Malayalam film stars bid adieu to Dennis Joseph
Legendary scenarist and filmmaker Dennis Joseph passed away on Monday after suffering a heart attack. He was 64. His untimely passing away has shattered the whole Malayalam film fraternity. Almost all the industry members, including seniors and youngsters, have shared their condolence messages through social medias.
Mohanlal and and Mammootty penned two of the most emotional farewell notes. Both of them shared great bond with Dennis Joseph. He was instrumental in their growth to superstar status.
Mammootty, with whom Dennis had worked right from his first film ‘Eeran Sandhya’, wrote,
I am deeply saddened by the untimely passing away of Dennis Joseph. The brother-like friend who was with me in all my highs and lows is no more, and he will be remembered through all the films he penned and directed. I wish you eternal peace.
Mohanlal’s Facebook post reads,
As I write these lines for my beloved Dennis, it feels like memories are sprouting out of nowhere and stopping my hands. Dennis was the king of the world of screenwriting. I was lucky enough to give life to so many characters penned by him. Dennis hid everything behind a gracious smile and never expected anything in return. He is an unique genius who has gifted so much to Malayalam cinema ranging from racy tales, sweetness of romance, stirring emotional moments and tears of pain. I can never say enough of my rapport with Dennis. So I’m stopping halfway, with stumbling fingers.
Adieu Dennis!
Dennis Joseph was planning to make a comeback by scripting an action-packed mass entertainer titled ‘Power Star’. Omar Lulu was set to direct the film with Babu Antony playing the lead in it. Though Dennis has passed away, the makers have confirmed that they will be proceeding with the project as he has completed the script works. Babu Antony, who had the fortune of knowing Dennis closely, has written,
Very shocking to hear the passing of the legendary script writer and director Mr. Dennis Joseph. He was in the finishing stage of scripting of Power star. He had been like a brother to me. Heartfelt condolences to near and dear ones.
Other celebs who have shared their condolence messages include Suresh Gopi, Prithviraj Sukumaran, Asif Ali, Kunchacko Boban, Dileep, Biju Menon, Tovino Thomas and Manju Warrier.
