Dr. Hikmathulla V

Ph.D  in Malayalm  (POSTMODERN TRENDS IN MALAYALAM DRAMA) University of Calicut- 2016

 
Serving as research supervisor under University of Calicut(2023).  Two scholars are pursuing Ph.D. under my guidance

Dr. Hikmathulla V worked as a part-time Editorial Assistant for Malarvadi, a renowned children's magazine in Malayalam, from 2004 to 2007.

He served as a Language Editor and Reviewer for the publication wing of the Moyinkutty Vaidyar Mappila Kala Academy, Kondotty, under the Department of Culture, Government of Kerala, from 2014 to 2015.

He was the Language Editor and Reviewer of the book Mahammedam, published by the Kerala Sahithya Akademi in 2015 (ISBN: 9788176903301).

International

1.Concept of Superhuman body in Mappilakavyas   -  SNGS Pattambi    3 December 2022
2.The Evolving Dynamics of Body and Stage in Contemporary Theatre       Malayalam  University, Tirur    31 january 2024

3.Dr. Hikmathulla V presented a  paper titled "Invisible Regions and People in Kerala Historiography: Mappila Muslim Narratives" at the Three-Day International Seminar "The Cultural Politics of Keralaness: Identity and Representations," held in connection with the 8th Edition of the Poetry Carnival. The seminar took place on 17th, 18th, and 19th January 2025, with his presentation on 18th January 2025.The seminar was organized by the Department of Malayalam at Sree Neelakanta Government Sanskrit College, Pattambi, and sponsored by the Department of Collegiate Education.

4. Presented a Paper in The 12th Edition of International Theatre festival of Kerala 2020. ( Seminar on Imagining New Communities: Secular space/Act)

5.Legend of  khasakh:text and theatre organism14-16 Dec 2016 University of Calicut.

6.Mappila songs and history of Kerala modernaisation. 11-13Nov.2016 University of Calicut( Fourth annual international Kerala history conference)

7. Persian myths in mappila songs.22 Oct. 2016 Malabar Christian college, Kozhikode

8. postmodern theatre space, 8 January 2015,at University of Calicut 

9. Black humour as a political tool in palestenian cinema:with special reference to Elia sulaman’s Divine intervention,13 Aug.2014,at University of Calicut

National

1.Dr. Hikmathulla V, Assistant Professor in the Department of Malayalam at K.A.H.M. Unity Women's College, Manjeri, presented a paper titled "Theatre: Theory and Praxis" at the Two-Day National Seminar on Theatre and Performance, organized by the Department of Malayalam and Kerala Studies, University of Calicut, on February 13-14, 2025. His presentation took place on February 13, 2025.

2.Malabar :Cultural paths of survival    National     Malabar History Congress    16 January 2022 
3   Revisiting M.T. Ansari's Malabar Model in Malayalam Literature    National    Farook College, Kozhikode &RUSA    23 January 2024
4    Daishanika vyavaharavum mappila paramparyavum      National    Department of Malayalam and Kerala Studies,university of Calicut    21 February 2024
5   Kunjabdhullayude Kathalokam",     National    Department of Modern Indian Languages, Aligarh Muslim University    05 November 2022
6. Different Readings of leelakavyam    National    Directorate of Collegiate Education, Govt. of Kerala , the Department of Malayalam, Govt. Arts and Science College Nilambur    4th December 2023

7.Dr. Hikmathulla V, an Assistant Professor at K.A.H.M. Unity Women's College in Manjeri, presented a paper titled " Space, Spectator, Performance " at a two-day National Seminar on Performing Arts and Media, organized by the Malayalam Department of the Kaladi Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit- Regional Center in Koyilandy, Calicut, as part of the Pradeepta Smarana 2025 programs on January 22, 2025.

8.Intellectual History of Kerala and Mappila Discourses- KKTM Govt College Kodungallor. 27 Sep 2020

9.Recasting the Literary; History, Community and Imagination in Malabar. PG Dept of English- EMEA College Kondotty. 19 Feb 2020

10.Muslim Cultural Experiences in the new Poetry- Govt College Attappadi – 27 Nov 2019.

11. Life of mappila prose in the history of Malayalam prose. 10,11 Jan 2018 Govt. college Malappuram

12. Translation and culture, Kendra sahitya akademi 9,10 Aug.2017 University of Calicut

13. Contemporary Malayalam theatre.13,14 March2017. Sreekrishna college, Guruvayoor.

14. Philosophy in badarulmuneer,20 Dec 2017 at moyinkutty vaidyar akademy Kondotty by kendrasahithya academy

15.Appreciation of Malayalam poetry 6,7 March2017 University of Calicut .

