Karuvattu Mana Vasudevan Namboothiri (13 September 1925 – 7 July 2023), better known simply as Namboothiri, was an Indian painter and sculptor, known for his line art and copper relief works. He illustrated for many Malayalam writers such as Thakazhy Shivasankara Pillai, Kesavadev, M. T. Vasudevan Nair, Uroob, S. K. Pottekkatt, Edasseri Govindan Nair, and V.K.N. and was reported to be one of the most prolific literary illustrators in the world. He was also a chairman of the Kerala Lalithakala Akademi. The Akademi awarded him the Raja Ravi Varma Award in 2003. He was also a recipient of the Kerala State Film Award for Best Art Director.
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13 September 1925 Karuvattu Mana, Ponnani Kerala, India
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Died |
7 July 2023 (aged 97)
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Zodiac | Virgo |
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