Narendra prasad
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Narendra Prasad was a popular Indian movie
actor, playwright, director, teacher and literary critic. He was born at Mavelikara, Alappuzha District
, in the south Indian state of Kerala
.
He studied at Bishop Moore College, Mavelikkara
for the Pre-degree and at N. S. S. College, Pandalam
, for his degree (in Mathematics) and Institute of English, University of Kerala for post-graduation in English Language and Literature. A voracious reader in Malayalam and English, Narendra Prasad distinguished himself as a potential man of letters even as a degree student. He used to take part in the Malayalam and English literary discussions, debates and competitions organised at the college and university levels, and won prizes.
Narendra Prasad started his career as a college teacher; he joined Bishop Moore College in 1967 as lecturer in English. He got into government service in 1968, and worked as Lecturer at Govt. Victoria College
, Palakkad
, and Govt. Arts College, Trivandrum, and as Professor at University College, Thiruvananthapuram. In 1989 while working as Professor of English at University College
, he was selected for the prestigious post of Director, School of Letters of Mahatma Gandhi University
, Kottayam
. He continued in this post till his demise. He is survived by his wife,Nanda Prasad, and two daughters Deepa and Divya(Nritha).
Prasad's noted literary works include the novel "Alanjavar Anveshichavar" , the critical works entitled "Nishedhikalae Manasilakku", "Adhunikathinte Madyanu", "Ente Sahitya Nirupanangal", "Jadi Paranjal Enthe", and the critically acclaimed and award-winning play "Souparnilka". It is as a playwright and critic that Prasad became known in the Malayalam literary world. He won the Sangeetha Nataka and Sahitya Akademi
awards for his contributions to drama.
, Thalasthanam,Paithrukam
, Sthalathe Pradhana Payyans, Ekalavyan
, Yadavam, Ulsava Melam, Njangal Santhushtaranu
, Ustaad
, Vazhunnor, Krishnagudiyil Oru Pranayakalathu
and Susanna. He acted in over 150 films, winning the State Award for the 'Best Supporting Actor' for "Paithrukam.".
Documentary on Prof.Late Narendraprasad's life Arangozhinja Akshara Prabhu was produced and directed by Arun S Kulakkara [2011].
Cinema of India
The cinema of India consists of films produced across India, which includes the cinematic culture of Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Gujarat, Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, Orissa, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal. Indian films came to be followed throughout South Asia and...
actor, playwright, director, teacher and literary critic. He was born at Mavelikara, Alappuzha District
Alappuzha district
Alappuzha is one of the 14 districts in the state of Kerala in India. It was formed as Alleppey District on August 17, 1957. The name of the district was officially changed to Alappuzha in 1990. The district is a widely known tourist destination, and is well known for its coir factories. Most of...
, in the south Indian state of Kerala
Kerala
or Keralam is an Indian state located on the Malabar coast of south-west India. It was created on 1 November 1956 by the States Reorganisation Act by combining various Malayalam speaking regions....
.
He studied at Bishop Moore College, Mavelikkara
Mavelikkara
Mavelikara is a town in Alappuzha district of Kerala, India, spread over an area of 12.65 km2. It is in the southern part of Alappuzha district on the banks of the Achankovil River. Mavelikara is located 8km east of National Highway. Mavelikara is known as the capital of...
for the Pre-degree and at N. S. S. College, Pandalam
Pandalam
Pandalam is one among the fastest growing towns in Kerala, India. Known far and wide for its legendary connection with Lord Ayyappa and Sabarimala, Pandalam is considered to be a holy town...
, for his degree (in Mathematics) and Institute of English, University of Kerala for post-graduation in English Language and Literature. A voracious reader in Malayalam and English, Narendra Prasad distinguished himself as a potential man of letters even as a degree student. He used to take part in the Malayalam and English literary discussions, debates and competitions organised at the college and university levels, and won prizes.
