{
  "id": 9897121,
  "title": "Fahmi: L. Krishnan shaped Malay cinema’s golden era and national film heritage",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/fahmi-l-krishnan-shaped-malay-cinemas-golden-era-and-national-film-9897121",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-26T03:00:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/09/26/fahmi-l-krishnan-shaped-malay-cinemas-golden-era-and-national-film-heritage/236563"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The late Tan Sri L. Krishnan, a revered national film icon and recipient of the 2016 Merdeka Award, will forever be remembered as a trailblazer who forged the golden age of Malay cinema. Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil highlighted Krishnan's lasting impact on Malaysia's creative industry, spanning six decades of filmmaking. \"He helmed over 30 films, nurtured the talents of many artists, including the late Tan Sri P. Ramlee, and played a pivotal role in establishing modern Malaysia's film industry,\" Fahmi shared on Facebook. Krishnan's influence extended beyond accolades; his works and the artists nurtured during his era constitute an integral part of our national cultural heritage. At 104, Krishnan passed away in Chiang Mai, Thailand, and Fahmi conveyed his condolences to his family and the nation's arts and film community.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 — The late Tan Sri L. Krishnan, a national film icon and recipient of the 2016 Merdeka Award...",
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      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "L. Krishnan, pioneering director of early Malay cinema and mentor to P. Ramlee, dies at 104",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/l-krishnan-pioneering-director-of-early-malay-cinema-and-mentor-to-p",
        "published": "2026-09-25T09:58:07.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}