Conversation so far:
When did Jayan's resurgence start?
In the late 1990s and early 21st century.
What caused his resurgence?
It was owed mostly to programs by popular mimicry stage artists in the State.
What was the State?
CANNOTANSWER.
Are there any particular mimicry stage artists named?
CANNOTANSWER.
Are there any other interesting aspects about this article?
Jayan will forever be young and alive.
No one can ever visualise him as an old man..

Question: Who said this?
Self-contained rewrite: Who said Jayan will forever be young and alive?