Vineeth
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Vineeth is an India
n film actor and classical dancer who has acted in several well received films in his native Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada films. He studied in Good Shepherd Public School, Ooty, and at St. Joseph's Boys' High School, Thalassery
.
Vineeth is nephew of the famous Travancore sisters
. Of them, apparently, Padmini
and Ragini
imposed on his parents to send him to dancing school. Vineeth is also a cousin of the film actress Shobhana and a relative of actress Sukumari
.
He caught the public eye by winning several prizes in the Bharatanatyam
dance form while studying in school including winning the first prize at the Kerala State Youth festival for four years in a row and winning the top prize of 'Kalaprathibha'.
Vineeth entered the film industry with the I. V. Sasi
film Edanilagal in 1985. It was, however, with his second film Nakhakshathangal in 1986 that he caught the public eye in films. His dancing skills were prominently displayed in several films as well.
He has acted in several well received films, since, in all the South Indian languages. In spite of his success in films, he still considers dance as his first love and is undergoing advanced training in Bharatanatyam
and participates in several dance programs all over the world as well as the Surya Dance Festival.
In 2004, he married Priscilla Menon and lives in Chennai
.
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 film actor and classical dancer who has acted in several well received films in his native Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada films. He studied in Good Shepherd Public School, Ooty, and at St. Joseph's Boys' High School, Thalassery
Thalassery
Thalassery , also known as Tellicherry, is a city on the Malabar Coast of Kerala, India. This is the second largest city of North Malabar in terms of population. The name Tellicherry is the anglicized form of Thalassery. Thalassery municipality has a population just less than 100,000. Established...
.
Vineeth is nephew of the famous Travancore sisters
Travancore sisters
Travancore Sisters refers to the trio of Padmini, Lalitha and Ragini who were actors, dancers and performers in Malayalam, Tamil and Hindi films....
. Of them, apparently, Padmini
Padmini (actress)
Padmini was an Indian actress and trained Bharathanatyam dancer who has acted in over 250 Indian films. She has acted in the Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Hindi language films...
and Ragini
Ragini (actress)
Ragini was a South Indian danseuse and actress. She was the youngest of the famed Travancore Sisters: Lalitha, Padmini, and Ragini. With sister Padmini, she started her acting career in the mid 1950s and has acted in movies of different Indian languages including Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu...
imposed on his parents to send him to dancing school. Vineeth is also a cousin of the film actress Shobhana and a relative of actress Sukumari
Sukumari
Sukumari is an Indian film actress who has primarily acted in Malayalam and Tamil films. She has been acting since she was 10 years old and has acted in various roles. The total number of her films is presumed to be about two-thousand. In 2003, she was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of...
.
He caught the public eye by winning several prizes in the Bharatanatyam
Bharatanatyam
Bharata Natyam or Chadhir Attam, is a classical dance form from the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu, practiced predominantly in modern times by women. The dance is usually accompanied by classical Carnatic music...
dance form while studying in school including winning the first prize at the Kerala State Youth festival for four years in a row and winning the top prize of 'Kalaprathibha'.
Vineeth entered the film industry with the I. V. Sasi
I. V. Sasi
Irruppam Veedu Sasidaran, better known as I. V. Sasi, is a Malayali Indian film director who is known for his films of the 1970s, 80s and early 90s. He has directed about 150 films in various South Indian languages and Hindi. He is known as the "veteran" or the "guru" filmmaker in Malayalam...
film Edanilagal in 1985. It was, however, with his second film Nakhakshathangal in 1986 that he caught the public eye in films. His dancing skills were prominently displayed in several films as well.
He has acted in several well received films, since, in all the South Indian languages. In spite of his success in films, he still considers dance as his first love and is undergoing advanced training in Bharatanatyam
Bharatanatyam
Bharata Natyam or Chadhir Attam, is a classical dance form from the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu, practiced predominantly in modern times by women. The dance is usually accompanied by classical Carnatic music...
and participates in several dance programs all over the world as well as the Surya Dance Festival.
