Noted lyricist Beeyar Prasad, known also a playwright, director and performer, died on Wednesday. He was 62. A native of Mankombu Village in the coastal district of Alappuzha in Kerala, he leaves behind his wife and two children. Kochu Preman Dies at 67; Malayalam Actor Was Popular For His Comic Roles.
He had composed songs for around 60 films. He became popular as a lyricist in 2003 with the film Kilichundan Mambazham┬аstarring Mohanlal and directed by Priyadarshan. Then, he wrote songs for around 25 films. He entered the film world in 1993 by penning the script for a children’s film Johnny which won a State award for the Best Children’s Film.┬аSudheesh Pappu Dies at 44; Tovino Thomas Condoles the Demise of Noted Malayalam Cinematographer.
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, Assembly Speaker A N Shamseer, and and Leader of Opposition in the House D Satheesan, condoling the death, said it was an irreparable loss to art and culture. In their respective statements, they said Prasad won a place in the heart of Malayalees with his movie songs.
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