MUMBAI: TN Narasimhan, producer of popular serial Malgudi Days, passed away on 26 July. The 86-year- old breathed his last breaths at his Tata Silk House residence in Bangalore.

Narasimhan played an important role in creating international presence for Indian teleserials, children's movies and films. In 1985, he produced Malgudi Days based on RK Narayan's book. 39 episodes of the TV serial were telecast on the national channel Doordarshan and became very popular. Later, the series was aired on Sony Entertainment as well.

The producer had undergone a surgery eight years ago and since then was unwell. His last rites were performed in Bangalore and were attended by family and friends.