George S Paul

George S Paul
Born
George S Paul

(1947-01-25) 25 January 1947 (age 77)
Thiruvalla, Pathanamthitta Kerala India
Occupation(s)Music critic, author, cultural critic
Years active1990–present
SpouseOmana George

George S Paul, also known as G. S. Paul (born 25 January 1947) is an Indian writer, essayist and music journalist. He was born to Rev. K. C. Samuel and Thankamma Samuel in Thiruvalla, Pathanamthitta district of Kerala.

Early life and education

After graduating in physics, Paul took a postgraduate diploma in journalism. He was professor and head of the physics department at Christ College, Irinjalakuda.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]

Career

Paul was a member of the senate in the University of Calicut from 1994 till 1998. He has contributed to the Hindu, Economic Times and Indian Express as an art and culture critic. He has written on music and classical performing art forms like Kathakali, Koodiyattam and Mohiniyattam since the 1980s. He has also authored Swarangalude Sasthram, Vasundhara and Odyssey of a Dancer.[8] He has been invited to present papers in various national seminars. He sat on the jury committee of Swathi puraskaram, Nrithya Natyapuraskaram, pallavur Appumarar puraskaram. He was an executive committee member of Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi during the tenure of actor Murali as chairman.[9] He was also an executive committee member of Kerala Kalamandalam.

References

  1. ^ "Sweet song of success". The Hindu. Retrieved 12 March 2020.
  2. ^ "George S. Paul's Author Page - Notion Press | India's largest book publisher". notionpress.com. Retrieved 12 March 2020.
  3. ^ "Faculty - Lasya College of Fine Arts". lasyafinearts.com. Retrieved 12 March 2020.
  4. ^ "Celebrating a graceful dance form". The Hindu. Retrieved 12 March 2020.
  5. ^ "Shatkala Govinda Smriti Mahotsavam from Oct 20". The Hindu. Retrieved 12 March 2020.
  6. ^ "Master of the word". The Hindu. Retrieved 12 March 2020.
  7. ^ "Shatkala Govinda Marar music fest begins". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 12 March 2020.
  8. ^ "Book Review - Vasundhara: Odyssey of a Dancer, Biography by Prof George S Paul - Dr. Sunil Kothari". narthaki.com. Retrieved 12 March 2020.
  9. ^ "Bharat Murali Chair dedicated". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 12 March 2020.