Veteran Malayalam journalist and award-winning author S Jayachandran Nair dies at 85
Veteran Malayalam journalist and award-winning author S Jayachandran Nair dies at 85 Veteran Malayalam journalist and award-winning author S Jayachandran Nair dies at 85
Malayalam writer and senior journalist, S Jayachandran Nair, known for reshaping Malayalam magazine journalism died on Thursday at the age of 85 at his residence in Bengaluru. Nair, was undergoing treatment for age-related ailments and died at 2.50 pm, sources close to him confirmed.
Nair’s literary contributions are vast, with numerous books to his name. His autobiography, Ente Pradakshina Vazhikal, won the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award in 2012. His work Mounaprararthana Pole, a study of filmmaker G Aravindan, won the National Award for Best Book on Cinema in 2018. Nair also wrote the script for the critically acclaimed film Piravi, directed by Shaji N Karun, which won several awards.
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Born in Sreevaraham, Thiruvananthapuram, Nair began his journalistic career with the Kaumudi weekly. Over the years, he worked with various publications, including Malayalarajyam, Kerala Janatha, and Kerala Kaumudi. His significant role in Malayalam journalism continued with Kalakaumudi Weekly and, later, as the editor of Samakalika Malayalam Weekly from 1997 to 2013.
Nair was honoured with several accolades throughout his career, including the K Balakrishnan Memorial Award, M V Pylee Journalism Award, and the C H Mohammed Koya Award.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan expressed deep condolences on Nair’s demise, describing him as a remarkable individual whose contributions to literature, cinema, and literary journalism were invaluable. He highlighted Nair’s literary studies, especially his work related to Piravi, which brought him national acclaim.
Nair is survived by his wife and two children, leaving behind a lasting legacy in the realms of journalism and literature.
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