Kozhikode, NFAPost: M T Vasudevan Nair, legendary Indian writer and screenwriter from Kerala, passed way on Wednesday in Kozhikode at the age of 91, leaving behind a rich legacy.
When it comes to fiction, M T Vasudevan Nair was one among the most loved writer by the Malayali reader. His novels like Randamoozham, Asuravithu, Manju, Kaalam and Nalukettu, continue to be printed, decades after they were first published.
He also rewarded reading community with several unforgettable short stories. The plots of those novels and short stories and the characters in them have become part of the Malayali’s cultural life.
For Malayalis, he was also an exceptional scriptwriter who revolutionised the art of screenplay writing in Malayalam cinema and authored several landmark films. He began his career in films with the script of Murappennu. The 1965 film was directed by A. Vincent.
Some of those films were directed by M.T. himself. His debut film as a director Nirmalyam, in fact, won the National Award for the best film in 1974. He wasn’t too keen on directing films, and was happier writing fiction.
M T Vasudevan Nair, who was born at a village called Kudallur, near Ponnani, made a mark as a writer of remarkable skills from an early age. He was just 29 when he wrote Asuravithu. He was truly multifaceted. He was also a journalist who went on to become the editor of Mathrubhumi Magazine. As an editor, he mentored several young writers.
It is important to note that many of his works were translated into English. M T Vasudevan Nair was, in fact, one of India’s most translated regional-language writers. He was awarded Jnanpith in 1995.
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