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. He is survived by his wife Ayesha and their two sons. The funeral will take place at the Palayam Muslim Jamaat Cemetery on August 5.

Shanawas's acting career

After beginning his acting career through Balachandra Menon-directed Premageethangal, he acted in over 50 films in Malayalam and appeared in some television serials. Mazhanilavu, Neelagiri, Manithali, Gaanam, Aazhi, Human and so on were among his notable movies. After a break, Shanawas came back to the tinsel town through Mohanlal-starrer China Town.

He was last seen in Prithviraj's 2022 blockbuster movie Jana Gana Mana. People from various walks of life, including General Education Minister V Sivankutty, condoled his death.