Kochi, Jan 21: Former Malayalam film actor Nahas Shah passed away today at his residence here after prolonged illness, family sources said. He was 50 and leaves behind his wife June and daughters Sara and Saba.

Nahas was suffering from cancer and was undergoing treatment.

He has acted in nearly 20 films since 1980, including 'Ethiripuvae Chuganna Puvae', 'Ente Upasana', and 'Mritunjayam'. Bharathan's film 'Churam' was his last film.

Nahas has also acted in some television serials.

The burial will take place later this evening.

Film actors Mohanlal, Mukesh, T P Madhavan and director Fasil, paid their homage to Nahas.


Bureau Report