Xavier Pulpatt | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1951-05-26) 26 May 1951 |
| Occupations | theatre actor, playwright, theatre director |
| Spouse | Leelamma (KPAC Latha) |
| Awards | |
Xavier Pulppatt is an Indian theatre person who has made contributions to various fields of theatre. He has won several awards, including the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Fellowship for 2024, State Government Award for Playwriting, Direction and Presentation, the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award in 2005 for his contributions to the field of theatre, the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award for Best Amateur Drama, the Abu Dhabi Sakthi Award, the Kerala Catholic Bishops Council Award, and the Phokan Global Literary Award (USA).
Biography
Xavier Pulpatt was born on May 26, 1951, at Aluva in Ernakulam district of Kerala.[1] He lives in SN Puram in Aluva.[2]
Personal life
Xavier is married to theatre actress, Leelamma (KPAC Latha).[2] They have two children, Adv. Sonia Shinoy Pulpat, a journalist and poet in Dubai, and Samson Xavier, a software engineer.[2]
Career
Xavier, the founder of the professional drama society Aluva Maithri Kalakendra, has served as a member of the Kerala Sahitya Akademi, vice chairman of the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi, district secretary, president and state committee member of the Purogamana Kala Sahitya Sangham.[2] He is currently a member of the Kala Sahitya Sangham State Council.[2] He also held the positions of State President of the national level artists' association Nanma.[3] While he was the acting chairman of the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy, he had implemented financial assistance schemes and other measures to revive drama committees that were in crisis due to COVID-19, that helped many drama artists.[3]
Contributions
He has been working in both professional and amateur theater for over fifty years as a playwright, director, actor, and theater organizer.[2] He wrote 65 plays, directed 100 plays, and published 17 plays as books.[2]
Xavier made his stage debut at the age of 15 in the play "Vedankunna Atmakkal".[2] As of 2025, he has performed in over 600 stages.[2]
Awards and honors
In 2025 Xavier received the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Fellowship.[4] He has also won over 23 other awards, including the State Government Award for Playwriting, Direction and Presentation, the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award in 2005 for his contributions to the field of theatre, the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Academy Award for Best Amateur Drama, the Abu Dhabi Shakti Award, the Kerala Catholic Bishops Council Award, and the Phokan Global Literary Award (USA).[2]
References
- "സേവ്യര് പുല്പാട്ട്". Keralaliterature.com. 14 October 2017. Retrieved 16 April 2026.
- "നാടകകലയിലെ ബഹുമുഖ പ്രതിഭ". Deshabhimani. Retrieved 15 April 2026.
- "നാടകരംഗത്ത് അരനൂറ്റാണ്ട് പിന്നിട്ട് സേവ്യർ പുൽപാട്ട് | Xavier Pulpatt | Madhyamam". www.madhyamam.com (in Malayalam). 22 April 2023. Retrieved 16 April 2026.
- "Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi fellowships and awards announced". www.thehindu.com. Retrieved 16 April 2026.