Painter Sabarinath passes away

KOCHI: Renowned cartoonist and painter Sabarinath (87), passed away at Thrikkakara on Thursday. He was a close friend of film director and cartoonist Aravindan. Aravindan drew on Sabarinath's look and feel for his famous cartoon character Ramu. Ramu was the hero of the cartoon series 'Cheriya Manushyarum Valiya Lokavum'.

He was living in Style Enclave near Thrikakkara Model Engineering College. Aravindan and Sabarinath were from the same native place and were students of Kottayam CMS College at the same time. In 1961, he joined FACT as a commercial artist. He resigned in 1968 and focused on designer work.

The funeral will take place on Saturday at 3 pm at Athani Crematorium, Kakkanad. Wife: Sarojam Saabrinath. Children: Amritha Nair, Shyam Sabarinath and Arathy Ajithkumar.