M. T. Vasudevan Nair
Author, Short Story Writer, Screenplay Writer, Film Director

Indian Kudallur, Ponnani Taluk, District Malabar, Madras Presidency, British India

Quick Info

Profession	Author, Short Story Writer, Screenplay Writer, Film Director
Nationality	Indian
Date of Birth	15/07/1933
Age	91 years (died on 25, Dec, 2024)
Birthplace	Kudallur, Ponnani Taluk, District Malabar, Madras Presidency, British India
Date of Death	25/12/2024

Latest News about M. T. Vasudevan Nair

25/01/2025

He was posthumously awarded the Padma Vibhushan in the 2025 Republic Day honours list. The award recognized his exceptional contribution to Indian literature and cinema after his death in late 2024.

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Bio/Wiki

Full Name	Madath Thekkepaattu Vasudevan Nair
Nickname	M. T.

Physical Stats & More

Eye Color	Black
Hair Color	Salt & Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

School	Malamakkavu Elementary School, Kerala Kumaranelloor High School, Vellaloor, Kerala
College/University	Victoria College, Palakkad Calicut University Mahatma Gandhi University
Degrees	B.A. in Chemistry from Victoria College, Palakkad (1953) D. Lit. from Calicut University and Mahatma Gandhi University

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Married
Wife/Spouse	Prameela (writer and translator) (m. 1965 div. 1976) Kalamandalam Saraswathi (m. 1977–2024)
Children	Sithara (business executive in the United States) (born to Prameela) Aswathy Nair (born to Kalamandalam Saraswathi)

Family

Father	T. Narayanan Nair (worked in a tea plantation company in Sri Lanka)
Mother	Ammaluamma (homemaker)
Siblings	Three siblings, including a brother named MT Narayanan Nair
Spouse	Prameela (writer and translator) Kalamandalam Saraswathi
Children	Sithara Aswathy Nair

Career

Debut	Film debut with Murappennu in 1965
Last Film	Manorathangal (2024)
Notable Works	Naalukettu Randamoozham Manju Kaalam Asuravithu Iruttinte Athmavu
Awards	Padma Bhushan Kerala Jyothi Jnanpith Kendra Sahitya Akademi Award Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award Padma Vibhushan (posthumous, 2025) JC Daniel Award (2013)
Additional Info	Nair was a prominent figure in Malayalam literature, known for his novels and screenplays that highlight social issues and cultural narratives. He served as the editor of Mathrubhumi Weekly, nurturing new literary talent.

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. He spent his childhood in Kudallur and Punnayurkulam in Kerala.
2. Began writing at an early age and published work in magazines.
3. Worked as a gram sevak and later joined Mathrubhumi Weekly.
4. His story 'Vishuvaghosham' was published in 1948.
5. The acclaimed novel 'Naalukettu' depicted the decline of typical Nair family systems.
6. Nair's cinematic contributions include directing and screenwriting for several award-winning films.
7. His work often focused on eco-feminist themes, societal changes, and the impact of traditional family structures.

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