THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Documentary filmmaker and cultural activist Rakhi Savitri (49), passed away. She was undergoing treatment for cancer at RCC, Thiruvananthapuram. She is survived by her husband, renowned folk singer Jayachandran Kadambanad, and their daughter Gouri.

Rakhi had been living in Thiruvananthapuram for work-related reasons for many years. A public viewing was held yesterday at their house near Vadekkadu Junction, Kunnukuzhi, where cultural activists paid their respects. The body was later taken to her family home in Kadambanad. The funeral will take place on Saturday at 10:30 AM at her residence on Ganeshvilasam, Kadambanad.

Rakhi gained public attention through her documentaries on local development projects for C-DIT. She produced projects broadcast on Doordarshan, includi

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