TV actor
Shaji Thilakan
passed away today (March 12) morning in Kochi. Reportedly, the 55-year-old was undergoing treatment for a liver-related ailment at a private hospital where he breathed his last. He is survived by wife Indira Shaji and daughter Abhirami.
Shaji shot to fame with his character in the popular show 'Aniyathi'. The actor was also seen playing a meaty role in the award-winning serial 'Nilavum Nakshathrangalum'.
Actors
Meera Muraleedharan
and
Santhosh Sasidharan
took to their social media accounts to pay tribute to their former co-star.
Here's the post:
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Shaji Thilakan is the son of Mollywood actor Thilakan from his second marriage with Shantha. He has two siblings
Shammi Thilakan and Shobi Thilakan, who are popular actors and dubbing artists, too. Shaji's brother Shobi Thilakan is currently seen in the TV shows 'Manjil Virinja Poovu' and '
Uppum Mulakum
'.