Jagathy N. K. Achary
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Jagathy N. K. Achary (1924–1997) was a India
n dramatist and writer
who also worked on Malyalam films. He is the father of popular film actor Jagathy Sreekumar
. Born at the Jagathy area of Trivandrum, he took the name of the locality as part of his nom de plume.
as a staff artist. He was a programme executive at various stations.
Jagathy N. K. Achary wrote many plays for radio. He also wrote more than twenty plays for professional theatre. He was a partner of the Kalanilayam Theatre group, for which he wrote the hugely successful plays such as Kayamkulam Kochunni, Kadamattathu Kathanar etc. Was also a writer of humour, and a painter. He has acted in two major films Moonnam Pakkam
and Desatanakkili Karayarilla
as well as writing script for one film Veluthambi Dalawa
, all of which were huge success in the box office.
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n dramatist and writer
Writer
A writer is a person who produces literature, such as novels, short stories, plays, screenplays, poetry, or other literary art. Skilled writers are able to use language to portray ideas and images....
who also worked on Malyalam films. He is the father of popular film actor Jagathy Sreekumar
Jagathy Sreekumar
Sreekumar Achary, better known by his stage name Jagathy Sreekumar, is an Indian film actor who has performed in more than 1,000 Malayalam films. He has also directed two films and has written screenplays for two films...
. Born at the Jagathy area of Trivandrum, he took the name of the locality as part of his nom de plume.
Education and Career
After obtaining a B. A Degree, he also got a degree in Law, and entered government service. Later he joined the All India RadioAll India Radio
All India Radio , officially known since 1956 as Akashvani , is the radio broadcaster of India and a division of Prasar Bharati. Established in 1936, it is the sister service of Prasar Bharati's Doordarshan, the national television broadcaster. All India Radio is one of the largest radio networks...
as a staff artist. He was a programme executive at various stations.
Jagathy N. K. Achary wrote many plays for radio. He also wrote more than twenty plays for professional theatre. He was a partner of the Kalanilayam Theatre group, for which he wrote the hugely successful plays such as Kayamkulam Kochunni, Kadamattathu Kathanar etc. Was also a writer of humour, and a painter. He has acted in two major films Moonnam Pakkam
Moonnam Pakkam
Moonnam Pakkam is a 1988 Malayalam drama film written and directed by Padmarajan. It stars Jayaram, Thilakan, Keerthy, Jagathi Sreekumar, Rahman, Ashokan and Ajayan. Keerthy and Ajayan made their debut in this film...
and Desatanakkili Karayarilla
Desatanakkili Karayarilla
Desatanakkili Karayarilla is a 1986 Malayalam film written and directed by Padmarajan. It stars Karthika, Shaari, Mohanlal and Urvashi in pivotal roles. The film tells the story of two school girls who eloped while on a school trip. The was critically well acclaimed, being the first film that...
as well as writing script for one film Veluthambi Dalawa
Veluthambi Dalawa (film)
Veluthambi Dalawa is a 1962 Malayalam historical film based on the life of Velu Thampi Dalawa directed by G. Viswanath starring Kottarakkara and Ambika in the lead roles. It was the first historical film in Malayalam.-Plot:...
, all of which were huge success in the box office.
See also
- Jagathy SreekumarJagathy SreekumarSreekumar Achary, better known by his stage name Jagathy Sreekumar, is an Indian film actor who has performed in more than 1,000 Malayalam films. He has also directed two films and has written screenplays for two films...
- Veluthambi DalawaVeluthambi Dalawa (film)Veluthambi Dalawa is a 1962 Malayalam historical film based on the life of Velu Thampi Dalawa directed by G. Viswanath starring Kottarakkara and Ambika in the lead roles. It was the first historical film in Malayalam.-Plot:...
- Moonnam PakkamMoonnam PakkamMoonnam Pakkam is a 1988 Malayalam drama film written and directed by Padmarajan. It stars Jayaram, Thilakan, Keerthy, Jagathi Sreekumar, Rahman, Ashokan and Ajayan. Keerthy and Ajayan made their debut in this film...
- Desatanakkili KarayarillaDesatanakkili KarayarillaDesatanakkili Karayarilla is a 1986 Malayalam film written and directed by Padmarajan. It stars Karthika, Shaari, Mohanlal and Urvashi in pivotal roles. The film tells the story of two school girls who eloped while on a school trip. The was critically well acclaimed, being the first film that...