Poet and lyricist Pazhavila Ramesan passed away here on Thursday morning. A popular lyricist, he had penned songs for Malayalam movies such as Njattadi, Aashamsakalode, Uncle Bun, Malootty, and Vasudha. A recipient of various awards, Ramesan brought out poetry collections such as Mazhayude Jalakam, Njan Ente Kadukalelikku, and Pazhavila Ramesante Kavithakal, besides collections of his writings such as Ormayude Varthamanam, Mayatha Varakal, and Nervara. He started his career writing songs for theatre, before making a foray into films with Njattadi. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, in his condolence message, said Ramesan had upheld secular values and modernism through his writings.

Source: The Hindu June 13, 2019 13:52 UTC