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Doyen of Malayalam cinema and literature bids adieu
The New Indian Express Tadepalligudem
|December 26, 2024
LEGENDARY Malayalam literateur MT Vasudevan Nair who attained iconic proportions in both Malayalam cinema and literature through his wide canvas of literary creations, passed away on Wednesday. He was 91.
A Padma Bhushan awardee, MT etched himself into history as a novelist, short story writer, screenplay writer, filmographer and literary editor during his seven-decade long literary career. He has been chosen for almost all major literary awards including the Jnanpith, Kendra Sahitya Akademi award, Kerala Sahitya Academy award, Ezhuthachan award and JC Daniel honour.
MT was admitted to the hospital after he experienced respiratory issues 11 days ago and he suffered a cardiac arrest on December 20. A team of doctors were closely monitoring his health condition and was regularly updating information on his health. But MT's condition turned very critical on Wednesday night and he breathed his last at 10 pm.
This story is from the December 26, 2024 edition of The New Indian Express Tadepalligudem.
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