Eminent Malayalam filmmaker Shaji N Karun passes away at 73

Shaji N Kar

Legendary Malayalam filmmaker and cinematographer Shaji N Karun, known for his pathbreaking films and distinctive style of movie making, died here on Monday, industry sources said. He was 73. Karun had been unwell for some time and was battling health issues.

The demise of the eminent filmmaker comes days after he was honoured with the J C Daniel Award for lifetime contribution to Malayalam cinema, the highest film honour instituted by the state government, at a function here.

Karun's films have won seven national awards and as many Kerala State Awards. His ‘Kutty Srank' bagged the national award for Best Feature Film in 2010. A recipient of the Padma Shri and the French honour "Order of Arts and Letters," Karun was the premiere chairman of the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy.

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