Archive · 10 Nov 2025
Cardiologist and Father of M. Night Shyamalan, Dr. Nelliat C. Shyamalan, Dies at 88
Dr. Nelliat C. Shyamalan, who was a heart doctor and the father of the famous movie director M. Night Shyamalan, has passed away.
He was 88 years old.
His funeral was held a few days after he died.
Dr. Shyamalan was born in a place called Mahe and lived in different countries during his childhood.
He studied to become a doctor and later moved to the United States for more education.
He also wrote a book about the history of a community he belonged to.
He will be remembered as a cardiologist and a father.
Dr Nelliat C. Shyamalan, a cardiologist and father of M. Night Shyamalan, died on November 4 at the age of 88.
His funeral took place on November 7 in Pennsylvania.
Born in Mahe, Pondicherry, he spent his childhood in Singapore and Malaya.
He graduated in medicine from JIPMER, Pondicherry, before moving to the US for higher studies.
Dr Shyamalan authored 'North Africa to North Malabar: An Ancestral Journey', exploring the origins of the Thiyya community.
- Who
- Dr Nelliat Curundadath Shyamalan, a cardiologist and father of filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan
- What
- Passed away
- When
- November 4
- Where
- United States
- Why
- Not specified
- Name
- Dr Nelliat Curundadath Shyamalan
- Age
- 88
- Date of Death
- November 4
- Funeral Date
- November 7
- Profession
- Cardiologist
- Notable Work
- North Africa to North Malabar: An Ancestral Journey