Noted Malayalam Filmmaker Ashokan Dies In Kochi

Kochi: Ashokan, the Malayalam filmmaker principally identified for his comedy movies, died in Kochi on Sunday at his dwelling in Kerala. He was 60. Reportedly, Ashokan has been battling a number of well being points for over a month.Also Read – Akasa Air Adds Agartala And Guwahati To Its Network, Additional Daily Flights On Bengaluru-Chennai Route

Ashokan, whose actual identify was Raman Ashok Kumar, was a local of Varkala, Kerala, and had lately arrived from Singapore the place he was present process therapy. Also Read – Malayalam TV Actor, 2 Others Arrested by Karnataka Police For Drug Peddling

He has over 100 movies beneath his belt with most of those coming throughout his seven-year tutelage with famous movie director J Sasikumar. On his personal, Ashokan directed two movies, Varnam (1989) and Acharya (1993) whereas he collaborated with Thaha for the discharge of Saandram (1990) and Mookilla Rajyathu (1991). Also Read – NIA Raids: PFI Stages Protests in Various Cities of Kerala; Calls For Statewide Strike Tomorrow

His directed telefilm “Kanappurangal” gained the Kerala state authorities award for Best Telefilm of the Year.

Ashokan’s final rites will likely be held on Tuesday in his native dwelling in Varkala. He is survived by his spouse Sita and daughter Abhirami.