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Mala Aravindan
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Born
T. K. Aravindan[1]

(1939-01-15)15 January 1939[2]
Vadavucode, Ernakulam, Kerala, India
Died28 January 2015(2015-01-28) (aged 76)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
Other namesMala (മാള)
Occupation(s)Actor, Tabla percussionist
Years active1976–2014
SpouseGeetha (1971–2015)

Mala Aravindan (15 January 1939–28 January 2015) was an Indian theatre and film actor. He was best known for his work as a comedian and character artist in Malayalam films. He has acted in over 500 films.

Early life

He was born at Vadavucode, Ernakulam district of Kerala state as the eldest son of Thanattu Ayyappan, an Excise department employee and Ponnamma, a school music teacher. Soudamini, Ramanathan and Prakashan are his siblings.[3] His father died when he was studying at seventh class.[4] Later when his mother got transferred, his family relocated to Mala in Thrissur district and he started using the place name as a prefix to his name.[5] He had his primary education from St Antony's High School, Mala, where his mother was a music teacher.[6][7] Seeing his talent in playing Tabla his mother joined him with Cochin Mohammed Ustad, a famous Tabla artist.[8] He joined for Pre University degree in Christ College, Irinjalakuda but dropped out in between to concentrate on his career.[9]

Career

Aravindan started his career as a Tabla artist. He joined stage plays and started playing Tabla as a background artist. Later, he moved into acting and started acting in professional stage plays of Kottayam National Theaters, Nadakashala, Suryasoma Theatres etc. He continued acting in dramas for 12 years. He has won Kerala State Nataka Academy's Best Actor award for his role in Sooryasoma's play Nidhi. He received State Award in 1978 and 6 other state level awards for the stage play Rasna.[10]

Aravindan started his film career with the movie Ente Kunju, but the film got never released. His first movie released was Thalirukal in 1967 in which he acted as a mental patient among many.[11] His first full fledged role was in the 1968 movie Sindhooram, directed by Balakrishnan. Since then he has acted in over 400 films for 33 years and established his own style which became his trademark. During the initial stages of his career, the Mala-Pappu-Jagathy trio was a guaranteed crowd-puller among Malayalam film audiences.His last film was Noolppaalam which is yet to be released. He was the president of the AMMA, the association of Malayalam film artistes.[12]

Personal life

Aravindan was married to Anna, on 1971, after 5 long years of love relationship, who is a christian, later changed her name as Geetha.[13] The couple have two children, Kishore (Muthu) and Kala. Muthu is married to Deepthi and they have a son Vedavyasan. Kala is married to Surendran and they have two children Devi and Vishnu.[14]

Death

Mala Aravindan was admitted to Kovai Medical Centre Hospital in Coimbatore on 19 January 2015, following a massive heart attack and was shifted to the ICU on January 24, where he was diagnosed as having diffused block. He was on ventilator support. The actor had earlier undergone an angiogram after being hospitalized.[15] He died on 28 January 2015 at 6:29 a.m.[16] He was 76.[17]

