Ashokan (actor)
Ashokan is an Indian actor known for his roles in Malayalam films. He made his film debut with Peruvazhiyambalam[1] the film won the 1979 National film award for best feature film. He is best known for his roles in Yavanika (1982), Yuvajanotsavam (1986), Thoovanathumbikal (1987), Moonnam Pakkam (1988), In Harihar Nagar (1990), Amaram (1990), 2 Harihar Nagar (2009) and In Ghost House Inn (2010).
Ashokan | |
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| Born | 23 May 1961 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | actor |
| Years active | 1979–present |
| Spouse | Sreeja |
| Children | Karthiayani |
| Parent(s) | Samudayathil N. P. Unnithan Azhakath Savithri |
Career
He made his debut in 1979 in Peruvazhiyambalam, directed by Padmarajan, where he played a 15-year-old boy who becomes a fugitive after killing a bully.[1] This was followed by roles in Padmarajan's films Arappatta Kettiya Gramathil (1986), Thoovanathumbikal (1987) and Moonnam Pakkam (1988). He had the lead role in Anantaram, a film by Adoor Gopalakrishnan.[2]
Personal life
Ashokan was born as the youngest among the four children to (both late) Samudayathil N. P. Unnithan and Azhakath Savithri on 23 May 1961 at Chingoli, Haripad.[3] His father was a public prosecutor at CBI and his mother was a housewife.[4] He lost his father when he was young and was brought up by his mother. Ashokan completed his basic education at Chingoli L.P. School, Chingoli, Upper Primary Education completed in PMDUPS, Cheppad, and High School at St. Thomas H. S. Karthikapally. He graduated in Arts from T. K. Madhava Memorial College, Nangiarkulangara, Haripad. He was studying for his pre-degree first year when he was offered a role in Peruvazhiyambalam.[5]
He is married to Sreeja and has a daughter, Karthiyayani.[6] They currently reside in Chennai.[1]
Filmography
1970s
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Peruvazhiyambalam | Raman/Mani | |
| Avano Atho Avalo | |||
1980s
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Oridathoru Phayalvaan | Kannan | |
| 1982 | Idavela | Thomas John | |
| Yavanika | Vishnu | ||
| 1984 | Oru Kochukatha Aarum Parayatha Katha | Gopi | |
| Mukhamukham | Sudhakaran | ||
| Aduthaduthu | Jeevan Philip | ||
| Aattuvanchi Ulanjappol | Janardanan | ||
| Unaroo | |||
| 1985 | Thinkalazhcha Nalla Divasam | Venu | |
| Eeran Sandhya | Ashokan | ||
| Scene No 7 | |||
| Thozhil Allengil Jail | |||
| Gaayathridevi Ente Amma | Thomachan | ||
| Irakal | Raghavan | ||
| 1986 | Yuvajanotsavam | Jacob Zakharia | |
| Abhayam Thedi | Anil | ||
| Arappatta Kettiya Gramathil | Hilal | ||
| Gandhinagar 2nd Street | Tomy | ||
| Chilambu | Raamu | ||
| Pranamam | Damu | ||
| Sayam Sandhya | Narendran | ||
| Icecream | |||
| 1987 | Idanazhiyil Oru Kaalocha | Vincent Vattoly | |
| Vilambaram | Basheer | ||
| Thoovanathumbikal | Rishi | ||
| Oru Maymasappularayil | Cricket Star | ||
| Jaalakam | Appu | ||
| Anantaram | Ajayan | ||
| Ellavarkkum Nanmakal | |||
| Ponnu | |||
| 1988 | Vaishali | Chandrangadan | |
| Moonnam Pakkam | Ranjith Menon | ||
| Mrithyunjayam | Sunny | ||
| Janmandharam | Hari | ||
| Oru Vivaada Vishayam | |||
| Sangham | |||
| Arjun Dennis | |||
| Thaala | |||
| David David Mr. David | David (Jayan) | ||
| 1989 | Season | Porinchu | |
| Ashokante Ashwathykuttikku | |||
| Swagatham | Tito Francis | ||
| Rugmini | |||
1990s
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | In Harihar Nagar | Thomaskutty | |
| No.20 Madras Mail | Sunil / Suresh | ||
| Samrajyam | Anil | ||
| 1991 | Aavanikunnile Kinnaripookkal | Ajayan | |
| Amina Tailors | Azeez | ||
| Ulladakkam | Kishore | ||
| Mimics Parade | Jimmy | ||
| Kizhakkunarum Pakshi | Anandhu's Friend | ||
| Arangu | Unni Viswanath | ||
| Apoorvam Chilar | Bobby Punnoose | ||
