Noted Kerala theatre director Prashanth Narayanan dies
The Hindu
Well-known Kerala theatre director and playwright Prashanth Narayanan died in Thiruvananthapuram on Thursday. He was 51
Well-known theatre director and playwright Prashanth Narayanan died at a State-run hospital in Thiruvananthapuram on December 28 (Thursday), industry sources said. He was 51.
He had been undergoing treatment for a lung-related ailment.
A prominent figure in the theatre world for over three decades, Mr. Narayanan directed around 60 plays.
He also scripted a large number of plays, many of which won the hearts of theatre lovers across language barriers.
The play titled Chayamukhi, featuring actors Mohanlal and Mukesh, further enhanced his popularity among the audience in Kerala.
Other popular plays directed by him include Manikarnika, Taj Mahal andKara.
Mr. Narayanan received several honours, including the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi award for the best play script in 2003.