Mappilappattu Singer Nisar Wayanad Dies in Dubai at 44
· Entertainment · The Hindu, Indian Express, Times of India
Mappilappattu singer Nisar Wayanad, known for his voice resembling Bollywood singer Udit Narayan, passed away in Dubai on September 5, 2026, at the age of 44. He was undergoing treatment for fever at a private hospital after falling ill during a music event in Dubai last month. Nisar, a native of Kambalakkad in Wayanad, Kerala, was scheduled to perform in Saudi Arabia and Dubai before his health deteriorated. He was involved in multiple musical albums and had worked on the unfinished Malayalam movie *Professor Dinkan*. Nisar leaves behind his wife and two children.
Why it matters
The loss of Nisar Wayanad impacts the Malayalam music industry, particularly fans of traditional Mappilappattu and those who admired his vocal similarity to Udit Narayan. His untimely death also disrupts upcoming performances in Saudi Arabia and Dubai, leaving his family and collaborators to manage his legacy and unfinished projects.
Read the original report — The Hindu
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