Awards

Filmography

  1. Lal Bahadur Shastri (2014)
  2. Masala Republic(2014)
  3. Punyalan Agarbattis(2013)....Ayyappan
  4. Vallatha Pahayan(2013)....
  5. God for Sale (2013).... Velayudan
  6. August Club(2013).... Lazer
  7. Thappana(2012)
  8. Prabhuvinte Makkal(2012)
  9. Priyappetta Nattukare(2011).....Pappan
  10. Ninnishtam Ennishtam 2 (2011)
  11. Nanthuni(2010)
  12. Yakshiyum Njanum(2010)
  13. 9 KK Road(2010)
  14. Cheriya Kallanum Valiya Policum (2010).... Kunju
  15. Canvas(2010)
  16. Again Kasargod Khader Bhai(2010)
  17. Swantham Bharya Zindabad(2010).... Sakhav ACS
  18. T. D. Dasan Std. VI B(2009)
  19. Chagathikoottam(2009)
  20. Rahasya Police(2009)
  21. Paribhavam(2009)
  22. Venalmaram(2009)...Sankarankutty
  23. Doctor Patient(2009)
  24. Twenty 20(2008)
  25. Positive(2008)
  26. De Ignottu Nokkiye(2008)
  27. Mulla (2008)
  28. Shalabam(2008).... Kumaran
  29. Kaalchilambu(2008)
  30. Thavalam(2008)
  31. Mayabazar(2008)...Kumarankutty Ashan
  32. Mizhikal Sakshi(2008)....Kadarukutty Musaliar
  33. Chithreshalabagalude Veedu(2008)
  34. Panthaya Kozhi(2007) .... Chakrapani
  35. Arunam(2006)
  36. Oruvan(2006) .... Velu
  37. Achanteponnu Makkal(2006)
  38. Moonnamathoral(2006)
  39. Chanthupottu (2005)
  40. Finger Print (2005)
  41. Ponmudipuzhayorathu(2005) .... Thankappan
  42. Perumazhakkalam (2004)
  43. Rasikan (2004).....Shivankutti's Uncle
  44. Sethurama Iyer CBI (2004)
  45. Chitrakoodam(2004).... Shankaran Thattan
  46. Mullavalliyum Thenmavum (2003)
  47. Pattalam (2003)
  48. Varum Varunnu Vannu (2003)
  49. Kaliyodam(2003)
  50. Kadha(2003)
  51. Njan Salperu Ramankutty(2003)
  52. Nandanam(2003)
  53. Valkannadi (2002)
  54. Oomappenninu Uriyadappayyan (2002)
  55. Jagathy Jagadeesh in Town (2002).... Kallan Bhaskaran
  56. Meesha Madhavan (2002)
  57. Puthooramputhri Unniyarcha(2002)... Paanan
  58. Kattuchembakam(2002)
  59. Aala(2002)
  60. Desam(2002).... Marthandan
  61. Suvarna Mohangal(2002)
  62. Swapnahalliyil Oru Naal(2002)
  63. Swaraga Ganga(2002)
  64. Grandmother(2002)
  65. Ee Bhargaveenilayam(2002)
  66. Puthuram Puthri Unniyarcha(2002)
  67. Andolanam (2001)
  68. Bhadra(2001)
  69. Unnathangalil(2001).... Joseph
  70. Karumadikuttan(2001)
  71. Kabani(2001)
  72. Thenthuli(2001)
  73. Pranayakalathu(2001)
  74. Kakki Nakshithrem(2001) .... Sreedharan
  75. Chithrathoonukal(2001)
  76. Ennum Sambavami Yuge Yuge(2001)
  77. Varnnakazhchakal (2000)
  78. Kochu Kochu Santhoshangal (2000)
  79. Joker (2000)
  80. Madhuranombarakattu(2000)
  81. Mark Antony(2000)
  82. Ival Doupadi(2000)
  83. Aayiram Meni (1999)
  84. Udayapuram Sulthan(1999)
  85. Charlie Chaplin(1999)
  86. Magician Mahendralal from Delhi (1998).... Mammad
  87. Kanmadam (1998)
  88. Panchaloham(1998).... Karutha
  89. Thattakam(1998)
  90. Kulirkattu(1998)
  91. Thirakalkkappuram(1998)
  92. Manthri Malikayil Manasammatham(1998)
  93. Kalyana Unnikal (1997)
  94. Kaliyoonjal (1997)
  95. Arjunan Pillayum Anchu Makkalum (1997)
  96. Hitler Brothers (1997)
  97. Junior Mandrake (1997)
  98. Sammanam (1997)
  99. Gajaraja Manthram (1997)
  100. Ekkareyanente Manasam (1997)....Sudhakaran
  101. Bhoothakannadi(1997)
  102. Anjarakalyanam(1997)
  103. Snehadooth(1997)... Veeramani
  104. Kaduva Thoma(1997) .... D'Cruz
  105. Poomarathanalil(1997)...Ambujakshan
  106. Shobanam(1997)
  107. Ikkarayante Manasam(1997)
  108. Kudamattom(1997)
  109. Mimics Action 500 (1996)
  110. Sathyabhaamaykkoru Pranayalekhanam (1996)
  111. Sallapam (1996)
  112. Saamoohyapadom (1996)
  113. King Solomon(1996)
