Veteran Malayalam Film Producer, Screenwriter John Paul Passes Away

Malayalam producer and screenwriter John Paul passed away on Saturday afternoon at 1 PM at a private hospital in Kerala.

Thiruvananthapuram: Popular veteran Malayalam producer and screenwriter John Paul has passed away at the age of 72. Paul died on Saturday afternoon at 1 PM at a private hospital in Kerala while receiving treatment, reported Pinkvilla.

The film producer was under treatment for the last two months and suddenly on Friday, his health deteriorated. John was survived by his wife He is survived by his wife Aisha Elizebath and daughter Jisha Jibi. The scriptwriter’s funeral will be held on April 24.

Just a couple of days ago, John Paul’s friend and well-wisher shared a post requesting aid for the scriptwriter’s treatment. After that, the Kerala Government allotted Rs 2 lakh for John Paul’s treatment from the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund. He was also helped by some of his fans.

ohn Paul has given birth to several Malayalam movies and his writing prowess in building memorable characters and an engaging screenplay without losing the emotional core got much recognition and adulation from the audience. His most notable works include ‘Chamaram’, ‘Marmaram’, ‘Vida Parayum Munpe’, ‘Kathayariyathe’, ‘Ormakkayi’, ‘Asthram’, ‘Kathodu Kathoram’, ‘Yathra’, ‘Purappadu’, ‘Orukkam’, ‘Randam Varavu’, ‘Chamayam’, ‘Aksharam’, ‘Kattathe Kilikkoodu’ and ‘Vellathooval’.