Screenwriter John Paul has died

Kochi: Renowned screenwriter, literary and cultural activist and lecturer John Paul (72) passed away at a private hospital in Kochi. John Paul was born on October 29, 1950, in Ernakulam, the fourth of five children of Puducherry PV Paul and Rebecca, a school teacher. He holds a Master’s Degree in Economics from Maharaja’s College, Ernakulam. He was an employee of Canara Bank but resigned when he became active in cinema.
He started his career in Malayalam cinema by writing the story for director IV Sasi’s film Njaan Njaan Maathram.
The screenplay for Kamal’s ‘Pranayameenukalude Kadal’ was his last script. He bagged State Award for Best Film, State Award for Best Director, National Award for Best Environmental Film, Film Critics Award for Screenplay and Documentary, State Television Award, International Federation of Film Critics (International Federation of Film) Award, etc. He was the producer of the state, national and international award-winning film Cherupunchiri directed by MT Vasudevan Nair. He starred in the films Gangster and Care of Sairabanu.