Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has expressed sadness at the demise of Padma Bhushan awardee and a towering figure in Malayalam literature and cinema M. T. Vasudevan Nair. In a social media post, Mr Dhankhar said his works vividly portrayed rural India, enriching the literary and cinematic heritage of Bharat. He said the contributions of M. T. Vasudevan Nair to the cultural landscape will continue to resonate with generations. The Vice President expressed condolences to the family members and admirers of Mr Nair in this hour of grief.