Jnanpith awardee M.T. Vasudevan Nair dies in Kozhikode at 91; Kerala declares two-day mourning
M.T. Vasudevan Nair, the Jnanpith-winning Malayalam writer and filmmaker, died in Kozhikode on 25 December 2024 at the age of 91.
Summary
M.T. Vasudevan Nair, the Malayalam writer, screenwriter and film director known as MT, died at a hospital in Kozhikode on 25 December 2024, aged 91, according to The Indian Express, BBC and Mathrubhumi. A recipient of the Jnanpith, India's highest literary honour, he was also awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2005. The Kerala government declared two days of official mourning, on 26 and 27 December. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, condoling his death on 26 December, called him one of the most respected figures in Malayalam cinema and literature.
Key facts
- Died
- 25 December 2024, Kozhikode, Kerala; aged 91
- Known for
- Malayalam literature and cinema (writer, screenwriter, director)
- Honours
- Jnanpith; Padma Bhushan (2005)
- State mourning
- Kerala: two days, 26-27 December 2024
- Condolence
- PM Narendra Modi, 26 December 2024
Practice MCQs 3 questions
M.T. Vasudevan Nair, who died on 25 December 2024, was a recipient of which honour, described as India's highest literary honour?
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Correct answer: D — Jnanpith Award
BBC, The Indian Express and Mathrubhumi: M.T. Vasudevan Nair was a Jnanpith awardee; the BBC describes the Jnanpith as India's highest literary honour.
For how many days did the Kerala government declare official mourning after M.T. Vasudevan Nair's death in December 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Two days
The Indian Express and Mathrubhumi: the Kerala government declared two days of mourning, on 26 and 27 December 2024.
In which year was M.T. Vasudevan Nair awarded the Padma Bhushan?
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Correct answer: A — 2005
The Indian Express and Mathrubhumi: M.T. Vasudevan Nair was honoured with the Padma Bhushan in 2005.