  114. Harbour(1996)
  115. Excuse Me Ethu Collegila (1996)
  116. Kinnam Katta Kallan (1996) ..... Constable Mathew Joseph
  117. Punnaram (1995)
  118. Puthukottyile Puthu Manavalan (1995)
  119. Mazhavilkoodaram (1995)
  120. Kokkarakko (1995)
  121. Special Squad (1995) .... Kochaugasthy
  122. Agnidevan (1995)
  123. Oru Abhibhashakante Case Diary (1995)
  124. Vadhu Doctoranu (1994) ... Chinnappan
  125. Pingami (1994)
  126. Manathe Kottaram(1994)
  127. Varabhalam(1994)
  128. Gothram (1994)
  129. Dollar(1994)... Vettukili Damodharan
  130. Kambolam(1994).... Kochappy
  131. Kadal(1994)...... Lasar
  132. Varanamalyam (1994) ..... Mathai
  133. Ponnu Chami (1993)
  134. Saubhaagyam (1993)
  135. Customs Diary (1993) .... Skariachan
  136. Aagneyam (1993)
  137. Vakkeel Vasudev(1993)
  138. Adheham Enna Idheham(1993)
  139. Sarovaram(1993)
  140. Koushalam (1993)
  141. Jackpot(1993)
  142. Venkalam(1993)
  143. Saubagyam(1993)
  144. Uppukandom Brothers(1993)
  145. Kanyakumariyil Oru Kavitha(1993)
  146. Pravaachakan (1993)
  147. City Police (1993)
  148. Utsava Melam (1992)
  149. Maanthrika Cheppu (1992)
  150. Kizhakkan Pathrose(1992)
  151. Kallan Kappalil Thanne(1992)....Appunni Mashu
  152. Annu Good Friday(1992)
  153. Ayalathe Adheham(1992)
  154. Ente Ponnu Thampuran(1992)
  155. Ezharaponnana(1992))
  156. Simhadwani(1992)
  157. First Bell (1992)
  158. Welcome To Kodaikanal(1992)
  159. Poochakkaru Manikettum(1992)
  160. Oru Swapnam Pole(1992)
  161. Maanyanmar(1992)
  162. Neelakurukkan (1992)
  163. Congratulations Miss Anitha Menon(1992)
  164. Kasargod Khader Bhai (1992) ..... Mammooty
  165. Mr & Mrs (1992)
  166. Sandesham (1991)
  167. Kizhakkunarum Pakshi (1991)....Nanappan
  168. Mimics Parade (1991) ..... Mammooty
  169. Ganamela (1991).... Appukuttan
  170. Neelagiri(1991)
  171. Keli(1991)
  172. Agninilavu(1991)
  173. Amina Tailors(1991) .... Jabbar
  174. Uncle Bun(1991)
  175. Kalari(1991)
  176. Kadinjool Kalyanam(1991)
  177. Mookilla Rajyathu(1991)
  178. Daivasahaayam Lucky Centre (1991)
  179. Kalamorukkam (1991)
  180. Georgootty C/O Georgootty (1991)
  181. Ponnaranjanam(1990)
  182. Enquiry(1990)
  183. Maydinam(1990)
  184. Mukham(1990)
  185. Kottayam Kunjachan (1990) ..... Anthru
  186. Indhanam 1989
  187. Puthiya Karukkal (1989)
  188. Mahayanam (1989)
  189. Carnival (1989)
  190. Jeevitham Oru Ragam(1989)
  191. Kodugallur Bhagavathi(1989)
  192. Ammavanu Pattiya Amali(1989)
  193. Annakutti Kodambakkam Vilikkunnu(1989)... Maducakkuzhi Achan
  194. Prabatham Chuvanna Theruvil(1989)
  195. Agnichirakulla Moham(1989) .... Govindan
  196. V I P (1989).... Kuttoos
  197. Pattana Pravesham (1988)
  198. Kandathum Kettathum(1988).... Sadananthan
  199. Moonnam Mura (1988)
  200. Athirthikal(1988)
  201. Sankhanadam(1988)
  202. Janmatharam(1988).... Karunan
  203. Unnikrishnante Adyathe Christmas(1988)
  204. Onninu Purake Mattonnu(1988) .... Appu
  205. Loose Loose Arappiri Loose (1988)
  206. Janmandharam (1988)
  207. Ulsavapittennu (1988)
  208. Swargam(1987)
  209. Nirabhedagal(1987) .... Krishan
  210. Agnimuhurtham(1987)
  211. Oru Sindoora Pottinte Ormakku(1987)
  212. Ivare Sookshikkuka(1987)
  213. Mangalyacharthu(1987)
  214. Kottum Kuravayum(1987)
  215. Athinumappuram(1987)
  216. Kalam Mari Katha Mari(1987) .... Koya
  217. Revathikkoru Pavakkutty (1986)
  218. Pappan Priyappetta Pappan (1986)
  219. Oppam Oppathinoppam (1986)....Neelakandan
  220. Kunjattakilikal (1986)
  221. Naale Njagalude Vivaham(1986).... Mathachan
  222. Ennu Nadhante Nimmi(1986)
