B. R. Prasad

B. Rajendraprasad (18 March 1961 – 4 January 2023), professionally credited as Beeyar Prasad, was an Indian lyricist, poet, and playwright in Malayalam language. He made his cinema debut in the Malayalam film industry through the 2003 film Kilichundan Mampazham composed by Vidyasagar.

Early life Prasad was born in the village of Monkombu in Kuttanad, Kerala, India. He completed Bachelor of Arts in Malayalam literature. In his younger days, he has written, directed and acted in theatre plays. He has authored over 40 plays, including eight professional dramas. His play Shadkala Govindamarar won award at the Thiruvananthapuram Drama Competition. Prasad has written many librettos for Kathakali.

Personal life He was married to Vidhu Prasad and they have two children. Prasad died from complications from a massive stroke at a private hospital in Changanassery, Kottayam district, on 4 January 2023, at age 61. His dead body was cremated with full state honours at the premises of his home two days later.

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