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Mappilappattu Singer Nisar Wayanad Dies in Dubai at 44

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Mappilappattu Singer Nisar Wayanad Dies in Dubai at 44
Photo: Nisar had been part of many musical albums and attracted attention for the similarity of his voice to Bollywood singer Udit Narayan. He also worked for the unfinished Malayalam movie ‘ Professor Dinkan ’. | Photo Credit: Facebook

Popular Mappilappattu singer Nisar Wayanad died in Dubai on Saturday evening, September 5, 2026, at the age of 44. He had reportedly been receiving treatment for fever at a private hospital in the city. Nisar, a native of Kambalakkad in Wayanad, had traveled to Dubai last month for a music event and was hospitalized after falling ill. He was scheduled to perform in Saudi Arabia and Dubai in the coming days. Known for his voice's resemblance to Bollywood singer Udit Narayan, Nisar had featured in numerous musical albums during his career. He had also worked on the unfinished Malayalam film Professor Dinkan. He is survived by his wife and two children.

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