Blessy: ‘Big Chef’ goes as ‘Kaazhcha’ turns 17

Kottayam: Naushad passed away the same day when ‘

Kaazhcha

’, the first movie he produced, got released 17 years ago in 2004. Blessy who directed and scripted the movie was at the hospital in

Thiruvalla

, attending to the needs of his intimate friend for the past one month.

“Right from childhood we spent a lot of time together. He was my junior in school and college. He was my neighbour too. Even before doing Kaazhcha we had a very intimate relationship,” remembered Blessy. “It was unfortunate that he passed away on the 17th anniversary of Kaazhcha,” he added. The film marked Blessy’s debut as an independent director.

“Naushad used to listen to my stories and ideas about films patiently and encourage me. As students we took part in cultural activities together. It was almost like living together in the same house from childhood. I have lots of memories about him,” he said. Blessy said that he was witness to the dedication and hard work of Naushad which made him a renowned chef.

Pathanamthitta district administration issued orders allowing the conduct of the funeral following

Covid

protocol after Blessy approached them for relaxation in lockdown rules for the funeral function.