Dr. N.P. Unni

Dr. N.P. Unni (1936–2017) was a distinguished Indian Indologist, Sanskrit scholar, and former Vice-Chancellor of Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady. He was a prolific author and editor, specializing in classical Sanskrit literature, dramaturgy, and Tantric texts. His extensive works include critical editions and commentaries on the plays of Kalidasa, such as Kumarasambhavam, Abhijnanasakuntalam, Raghuvamsam, and Meghadutam. He also contributed to the study of Bhasa's works with Bhasa Afresh and edited Tantrasamuccaya of Narayana with its commentaries. Additionally, he authored Purana Sagaram in Malayalam, demonstrating his expertise across multiple classical Indian languages and literary traditions.