Latest news with #KalabhavanNavas
United News of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- United News of India
Actor Kalabhavan Navas dies of heart attack, says Autopsy Report
South Kochi, Aug 2 (UNI) Popular actor and mimicry artist Kalabhavan Navas, who was found dead in a hotel room in Chottanikkara on Friday night, died of a heart attack that led to a fall and subsequent head injury, according to a preliminary post-mortem report released today. The autopsy, conducted at 10 a.m on Saturday at Kalamassery Medical College, indicated that the heart attack occurred around 8 p.m the previous night. The report also noted that Navas had previously exhibited symptoms suggestive of cardiac distress. Navas was staying at a hotel in Chottanikkara while working on the film Prakambanam. After completing the day's shoot, he returned to his room to pack. Hotel staff said he had informed them that he would check out by 8 p.m. However, when he had not done so by 8:30 p.m, a hotel employee went to his room and found him lying unresponsive near the door, which was unlocked. Please log in to get detailed story.
India.com
03-08-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Who was Kalabhavan Navas? Popular Malayalam actor died at 51, was found unconscious in a hotel room, he was son of..., his wife is...
Who was Kalabhavan Navas? Popular Malayalam actor died at 51, was found unconscious in a hotel room, he was son of..., his wife is... Malayalam film actor and mimicry artist Kalabhavan Navas , was found dead in a hotel room in Chottanikkara on Friday evening. According to police, hotel staff alerted the authorities after finding him unconscious. He was rushed to a nearby hospital, where doctors announced him dead, as per PTI. According to Times Now, a post-mortem was conducted at Kalamassery's Government Medical College Hospital to discover the cause of death. It is reported that he suffered a cardiac arrest; still no confirmation from the medical team or his family has been received. Who was Kalabhavan Navas? Born in a village of Wadakkancherry , Kalabhavan was son of veteran Malayalam actor, Aboobacker, who starred in films like Vaalsalyam , Sallapam , Keli, Venkalam and a few others.
Time of India
02-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kalabhavan Navas laid to rest in Aluva, hundreds pay respects
Kochi: Scores of people from various walks of life, including prominent figures in the Malayalam film industry, paid their last respects to popular mimicry artist and actor Kalabhavan Navas when his body was kept for public homage at his residence and Town Juma Masjid in Aluva on Saturday. The mortal remains were interred at Town Juma Masjid around 6pm, in the presence of his family members and others. Navas was found unconscious in a hotel room in Chottanikkara on Friday night. He was taken to a nearby hospital where his death was confirmed due to heart failure. He was staying at the hotel after the last day of shooting for the upcoming Malayalam movie 'Prakambanam'. On Saturday, his body was taken to his residence on the Aluva-Perumbavoor road, around 1pm, after postmortem was conducted at the Ernakulam govt medical college hospital. His colleagues in the industry, including Lal, Sidique, Ramesh Pisharody, Sharafudheen, Bindu Panickar, Saikumar, Kalabhavan Shajon, K S Prasad, Kottayam Nazeer and others, paid their last respects. The autopsy report confirmed that Navas's death was due to heart failure. Signs of a previous heart attack were also found during the postmortem. Navas was found collapsed near the door of his hotel room, which was not locked. Actor Vinod Kovoor said in a Facebook post that Navas experienced chest pain on the set during shooting. Despite calling a doctor, they continued shooting to avoid disruption. TNN Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Friendship Day wishes , messages and quotes !
The Hindu
02-08-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Tearful adieu to Kalabhavan Navas
The mortal remains of popular mimicry artiste and actor Kalabhavan Navas were interred at the Aluva Town Juma Masjid on Saturday evening. Hundreds of people from various walks of life, including his colleagues in the film industry, paid homage to him when the body was kept at his residence in Nalam mile along the Aluva-Perumbavoor route. Many had also turned up at the Juma Masjid to pay their last respects to the departed actor. Niyas Backer, actor and his brother, other family members were present at the time of his burial. Suspected heart failure Navas was found unconscious in a hotel room at Chottanikkara on Friday evening. He was rushed to a nearby private hospital, where his death was confirmed owing to suspected heart failure. A post-mortem was held at the Ernakulam Government Medical College Hospital on Saturday morning. He was staying in the hotel as part of the shooting of the Malayalam movie Prakambanam. K. S Prasad, noted mimicry artiste and his close friend, recalled that he had the opportunity to introduce Navas to Fr. Abel of Cochin Kalabhavan, who was instrumental in offering a creative platform to several mimicry artistes in Kerala. We are yet to come to terms with his loss, he said. Leader of the Opposition V. D Satheesan said in a release that Navas was instrumental in making a popular art form in society. M.V. Govindan, State secretary of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), said in a communication that Navas had won the hearts of cinema lovers in the State.
Time of India
02-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
RIP Kalabhavan Navas: Netizens recall his soulful rendition of ‘Vaakapoo Maram' in Comedy Stars Festival
Malayalam entertainment industry mourns the death of Kalabhavan Navas. The actor was 51. He was found dead in a hotel room in Chottanikkara. Police suspect cardiac arrest. Navas acted in films like Hitler Brothers and Driving Licence. He was also a popular mimicry artist. His recent musical performance on Comedy Stars Festival went viral after his death. The Malayalam entertainment industry is mourning the untimely demise of actor and mimicry artist Kalabhavan Navas , who passed away at the age of 51. The veteran performer was reportedly found unresponsive in a hotel room in Chottanikkara on Friday evening. Preliminary investigations suggest a cardiac arrest as the cause of death. According to Chottanikkara police, Navas was discovered unconscious in his room around 8:30 PM while staying there for the shoot of the upcoming film Prakambanam. 'We received information from the hotel that a person was found motionless. He was immediately taken to hospital where he was declared dead,' a police official confirmed. Hotel staff reported that Navas was still conscious when he was first found under the hotel bed and collapsed shortly afterward. Kalabhavan Navas began his film career with Chaithanyam (1995) and rose to fame with memorable roles in movies like Hitler Brothers (1997), Junior Mandrake (1997), Mattupetti Machan (1998), Chandamama (1999), and Thillana Thillana (2003). After a brief hiatus, he made a notable comeback in Driving Licence (2019) and most recently appeared in Detective Ujjwalan (2024). In addition to his work in films, Navas was a familiar face on stage and television. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like U.S. Cardiologist Warns Aging Seniors About Blueberries for Breakfast GundryMD Learn more Undo He frequently appeared as a guest on popular comedy programs and was known for his mimicry and humor that charmed Malayali audiences for decades. One of his most talked-about recent appearances was on Comedy Stars Festival, where he stunned the audience not with mimicry or comedy—but with a heartfelt musical performance. Navas sang the evergreen Malayalam classic 'Vaakapoo Maram', leaving the audience in awe. He was joined by fellow actors Kalabhavan Shajon , Prajod, Nadirsha, and others, making the performance even more special. Following his sudden demise, the video of that soul-stirring performance has gone viral on social media, with fans and peers sharing it as a touching tribute to the artist.