16.A Thought on Theatricality of Kasak-  Kendra Sahithtya Acadamy, university of Calicut. 02 Nov 2017

17. Malayalam drama :a historical analysis. 17,18 jan.2017Govt.college,tanur

18.Criticism of fiction and new political imagination.19,20 Dec.2016 Farook college.

19. Postmodern theatre in Kerala. 16,17 Dec .2016. Govt. Brennen College, Thalassery

20. Works of moyinkutty vaidyar:history of literature and region. 13,14,15 Jan.2016 SreeKeralavarma College,Thrissur

21. Postmodern thoughts and Malayalam theatre. 15,16 Dec.2015 University of Calicut (10th Prof.NVP unithiri endowment.All Kerala oriental conference)

22. Re-reading the modernaisation history of Kerala with mappila narratives. 12,13 Nov.2015 St.aloysius college, Elthuruth

23. New wave poetry and cultural criticism11,12,13 Nov. 2015 Govt.College,Pattambi

24. Malayalam theatre as a critque of modernism. 17,18,19 oct,2015 Govt.Arts college, Kozhikode

25.ArabiMalayalam & literature history, 17March 2015 Malayalam University Tirur

26. Wordplay of thuppettan:a linguistic analysis, 31 Oct 2014 at SNGS College, Pattambi

27. Postmodern wordplay in Malayalam drama, 7 Nov2014 at Govt. College Kozhikode.

28. Malayalam poetry & kunjayin musliyar,11Dec 2014 at SNGS College, Pattambi

29. Kerala history & works of moyinkutty vaidyar, 20 Nov2014 at Maharajas College Eranakulam

30. Review of Malayalam Literary History in view of Moyinkutty Vydyar’s contributions,23 Dec2013 at Kerala Muslim Heritage Conference at Calicut,

31.Globalisation and Malayalam theatre 17 feb 2012 at SNGS College, Pattambi

32.Female Presence in Postmodern Malayalam drama,11oct 2012 at Kannur University

33.Memory and Imagination in Historiography,30 jan.2013 at Govt.College, Malappuram

34.Contemporary Malayalam Drama; A Subaltern  perspective,21 March2013 at Calicut University

35.Friends and Enemies of the Nation in Malayalam Cinema,29Nov.2013 at SNGS College, Pattambi

36.Review of Malayalam Language and Literary History against the backdrop of Arabi-Malayalam ,2 Dec2013at the University of Calicut

37.Reconsiderations of standardization of Malayalam Language,3 Dec2013 at Govt. College, Malappuram

1    Concept of Superhuman body in Mappilakavyas     International  SEMINAR  SNGS Pattambi    3 December 2022
2     The Evolving Dynamics of Body and Stage in Contemporary Theatre    International     Malayalam  University, Tirur    31 january 2024
3    Malabar :Cultural paths of survival    National     Malabar History Congress    16 January 2022 
4    Revisiting M.T. Ansari's Malabar Model in Malayalam Literature    National    Farook College, Kozhikode &RUSA    23 January 2024
5    Daishanika vyavaharavum mappila paramparyavum      National    Department of Malayalam and Kerala Studies,university of Calicut    21 February 2024
6    Kunjabdhullayude Kathalokam",     National    Department of Modern Indian Languages, Aligarh Muslim University    05 November 2022
7    Different Readings of leelakavyam    National    Directorate of Collegiate Education, Govt. of Kerala , the Department of Malayalam, Govt. Arts and Science College Nilambur    4th December 2023

1.Expert Member, District level committee of  Differently abled from 12.09.2023
2.    Expert/Member in   Interview Board /of Malayalam in the interview committee for the Research Assistant  for the Translation Project on “  Through the Lens of Women: Pinochet’s Regime and its Aftermath in the Novels of Latin American Women Writers “ awarded to Dr. Poornima R by the Centre for Latin American Studies, University of Kerala. Ms. Neelima K. E. has been appointed as the Research Assistant-on 31.03.2023
3.    Member of Judging committee of State Level Literary Competition on 14 April 2023 as part of this year's (2023) Ambedkar Jayanthi celebrations, Pali (People Arts and Literature initiatives) Kalasahitya Vedi and Marga web portal (themaarga.com) jointly organized state level Pali Marga literature writing competitions. 
4.    Jury chairman of state level  Fasfari children’s literature Award Committee on 21.06.2023
5.      Jury member for the Wafy Intercollegiate Magazine Competition held by the Wafy Students'    Federation (WSF) State Committee on November 19, 2023 Expert of Malayalam in the interview committee for the Guest Lecturer in Malayalam, at Govt.Women’s College,Malappuram on 05.05.2023
6.     subject expert in the interview board  of Assistant Professor on contract in Malayalam on 30.05.2024 at sullamussalam Arabic college arecode
7.     Subject Expert in the Interview Board of Assistant Professor on contract in Malayalam on 31-05-2024 at KTM College of Advanced Studies, Karuvarakundu.
8.    Editor :2 School textbook Mazhavillu (malayalam text book) for 4th  & 5th class ,Published by Majlis Education Trust Kozhikode,on May 2023 & April 2024
9.    Peer reviewer  of irayam (ഇറയം) -Peer Reviewed Research Journal  from 18 october 2022 onwards, by Research centre , PG Department of Malayalam, Sri Neelakanda  Govt. Sanskrit College, Pattambi. ISSN:2583-1135,

