O.V.Vijayan, born on 2nd July 1931 at Mankara in Palakkad is a novelist, short story writer, cartoonist and journalist.

His first career option was as teacher and then he joined in Sanker's weekly and Patriot as cartoonist. His works reflect the real fire of modernism. The uniqueness of Vijayan lies in the fact that he could present the queries of life with philosophical insight.

His novels are 'Khassakinte Ithihasam', 'Dharmapuranam', 'Gurusagaram', 'Madhuram gayathy', 'Pravachakante Vazhi' and 'Thalamurakal'.

His short story collections include 'Oru Neenda Yathrayude Ormakkayi', 'Kadaltheerathu', 'Kattu Paranja Katha', 'Ashanthi', 'Balabodhini', 'Kure Kadhabeejangal', 'Pooraprabandhavum Mattu Kathakalum' and 'Vijayante Kathakal'.

Vijayan's other works are 'Ghoshayathrayil Thaniye', 'Oru Sindoorappottinte Orma', 'Sandehiyude Samvadam', 'Vargasamaram Svathvam' (Political write-ups), 'Ente Charithranweshana Pareekshakal (satire), 'Ithihasangalude Ithihasam', 'Kurippukal' (extracts from essays and cartoons), 'Haindavanum Atihaindavaum' and 'Ithiri Nerampokku Ithiri Darshanam' (cartoon). Vijayan himself has translated some of his works to English of which 'Saga of Dharamapuri' (Dharmapuranam), 'Legends of Khasak' (Khasakkinte Ithihasam) and 'Infinity of Grace' (Gurusagaram) are notable. 'After the hanging and other stories' and 'O.V. Vijayan: Selected Fiction' are his other books in English. 'Khasakkinte Ithihasam', 'Dharamapuranam'. 'Madhuram Gayathi', 'Gurusagaram'.

'Gurusagaram' bagged the Kendra Sahithya Academy award, Kerala Sahithya Academy award and Vayalar award.