Narendra Prasad started his career as a college teacher; he joined Bishop Moore College in 1967 as lecturer in English. He got into government service in 1968, and worked as Lecturer at Govt. Victoria College
Government Victoria College, Palakkad
Government Victoria College Palakkad is the oldest institution of higher learning in the Malabar region of Kerala. It is affiliated to the Calicut University and provides undergraduate and postgraduate education in Science, Arts and Commerce subjects....
, Palakkad
Palakkad
Palakkad , formerly known as Palghat, is a municipality and a town in the state of Kerala in southern India, spread over an area of 26.60 km2.The city is situated about north of state capital Thiruvananthapuram. It is the administrative headquarters of Palakkad District...
, and Govt. Arts College, Trivandrum, and as Professor at University College, Thiruvananthapuram. In 1989 while working as Professor of English at University College
University College Trivandrum
His Highness Maharaja's University College, Trivandrum is a constituent college of the University of Kerala, based primarily in Thiruvananthapuram, the capital of the Indian state of Kerala.-Geography and Location:...
, he was selected for the prestigious post of Director, School of Letters of Mahatma Gandhi University
Mahatma Gandhi University
Mahatma Gandhi University, also known as M G University, was established on 2 October 1983 in Kottayam. The University Grants Commission of India does not believe that the names of Indian universities should be unique, so another UGC-recognized government-run Mahatma Gandhi University was...
, Kottayam
Kottayam
Kottayam is a city in the Indian state of Kerala, spread over an area of 55.40 km2. It is the administrative capital of the Kottayam district. Kottayam Kottayam (Malayalam: കോട്ടയം) is a city in the Indian state of Kerala, spread over an area of 55.40 km2. It is the administrative...
. He continued in this post till his demise. He is survived by his wife,Nanda Prasad, and two daughters Deepa and Divya(Nritha).
On stage
Narendra Prasad's love of theatre prompted him to create "Natyagriham", a drama troupe, in the early 1980s. He composed, directed and produced plays for the troupe. Some of those who associated themselves with "Natyagriham" later became great actors in Malayalam films-- 'Bharat' Murali, Gopakumar, Aliyar Kunju and Rashid, to name a few. Kaithapram Damodaran Nambudiri, the noted Malayalam lyricist, used to compose music for the troupe."Sowparnika" a play written & directed by him won the Sangeetha Nataka Academy Award in many categories in 1983.Other productions include"Velliyazcha", "Shanidasha", "Marthandavarma Engane Rakshapettu","Moonu Prabhukkanmar","Satheerthian " etc.Prasad's noted literary works include the novel "Alanjavar Anveshichavar" , the critical works entitled "Nishedhikalae Manasilakku", "Adhunikathinte Madyanu", "Ente Sahitya Nirupanangal", "Jadi Paranjal Enthe", and the critically acclaimed and award-winning play "Souparnilka". It is as a playwright and critic that Prasad became known in the Malayalam literary world. He won the Sangeetha Nataka and Sahitya Akademi
Sahitya Akademi
The Sahitya Akademi ', India's National Academy of Letters, is an organisation dedicated to the promotion of literature in the languages of India...
awards for his contributions to drama.
Movies
Narendra Prasad got into the tinsel world while working at the School of Letters. He earned recognition as a talented actor with his powerful portrayal of semi-villanous characters. His hit films include Aaram ThamburanAaram Thamburan
Aaraam Thampuran is a 1997 Malayalam film written by Ranjith, directed by Shaji Kailas, and starring Mohanlal, Narendra Prasad, and Manju Warrier in the lead roles...
, Thalasthanam,Paithrukam
Paithrukam
Paithrukam is a 1993 Malayalam drama film directed by Jayaraaj, and staring Suresh Gopi, Narendra Prasad and Jayaram in lead roles. Scripted by Kaloor Dennis, this film revolves around a traditional Brahmin family and the fight between their beliefs and atheism.-Plot:Devadathan Chemmathiripadu , a...
