Writer Sujatha no more
Veteran writer Sujatha passed away today in Chennai after a brief illness. He was 73 and survived by his wife and two sons.
Sujatha whose real name was S.Rangarajan has written hundreds of novels, short stories and stage plays. His novels in 70s and 80s were huge sensational hits. He was also a successful screenplay writer.
He carved a niche for himself by writing science fiction novels which is a rarity in Tamil. Many speculate that Robot movie was inspired by his super hit novel ‘En Iyiya Iyanthiraa’.
May his soul rest in peace.
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Though we do not have a personal rapport in the real sense, the demise of a very few creates a mental void. It is painful to know about his passing away. A very few can sincerely take the effort to relate with people with varied IQ levels. Specially writers. He has done it without any airs. Each time I mull over anything I read written by him, I always feel that there is something conveyed to a sensitive reader.
On hearing about his death, certain articles by him come to my mind immediately. Some issues that crop up in almost everyone’s life. Years back I read where he even elaborated on how serious children should be when it comes to studies. He actually took the freedom to sound a little fatherly and a school-masterly kind tone. Children going abroad and the loneliness of parents; about parents who mindlessly chase their children to achieve more; many such ideas of his flood back to my memory
In fact, konjam objective aa irukiradhu appadinaa ennanu sujatha voda writings la dhan therinjukiten.
Even writing like this is a way to unwind myself I think. Oru maadhiri nenjai pesayudhunu solvom illaya, appadi irukku. In a way we are lucky to read his works.
I grew up reading his novels, later on I thought his short stories were better than his novels. Then when I started reading his non-fiction articles which in my opinion are better than his novels and short stories.
I have an thriving career in software industry and I must say that the interest in computers and software was sparked by the articles that he wrote in Kalki several years ago. He inspired an entire generation through his writing.
I will surely miss him.
I was actually speech less (for some time) once I read this news in today’s papers. Though I was aware his ailment, age and other factors, as Ragav mentioned, there are some things in life which takes a bit of time to go well within you and surely this news is one.
Incidentally, I had been to a nearby lending library last Sat to look for one of his Novel dated ‘81. I was pleasantly surprised when I heard from the librarian that three more members had wanted that book and had made an “advance booking”. I took it with me promising him to return within a week.
I shot a mail to Sujatha about the incident to share my surprise. In normal cases he used to respond to all emails (if they are crisp and short) irrespective of subject but this time I couldn’t find any response from him.
But today I got to know the reason for the non response - he was in hospital since last Thurs. There cannot be a more worse situation than this to know the reason.
Ragav,
Your comments touched my heart. My eyes filled with tears thinking about Sujatha. I cannot think about my childhood without relating myself to many of sujatha’s novels and characters. I really feel like calling many of my long lost freinds with whom I grew up reading and discussing sujatha.
May his soul rest in peace.
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