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Legendary Malayalam filmmaker Shaji N Karun was cremated with state honours in Thiruvananthapuram. He passed away at 73 after a long battle with cancer, just days after receiving Kerala’s highest film honor. Tributes poured in globally, with the French Embassy acknowledging his contributions to world cinema. His films, including Piravi and Vanaprastham, earned acclaim at Cannes and other international festivals.

Key Points: Malayalam Filmmaker Shaji N Karun Cremated with State Honours

  • Shaji N Karun passed away at 73 after battling cancer
  • Recently honored with Kerala's J C Daniel Award
  • Films like Piravi and Vanaprastham gained global acclaim
  • French Embassy mourns his loss as a cinema pioneer
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Eminent Malayalam filmmaker Shaji N Karun cremated with state honours

Legendary director Shaji N Karun, honored with J C Daniel Award, cremated in Thiruvananthapuram after battling cancer.

"Goodbye, Shaji N. Karun Sir. Thank you for Vanaprastham and so many great visuals & movies - Social Media Tribute"

Thiruvananthapuram, April 30

Legendary Malayalam Filmmaker Shaji N Karun was cremated with state honours on Tuesday.

The mortal remains of the filmmaker were initially kept for the public homage in Thiruvananthapuram. He passed away on Monday after a long battle with cancer. He was 73 and had been unwell for some time.

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.

Since Monday, social media has been flooded with tributes for Shaji N Karun.

"Goodbye, Shaji N. Karun Sir. Thank you for Vanaprastham and so many great visuals & movies," a social media user posted on X.

https://x.com/illusionistChay/status/1916888714447622425

"We mourn the passing of legendary filmmaker Shaji N. Karun, whose pioneering work has left an indelible mark on world cinema. A recipient of France's Knight of Arts and Letters, several of his films were feted at Cannes. Our deepest condolences to his family & all film lovers," a post read on the French Embassy in India.

Shaji N Karun's debut film, Piravi (1988), was screened at nearly 70 international film festivals, while his second film, Swaham (1994), was nominated for the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival. His Vanaprastham (1999) was also screened at the Cannes Film Festival.

- ANI

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Priya K.
Such a huge loss for Indian cinema. Piravi changed how I looked at Malayalam films forever. Rest in peace, maestro. 🙏
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Rahul M.
While I respect his contributions, I always felt his later works didn't quite capture the magic of Piravi and Vanaprastham. Still, an undeniable legend of cinema.
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Sneha P.
The way he blended traditional art forms with cinema was just brilliant. Vanaprastham's kathakali sequences still give me chills! 😍
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Arjun T.
So sad to hear this news. I remember watching Swaham in college and being completely blown away. His films had this quiet power that stayed with you for days.
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Meera S.
The timing is heartbreaking - just after receiving the JC Daniel award. His films put Malayalam cinema on the world map. What a legacy!
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Vikram R.
That scene in Piravi where the father waits endlessly for his son... no dialogue needed. Pure cinematic genius. Rest in power, sir.

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