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President Droupadi Murmu condoled the demise of renowned Malayalam writer M T Vasudevan Nair and said with his passing away, the world of literature has become poorer.
Popularly known as MT, Nair died at a hospital in Kozhikode, Kerala on Wednesday evening. He was 91. In a post on X, Murmu said, “With the demise of Shri M T Vasudevan Nair, renowned Malayalam writer, the world of literature has become poorer. Rural India came alive in his writings.”
With the demise of Shri M T Vasudevan Nair, renowned Malayalam writer, the world of literature has become poorer. Rural India came alive in his writings. He was honoured with major literary awards and had made significant contribution to films. He was awarded the Padma Bhushan.…
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) December 26, 2024
“He was honoured with major literary awards and had made significant contribution to films. He was awarded the Padma Bhushan. I convey my heartfelt condolences to the members of his family, and the large number of his readers and admirers,” the president said.
The 91-year-old writer had been hospitalised in critical condition with a diagnosis of heart failure and breathed his last on Wednesday. He was suffering several health issues including respiratory ailments for a while, according to the literary sources. M T is a celebrated writer, screenwriter, and filmmaker, renowned for his profound contributions to Malayalam literature and cinema.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi too tweeted his condolences on X
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…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 26, 2024
Pinarayi Vijayan , Kerala Chief Minister
With MT Vasudevan Nair’s passing, we’ve lost a doyen of Malayalam literature who elevated our language to global heights. A true cultural icon, he captured the soul of Kerala through his timeless works. His steadfast commitment to secularism and humanity leaves behind a legacy… pic.twitter.com/2d0V7Tdgp4
— Pinarayi Vijayan (@pinarayivijayan) December 25, 2024
Shashi Tharoor, Senior Congress Leader , Lok Sabha MP Thiruvananthapuram
Sadly, it was not to be. The tragic news has sunk Kerala in mourning. A legend has passed into history, leaving behind an immortal legacy in the worlds of fiction and commentary, film & screenplay. #MTVasudevanNair, gone at 91. ॐ शांति। https://t.co/6n7pb1qQwW
— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) December 25, 2024
K C Venugopal, Congress General Secretary
The literary and cinematic world dims today with the passing of MT Vasudevan Nair. A legend in Malayalam literature and cinema, MT’s works resonated deeply with the cultural fabric of Malayali life, weaving human emotions and societal dilemmas into unforgettable narratives.
Over… pic.twitter.com/gkzZEKZqUb
— K C Venugopal (@kcvenugopalmp) December 25, 2024
