Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday condoled the death of towering Malayalam literary figure M T Vasudevan Nair, and said his works, with their profound exploration of human emotions, have shaped generations and will continue to inspire many more. MT Vasudevan Nair Passes Away: From Mammootty’s ‘Utharam’ to Mohanlal’s ‘Sadayam’, 10 Iconic Movies of Malayalam Superstars Penned by the Legendary Writer.
Expressing sadness, Modi said Nair was one of the most respected figures in Malayalam cinema and literature.
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Saddened by the passing away of Shri MT Vasudevan Nair Ji, one of the most respected figures in Malayalam cinema and literature. His works, with their profound exploration of human emotions, have shaped generations and will continue to inspire many more. He also gave voice to the…
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“He also gave voice to the silent and marginalised. My thoughts are with his family and admirers. Om Shanti,” Modi said. MT Vasudevan Dies at 91: Malayalam Writer and Jnanpith Award Winner Passes Away at Private Hospital in Kerala’s Kozhikode.
Nair, the great literary figure and Jnanpith Award winner, died at a private hospital on Wednesday following heart failure. He was 91.