Soorya Krishnamoorthy passes away at 78

Soorya Krishnamoorthy, the renowned performing arts expert, playwright, screenwriter and cultural organiser, has passed away at the age of 78. He passed away in Thiruvananthapuram on Wednesday while undergoing treatment for a liver-related illness, as reported by Asianet News.Soorya Krishnamoorthy's journey from ISRO to the artsBorn Nataraja Krishnamoorthy, he came from a family of engineers in Kerala. He completed his engineering studies before joining the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) as a scientist in 1972. During his time at ISRO, he worked alongside several prominent scientists, including former President of India A.P.J. Abdul Kalam.Reportedly, Krishnamoorthy continued his work at ISRO for 27 years. In 1999, he took voluntary retirement and devoted himself completely to the arts and cultural activities.Soorya Stage and Film Society became his cultural legacyAs reported by Kerala Kaumudi, Krishnamoorthy founded the Soorya Stage and Film Society in Thiruvananthapuram in 1977.