Kalabhavan Mani, famous Malayalam actor and singer dead

Mani had bagged national special jury award in 2000 for his performance in Malayalam film Vasanthiyum Lakshmiyum Pinne Njaanum.

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A promising career is cut short. Kalabhavan Mani was multifaceted & popular. Pained by his demise. Condolences to his family & fans: PM

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) March 6, 2016

Mani, who hailed from an economically backward family at Chalakkudy in Thrissur district, started his career as mimicry artiste at Kalabhavan in Kochi and then did comedy roles in Malayalam films. He was known for inimitable mannerisms as comedy artiste.

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Later, he donned lead roles in several movies and performed as a playback singer. He had acted in 200-odd Malayalam films.

An all time favourite film and one of it’s best scenes! Shot this at 4 am..and we were singing between shots! pic.twitter.com/h7qRUcGAhY

— Prithviraj Sukumaran (@PrithviOfficial) March 6, 2016

“The actor was admitted to Amrita Hospital in Kochi yesterday. He was critical and was in the ICU. He died at 7:15 PM today,” said a hospital official.