Anchal: Kathakali maestro Madavoor Vasudevan Nair collapsed on stage and died while performing at Agasthycodu Mahadeva Temple on Tuesday night. He was 89.
Though he was rushed to a hospital, his life could not to be saved. A recipient of Padma Bhushan, Nair was a disciple of Padma Bhushan Guru Chengannur Rama Pillai.
His expertise is in Kathi, Pacha, Vellatadi and Minukku characters. He had shared the stage with almost all legendary Kathakali performers in the last five decade. Nair is survived by wife Savithri Amma, son Madhu, daughters Mini and Ganga Tampi.
