A primary school teacher for some time, Ashokan Charuvil is also a well known author in Malayalam. Marichavarude Kadal, Jalajeevitham, Clerkkumarude Jeevitham, Oru Rathrikku Oru Pakal, Kangaru Nritham, Kalpanikkaran and Pulinelli Station are some of his works.
Retired as a member of the Kerala Public Service Commission, he is the recipient of several awards including the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for Short Story.