Thiruvananthapuram: Popular chef and Malayalam film producer M.V. Noushad, 55 has passed away at a private hospital in Kerala's Thiruvalla on Friday morning.
He was subjected to a few surgeries in the past 18 months and passed away due to internal infections, while being at a hospital in Thiruvalla, Pathanamthitta.
Following the path of his father, Noushad came to the world of food three decades back to become a celebrity chef later. He made biryani, a popular food item in central Kerala through his hotel and catering service. And later he went on to become one of the most sought-after caterers, serving steaming hot biryanis at weddings, especially of Christians in central and southern districts of the state.
Noushad who was the chairman of Noushad Catering Group later stepped into the world of films. His first film as producer was the debut film of director Blessy- 'Kazhcha', starring superstar Mammootty that turned out to be one of the biggest blockbuster films in Malayalam in 2004.
Later he produced more hugely popular films including Chattambi Nadu, Best Actor, Lion, Payyans, Thakara Chenda and Spanish Masala.
He also had cookery shows on television channels and even though he had a very big frame, he was known for his soft-spoken nature and friendly demeanour.
Condolences have started to pour in from a cross-section of people from various fields, as anyone who has met him once, will never forget him.
His wife predeceased him on August 12th after suffering cardiac arrest and he bid her goodbye remaining in the hospital bed.