M.T. Vasudevan Nair Passes Away: The great writer of Malayalam literature and cinema legend MT Vasudevan Nair passed away at the age of 91. On December 15, he was admitted to Baby Memorial Hospital in Kozhikode after having trouble breathing, where he breathed his last. There was a wave of mourning in the world of literature and cinema due to his death. MT Vasudevan Nair was not only a major pillar of Malayalam literature, but he also left a deep mark in the film industry.

contribution to literature

The works of MT Vasudevan Nair hold an important place in Malayalam literature. His works like 'Naluket', 'Randamoozham', 'Varanasi' and 'Spirit of Darkness' gave him a special identity in the literary world. These works not only proved his writing skills, but they also threw light on various aspects of the society. His poetic writing style and deep thinking made him unforgettable as a litterateur.

Had deep identity in cinema also

MT Vasudevan Nair also made important contributions to Malayalam cinema. He wrote scripts for many major films, including films like 'Nirmalyam', 'Peruntachan', 'Randamoozham' and 'Amritham Gamaya'. His scripts not only had a deep social consciousness, but were also instrumental in the development of Malayalam cinema. His contribution as a writer, actor and director was also unforgettable.

Honors like Jnanpith and Padma Bhushan

MT Vasudevan Nair received many awards and honors for his writing and filmmaking. In 1996, he was awarded the biggest literary award 'Gyanpith', while in 2005, the Government of India honored him with the prestigious honor of 'Padma Bhushan'. This honor is a symbol of his literary and film contribution, which he made in the field of society and art for decades.

Early life and education

MT Vasudevan Nair was born in July 1933 in Koodallur in Palakkad district of Kerala. He received his early education from Malamalakava LP School and Kumaranallur High School and then obtained a BSc degree in Chemistry from Victoria College. His life started as a teacher, but his interest in literature gave him a new direction. He had entered the literary world by publishing his first story collection 'Bloody Sands'.

Unique confluence of litterateur and filmmaker

MT Vasudevan Nair was a symbol of that unique confluence of Malayalam literature and cinema, where the boundaries of writing and filmmaking cross each other. He was not only a great writer, but he also gave a new direction to cinema and did unique work in film writing. His contribution will be invaluable not only in the field of literature but also in the field of cinema. MT Vasudevan Nair's demise marks the end of a great era, but his works and films will live on forever, inspiring generations to come.