The death of renowned artist Karuvattu Mana Vasudevan Namboothiri has prompted Prime Minister Narendra Modi to express his condolences.
PM Modi remarked on Twitter, “Sri KM Vasudevan Namboothiri Ji will be remembered for his iconic artwork.” He is generally admired for his inventiveness and efforts to popularise parts of history and culture. I’m heartbroken about his passing.
My thoughts are with his family during this difficult time. “Shanti Om.” Vasudevan Namboothiri, a well-known artist, died on Friday morning. He was 98. He was being treated at a private hospital in the Malappuram district for age-related problems.
He worked as an art director in some films and in various periodicals. He played pivotal roles in various Malayalam films.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly A.N. Shamseer, and Union Minister for State V Muraleedharan all offered their condolences on his demise.
“Mourning the passing of legendary Kerala artist Namboothiri at the age of 97. After a lifetime of drawing in black&white (his illustrations were famed across the state), at age 82 he took up colour and dazzled the world with works of vivid exuberance. A special talent. #OmShanti”, tweeted Congress MP Shashi Tharoor.
