M.T. Vasudevan Nair bids adieu: Life, works, and honours

MT, one of India’s greatest writers of all time, is no more

Jnanpith Award winner M.T. Vasudevan Nair is known for elevating the art of Malayalam storytelling to a profound level through his works. Popularly known as MT, Vasudevan Nair is celebrated for his evocative storytelling, which explores human emotions and the complexities of rural life.

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The 91-year-old writer had been hospitalized in critical condition with a diagnosis of heart failure and breathed his last on Wednesday (December 25, 2024). He had been suffering from several health issues, including respiratory ailments, for some time, according to literary sources.

MT was a celebrated writer, screenwriter, and filmmaker, renowned for his profound contributions to Malayalam literature and cinema. Here is a brief timeline of his life, works, and honours:

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Here is some of the major awards and honours he received during his time:

Published - December 26, 2024 11:29 am IST