Theatre icon and film lyricist KV Vijesh passes away at 49 after collapsing during training - Report

Trigger warning: This article contains mention of death.KV Vijesh - a theatre activist, acting trainer, and film lyricist has passed away. Reports from Mathrubhumi have suggested that Vijesh collapsed while he was conducting a drama training session at Sacred Heart College, Thevara, in Ernakulam. He was teaching students, doing what he loved the most. People around him rushed to help. He was taken to the hospital immediately. However, his life could not be saved. Vijesh was 49.KV Vijesh was well known as a playwright, director, acting coach, and lyricist. Theatre was not just his work. Theatre was his life. He entered the film industry by writing songs for the movie 'Thakarachenda'.Vijesh wrote many Malayalam songs that people still sing today. Some of his well-loved songs include “Kunjoo Kunjoo Pakshi”, “Ningal Ningale Maathram Ishtappedallappa”, and “Perutha Bhoomiyinte Ullinthullil Oru Cheriya Bhoomiyundu”. His songs were simple but meaningful. Songs like “Ee Bhoomiyude Peranu Nadakam” are some of his popular evergreen hits.For the unversed, Vijesh’s lyrics were deeply rooted in the everyday human experiences, and had a rare relatability that resonated with all. A far cry from formal performances, his songs carried a raw, conversational quality that came across as intimate, honest dialogues.KV Vijesh was a native of Kozhikode. He entered the theatre field while he was a student at Guruvayurappan College. That is where his journey truly began. Later he studied at the School of Drama. After that he became very active in theatre. He wrote plays, directed shows, and trained many actors.His wife Kabani is also a theatre activist. After their marriage they started a drama training initiative called Theatre Beats. This space became very popular and helped many young people learn theatre. Vijesh also conducted acting workshops for films. He worked on several movies including 'Monkey Pen', 'Malgudi Days', 'My God', 'My Great Father', and many more.