N. Mohanan (1933–1999) was a distinguished Malayalam short-story writer and novelist, celebrated for his profound storytelling and keen social insight. With ten collections of short stories and two novels to his credit, he left an indelible mark on Malayalam literature. His contributions were recognized with the Nalappadan Award in 1991 for his short story ‘Sheshapathram' and the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award in 1998 for his novel Innalathe Mazha. The son of the renowned writer Lalithambika Antharjanam, a pioneering voice in feminist literature in Kerala, Mohanan inherited a deep literary sensibility. Alongside his literary pursuits, he served in the Kerala government's public relations department, eventually rising to the position of director. In this role, he had the unique opportunity to coordinate the visits of national leaders, including Jawaharlal Nehru, strengthening his engagement with the social and political currents of his time.