12 Facts About Narendra Prasad

Raghava Kurup Narendra Prasad was an Indian actor, playwright, director, teacher and literary critic.

Narendra Prasad was born at Mavelikkara in the erstwhile Kingdom of Travancore.

Narendra Prasad moved to Institute of English, University of Kerala for his post-graduation in English Language and Literature.

Narendra Prasad used to take part in the Malayalam and English literary discussions, debates and competitions organised at the college and university levels, and won prizes.

Narendra Prasad started his career as a college teacher; he joined Bishop Moore College in 1967 as lecturer in English.

Narendra Prasad got into government service in 1968, and worked as lecturer at Government Victoria College, Palakkad, and Govt.

Narendra Prasad earned recognition as an actor with his portrayal of semi-villainous characters.

Narendra Prasad's hit films include Meleparambil Aanveedu, Aniyan Bava Chetan Bava, Thalastaanam, Utsavamelam, Paithrukam, Sthalathe Pradhana Payyans, Ekalavyan, Bharanakoodam,.

Narendra Prasad died at PVS Hospital, Kozhikode on 3 November 2003, due to cardio-respiratory arrest.

Narendra Prasad had been admitted in Amrita Hospital, Ernakulam for apnea, caused by interstitial lung disease, a condition that caused disintegration of lungs.

Narendra Prasad was aged 56 at the time of his death.

Narendra Prasad was cremated with full state honours at his home in Mavelikkara.