Overview
- Shaji N Karun, a celebrated filmmaker and cinematographer, passed away on April 28, 2025, at the age of 73.
- Karun's debut film, 'Piravi,' earned international acclaim, including a Special Mention at the 1989 Cannes Caméra d'Or and multiple National Awards in 1988.
- He served as chairman of the Kerala State Film Development Corporation, significantly influencing the development of regional cinema in India.
- In 2011, he was honored with the Padma Shri, one of India’s highest civilian awards, for his contributions to the arts.
- Born in Kollam in 1952, Karun trained at FTII Pune and worked on about 40 films, leaving a lasting legacy in Malayalam cinema.