Malayalam Actor Shanawas, Son Of Prem Nazir, Dies At 71 After Prolonged Illness

Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 5 (PTI) Noted Malayalam film and TV actor Shanawas died at a private hospital here following some prolonged health issues late Monday night, family sources said. He was 71.

Son of evergreen actor Prem Nazir, Shanawas had been suffering from some serious ailments for some time, and he was shifted to the hospital after his condition turned worse, they said.

After beginning his acting career through Balachandra Menon-directed "Premageethangal", he acted in over 50 films in Malayalam and appeared in some television serials.