Conversation so far:
What prompted Nairs comeback?
The "comeback" of Jayan and his renewed popularity lately may be taken as an affirmation that Jayan has not been replaced even nearly three decades after his death.
Has there been any new releases of his works?
A documentary on Jayan's life and death Jayan - The Man behind the Legend is nearing completion for release in the near future.

Question: Did he receive any awards?
Self-contained rewrite: Did Jayan Nairs receive any awards?