In 2004, he married Priscilla Menon and lives in Chennai
Chennai
Chennai , formerly known as Madras or Madarasapatinam , is the capital city of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, located on the Coromandel Coast off the Bay of Bengal. Chennai is the fourth most populous metropolitan area and the sixth most populous city in India...
.
1980s
- Idanilangal (1985) as Kochumon
- Pranamam (1986)) as
- Nakhakshathangal (1986) as Ramu
- OridathuOridathuOridathu is an Indian Malayalam satirical drama film written and directed by G. Aravindan. Nedumudi Venu, Sreenivasan, Thilakan, Vineeth, Krishnankutty Nair, Chandran Nair and Soorya form the cast. The story is about the problems faced by the people of a hamlet where electricity in unavailable,...
(1986) as Josekutty - Namukku Parkkan Munthiri ThoppukalNamukku Parkkan Munthiri ThoppukalNamukku Parkkan Munthiri Thoppukal is a landmark film in Malayalam cinema written and directed by Padmarajan. The film is noted for its rich and detailed screenplay, expressive cinematography and flowing musical narration...
(1986) - Amrutham GamayaAmrutham GamayaAmrutham Gamaya is a 1987 Malayalam drama film starring Mohanlal, Parvathy, Thilakan and Geetha. The film is written by acclaimed Malayalam writer M. T...
(1987) as Unnikrishnan - Oru Muthassi KathaOru Muthassi KathaOru Muthassi Katha is a 1988 Malayalam-language Indian feature film directed by Priyadarshan, starring Vineeth, Nirosha, Lizy, Sreenivasan and Thyagarajan.- Plot :...
(1988) - Janmandharam (1988) as Unnikrishnan
1990s
- SargamSargam (1992 film)Sargam is a Malayalam film directed by Hariharan released in 1992. It was written by Chowallur Krishnankutty. The movie was produced by Bhavani Hariharan, , under the banner of Gayathri Enterprises. The cast of the movie included Vineeth, Manoj K...
(1992) as Haridas - AranyakamAranyakamAranyakam is a 1988 Malayalam film directed by Hariharan, written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair, and starring Saleema, Devan and Vineeth. The film was produced by B. Sasikumar. Music was composed by Raghunath Seth, lyriced by O. N. V. Kurup, and vocals by K. J. Yesudas, and K. S...
(1988) as Mohan - MahayanamMahayanamMahayanam is a 1989 Malayalam film directed by Joshy, and written by Lohithadas. With Mammootty, Mukesh, and Seema appearing in lead roles, this film was a big hit at the box office.-Plot:...
(1989) as Rameshan - Kattu Kuthira (1990)
- KamaladalamKamaladalamKamaladalam is a Malayalam film released in 1992, written by A. K. Lohithadas and directed by Sibi Malayil; featuring Mohanlal, Murali, Vineeth, Nedumudi Venu, Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair, Monisha, Parvathy and Sukumari...
(1992) as Malavika's lover - Daivathinte VikrithikalDaivathinte VikrithikalDaivathinte Vikrithikal is a 1992 Malayalam feature film co-written and directed by Lenin Rajendran based on M. Mukundan's award-winning novel of the same name. The film tells the story of Alphonso, a man who chooses to suffer a slow, torturous life in his little village, Mahe, in preference to...
(1992) as Son of Landlord - ChampakulamChampakulamChampakulam is a village in Kerala, India. It is in Alappuzha district. Champakulam is part of Kuttanad, the rice bowl of Kerala, and is resplendent in green paddy fields, coconut groves and water fowl. Champakulam is an important tourist spot and is famous for the Moolam boat race. The river...
Thachan (1992) as Chanthutti - Aavarampoo (1992)
- Jathi MalliJathi MalliJathi Malli is a 1993 Indian Tamil language Drama film directed by K. Balachander starring Kushboo Sundar, Nassar, Vineeth, Mukesh and Yuvarani.- Soundtrack : - External links :*...
(1993) - Pudhiya MugamPudhiya MugamPudhiya Mugam is a 1993 Tamil thriller film directed by Suresh Menon. It stars Vineeth, Suresh Menon and Revathi as prime characters. The film featured an acclaimed soundtrack by A. R...
