Paravoor Bharathan
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Paravoor Bharathan is an India
n actor of Malayalam films who started his career in movies during 1960s. Bharathan is known as a versatile actor as he has acted in a variety of roles including negative roles, character roles and comedy roles.
in North Paravoor, Cochin State. He did his studies from S.N.M. High School, Moothakunnam. He had to discontinue his studies when his father died.
He was active in acting during his studies as well. Once his acting caught the eye of Kedamangalam Sadanandan, a noted Kathaprasangam artiste, who introduced him to the state troupe - Pushpitha during mid 1940s. He started acting in state shows in an around Paravoor
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When the play Rakthabandham was being made into a film, Vijayabhanu recommended Bharathan's name for a role. The movie released in 1951 and was directed by Vel Swamy. It had Cherthala Vasudeva Kurup, Ambalapuzha Meenakshi, S. D. Subbiah and others in main roles. Bharathan went on to act in films like Kerala Kesari and Marumakal.
Bharathan spent a good amount of his early life as a stage actor. The turning point was his comic role in the play Maattoli in the early 50s. Acting alongside Bharathan in this play was Thankamani (she played a cameo in Neelakuyil), whom he later married.
Selected Films
1997 - Aniyathipravu
1996 - Aramana Veedum Anjoorekkarum
1996 - Saamoohyapadom
1995 - Sphadikam
1995 - Aniyan Bava Chetan Bava
1994 - Pingami
1994 - Kudumba Visesham
1993 - Meleparambil Aanveedu
1993 - Bandhukkal Sathrukkal
1993 - Ammayana Sathyam
1993 - Sthalathe Pradhana Payyans
1992 - Ente Ponnu Thampuran
1991 - Mookkilyarajyathu
1991 - Godfather ..... Anappara Parasuraman
1991 - Ganamela
1990 - Gajakesariyogam ..... Khader
1990 - Sasneham
1990 - Varthamanakaalam
1990 - In Harihar Nagar
1990 - Thalayanamanthram
1990 - Dr. Pasupathy
1990 - Kadathanadan Ambadi
1989 - Peruvannapurathe Visheshangal
1989 - Mazhavil Kavadi
1989 - Mudra
1989 - Mrigaya
1989 - Jagratha
1988 - Pattana Pravesham
1988 - Janmandharam
1988 - Doore Doore Oru Koodu Kottam
1986 - Snehamulla Simham
1986 - Nyayavidhi
1985 - Muhurtham Pathinonnu Muppathinu
1985 - Janakeeya Kodathi
1985 - Anubandham
1985 - Ee Lokam Ivide Kure Manushyar
1984 - Adiyozhukkukal
1983 - Naanayam
1982 - Kurukkante Kalyanam
1982 - Padayottam
..... Mammootty
1980 - Karimpana
1969 - Danger Biscuit ..... Chellappanashari
India
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n actor of Malayalam films who started his career in movies during 1960s. Bharathan is known as a versatile actor as he has acted in a variety of roles including negative roles, character roles and comedy roles.
Biography
Bharathan was born at VavakkadVavakkad
Vavakkad is a village situated along the northern border of Ernakulam District, Kerala, South India.- Location :One could reach here by traveling 27 KM from Ernakulam City or 23 KM from , Nedumbassery. National Highway No 17 is just 1.5 KM away from the village...
in North Paravoor, Cochin State. He did his studies from S.N.M. High School, Moothakunnam. He had to discontinue his studies when his father died.
He was active in acting during his studies as well. Once his acting caught the eye of Kedamangalam Sadanandan, a noted Kathaprasangam artiste, who introduced him to the state troupe - Pushpitha during mid 1940s. He started acting in state shows in an around Paravoor
Paravoor
Paravur is a town and a municipality in the Kollam district of the Indian state of Kerala. The festivals along with the beautiful lakes and sea coast in Paravur attract thousands of visitors and foreigners. Paravur is 24 km away from Kollam city by road while Paravur can be reached within 15...
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When the play Rakthabandham was being made into a film, Vijayabhanu recommended Bharathan's name for a role. The movie released in 1951 and was directed by Vel Swamy. It had Cherthala Vasudeva Kurup, Ambalapuzha Meenakshi, S. D. Subbiah and others in main roles. Bharathan went on to act in films like Kerala Kesari and Marumakal.
Bharathan spent a good amount of his early life as a stage actor. The turning point was his comic role in the play Maattoli in the early 50s. Acting alongside Bharathan in this play was Thankamani (she played a cameo in Neelakuyil), whom he later married.
Selected Films
1997 - Aniyathipravu
1996 - Aramana Veedum Anjoorekkarum
1996 - Saamoohyapadom
1995 - Sphadikam
1995 - Aniyan Bava Chetan Bava
1994 - Pingami
1994 - Kudumba Visesham
1993 - Meleparambil Aanveedu
1993 - Bandhukkal Sathrukkal
1993 - Ammayana Sathyam
1993 - Sthalathe Pradhana Payyans
1992 - Ente Ponnu Thampuran
1991 - Mookkilyarajyathu
1991 - Godfather ..... Anappara Parasuraman
1991 - Ganamela
1990 - Gajakesariyogam ..... Khader
1990 - Sasneham
1990 - Varthamanakaalam
1990 - In Harihar Nagar
In Harihar Nagar
In Harihar Nagar is a 1990 Malayalam comedy film written and directed by the duo Siddique-Lal. It stars Mukesh, Siddique, Jagadish and Ashokan in major roles. The film became one of the biggest hits in Malayalam film history and has a dedicated cult following...
1990 - Thalayanamanthram
1990 - Dr. Pasupathy
1990 - Kadathanadan Ambadi
Kadathanadan Ambadi
Kadathanadan Ambadi is a Malayalam movie made in 1985 - 86 season, but was released only in 1990 directed by Priyadarshan and featuring Prem Nazir, Mohanlal and Cochin Haneefa...
1989 - Peruvannapurathe Visheshangal
Peruvannapurathe Visheshangal
Peruvannapurathe Visheshangal is a 1989 Malayalam film directed by Kamal and written by Ranjith. The film stars Jayaram and Parvathi. Mohanlal makes a cameo role.-Plot:...
1989 - Mazhavil Kavadi
1989 - Mudra
1989 - Mrigaya
1989 - Jagratha
1988 - Pattana Pravesham
1988 - Janmandharam
1988 - Doore Doore Oru Koodu Kottam
1986 - Snehamulla Simham
1986 - Nyayavidhi
1985 - Muhurtham Pathinonnu Muppathinu
1985 - Janakeeya Kodathi
1985 - Anubandham
1985 - Ee Lokam Ivide Kure Manushyar
1984 - Adiyozhukkukal
1983 - Naanayam
1982 - Kurukkante Kalyanam
1982 - Padayottam
Padayottam
Padayottam is a 1982 Malayalam film directed by Jijo Punnoose, produced by Navodaya Appachan, and starring Prem Nazir, Madhu, Mammootty, Mohanlal and Shankar. It was the first movie in South India to be indigenously shot in the 70 mm film format...
..... Mammootty
1980 - Karimpana
1969 - Danger Biscuit ..... Chellappanashari
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