10.member in the workshop under the Board of Studies in Malayalam (UG), University of Calicut, scheduled from 09/12/2024 to 11/12/2024, for the preparation of the second semester question bank.

1.Dr. V. Hikmathulla V delivered an insightful invited talk on the "Historical Evolution of Malayali Mappila Songs" during the "Songistory" segment at Meem 2024, held at the Indian Academy, Muhaisina, Dubai, UAE, on 3rd November 2024. This segment was part of a significant cultural event dedicated to celebrating Malayali Mappila literature, with a focus on the evolution of song traditions within the Mappila community.Dr. Hikmathulla's presentation delved into the rich history, cultural significance, and transformation of Mappila songs, or Mappilapattu, highlighting key areas such as the origins and historical context, thematic diversity, linguistic and literary elements, musical development, and their influence on modern literature and media. He also addressed the challenges of preserving cultural authenticity amid modern influences. The session featured an engaging Q&A segment, where the audience actively participated, discussing the global appeal of Mappila songs and the complexities of maintaining cultural integrity while embracing contemporary trends.

2.Dr. Hikmathulla V Participated in the Sharjah International Book Fair

Dr. Hikmathulla V, Assistant Professor and Head of the Department of Malayalam at K.A.H.M. Unity Women's College, Manjeri, participated in the prestigious Sharjah International Book Fair on 6th November 2024. The event, renowned for its global literary prominence, featured a variety of publishers, authors, and literary enthusiasts. Dr. Hikmathulla V addressed the audience during a special session at the Islamic Publishing House, Calicut, India, held at the Writer's Forum.. During the event, he released two new publications from the Islamic Publishing House, highlighting his continued engagement with the literary community and his dedication to promoting literature across diverse platforms.

3.The Insight Summer Fest 2023 is an annual event organized by the Education wing of IIC Abu Dhabi and scheduled to take place from July 07th to July 16 2023 at Abu Dhabi Indian Islamic Centre Premise in Abu Dhabi, UAE for students from KG to Graduate level in Abu Dhabi City. The fest includes diverse range of activities such as interactive workshops, team-building exercises, educational sessions, and recreational outings.
4.Engaged a session on creative dramatics   as part of summer camp for students  Venalthumbikal   at Kerala social centre  in Abu Dhabi City, UAE on 15 .07.2023.

1.Received the Best Book Award of Mahakavi Moyinkutty Vaidyar Mappila Kala Academy, for his Work ' Mappila Sahithyavum Malayala Bhavanayum'(2017). The Academy worked under Department of Cultural Affairs Government of Kerala,on 14.05.2023

2.Prof.C.Vasudevan Ilayath Endowment for Best Paper in Theatre Studies- 2015
3.Ankanam, T V Kochubava Poetry Award. 2008
4.Bank Workers Forum  Poetry Award 2002
5.Bharath P J Antony Memorial Drama Criticism National Award 2015
 Second Prize for Literature Quiz Conducted by Kerala Sahithya Academy 2014

6.Edited a School textbook Mazhavillu (malayalam text book) 4th class ,Published by Majlis Education Trust Kozhikode,on May 2023
7.wrote a song Ormakal in the movie Momo in Dubai (2023) Directed by  Ameen aslam,Poducer-Zakariya, actors-Anu sithara.song  is Released   in youtube on 02.03.2023.

Acted in films like "Sudani from Nigeria" and "Halal Love Story," as well as documentaries such as "Varattuchori" and "A Documentary about Disappearance." Additionally,  contributed to the film industry by composing songs, notably for the movie "Momo in Dubai," and has also been involved in the short film "Water Bottle."