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How Mammootty’s real debut movie got shelved and MT Vasudevan Nair saved his career | Malayalam News

How Mammootty’s real debut movie got shelved and MT Vasudevan Nair saved his career | Malayalam News

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Mammootty’s career exemplifies the popular adage “hard work pays off.” Despite having no prior connection to the entertainment industry and initially possessing a very limited skill set, Mammootty persevered, honing his craft, and eventually rose through the ranks to become a formidable thespian and a megastar in Malayalam cinema. In a career spanning over five decades, he has appeared in more than 400 films across Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Hindi, and English, winning the National Film Award for Best Actor three times, the second-most by any artiste in the country, a record he shares with Kamal Haasan and Ajay Devgn. The shelved debut and MT Vasudevan Nair’s timely intervention Although Mammootty made his on-screen debut in director KS Sethumadhavan’s Anubhavangal Paalichakal (1971), which featured Sathyan, Prem Nazir, and Sheela, it wasn’t until 1980 that Mammootty earned his first credited role. This came in Azad’s Vilkkanundu Swapnangal (1980), penned by Jnanpith awardee MT Vasudevan Nair, in which the name “Mammootty” first appeared on screen in the cast list on the title card. However, Vilkkanundu Swapnangal wasn’t …

Meera Vasudevan opens up about life after third divorce: ‘I have made mistakes, have nothing to hide’ | Malayalam News

Meera Vasudevan opens up about life after third divorce: ‘I have made mistakes, have nothing to hide’ | Malayalam News

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4 min readKochiMar 23, 2026 03:16 PM IST Although Meera Vasudevan has appeared in several movies since then, she is still most known for her tear-jerking performance in director Blessy’s Thanmathra, alongside Mohanlal. As the wife of a man grappling with Alzheimer’s disease, she delivered an unforgettable portrayal that etched her face into the hearts of Malayalees. While her first role was in the Hindi film Rules: Pyaar Ka Superhit Formula (2003), the Telugu movie Golmaal (2003) was the Mumbai-born actor’s first release. She subsequently acted in the Tamil movie Unnai Charanadaindhen, after which Meera bagged Thanmathra. Despite not being a Keralite, Malayalam cinema gave wings to her acting dreams, and in the past few years, she has mostly done only Malayalam films and television serials, cementing her position here. Must Read | ‘A cultural phenomenon’: How Hariharan saw a trendsetter in Mammootty’s Kottayam Kunjachan while others predicted a flop However, her personal life hasn’t been as colourful as her professional journey, as she has faced three failed marriages. Nonetheless, Meera is extremely proud of …

Mohanlal’s former co-star and actress Meera Vasudevan announces 3rd divorce from cinematographer Vipin Puthiyankam

Mohanlal’s former co-star and actress Meera Vasudevan announces 3rd divorce from cinematographer Vipin Puthiyankam

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Malayalam actress Meera Vasudevan revealed on social media that her marriage to cinematographer Vipin Puthiyankam has officially ended in divorce. The couple had earlier entered wedlock in 2024. Meera Vasudevan announces divorce from husband Vipin Puthiyankam Tagging her manager, Meera Vasudevan wrote on her social media handle, “l, Actress Meera Vasudevan, aka @officialmeeravasudevan, officially declare that I am now single since Aug 2025. I am at a most wonderful and peaceful phase of my life….” See the post here: While the actress has stated that she has been divorced since August this year, her ex-husband has yet to comment on the matter, raising questions about whether the legal procedures have been completed. For those unaware, the couple got married on May 24, 2024, in an intimate ceremony in Coimbatore. This marked the actress’s third divorce over the years. Meera was first married in 2005 to Vishal Agarwal, the son of cinematographer Ashok Kumar. The couple remained together for five years before ending their marriage in 2010. Later, in 2012, Meera married John Kokken, known for …

Adieu to MT Vasudevan Nair

Adieu to MT Vasudevan Nair

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The words are silent now. But they will continue to run in our veins. MT Vasudevan Nair’s output as a literary figure is inestimable- be his works like Randanoozham (a retelling of a the Mahabharat from the point of view of Bheema) Irutinde Atmaav, Naalukettu or Asura Vitha. The human predicament was at the heart of MT Vasudevan’s writing. He gently pointed out to human foibles and how fragile relationships are in the face of patriarchal values and tradition. You see a lot of that in Nirmalyam and Neelathamara. You see his biting criticism of the exodus of poor Malayalees to the Gulf, the then promised land in Vilkaanund Swapnangal. Mammootty and MT Vasudevan Nair The MT I discovered was through the movies most ironically in IV Sasi films like Alkootatil Thaniye, Aksharangal and Aroodam. He was never didactic. He shone a light upon our frailties that shape us and break us in turns. If Balan K Nair is a flawed patriarch in Alkootathil who selfishly thought for the best for his son, Mammootty was …

A lens to the soul: A tribute to the visionary writer M.T. Vasudevan Nair

A lens to the soul: A tribute to the visionary writer M.T. Vasudevan Nair

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I still remember the first time I met M.T. Vasudevan Nair in 1990, the then editor of Mathrubhumi periodicals, at his office during my college days. He was reading a book when I entered his room. He slowly raised his head, and his eyes scanned mine, a special observance I call ‘M.T. special’ (as if searching for something genuine and true). M.T. was widely known as a man of few words, but his gaze spoke volumes. As a budding photographer and artist, I had always admired his work, the way he wove stories like moving visuals with real-life characters. While showing him a few of my photographs, he chose one for the Mathrubhumi Weekly cover page. It was a big dream for every creative person – writers, photographers, and illustration artists – to showcase their work in Mathrubhumi Weekly. M.T. Vasudevan Nair at the studio gallery in 2019. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement When I revealed my ‘hidden agenda’, he advised me to study at FTII Pune and immediately wrote a reference letter to the …

