Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief on the demise of renowned artist Karuvattu Mana Vasudevan Namboothiri on July 7, 2023. Namboothiri was 88 years old and died in Kerala's Thrissur district.
In a tweet, Modi said that Namboothiri was a "multi-faceted personality" who made significant contributions to the fields of art, culture, and education. He said that Namboothiri's work would continue to inspire people for generations to come.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his sadness at the demise of Shri Karuvattu Mana Vasudevan Namboothiri, a multi-faceted personality who made significant contributions to the fields of art, culture, and education. He offered his condolences to Namboothiri's family and admirers.
Namboothiri was born in 1935 in Thrissur. Namboothiri was awarded the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian honour.
Namboothiri was also honoured with the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award and the Kerala Lalithakala Akademi Award.
Namboothiri was a versatile artist who worked in a variety of media, including painting, sculpture, and music. Namboothiri was an expert in Sanskrit and Malayalam literature.
Prime Minister Modi and other prominent figures have expressed their condolences on Namboothiri's death such as Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, Union Minister of Culture G. Kishan Reddy, and actor Mammootty.
Namboothiri's funeral will be held on July 8 on July 8 in Thrissur.