People pay homage to ONV Kurup at his residence in Vazhuthacaud. Photo: Rinku Raj Mattancheriyil...
Thousands paid tribute to one of the greatest poets of the country, O.N.V. Kurup!
Jnanpith-winning poet O.N.V Kurup no more!
ONV Kurup, the celebrated Malayalam poet and lyricist who passed away in Thiruvananthapuram on Saturday at the age of 84, was an influential presence in Kerala's cultural landscape for nearly seven decades.
Malayalam's most celebrated contemporary poet and Jnanpith-winner O.N.V. Kurup is no more.
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 here 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.
Condolence Message on the Passing Away of ONV Kurup
"Shri ONV Kurup's demise is a major loss to Malayalam literature. His works were admired widely. May his soul rest in peace," Modi tweeted yesterday night. ET SPECIAL:Love visual aspect of news? Enjoy this exclusive slideshows treat!
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Shri ONV Kurup's demise is a major loss to Malayalam literature. His works were admired widely. May his soul rest in peace: PM @narendramodi
I am deeply saddened to hear the news of the death of ONV Kurup.
ONV, was part of the progressive and Left movement in Kerala and wrote some
of the most remembered poems and film lyrics. His association with the KPAC
and the penning of several songs for it made some its plays memorable. His
lyrics contributed in no small measure in popularizing the message of the
progressive movement in Kerala.
His death has left a deep void. Kerala and the progressive literary movement
in the country will miss him.
I convey my heartfelt condolences to his wife P P Sarojini, his son Rajeev
and daughter Dr. Mayadevi.
(Sitaram Yechury)
General Secretary
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