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Noted cinematographer Shaji Kumar has died in Kochi at the age of 57 following cardiac failure, prompting an outpouring of grief from India’s film fraternity. His death marks the loss of a widely respected visual craftsman whose work helped shape the look and emotional texture of Malayalam cinema.
Noted cinematographer Shaji Kumar has died in Kochi at the age of 57 after suffering cardiac failure, according to reports from the city. His death marks a significant loss for the Indian film industry, particularly Malayalam cinema, where his visual style and technical craft were widely recognised. Kumar’s passing has prompted an outpouring of grief from colleagues and admirers across the entertainment sector.
Noted cinematographer Shaji Kumar died in Kochi on Monday at the age of 57 after suffering cardiac failure, prompting an outpouring of grief from India’s film community. Widely respected for his visual craft and long association with Malayalam cinema, Kumar’s death marks the loss of a technician whose work helped shape the look and emotional texture of numerous films.
The Kerala High Court has directed the state government to take a decision on whether to appoint an expert committee to examine allegations of irregularities in tenders for digital survey equipment used in the re-survey programme. The petition, filed by Congress leader Shaji J. Kodankandath, claims the alleged lapses caused a loss of about ₹150 crore to the public exchequer. The court’s order keeps the matter within the administrative domain for now, while pressing the government to respond to concerns over procurement integrity and public accountability.
Indian players Om Semwal, Rathika Seelan and Sanya Vats moved into the next round of the Singapore Classic, underlining a promising run for the country at the PSA Challenger event. Sandhesh Palanivel Ravikumar, however, exited in the opening round, highlighting the uneven start for India at the $15,000 tournament.
Thiagarajan Kumararaja’s upcoming Tamil film, Pocket Novel, has locked its release date, sharpening anticipation around one of the more closely watched projects in the industry. The film brings together Vijay Sethupathi, Raj B Shetty, Malavika Mohanan and Kishore, a cast combination that signals both commercial reach and performance-driven ambition.
India’s World No. 42 Senthilkumar, the second seed, was knocked out of the men’s London Open squash quarterfinals after a straight-games loss to an opponent who controlled the key moments. The 11-13, 6-11, 7-11 defeat ended his run at the tournament and underlined the fine margins at the top end of the draw.
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