Renowned writer, Jnanpith Awarde and Padma Bhushan Awardee, MT Vasudevan Nair, passed away at a private hospital in Kerala's Kozhikode on Wednesday at the age of 91. His demise has left a profound void in the literary space in India. Soon after his demise, tributes poured in for the legendary writer. 

Among the many tributes, Malayalam superstar Mammootty's tribute stood out. He penned a heartfelt and emotional note expressing his state of mind after losing Nair. "Some say it was MT who discovered me,” he started his long note. "But it was I who longed for him, prayed for him, and eventually found him. From the day I met him, our bond grew stronger—like a friend, like a brother.”