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Full Name: Tiju Mundakappalli
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Profession: Storyteller, Writer
Known For: Creator of Maniyan the Donkey character
Date of Birth: 02 October 1976, Age (as in 2026): 49 years
Place of Birth: Kaipattoor, Pathanamthitta, Kerala, India
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Education: Bachelor’s degree in Hotel Management (BHM), MBA
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Occupations: Storyteller, Writer
Residence: Kuwait
Hometown: Kerala, India
Nationality: Indian
Religion: Christianity
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Short Biography
Tiju Mundakappalli is a renowned Indian Storyteller and Writer. He is best known for engaging children’s literature that blends imagination with meaningful social themes. Tiju was born in Kaipattoor village in Kerala’s Pathanamthitta district, there he developed liking for storytelling at an early age.
Maniyan the Donkey is his most popular and renowned creation. This become a memorable character through which he explores humor, resilience, and social awareness in a simple and child-friendly manner. Tiju currently stays in Kuwait for his professional career. Despite being in abroad, Tiju continues to contribute actively to literature, balancing his professional work along with his passion for writing and inspiring young readers through thoughtful and imaginative stories.
