M T Vasudevan Nair, popularly known as MT was a gifted writer who mirrored the sociopolitical changes and renaissance in Kerala. He was also a great script writer , film maker and an eloquent public speaker .His all round brilliance earned him many awards including Padma Bhusan and Jnanpith. He was 91 and was struggling at a Kozhikode hospital for the last few days due to respiratory problems and the end came on 25th December, 2024. AIBDPA pays respectful homage to the departed great writer and humanist and conveys heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and friends.