Jagannathan (actor)
| Jagannathan | |
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| Born | 1938 Changanassery, Kerala, India |
| Died | 8 December 2012 (aged 74) Poojappura, Kerala, India |
| Nationality | India |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Spouse(s) | Saraswathi Amma |
| Children | Rohini, Chandrasekharan |
Jagannathan (1938 – 8 December 2012) was a noted Malayalam actor.
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Biography [edit]
Jagannathan was born in Changanassery, Kerala, India in 1938.[1] He was an active member of the Malayalam theatre scene along with G. Aravindan and Nedumudi Venu. He played the noted character of Aattappandaram in the play Avanavan Kadamba written by Kavalam Narayana Panicker and directed by Aravindan.[2] Jagannathan also directed four plays: Pathanam, Parivarthanam, Karadi and Vivahalochana.
Jagannathan's film debut was in Oridathu (1986), directed by Aravindan.[3] He acted in over 100 Malayalam films. Ardhanaari (2012) was his last film to be released before his death. Jagannathan also played roles in many television serials, including Kairalivilasam Lodge, which made him popular among Malayali households.
Jagannathan died on 8 December 2012 at Poojappura in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.[4] Malayalam television serial director Sivamohan Thampi is his son-in-law.
Filmography [edit]
- Ardhanaari(2012)
- Patham Nilayile Theevandi(2009)
- Pakal Nakshathrangal(2008)
- Oru Pennum Randanum(2008)
- Mayookam(2005)
- Pattanathil Sundaran(2003) .... Gopalakrishnan Nair
- Punarjani(2003)
- Ente Hridayathinte Udama(2002)
- Kayyethum Doorathu(2002)
- Videsi Nair Swadesi Nair .... Fr. Idikkula
- Adheena(2002)
- Thenthulli(2001)
- Sravu(2001)
- Jeevan Masai(2001)
- Thachiledathu Chundan(1999) .... Raghavan Nair
- The Truth(1998)
- Kalyana Unnikal(1997)
- Thacholi Varghese Chekavar(1995)
- Avittam Thirunaal Aarogya Sriman (1995).... Sukumara Pillai
- Pidakkozhi Koovunna Noottandu(1994)..... Venkiti
- Devasuram(1993) .... Poduval
- Pravachakan(1993)..... Chackochan
- Aayirappara(1993).... Chandrabhanu
- Soorya Gayathri(1992) .... Ramanathan
- Oru Pennum Randaanum(1992)
- Rajashilpi(1992)
- Kingini(1992)
- Soorya Chakram(1992)
- Kadalora Kattu (1991)..... Aouthakutty
- Aanaval Mothiram(1991).... Annie's Father
- Koodikazhcha(1991)..... Eenthapurayil Eenasu
- Souhrdam(1990).... Krishnan
- Vachanam(1990)
- Nale Ennundenkil(1990)
- Marupuram(1990)
- Kottayam Kunjachan(1990).... Mathayi
- Samrajyam(1990).... Lakshmi's Father
- Appu (1990).... Thamarakshan
- Mazhavilkavadi(1989) .... Ubaid
- Swagatham (1989)
- Artham(1989).... Bookshop Owner
- Utharam(1989)..... Subrahmaniam
- Chanakyan(1989)....Madhava Menon's Aide
- Dasharatham(1989) .... Sankaran Nair
- Dinarathragal(1988)
- Puravrutham(1988)
- Sruthi(1987).... Achuthan Marar
- Swathi Thirunal (film)(1987)
- Theetham (1986)
- Oridathu(1986)
- Hello My Dear Wrong Number (1986)
Awards [edit]
- Kerala State Theatre Award for the second best actor (1985) - Aayiram Katham Akale[5]
- Kerala State Award for the best supporting actor in a television serial (1999) - School Diary, Draupadi
References [edit]
- ^ "നടൻ ജഗന്നാഥൻ അന്തരിച്ചു". Malayala Manorama. 8 December 2012. Retrieved 8 December 2012.
- ^ "നടൻ ജഗന്നാഥൻ അന്തരിച്ചു". Webdunia. 8 December 2012. Retrieved 8 December 2012.
- ^ "Jagannathan passes away". The New Indian Express. 9 December 2012. Retrieved 9 December 2012.
- ^ Special Correspondent (9 December 2012). "Actor Jagannathan dead". National/Kerala. The Hindu. Retrieved 10 December 2012.
- ^ "നടൻ ജഗന്നാഥൻ അന്തരിച്ചു". Madhyamam. 9 December 2012. Retrieved 9 December 2012.
