KOTTAYAM: Actor Jayaram visited the grave of former Chief Minister Oommen Chandy on his ninth death day. He said that he had a close relationship with Oommen Chandy sir for more than thirty-five years.

'My wedding was on 7th September 1992. There was a reception on the 8th. Everyone was invited to come at half past six. At 4:30 in the evening a call came from the town hall saying that Puthupally MLA Oommen Chandy sir had already come. The town hall was not open. He sat on its steps and waited for us for two and a half hours. It was Sir who blessed me and my wife first. When my son got the state award, he was lucky enough to receive it from those hands,' said Jayaram.