Noted writer and Jnanpith award winner MT Vasudevan Nair, who passed away on Wednesday evening, is known for elevating the art of Malayalam storytelling to a profound level through his works.

Several prominent national leaders expressed their condolences in the passing of the great spirit.

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Congress leader Shashi Tharoor described him as an immortal legacy in the world of fiction, commentary, film and screenplay. He also shared pictures of the last time he visited the great writer.

Many other prominent figures too expressed their condolences in the passing away of the prolific writer. Former CEO of Niti Ayog Amitabh Kant said MT leaves an indelible mark in the world of Malayalam literature.

M Venkaiah Naidu, former Vice President of India called the film 'Nirmalyam' written and directed by MT, a classic in Malayalam cinema.

President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday condoled the demise of renowned Malayalam writer M T Vasudevan Nair and said with his passing away, the world of literature has become poorer.

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."

"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.

 

MT had been undergoing treatment for over a month due to illness.The writer was admitted to the hospital in the early morning of December 16, following respiratory complications. 

He passed away at 10 pm on Wednesday at Baby Memorial Hospital in Kozhikode.