P. Narayanan (journalist)

P. Narayanan
Born (1936-05-28) 28 May 1936
Manakkad, Thodupuzha, Travancore (now Kerala), India
OccupationsJournalist, writer
Known forCo-founder and former Editor-in-Chief of Janmabhumi
AwardsPadma Vibhushan (2026)

P. Narayanan (born 28 May 1936), also known as Narayanji, is an Indian journalist and writer associated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). He is the co-founder and former Editor-in-Chief of the Malayalam daily Janmabhumi.

In 2026, he was awarded the Padma Vibhushan, India's second-highest civilian honour, in the category of Literature and Education. In media interactions following the announcement, he described the award as unexpected.