Kochi, Feb 9 (PTI) Malayalam actor Ajith Vijayan passed away at the age of 57 here on Sunday.

He is survived by his wife Dhanya and daughters Gayatri and Gowri.

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Known for his roles in 'Oru Indian Pranayakatha', 'Amar Akbar Anthony', 'Bangalore Days', and several television serials, he made a significant mark in the industry, according to sources.

He was the grandson of renowned Kathakali artist Kalamandalam Krishnan Nair and Mohiniyattam exponent Kalamandalam Kalyanikutti Amma.

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He was the son of the late C K Vijayan and Mohiniyattam guru Kala Vijayan.

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