(1993) - Kanyakumariyil Oru Kavitha (1993)
- KabuliwalaKabuliwalaKabuliwala ) is a 1957 Bengali film directed by Tapan Sinha and based on the eponymous story by the Bengali writer Rabindranath Tagore.-Plot:...
(1993) as Munna - Gazal (1993 film) (1993)
- GentlemanGentlemanThe term gentleman , in its original and strict signification, denoted a well-educated man of good family and distinction, analogous to the Latin generosus...
(1993) as Ramesh - Sarigamalu (1994)
- ParinayamParinayamParinayam is a Malayalam–language film directed by Hariharan and written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair. The key characters are played by Mohini, Vineeth and Manoj.K.Jayan...
(1994) - May madhamMay MadhamMay Madham is a 1994 Tamil romance film loosely based on the Hollywood romantic film Roman Holiday, directed by Venus Balu and music by A. R. Rahman. The film features Vineeth and Sonali Kulkarni in the lead roles and has art direction by Thotta Tharani...
(1994) - Manathe Vellitheru (1994) as Ramesh
- Thacholi Varghese ChekavarThacholi Varghese ChekavarThacholi Varghese Chekavar is 1995 Malayalam action film starring Mohanlal and Bollywood actress Urmila Matondkar.- Plot :Varghese is a Kalari master. Shyam is his favorite disciple. Once he comes to his master saying that he is in love with a girl called Maya...
(1995) as Shyam - Highway (1995)Highway (1995)Highway is a 1995 Malayalam action thriller film directed by Jayaraaj, written by Sab John, story by Jayaraaj and produced by Prem Prakash.-Cast:...
- Kala PaniKala Pani (1996 film)Kaalapani is a 1996 Indian epic film directed by Priyadarshan, starring Mohanlal, Prabhu Ganesan, Tabu, Nedumudi Venu, Sreenivasan, Tinnu Anand, Annu Kapoor, Alex Draper, Amrish Puri, and Vineeth...
(1996) as G S Sethu - Kadhal DesamKadhal DesamKadhal Desam is a 1996 Tamil film. The film stars Abbas, Vineeth, Tabu, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Vadivelu, Chinni Jayanth and Srividya and is directed by Kathir and produced by K. T. Kunjumon. The The music is by Academy Award winner A. R. Rahman. Abbas debuted his acting career through this...
(1996) as Karthik - Aaropranam (1996)
- DevathaiDevathaiDevathai is a 1997 Tamil film written, directed and produced by Nassar. The film stars himself, Keerthi Reddy and Vineeth in the lead roles. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by Ilaiyaraaja.-Plot:...
(1997) - Daud: Fun on the Run (1997) as Inspector Sri
- Rukimini(1997)
- W/O V.Varaprasad (1998) as Varaprasad
- Manjeeradhwani (1998)
- Usthad (1999) as Nandan
- SuyamvaramSuyamvaramSuyamvaram is a 1999 Tamil comedy-drama film starring an ensemble cast from actors in the Tamil film industry and shot by a large technical team from the industry...
(1999) - Prempujari (1999)
- MazhavilluMazhavilluMazhavillu is a 1999 Malayalam romance film by Dinesh Babu which is based on his own Kannada movie Amrutha Varshini. The film has Kunchako Boban, Preeti Jhangiani and Vineeth in the lead roles.-Plot:...
(1999) as Vijay Krishnan
2000s
- Darling Darling (2000)
- VedhamVedhamVedham is a South Indian Tamil film released in 2001. The film has Arjun and Sakshi in the lead roles with Vineeth, Divya Unni, Goundamani and Senthil playing important roles. Arjun is the director of the movie....
(2001) - Bokshu the Myth (2002)
- Nee Premakai'(2002)
- Priyamana ThozhiPriyamana ThozhiPriyamana Thozhi is a Tamil film directed by Vikraman. As like other Vikraman films it is based about relationships. The movie stars Madhavan and Sreedevi Vijayakumar in lead roles while Jyothika, Vineeth, Livingston and Manivannan playing other supporting roles. The film's music is composed by...