, Sthalathe Pradhana Payyans, Ekalavyan
Ekalavyan (film)
Ekalavyan is a 1993 Malayalam film made in India, starring Suresh Gopi, Geetha, Narendra Prasad, Siddique, Vijayaraghavan, Ganesh Kumar, Janardhanan, Madhu, Jagathy Sreekumar, Kuthiravattam Pappu, and Devan. Directed by Shaji Kailas and written by Renji Panicker, this film broke many records in...
, Yadavam, Ulsava Melam, Njangal Santhushtaranu
Njangal Santhushtaranu
Njangal Santhushtaranu is a 1999 Malayalam film, made in India, starring Jayaram.-Plot:Sajeev is a police officer who lives with his widowed father and two younger sisters, after death of his mother. He is also a singer in the police troupe along with his partner Salperu Sathanandhan , who is...
, Ustaad
Ustaad
Ustaad is 1999 Malayalam film directed by Sibi Malayil, and written by Ranjith, starring Mohanlal, Indraja, Divya Unni, Narendra Prasad, N. F. Varghese and Vineeth. This film was produced jointly by Shaji Kailas and Ranjith under the banner of Country Talkies...
, Vazhunnor, Krishnagudiyil Oru Pranayakalathu
Krishnagudiyil Oru Pranayakalathu
Krishnagudiyil Oru Pranayakalathu is a 1997 Malayalam romance film, made in India, written and directed by Kamal, starring Jayaram, Manju Warrier, Balachandra Menon, Biju Menon, and Vinaya Prasad...
and Susanna. He acted in over 150 films, winning the State Award for the 'Best Supporting Actor' for "Paithrukam.".
Personal life
Born in 1946 to V Raghava Kurup and P Janaki Amma. Survived by wife Nanda and two children: Deepa and Divya.Death
He died at the PVS Hospital, Kozhikode on November 3rd, due to cardio-respiratory. He had been admitted to Amrita Hospital, Ernakulam for breathlessness, caused by interstitial lung disease (ILD), a condition that caused disintegration of his lungs. From here he was moved to PVS Hospital, where though he gained consciousness succumed to the illness.Filmography
- Deepangal Sakshi (2005) .... Mullakkal Bhaskaran Nair
- The Campus (2005) .... Narendran
- Kerala House Udan Vilpanakku (2004) .... Paramu Nair
- Kottaram Vaidyan (2004) .... Bhageerathan
- Kusruthi (2004) .... Sreevallabhavan
- Gaurisankaram (2003)
- Valathottu Thirinjal Nalamathe Veedu (2003) .... Aditya Varma
- Varum Varunnu Vannu (2003) .... Varghese Vaidyan
- Mizhi RandilumMizhi RandilumMizhi Randilum is a 2003 Malayalam film written and directed by Ranjith, starring Kavya Madhavan, Indrajith, Jagathy Sreekumar, Sukumari, and Revathi. Dileep makes a cameo appearance.-Plot:...
(2003) .... Musafir Babu - Nakshathrakkannulla Rajakumaran Avanundoru Rajakumari (2002) .... Adv Veerabhadra Kurup
- Dany (2002) .... Fr. Simon
- Videsi Nair Swadesi Nair (2002) .... Bhaskaran Nair
- One Man Show (2001) .... K. R. Menon
- Megasandesam (2001) .... Samuel
- Nakshathragal Parayathirunnathu (2001) .... Vasudeva Panicker
- Punyam (2001)
- Randam Bhavam (2001) .... Ananthakrishnan's father
- Saivar Thirumeni (2001) .... Mazhamangalathu Narayanan Nampoothirippadu
- NarashimhamNarasimham (film)Narasimham is a 2000 Malayalam action film written by Ranjith and directed by Shaji Kailas. It stars Mohanlal, Thilakan, N. F. Varghese, Aishwarya, and Kanaka, and features Mammootty in a cameo appearance....
