Shaji N Karun, National Award-winning Malayalam filmmaker, dies at 73

Renowned film director and cinematographer Shaji N Karun passed away at the age of 73, on Monday. He died at his home, 'Piravi' in Thiruvananthapuram. Reportedly, the filmmaker was undergoing treatment for cancer for quite sometime now. It is reported that his health was deteriorating since this morning. For the unversed, Shaji was serving as the Chairman of Kerala State Film Development Corporation (KSFDC).

Shaji N Karun was a unique talent who marked Malayalam cinema at both



national and international levels. He was born in 1952. He was educated at Pallikkara School and Thiruvananthapuram University College. Later, he joined the Pune Film Institute and obtained a diploma in cinematography in 1975. He spent some time in Madras and joined the State Film Development Corporation as a film officer. During this time, Shaji worked closely with renowned director G Aravindan. Subsequently, he handled the camera in films of eminent personalities like KG George and MT Vasudevan Nair.