MT Vasudevan Nair passes away at 91: Kamal Haasan and Mammootty pay tribute to the legendary icon

MT Vasudevan Nair passes away at 91: Kamal Haasan and Mammootty pay tribute to the legendary icon

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Trigger Warning: This article contains mention of an individual’s death, which might be triggering for some readers.  MT Vasudevan Nair, the legendary novelist and screenwriter, passed away on December 25 at the age of 91. The news of his demise shocked many, and several celebrities took to their social media handles to offer their condolences. Amongst them, Kamal Haasan and Mammootty also mourned his passing and paid tribute to the literary icon. Kamal Haasan expressed his sorrow over the loss of MT Vasudevan Nair. He described him as a great writer who had made a significant impact on Malayalam literature. The actor recalled his 50-year friendship with Nair, which began with the film Kanyakumari, marking his introduction to the Malayalam film world.  He mentioned that their bond continued until the recent release of Manorathangal. Kamal Haasan further praised Nair as a prolific writer and successful screenwriter. He noted that his passing left a deep mark on the field of journalism and acknowledged that this loss would sadden readers and art lovers of South Indian literature.  …

Legendary Malayalam writer MT Vasudevan Nair dies at 91

Legendary Malayalam writer MT Vasudevan Nair dies at 91

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Celebrated author, Jnanpith awardee, and Padma Bhushan recipient MT Vasudevan Nair, fondly referred to as MT, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 91 in a private hospital in Kozhikode, Kerala. Widely regarded as one of the most influential voices in Malayalam literature, MT Vasudevan Nair’s illustrious career spanned novels, short stories, screenplays, essays, travelogues, and filmmaking. His contributions left an indelible mark on Indian literature and cinema. According to PTI reports, the Kerala government has declared two days of official mourning on December 26 and 27 to honour the literary stalwart. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan also announced the postponement of all government functions, including the Cabinet meeting scheduled for December 26, as a mark of respect. Born in 1933 in Kudallur, a quaint village in Palakkad district’s Anakkara panchayat, MT’s early years were deeply intertwined with Kerala’s cultural and familial traditions, themes that profoundly shaped his works. His literary journey began with a milestone when, at the age of 20, he won an international short story competition organised by The New York Herald …

Malayalam novelist and screenwriter MT Vasudevan Nair passes away at 91 after undergoing treatment for cardiac arrest

Malayalam novelist and screenwriter MT Vasudevan Nair passes away at 91 after undergoing treatment for cardiac arrest

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Trigger Warning: This article contains mention of an individual’s death, which might be triggering for some readers.  Malayalam novelist and screenplay writer MT Vasudevan Nair passed away at the age of 91 on December 25. He was undergoing treatment in Kozhikode after he suffered a cardiac arrest a few days ago. His wife Saraswathy and daughter Aswathy were by his side in his final moments. According to Onmanorama, his funeral will take place at 5 PM at Mavoor Road crematorium. Meanwhile, people can pay their final respects to the novelist at his residence until 4 PM. Many notable figures have visited to pay their respects. Actor Mohanlal and writer MN Karassery were among the first to arrive. Minister AK Saseendran and MP Shafi Parambil also came to honour him. According to the report, the Kerala government has announced two days of mourning. Morever, there will be no public viewing of his mortal remains as per his wishes.  Soon after the news of the demise broke on the internet, Chief Minister of Kerala, Pinarayi Vijayan, took …

Literary giant ‘with his no-nonsense insistence on free speech’ – who was M T Vasudevan Nair | India News

Literary giant ‘with his no-nonsense insistence on free speech’ – who was M T Vasudevan Nair | India News

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Madath Thekkepat Vasudevan Nair, or more familiarly MT, the legendary author, editor and screenplay writer, breathed his last in Kozhikode, where he had spent the better part of his 91 years. MT arrived on the literary scene when the socially inclined fiction of pre-Independence India was waning to make way for a more personal and psychological angst. His stories about aristocratic joint families giving way to nuclear ones, nature being consumed by industry, male angst at a time of sudden social change, and women’s defiance of the establishment made him a towering icon not just in Kerala but in the larger cultural landscape of India. He was only 25 when he won the Kerala Sahitya Akademi for Naalukettu (1959), the story of an angry young man who wants to tear down his ancestral house because of how the family treated his rebellious mother. A decade later, MT won the Kendra Sahitya Akademi prize for ‘Kaalam’ (1969), a story about a man who feels all achievement is futile and is looking for a reason to keep …

Legendary Malayalam Writer MT Vasudevan Nair Dies At 91, Kerala Govt Declares Two-Day Mourning

Legendary Malayalam Writer MT Vasudevan Nair Dies At 91, Kerala Govt Declares Two-Day Mourning

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Last Updated:December 25, 2024, 23:56 IST MT Vasudevan Nair had been undergoing treatment for over a month due to illness. He was admitted to hospital in early morning of December 16. MT Vasudevan Nair (Photo: X/Pinarayi Vijayan) The great literary figure of Malayalam and Jnanpith Award winner M T Vasudevan Nair, who had been undergoing treatment at a private hospital here following heart failure, has died, hospital sources said on Wednesday. He was 91. MT Vasudevan Was Admitted To Hospital He 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 night at a private hospital in Kozhikode. While he remained in critical condition, doctors had informed that his body was responding to the medication, which raised hopes and comfort that the beloved writer might recover. However, by night, hospital authorities confirmed his death. “M T has died,” a hospital source told PTI. He had been under the care …