(2000) - F.I.R(1999) .... Rahim Haji
- Njangal Santhushtaranu (1999) .... Geethu's Father
- Rushy Vamsam (1999)
- Udayapuram Sulthan (1999) .... Avittam Thirunal Narayana Varma
- UstaadUstaadUstaad is 1999 Malayalam film directed by Sibi Malayil, and written by Ranjith, starring Mohanlal, Indraja, Divya Unni, Narendra Prasad, N. F. Varghese and Vineeth. This film was produced jointly by Shaji Kailas and Ranjith under the banner of Country Talkies...
(1999) .... Nandan's Father - Vazhunnor (1999) .... Kochousepp
- Aakhosham (1998)
- Elavamkodu Desam (1998) .... Adithyan
- Kottaram Veettile ApputtanKottaram Veettile ApputtanKottaram Veetile Apputtan is a 1998 Malayalam romantic comedy-drama film directed by Rajasenan starring Jayaram and Shruti in the lead.-Plot:...
(1998) - MayilpeelikkavuMayilpeelikkavuMayilpeelikkavu is a Mollywood film released in 1998 starring Kunchacko Boban and Jomol. This is the third film of Kunchacko Boban. The film is about re-incarnation and revenge.-Cast:* Kunchako Boban* Jomol* Thilakan* Jagathi Sreekumar...
(1998) .... Rahuleyan - Kaliyattam (1997)
- Aaram ThamburanAaram ThamburanAaraam Thampuran is a 1997 Malayalam film written by Ranjith, directed by Shaji Kailas, and starring Mohanlal, Narendra Prasad, and Manju Warrier in the lead roles...
(1997) .... Kolapulli Appan - AsuravamsamAsuravamsamAsuravamsam is a 1997 Malayalam film written by Ranjith and directed by Shaji Kailas, with the cinematography by Manikandan. The film stars Manoj K. Jayan, Biju Menon, Siddique, Narendra Prasad, Saikumar, Priya Raman, and Chippy.-Plot:Palayam Murukan is the underworld goonda leader ruling Palayam...
(1997) .... Mayor Swami/Ranganathan Swamy - Bhoopathi (1997) .... Mahendra Varma
- Kalyanappittannu (1997)
- Krishnagudiyil Oru PranayakalathuKrishnagudiyil Oru PranayakalathuKrishnagudiyil Oru Pranayakalathu is a 1997 Malayalam romance film, made in India, written and directed by Kamal, starring Jayaram, Manju Warrier, Balachandra Menon, Biju Menon, and Vinaya Prasad...
(1997) .... Meenakshi's Father - Suvarna Simhaasanam (1997) .... Meledathu Madhavan Nair
- Kathapurushan (1996) .... Vasu
- Dilliwala RajakumaranDilliwala RajakumaranDilliwala Rajakumaran is a 1996 Malayalam film by Rajasenan starring Jayaram and Manju Warrier.-Plot:Appu and Maya were childhood sweethearts, and their parents had agreed to their marriage. Appu is treated by Maya's father as his own son and this makes her uncle jealous o him...
(1996) .... Maharaja - Excuse Me Ethu Collegila (1996)
- Rajaputhran (1996) .... Vamadevan Karunan
- Sulthan Hyderali (1996)
- Oru Abhibhashakante Case DiaryOru Abhibhashakante Case DiaryOru Abhibhashakante Case Diary is a 1995 Malayalam movie about a lawyer who seeks justice for a teenage girl who was raped and murdered.-Synopsis:...
(1995) .... Jagadish T. Nambiar - Aksharam (1995) .... Krishna Murthy
- Alancheri ThamprakkalAlancheri ThamprakkalAlancheri Thamprakkal is a 1995 Malayalam film written and directed by Sunil. The film was produced and distributed by Fax Productions & Release...
