Lyricist Beeyar Prasad in critical condition, family seeks financial assistance for treatment

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Malayalam lyricist, poet and playwright Beeyar Prasad is in critical condition at a private hospital in Thiruvananthapuram after suffering stroke. He is now on a ventilator and requires Rs.1.5 lakh per day for his treatment. His family is seeking financial assistance as they cannot afford such expenses.

Prasad felt unwell after reaching Thiruvananthapuram last day for a channel program. Stroke was confirmed during the subsequent examination. His wife and son are with him at the hospital. Prasad's friends helped to cover expenses, but as the treatment crossed four days, there isn't enough money.

In 2003, he became famous as a lyricist with the Mohanlal film Kilichundan Mambazham. He is the writer of Malayalam hit songs such as 'Onnam kili ponnankili', 'Keranirakaladum oru haritha charutheeram' and 'Mazhathulilik pozhinjeedumee nadan vazhi'.