Malayalam film personality Yusufali Kechery dead

Veteran poet and film personality Yusufali Kechery passed away at a private hospital here on Saturday evening. He was 80.

Veteran poet and film personality Yusufali Kechery passed away at a private hospital here on Saturday evening, said family sources. He was 80.

Since the beginning of this year, Kechery’s health was deteriorating and was in the hospital for long.

A poet of the modern era, he had won several awards for his poetry which include the Odakkuzhal, Kerala Sahitya Academy and Vallathol awards.

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He also wrote film lyrics, produced and also directed Malayalam films. A multifaceted personality, he began his career as a lawyer and also did freelance writing.

Beginning his film career in the early 1970s, he wore several hats – of that of a producer, lyricist and also director.

Winner of numerous film awards, he also won a National Award for a Sanskrit song written for the Malayalam film “Mazha” (Rain) released in 2000.

Chief Minister Oommen Chandy described Kechery’s death as a loss for the state.

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