  223. Nyayavidhi(1986).... Mathunni
  224. Ente Entethumathrem(1986)
  225. Manjamantharangal(1986)
  226. Kshamichu Ennoru Vakku (1986)
  227. Adukkan Entheluppam (1986)
  228. Geetham (1986)
  229. Shyama (1986)
  230. Alorugi Arangorugi(1986)
  231. Moonnu Masagalkku Munbu(1986)
  232. Pratheykam Shradikkuka(1986)
  233. Atham Chithira Chothi(1986)..... Pushkaran
  234. Snehamulla Sumham(1986)
  235. Veendum(1986)
  236. Padayani(1986)
  237. Icecream(1986)
  238. Rareeram(1986).... Aravindakshan
  239. Ponnumkudathinu Pottu(1986)
  240. Katturumbinum Kathukuthu(1986).... Johny
  241. Ithra Mathrem(1986)
  242. Oru Yugasandhya(1986).... Kuttappan
  243. Akalagalil(1986)
  244. Ninnishtam Ennishtam(1986)
  245. Upahaaram (1985).... Sundareshan
  246. Vellarikka Pattanam (1985)
  247. Premalekhanam (1985)
  248. Koodum Thedi (1985) .... Vasu
  249. Akkare Ninnoru Maran (1985)
  250. Makan Ente Makan (1985)
  251. Oru Nokku Kanan (1985) .... Vidyadharan Mashu
  252. Kandu Kandarinju (1985) .... Kittan
  253. Maniyara (1985)
  254. Akkachide Kunjuvava(1985)
  255. Oru Kudakeezhil(1985) .... Pushpangathan
  256. Scene No 7(1985)
  257. Black Mail(1985)
  258. Akalathe Ambili (1985)
  259. Shantham Bheekaram(1985)
  260. Shatru(1985) .... Thamarakshan/Kottada Vasu
  261. Thathamme Poocha Poocha (1984)
  262. Koottinilamkili (1984)
  263. Manithali (1984).... Subaid
  264. Vanitha Police(1984)
  265. Poochakkoru Mookkuthi(1984)
  266. Swantham Sarika(1984)
  267. Kaliyil Alpam Karyam (1984)
  268. Kadamttathachan(1984).... Ithappiri
  269. NH 47(1984)
  270. Pavam Krooran(1984).... Mathulan
  271. Valichamillatha Veethikal(1984)
  272. Ethirppukal(1984)
  273. Vepralam(1984)
  274. Sreekrishnaparundu(1984)
  275. Belt Mathai (1983)
  276. Pourusham(1983)
  277. Mazhanilavu(1983) .... Mathukutty
  278. Ee Yugam(1983)
  279. Rathilayam(1983)....Lonappan
  280. Thavalam(1983)
  281. Maniyara(1983).... Moideenkutty
  282. Kolakomban(1983)
  283. Nizhal Moodiya Nirangal(1983).... Kuruppu
  284. Coolie(1983)
  285. Pooviriyum Pulari (1982)
  286. Kakka(1982)
  287. Mylanchi(1982) .... Moosa
  288. Ethiralikal(1982) .... Pareed
  289. Komaram(1982)
  290. Kolakomban(1982)
  291. Ariyappedatha Rahasyam (1981).... Gopi
  292. Aarathi (1981)
  293. Greeshmajwala(1981) .... Nair
  294. Swapnaraagam(1981)
  295. Sphodanam (1981) ...Vasu Pilla
  296. Vayal(1981)
  297. Arayannam(1981)
  298. Sambavam(1981)
  299. Raktham(1981)
  300. Tharavu(1981) .... Thanki
  301. Sphodanam(1981)
  302. Avatharam(1981) .... Parasahayam Thankappan
  303. Itha Oru Dhikkari(1981).... Kumar
  304. Thakilu Kottampuram(1981) ... Vasu
  305. Dhandhwa Yudham(1981)
  306. Oru Vilippadakale(1981)
  307. Daliyapookkal(1980)
  308. Kavalmadam(1980)
  309. Adhikaram(1980) .... Appukuttan
  310. Deepam(1980) .... Subrahmanyam
  311. Arangum Aniyarayum(1980) .... Ananthan
  312. Chakara(1980) .... Kochu Pilla
  313. Thaliritta Kinakkal(1980)
  314. Eden Thottam(1980)
  315. Muthuchippikal(1980) .... Sadashivan
  316. Aavesham (1979)
  317. Angakkuri(1979)
  318. Agnivyooham(1979)
  319. Kannukal(1979) .... Kuruppu
  320. Madhurikkunna Rathri(1978)
  321. Samayamayilla Polum(1978)
  322. Olavum Theeravum(1970)
  323. Madhuvidhu(1970)
  324. Velutha Kathreena(1968)
  325. Thokkukal Kadha Parayunnu(1968)
  326. Sindooram(1976) - Debut film
  327. Pathirapattu(1967)(uncredited role)
  328. Thalirukal(1967) (uncredited role)
  329. Ente Kunju (unreleased)

References

  1. ^ http://www.mangalam.com/mangalam-varika/76258?page=0,0
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