| Amaram | Raghavan | ||
| 1992 | Thalastaanam | Pappan | |
| Neelakurukkan | |||
| Kasarkode Khaderbai | Jimmy | ||
| Nakshthrakoodaram | Manoharan | ||
| Kallan Kappalil Thanne | Premchandran | ||
| Mahanagaram | Ummerkutti | ||
| 1993 | Samagamam | Joy | |
| Savidham | Shivadasa Menon | ||
| Ponnuchami | Rajappan | ||
| O' Faby | |||
| Kulapathy | |||
| 1994 | Kudumba Visesham | Uthaman | |
| Chief Minister K. R. Gowthami | Santhosh | ||
| 1995 | Samudhayam | ||
| Spadikam | Jerry | ||
| Sasinas | Vaikom Muhammad Basheer | ||
| 1996 | Dominic Presentation | James | |
| Moonilonnu | Venugopal | ||
| Ishtamanu Nooru Vattam | Siddique Shameer | ||
| 1997 | Manthramothiram | Prasad | |
| Sundarakilladi | Bhuvanappan | ||
| 1999 | Crime File | Seemon | |
| Aayiram Meni | Damu | ||
2000s
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Nariman | K. Ravikumar | |
| Jyothirgamaya | |||
| 2002 | Krishna Gopalakrishna | Peter | |
| Suvarna Mohangal | Sekharankutty | ||
| 2003 | Parinamam | Satheesan | |
| Mullavalliyum Thenmavum | Chinnarangan | ||
| Vellithira | Gopu | ||
| 2005 | Police | Saji Allen | |
| 2007 | Romeoo | Subramanian | |
| Hello | Sebastian | ||
| Nagaram | Stephen | ||
| Ottakkayyan | Mr. B | ||
| 2008 | Swarnam | ||
| Oru Pennum Randaanum | |||
| Ayudham | Hari | ||
| 2009 | 2 Harihar Nagar | Thomaskutty | |
| Calendar | Punyalan | ||
| Vairam: Fight for Justice | Thalikkulam George Kutty | ||
2010s
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | In Ghost House Inn | Thomaskutty | |
| Paappi Appacha | Shashankan Muthalali | ||
| Again Kasargod Khader Bhai | Jimmy | ||
| Advocate Lakshmanan – Ladies Only | Thomas George | ||
| April Fool | Vishwanath | ||
| 2011 | Three Kings | Ashok Varma | |
| Teja Bhai and Family | Gopan | ||
| Sarkar Colony | Mukundan | ||
| Melvilasom | Dr. Gupta | ||
| Kottarathil Kutty Bhootham | |||
| The Filmstaar | S Aravindan | ||
| Mohabbath | Nissar | ||
| Innanu Aa Kalyanam | Krishnakutty | ||
| 2012 | Kalikaalam | Ravi Nair | |
| Banking Hours 10 to 4 | Salman Azharudeen | ||
| Mullamottum Munthiricharum | Thomichan | ||
| Namukku Parkkan | K.K. | ||
| Josettante Hero | Ravi Prakash | ||
| Karmayogi | |||
| Kunjaliyan | Viswan | ||
| 2013 | Annum Innum Ennum | Thomas | |
| Mizhi | Santhosh | ||
| Crocodile Love Story | Narayanan Namboothiri | ||
| Nadodimannan | Vinayachandran | ||
| Weeping Boy | Issac | ||
| Entry | Thampi | ||
| 2014 | Mizhi Thurakku | ||
| Village Guys | |||
| Manja | Prasad | ||
| 2015 | Nirnayakam | Adv. Shafeer | |
| Two Countries | Mukundan | ||
| John Honai | Johny Valookkaran | ||
| 2016 | Pa Va | Chackochan | |
| 2017 | Vimaanam | ||
| Careful | CI Purushothaman | ||
| Ramaleela | S. P. Balachandran | ||
| Pokkiri Simon | H C Yesudas | ||
| 2018 | Panchavarnathatha | Udayan | |
| 2019 | Mikhael | Antony | [7] |
| Oru Yamandan Premakadha | Kushumban Johnny | ||
| Ittymaani: Made in China | Dr. Asif Mooppan | [8] | |
| Jack & Daniel | S.I Hari | [9] | |
2020s
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Kalamanadalam Hyderali | Kalamandalam Shankaran Embrathiri | [10] |
| 2021 | Kaattinarike | Johnny | |
| 2023 | Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam | Tourist | [11] |
| Ntikkakkakkoru Premondarnn | [12] | ||
Television
Serials
- Tamil
- Malayalam
- Sangeethika (Doordarshan)
- Ragamritham (doordarshan)
- Jwala (Doordarshan)
- Yudham(Doordarshan)
- Samayam (Asianet)
- Valayam (Doordarshan)
- Sathi (Doordarshan)
- Kadamattathu Kathanar (Asianet)
- Mahathma Gandhi colony (Surya TV)
- Thali (Surya TV)
- Sreeguruvayoorappan (Surya TV)
- Devimahathmyam (Asianet)
- CBI Diary (Mazhavil Manorama)
Reality Shows as Judge
- Malayalam
- Comedy Utsavam
- Urvasi Theaters
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