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Renowned Indian filmmaker Shaji N Karun dies

Shaji N Karun earned numerous accolades, including a National Film Award for Best Director and three National Awards for Best Feature Film and multiple Kerala State Film Awards.

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Monday, April 28, 2025

KOCHI: Renowned Indian filmmaker Shaji N Karun, died on Monday at the age of 73.

Shaji N Karun left an indelible mark on Indian and world cinema with his very first feature, Piravi(1988), which received the Caméra d’Or – Mention d’honneur at the 1989 Cannes Film Festival.

His films Piravi, Swaham (1994), and Vanaprastham (1999) were all selected for the official sections at Cannes — a rare achievement for any filmmaker.

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