June 26th 2023.
Prominent Malayalam film and theatre thespian C Vasudevan, better known as C V Dev, passed away on Monday evening at the age of 83. He was undergoing treatment for heart related ailments at the Government Medical College Hospital, Kozhikode for the past few weeks.
Dev was born in 1940 and was the eldest son of Kanaran and Narayani. At 19, he began his journey in the theatre with the play 'Vilakkinte Velichathil', directed by Sadanandan Kalla. He then went on to act in several notable plays, including K.T Muhammad's Sthithi, M.T Vasudevan Nair's Gopura Nadayil, and P M Taj's Agraharam. He even directed plays, his most memorable being 'Paanan Paadatha Pattu'.
With over 500 Malayalam films in his repertoire, some of the most noteworthy performances of his career include Sadayam, Ee Puzhayum Kadannu, Pattabhishekam, Manassinakkare, Ullam, Njaan, Urumbukal Urangarilla, Sukhamayirikkatte, Mizhi Randilum, Chandrolsavam and Kadha Thudarunnu. He was also known for playing RDP Comrade in Sandesam, Mahout in Mannadiar Penninu Chenkotta Checkan, Valsan Mashu in English Medium, Palissery in Chandrolsavam and Gopiyettan in Urumbukal Urangarilla.
Not only was Dev known for his acting achievements, but he also served as a B High grade Artist in Kozhikode Akashvani. His efforts were recognized by several awards, including the Bharath P J Antony Memorial Nadaka Cinema Abhinaya Pratibha Award and the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy Guru Pooja Award.
Dev spent his last days in Edakkad, Kozhikode and will be cremated at the West Hill Crematorium at 9 am on Tuesday morning. He is survived by his wife Janaki, children Sukanya, Sukavya and Sukatmajan and nephews Vijisha, Suresh and Dasan.
The passing of C V Dev is a great loss to the Malayalam film and theatre industry. His contributions have been unparalleled and he will be remembered for years to come.
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