Mukesh (actor)
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| Born | Mukesh Babu 5 March 1960[1] Pattathanam, Kollam, Kerala, India |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Producer |
| Years active | 1982 – present |
| Spouse(s) | Saritha (1989–2007) (divorced) Methil Devika(2013 -) |
| Children | Sravan, Thejas |
Mukesh (born Mukesh Babu on 5 March 1960 in Pattathanam, Kollam, Kerala) is an Indian film actor and producer known for his work in Malayalam cinema.
Mukesh made his debut in the film Baloon (1982). He gained prominence for both his comedy and drama centred roles, in films such as Odaruthammava Aalariyam (1984), Boeing Boeing (1985), Shyama (1986), Adiverukal (1986), Thaniyavarthanam (1987), Sangam (1988) and Vandanam (1989). Mukesh's role as Gopalakrishnan in Ramji Rav Speaking (1989) saw a rebirth in his career, a new type of stock character emerged based on Mukesh's stardom. A youthful, funny, and fraudulent young man who had to go against the law due to life's pressures and circumstances. This period saw the shift of Mukesh as a bankable lead actor, especially due to the box-office success of In Harihar Nagar (1990) and Godfather (1991). This led to a series of low-budget comedy films such as Innathe Programme (1991), Ennodishtam Koodamo (1992), Poochakkaru Mani Kettum (1994), Malappuram Haji Mahanaya Joji (1994), Sipayi Lahala (1995), and Sundari Neeyum Sundaran Njanum (1995).
By the late 1990s, Mukesh continued his roles in comedy B movies. With films such as Mr. Clean (1996), Oru Mutham Mani Mutham (1997), Kalyana Kacheri (1997), Mattupetti Machan (1998), and Aakasha Ganga (1999). His more prominent roles would be in Siddique's Hitler (1996) and Friends (1999). He had a re-union with Priyadarshan with Kakkakuyil (2001). Post 2000, Mukesh went into another shift of his career. He started doing more character roles. Some of them being Chronic Bachelor (2003), Sethurama Iyer CBI (2004), Udayananu Tharam (2005), Rasathanthram (2006), Vinodayathra (2007), Naalu Pennungal (2007), Innathe Chintha Vishayam (2008), and Mummy & Me (2010).
In 2007, Mukesh turned to production as well. He formed Lumiere Film Company along with Sreenivasan. Their first venture Katha Parayumpol (2007) was a commercial success. Their second film Thattathin Marayathu (2012) was a huge success as well.
Personal life
Mukesh was born to famous theatre artist and writer O. Madhavan and Vijayakumari, who is also an actress. He was married to famous South Indian film actress Saritha and have two sons Sravan, Thejas. Sravan is working as a speech therapist in Dubai & Thejas pursuing his postgraduate studies from Victoria University of Wellington Newzealand. But the couple filed for divorce in 2009[needs update]. Mukesh married dancer Methil Devika on 24 October 2013.
Acting career
Mukesh began his career through the movie Balloon in 1982. In 1985, he acted in Mutharamkunnu P. O. directed by Sibi Malayil, with a script by Sreenivasan and story by Jagadeesh. Then came a series of slapstick comedies, often with Priyadarshan, like Ponnum Kudathinu Pottu, Akkare Ninnoru Maran, Boeing Boeing and Odaruthammava Aalariyaam. His breakthrough came in 1989 with the movie Ramji Rao Speaking directed by Siddique-Lal. Thereafter he established himself as a leading actor in the Malayalam film industry. In the early nineties Mukesh acted alongside Jayaram, Jagadeesh and Siddique in a number of low-budget comedy movies. His major hits were directed by duo Siddique-Lal. Apart from Ramji Rao Speaking, they worked together in In Harihar Nagar, Godfather, Hitler, Chronic Bachelor and Friends. The characters he played were usually of a young man doing something fraudulent under the pressure of circumstances. The best example of a film with such a character is Sipayi Lahala (1995) by Vinayan and written by Sreenivasan.
His roles as a supporting actor with Mammootty were acclaimed in hit movies such as Thaniyavarthanam, Dinarathrangal, Mahayanam, Hitler, Chronic Bachelor, Nair Saab, Sainyam and Sangham. He portrayed the CBI officer Chacko in the four movies of the CBI series directed by K. Madhu. He reportedly maintains a close friendship with Mohanlal and has acted with him in movies such as Hello My Dear Wrong Number, Thalavattam, Vandanam, Akkare Akkare Akkare, Kakkakuyil and Boeing Boeing. In the 2000s he struggled a bit to escape an image trap. He has come back strongly with interesting supporting roles in Udayananu Tharam, Goal, Vinodayathra, Boy Friend, Kaiyoppu, Naalu Pennungal and Katha Parayumbol. He has been a part of many of Mohanlal's comedies, most of them directed by Priyadarshan.
