Legendary Writer Vasudevan Nair Cremated With State Honors
KOZHIKODE (ANI) – MT Vasudevan Nair, a legendary figure in Malayalam literature, passed away on December 25 at the age of 91.
His funeral was held the same, and he was cremated with full state honors at the Smrithipatham Crematorium in Kerala.
Popularly known as M T, he authored nine novels, 19 collections of short stories, directed six films, wrote around 54 screenplays, and published several collections of essays and memoirs over a career spanning seven decades. He received numerous awards, including India’s highest literary honor, the Jnanpith.
People from all walks of life, including fans and prominent political figures, gathered in large numbers to pay their last respects to Vasudevan Nair.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan also paid tribute to Vasudevan Nair.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his grief over the passing of the celebrated Malayalam writer.
