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M.T. Vasudevan Nair Dies: Renowned Indian Author, Screenwriter, Director Was 91

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Story by Denise PetskiDecember 26, 2024 • 6:52 PM
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Revered Indian literary icon M.T. Vasudevan Nair, known for his captivating screenplays and directing, passes away at 91 after a cardiac episode.
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  • Nair was a giant in Indian cinema, penning acclaimed scripts like 'Nirmalyam' and 'Randamoozham' that became modern classics and won him multiple national awards.
  • With a career spanning over 60 years, Nair's versatile body of work as a writer-director helped shape the Malayalam film industry and cemented his status as a towering figure in Indian arts and culture.
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M.T. Vasudevan Nair, Nirmalyam, Randamoozham
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