Cinematographer Shaji Kumar passes away amid film shoot

Malayalam cinematographer Shaji Kumar, known for films including Mohanlal-starrers 'Pulimurugan', 'Naran' and 'Thudarum', died aged 57. He fell ill in his hotel room while shooting for an upcoming Dileep film in Alappuzha on Saturday. Although his condition initially improved after hospitalisation, it deteriorated on Sunday night. He was a disciple of veteran cinematographer Vipin Mohan.