer)
Gudipati Venkatachalam (1894–1979), popularly known as Chalam, was an Indian Telugu-language writer and philosopher. He was considered to be one of the most influential personalities in modern Telugu literature.
Chalam | |
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| Born | Gudipati Venkata Chalam 19 May 1894 Valluripalem, Madras Presidency |
| Died | 4 May 1979 (aged 84) Arunachala, India |
| Years active | 1920–1972 |
Most of Chalam's work was regarding women, especially the kind of difficulties women encountered in the society, both physical and psychological. Chalam's work discussed how he believed women should face these problems. His writing had a distinctive style which would earn him an enviable place in the Telugu literary world.
Chalam's writings have been celebrated by his contemporaries and are a growing influence among writers of the current generation as well.
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