Malayalam Actor, Two-Time Cancer Survivor, Innocent Dies at 75

Malayalam Actor Innocent was a former MP, and a two-time most cancers survivor, who had contracted Covid and later suffered from pneumonia that finally led to his loss of life.

Malayalam Actor, Two-Time Cancer Survivor, Innocent Dies at 75

Malayalam actor Innocent died in Kerala on Sunday night time. He was 75. He was admitted to a non-public hospital in Kochi on March 3. The former MP, a two-time most cancers survivor, had contracted Covid and later suffered from pneumonia that finally led to his loss of life. His physique might be taken to the Rajiv Gandhi Indoor stadium in Ernakulam at 6.30 am on Monday morning. The physique might be stored there for 3 hours. From the stadium, his physique might be taken to his native place Iringalakkuda the place the funeral might be held within the night. The veteran actor who had acted in round 700 motion pictures and produced a lot of them was a comic and a personality actor.

Actor Dulquer Salmaan Mourns Actor Innocent’s Demise

Actor Dulquer Salmaan paid an emotional tribute to the late actor by sharing a few photos of himself with him. He wrote, “We lost the brightest shining star in our constellation. You made us laugh till we cried. You made us cry till our insides hurt. You were an actor of the highest caliber. One of those timeless all-time greats. Beyond that you were all things wonderful. You were all heart.”

Innocent had gained from the Chalakudy Lok Sabha constituency in 2014 as a CPI-M candidate, and had been fairly a “significant voice” within the Parliament whereas representing the constituency. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in his condolence message mentioned: “Innocent, through his natural acting had entered the hearts of people. He was also a good social worker. He has stamped his presence in all the areas of film industry and had performed as a comedian, character actor and producer.”

Prime Minister Narendra Modi affords condolences to the bereaved household of Innocent

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over the demise of famous actor and former MP Shri Innocent Vareed Thekkethala. In a tweet, the PM mentioned, “Pained by the passing away of noted actor and former MP Shri Innocent Vareed Thekkethala. He will be remembered for enthralling audiences and filling people’s lives with humour. Condolences to his family and admirers. May his soul rest in peace: PM @narendramodi”

Innocent has written a preferred Malayalam ebook, ‘Cancer Wardile Chiri’ or ‘Smile in Cancer Ward’. Innocent entered the Malayalam movie trade with the film ‘Nrithasala’ directed by Mohan, probably the most in style Malayalam administrators. Innocent was additionally the president of Association of Malayalam Movie Actors (AMMA) — an organisation for Malayalam actors.

He headed the AMMA for 18 years and in addition labored in the direction of the event of a pension scheme for retired Malayalam actors. Innocent gained the state award for the most effective actor within the film, ‘Mazhavilkavadi’.

May his soul relaxation in peace.

Published Date: March 27, 2023 11:03 AM IST

Updated Date: March 27, 2023 12:53 PM IST