Born on January 1, 1952, in Kollam, Kerala, Shaji N Karun went on to become one of India's most respected cinematic voices. Veteran filmmaker Shaji N Karun, known for his visually striking storytelling in Malayalam cinema, passed away at 73. His acclaimed works include Piravi, Swaham, and Kutty Srank. Shaji N Karun, National Award-winning Malayalam filmmaker, dies at 73 Shaji N Karun was a unique talent who helmed Malayalam cinema at both national and international levels. Veteran filmmaker Shaji N Karun, who passed away after his long battle with cancer, was cremated in Thiruvananthapuram on Tuesday. The mortal remains of the filmmaker, known for his cinematic gems, including 'Piravi', 'Swaham' and 'Vanaprastham', were initially kept for public viewing at Kalabhavan in the morning.