(1995) .... Chanthappan Gurukkal - Aniyan Bava Chetan BavaAniyan Bava Chetan BavaAniyan Bava Chetan Bava is a 1995 Malayalam film directed by Rajasenan.In this movie, Narendra Prasad and Rajan P. Dev plays two brothers both named Bava. Jayaram plays Premachandran, their driver with whom the daughters of both the Bavas falls in love. This makes the Bavas enemies and it becomes...
(1995) .... Kuttan Bava (Chettan Bava) - Kalamasseriyil Kalyanayogam (1995) .... Sankara Menon
- Kidilol Kidilam (1995) .... Ramabhadran
- Mangalam Veettil Manaseswari GuptaMangalam Veettil Manaseswari GuptaMangalam Veettil Manaseswari Gupta is 1995 Malayalam film starring Jayaram and Vani Viswanath.-Plot:A Grandfather who tried groom for his granddaughter Maya who return from Mumbai but he does not know that she is already married photograper Jayadevan and having daughter and Jayadevan tried saved...
(1995) .... Muthachan - SargavasanthamSargavasantham-Cast:* Chippy* Siddique* Narendra Prasad* Baiju as Chandran* Vanitha* Babu Namboothiri* Jagathy Sreekumar as Kunjunni-Credits:* Story: Kakkanadan * Screenplay, Dialogues: Babu Pallassery...
(1995) - Sindoora Rekha (1995) .... Menon
- ThirumanassuThirumanassuThirumanassu is a 1995 Malayalam film by Aswathi Gopinath starring Saikumar, Charmila, Narendra Prasad, Dileep, K.R. Vijaya and Rajan P. Dev. The film was originally titled was Thiruvithamkoor Thirumanassu which caused controversy and the film makers were forced to change name as...
(1995) .... Thirumanassu - Tom & Jerry (1995) .... Ananthan Nambiar/Chandrasekhara Varma
- SukruthamSukruthamSukrutham is a 1994 Malayalam film directed by Harikumar, written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair, with background music by Johnson. It is considered one of the outstanding Malayalam films of the mid-1990s...
(1994) .... Doctor - Vishnu (1994) .... Mathews
- Bheesmacharya (1994) .... Rajakumaran Thampy
- CID Unnikrishnan B.A., B.Ed.CID Unnikrishnan B.A., B.Ed.C.I.D. Unnikrishnan B.A. B.Ed. is a 1994 Malayalam comedy film starring Jayaram, Manian Pillai Raju, Jagathi Sreekumar, Rohini, and Sukumaran. The film is written by Sasidharan Arattuvazhi and directed by Rajasenan, it was made as a homage to C.I.D...
(1994) .... CID Agency Head - Galileo (1994) .... Galileo
- Malappuram Haji Mahanaya JojiMalappuram Haji Mahanaya JojiMalappuram Haji Mahanaya Joji is a 1994 Malayalam comedy film directed by Thulasidas, and starring Mukesh, Jagathy Sreekumar, Siddique, Madu and Maathu.-Plot:...
(1994) - PavithramPavithramPavithram is a Malayalam film released in 1994 directed by T. K. Rajeev Kumar. The film won Mohanlal the Filmfare Award for Best Actor in 1994.-Plot:The movie begins with an older man's dream...
(1994) .... Sankaran Pillai - Vardhakya Puranam (1994)
- AayirapparaAayirapparaAayirappara is a 1993 Malayalam film directed by Venu Nagavalli starring Mammootty, Urvashi and Madhu in the lead roles.The movie was produced by Sreekanth and Ashok in the banner of Gauridarshana and it has been distributed by Mak Release.- Cast :...
(1993) .... Padmanabha Kaimal - Ammayane SathyamAmmayane SathyamAmmayane Sathyam is a 1993 Malayalam film written and directed by Balachandra Menon. The film stars Mukesh, Annie, Balachandra Menon, Narendra Prasad, Jagathy Sreekumar, Ganesh Kumar, Thilakan, K. P. A. C...
