MUMBAI: Thiruvananthapuram-based production house Symphony Television has announced its life-time achievement award to eminent Malayalam poet and top lyricist P Bhaskaran.

Bhaskaran was chosen for the honour by the Symphony TV advisory committee headed by Malayalam poet and lyricist O N V Kurup.

The award, comprising Rs 50,001, a citation and a memento, would be presented to Bhaskaran at a function here on 14 August, according to a Symphony TV press release.

"Bhaskaran is a multi-faced personality who has made outstanding contribution to Kerala society and culture as freedom fighter, poet, lyricist, actor, singer and director," the selection committee said.