Veteran Malayalam filmmaker passes away at 77
Updated On: 24 September, 2023 05:54 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Prominent filmmaker KG George, renowned for his exceptional Malayalam films from the 1980s, has passed away at an old age home in Kerala
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Prominent filmmaker KG George has passed away
Prominent filmmaker KG George, renowned for his exceptional Malayalam films from the 1980s that skillfully navigated the space between artistic and commercial cinema, serving as a profound influence on future generations of filmmakers, has passed away at an old age home in Kerala. He was 77 years old. It is reported that he was undergoing treatment following a stroke. The funeral is expected to take place on Tuesday, September 26, at the elderly care home.
Kulakkattil Geevarghese George (May 24, 1946 – September 24, 2023) was a distinguished Indian filmmaker and screenwriter who made significant contributions to Malayalam cinema. He, alongside Bharathan and P. Padmarajan, was a founder of a new school of filmmaking in the Malayalam film industry during the 1980s. He received the prestigious J. C. Daniel Award, the highest honour bestowed by the Government of Kerala for outstanding contributions to Malayalam cinema.
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