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**Popular Mimicry Artist and Actor Kalabhavan Navas Passes Away; Colleagues Express Grief**
**KOCHI:** The Kerala film and mimicry world is mourning the loss of Kalabhavan Navas, a well-known actor and mimicry artist. News of his passing has prompted heartfelt tributes from colleagues and friends.
Actor Shaju Sreedhar expressed his disbelief and sorrow on Facebook, sharing a photo of himself with Navas and Kottayam Nazeer. “We started in cinema together. Friendships that always stood by me. In the end, my dear Navas has left, leaving behind so many stories to tell. I can’t believe it,” Shaju wrote.
Nirmal Palazhi, another actor, shared a touching memory of Navas, recalling their recent meeting in Kozhikode. He described Navas as a brotherly figure who was caring and supportive. “Last month, I went to Kozhikode and ate biryani together at Paragon Hotel. I bought Halva from Palayam and went home. When I got home, I called again. I talked a lot about the taste of Halva. Gave the phone to Rehana Ittha. She also expressed her happiness. He said that the Kozhikode shoot is still pending, then I will come home, see the new house and eat food… When I see him, ‘Da health should be taken care of, food should be taken care of’, my Ikka who holds me with the love of an elder brother…. I can’t believe it,” Nirmal’s Facebook post read. Nirmal’s post was accompanied by a video of Navas singing.
Director Ramasimhan, who gave Navas a prominent role in his film “Junior Mandrake,” also shared his condolences. “Navas is gone, Navas gets the main role through my Junior Mandrake movie. Later acted in many movies. Navas’ wife is also becoming the heroine through my film (family news). Shares grief with the family. Navas returned leaving good memories behind. Adraanjalikal,” he added.
Navas was a familiar face in Malayalam cinema and was known for his talent in mimicry. His sudden demise has left a void in the industry, and he will be fondly remembered by his colleagues and fans.
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