(1993) .... Jaganatha Varma - Bandhukkal Sathrukkal (1993)
- Bhagyavan (1993) .... Divakaran Thekkinthada
- EkalavyanEkalavyan (film)Ekalavyan is a 1993 Malayalam film made in India, starring Suresh Gopi, Geetha, Narendra Prasad, Siddique, Vijayaraghavan, Ganesh Kumar, Janardhanan, Madhu, Jagathy Sreekumar, Kuthiravattam Pappu, and Devan. Directed by Shaji Kailas and written by Renji Panicker, this film broke many records in...
(1993) .... Swami Amoorthananda - Janam (1993) .... Azheekkal Raghavan
- Kavadiyattam (1993)
- Meleparambil AanveeduMeleparambil AanveeduMeleparambil Aanveedu is a 1993 Malayalam musical-romantic comedy film starring Jayaram and Shobana in the lead roles. It also stars Narendra Prasad, Meena, Jagathy Sreekumar, Janardanan, Vijayaraghavan, Oduvil Unnikrishnan, and Vinu Chakravarthy in other pivotal roles...
(1993) .... Thrivikram muthallali - PaithrukamPaithrukamPaithrukam is a 1993 Malayalam drama film directed by Jayaraaj, and staring Suresh Gopi, Narendra Prasad and Jayaram in lead roles. Scripted by Kaloor Dennis, this film revolves around a traditional Brahmin family and the fight between their beliefs and atheism.-Plot:Devadathan Chemmathiripadu , a...
(1993) - Pravachakan (1993) .... Kurian
- Sthalathe Pradhana PayyansSthalathe Pradhana PayyansSthalathe Pradhana Payyans is 1993 Malayalam political film by Shaji Kailas. Written by Renji Panicker, this film revolved around the current affairs of Kerala in those days and was a huge sensational hit. It severely criticized the political establishments and exposed the unholy equations of...
(1993) .... Kunjikannan Nambyar - Aardram (1992)
- Kudumbasametham (1992)
- Ootty PattanamOottyppattanamOottyppattanam is a 1992 Malayalam comedy drama film directed by Haridas and starring Jayaram, Siddique, Jagathy Sreekumar, Easwari Rao, Narendra Prasad and Jayabharathi in pivotal roles.-Cast:* Jayaram as Pavithran* Siddique as Jimmy...
(1992) .... Rajashekhara Varma - Pandu Pandoru RajakumariPandu Pandoru RajakumariPandu Pandoru Rajakumari is a 1992 Malayalam film directed by Viji Thampi having Jagadish, Anju and Nedumudi Venu in the lead roles.-Plot:Traumatized by deaths of her mother and husband, Devu was taken by her father-in-law Balan Nambyar went to hotel by Johnson in Ooty one day Appukuttan Pillai got...
(1992) .... Robert Franklin D'Souza - Rajasilpi (1992) .... Staanu Aashaan
- ThalastaanamThalastaanamThalastaanam is a 1992 Malayalam film by Shaji Kailas starring Suresh Gopi, Narendra Prasad, Geetha, M. G. Soman and Vijayakumar. Vijayakumar made his debut through this movie.-Plot:...
(1992) .... G. Parameswaran - Ulsava Melam (1992)
- AdvaithamAdvaithamAdvaitham is 1992 Malayalam political-crime film directed by Priyadarshan and written by T.Damodaran. It stars Mohanlal, Jayaram, Revathi, Innocent, and M. G. Soman in lead roles. The music was composed by Johnson...
(1991) .... Sreekanta Pothuwal
Television
Towards the second half of the nineties he ventured into television. Shayama Prasad's tele-film Peruvazhiyile Kariyilakal, was Prasad's first venture on the small screen.Documentary on Prof.Late Narendraprasad's life Arangozhinja Akshara Prabhu was produced and directed by Arun S Kulakkara [2011].