(2003) as Michael - Kadhal KirukkanKadhal KirukkanKadhal Kirukkan is a 2003 Indian Tamil film, directed by Sakthi Chidambaram, starring Parthiban, Richa Pallod, Vineeth and Vadiveluin lead roles. The film, produced by A...
(2003) - Chathikkatha ChanthuChathikkatha ChanthuChathikkatha Chanthu is a 2004 Malayalam musical-comedy film written and directed by Rafi Mecartin, and produced by Lal. It stars a huge cast consisting of Jayasurya, Vineeth, Lal, Bhavana, Navya Nair, Madhu, Cochin Haneefa, Salim Kumar, Siddique, and Janardhanan...
(2004) as Krishna - PerumazhakkalamPerumazhakkalamPerumazhakkalam is a 2004 Malayalam film directed by Kamal. The film stars Meera Jasmine, Kavya Madhavan, Dileep and Vineeth. The film was adapted to Hindi by Nagesh Kukunoor as Dor....
(2004) as Raghu Rama Iyer - ChandramukhiChandramukhiChandramukhi is a 2005 Indian horror, comedy and drama film directed by P. Vasu and produced by Ramkumar Ganesan. With a few deviations, it is a remake of Vasu's 2004 Kannada film Apthamitra, which was in-turn a remake of the 1993 Malayalam film Manichithrathazhu...
(2005) as Visvanathan/Gunasekaran - Alice in Wonderland (2005) as Victor Joseph
- Vadakkum NathanVadakkum NathanThis is the last movie work of the music maestro Raveendran master. The lyrics were penned by Gireesh Puthenchery. The songs are still on the top of chartbusters....
(2006) as Parameshwaran - MoonnamathoralMoonnamathoralMoonnamathoral is the first digital Malayalam movie. It was created by Martin Sebastian, produced by Benzy Martin, distributed by Emil & Eric Digital Films, and directed by V. K. Prakash. The movie, which falls into the genre of suspense thrillers, was shot primarily at Peerumedu in Idukki, Kerala...
(2006) as Dr. Arun - Rathri MazhaRathri MazhaRathri Mazha is a Malayalam film by Lenin Rajendran starring Vineeth and Meera Jasmine in lead roles. Rathri Mazha was chosen as one of the Indian entries for the Asian, African and Latin American Competition segment of the 38th IFFI.-Cast:* Vineeth...
(2007) as Harikrishnan - Bhool BhulaiyaaBhool BhulaiyaaBhool Bhulaiyaa is a 2007 Bollywood psychological thriller comedy horror film directed by Priyadarshan. The film constitutes the official remake of the 1993 Malayalam film, Manichitrathazhu, which was already remade into several Indian films...
(2007) as Professor Sharad Pradhan/Shashidhar - Uliyin Osai (2008) as Iniyin
- Sila NerangalilSila NerangalilSila Nerangalil is a love thriller Tamil film starring Vincent Asokan and Navya Nair. It is the first Tamil film to be directed by prominent Malayalam director Jayaraj...
(2008) as Madhavan - BanarasBanaras (2009 film)-Awards:* Kerala State Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer - Shreya Ghoshal for Chanthu Thottille- External links :* at Oneindia* at Indiaglitz...
(2009) as Hari - Chemistry (2009)
External links
- Vineeth in Pudhiya Mugam Tamil Mp3 Listen And Download
- Official Website http://www.actorvineeth.com
- Success, at last! http://www.hindu.com/mp/2003/10/13/stories/2003101301750200.htm
- Winning, vulnerable Vineeth - http://www.rediff.com/entertai/oct/16vin.htm
- Actor and dancer Vineeth goes to Bollywood http://content.msn.co.in/Entertainment/SouthCinema/SCGalatta.com_100807_0858.htm
- Former students: http://stjosephshss.info/fstudents.htm
- Top 100 handsome men: http://www.webindia123.com/personality/men/vineeth/vineeth.html
- Interview with Vineeth: http://varnachitram.com/2006/11/08/interview-with-vineeth/
- Vineeth ties nuptial knot: http://movies.indiainfo.com/telugu/movienews/morenews167.html