Air India Express announces the launch of the ‘Air India Express Tales of India Award’ in collaboration with the Padmarajan Trust, as the airline continues to infuse culture and authenticity.
25-October-2023, Kerala: Air India Express, New India’s Smart Connector, and Padmarajan Trust, named after the legendary film maker and writer P. Padmarajan announce their exclusive collaboration to promote Malayalam Literature. In a noteworthy addition to the Padmarajan Awards tradition, the ‘Air India Express Tales of India’ novel award is being introduced. This literary award is designed to recognize the debut novel of a promising writer. The eminent jury led by writer Sara Joseph has selected KN Prasanth for his debut novel Ponam. The other Padmarjan Trust awardees include M Mukundan (for best novel), Lijo Jose Pellissery (best director), VJ James (for best short story), and Shruti Saranyam (for screenplay). The award ceremony will be held on Friday, 27 October 2023, 6PM onwards at Bharat Bhavan in Thycaud, Thiruvananthapuram.
The esteemed event aims to honour exceptional achievements in Malayalam literature and cinema. The evening will feature the screening of the award- winning film ‘Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakam’ directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery and the launch of the Padmarajan memoir ‘Ormakalil Padmarajan’ authored by Praddep Panangad, further adding cultural significance to this grand celebration.
Air India Express takes pride in its legacy of infusing culture and authenticity, which was also showcased in the recent brand unveil. As the airline continues to stay connected to its roots, Air India Express looks forward to enabling young writers in Kerala to pen their dreams and take flight in their careers. With an aim to nurture young talent in Kerala, Air India Express will also organize a workshop for young film makers and aspiring writers in association with the Padmarajan Trust.
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About Air India Express
Air India Express, New India’s Smart Connector, is a subsidiary of Air India and a part of the Tata group, operating over 300 flights daily across 30 domestic and 14 international airports, with a fleet of 58 aircraft, comprising 28 Boeing 737s and 28 Airbus A320s. Air India Express invites guests
with the proposition to ‘Fly As You Are’, using thoughtfully considered technology to enable flyers to personalise and take charge of their travel experience. The airline offers Gourmair hot meals, Comfortable seats, pioneering in-flight entertainment AirFlix, and a host of exclusive loyalty benefits for members of the Tata NeuPass rewards program. With a sense of unique Indian warmth, extending unique features on its award-winning website, airindiaexpress.com.
In January 2022, Air India Express, together with Air India, was successfully privatised, with ownership returning to the Tata group that had initially founded Air India.
About Padmarajan Trust:
Padmarajan Trust, named after the legendary filmmaker and writer P. Padmarajan, holds a special place in the literary circles. Padmarajan’s timeless works continue to be celebrated across all age groups. The annual Padmarajan Award for literature and cinema, in existence for a quarter of a century, is an emblem of prestige and aspiration within literary circles.
