M. T. Vasudevan Nair
Indian author and screenwriter
Born
July 15th, 1933
92 years ago
Died
December 25th, 2024
0 years ago — 91 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
India
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An influential figure in Indian literature and cinema, this individual predominantly worked in Malayalam. Contributions include novels, short stories, and film scripts. His works often reflect the cultural and social milieu of Kerala. Major achievements encompass various literary awards, including the Jnanpith Award, India's highest literary honor. In addition to writing, involvement in film direction and screenplay writing further shaped the industry, leading to notable adaptations of literary works into award-winning films.
Won the Jnanpith Award in 1995
Wrote screenplays for films like 'Nirmalyam' and 'Kaviyude Kuthu'
Authored acclaimed novels such as 'Bharathipuranam'
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