Renowned Malayalam Poet and lyricist O N V Kurup dead

February 13, 2016 18:18

Renowned Malayalam Poet and lyricist O N V Kurup passes away at the age of 84.

ONV, as he was popularly known, was part of the progressive movement in Kerala and penned some of the most remembered poems and film lyrics. He died at a private hospital in Thiruvananthapuram a short while ago owing to age-related ailments. He was 84.

He was honoured with the Padma Sri in 1998 and with the Padma Vibhushan in 2011. He was awarded the Jnanpith in 2007.

He is survived by his wife Sarojini and two children.

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