Apart from acting, he also ventured into production with Sreenivasan. Their first movie, Katha Parayumbol, featured a cameo by Mammootty and was the biggest hit of the year. Mukesh was the host of Deal or NoDeal, a Malayalam television program along the lines of Deal or No Deal which was aired on Surya TV and was a big success. Mukesh authored and published a book on his reminiscences and anecdotes from life. This book, in the Malayalam language, is titled Mukesh Kathakal – Jeevithathiley Nerum Narmavum.[2] It is a collection of Mukesh's humorous experiences while he was a student at S. N. College, Kollam, and also contains some tales from his life as a movie actor. The book was a big hit.[3]
Awards, Honours and Recognitions
- 2007 : Asianet Film Award for Best Film (Producer) – Kadha Parayumbol
- 2007 : Filmfare Award for Best Film – Malayalam (Producer) – Kadha Parayumbol
- 2011 : ISC Award[4]
Filmography
Malayalam
Announced
| No. | Year | Movie title | Role | Direction | Screenplay | Co-stars | Music Director | Other notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2013 | Ithu Manthramo Thanthramo Kuthanthramo | Sadanantha Bhoopathi Swami | Suraj Venjaramood, |
2010s
2000s
1990s
- Thooval Sparsam (1990)
- Ottayal Pattalam (1990)
- Nanma Niranjavan Srinivasan (1990)
- Gajakesariyogam (1990) ..... Vinayachandran(Actress Sunitha)
- Minda Poochakku Kalyanam (1990)
- Marupuram (1990)
- Champion Thomas (1990)
- Maala Yogam (1990)
- Kouthuka Varthakal (1990)
- In Harihar Nagar (1990)
- Cheriya Lokavum Valiya Manushyarum (1990)
- Akkare Akkare Akkare (1990)
- Ee Thanutha Veluppan Kalathu (1990)
- Souhrudam (1991)
- Ragam Anuragam (1991) .... Dr. Rajeev
- Post Box No. 27 (1991)
- Parallel College (1991)
- Nattu Vishesham (1991)..... Vinod Kumar
- Mookilla Rajyathu (1991)
- Kakkathollayiram (1991)(Actress Chithra)
- Irrikku M. D. Akathudu (1991)(Actress Sunitha),
- Godfather (1991) . Ramabhadran(Actress Kanaka)
- Ganamela (1991) ..... Venugopal(Actress Geetha Vijayan)
- Ezhunnallathu (1991)
- Ennathe Programme (1991) ..... Unnikrishnan Nair
- Cheppu Kilukkunna Changathi (1991) ..... Nandakumaran Thampi
- Bhoomika (1991)
- Manyanmaar (1992)
- Makkal Maahathmiam (1992)
- Kaazhchakkppuram (1992) ..... A. Viswanathan
- Jathi Malli (1992) ..... Kesavan
- Ennodishtam Koodamo (1992) ..... Ramanunni
- Ellarum Chollanu (1992)
- Aayushkalam (1992) ..... Balakrishnan
- Varam (1993)(Actress Mohini)
- Pravachakan (1993) ..... Balagopalan
- Ente Sreekuttikku (1993)
- Dollar (1993)
- Customs Diary (1993) ..... Rony Vincent
- Bandhukkal Sathrukkal (1993)(Actress Roopini)
- Ammayane Sathyam (1993) ..... Omanakuttan (Actress Aani)
- Sainyam (1993)
- Shudha Madhalam (1994)
- Poochakkaru Mani Kettum(1994) .. Kochukrishnan (Actress Sunitha)
- Manathe Vellitheru (1994) ..... Babukuttan
- Malappuram Haji Mahanaya Joji (1994) ..... Jitendra Varma
- Kinnaripuzhayoram (1994)
- Tom & Jerry (1995) ..... Balagopalan (Actress Aaani)
- Sundari Neeyum Sundaran Njanum (1995)
- Sipayi Lahala (1995) ..... Rajendran (Actress Vani Viswanath)
- Parvathy Parinayam (1995)
- Mannar Mathai Speaking (1995) ..... Gopalakrishnan
- Manikya Chempazhukka (1995) ..... Ashokan Nair
- Keerthanam (1995)
- Kalyanji Anandji (1995)
- Kalamasseriyil Kalyanayogam (1995) ..... Balachandran
- Achan Rajav Appan Jethavu (1995)
- Nandagopalnte Kusruthikal (1996)
- Mr. Clean (1996) ..... Rajagopal
- Mookkilla Rajathu Murimookkan Rajavu (1996)
- Kanakkinavu (1996)
- Hitler (1996) ..... Balakrishnan
- Vamsam (1997)
- Suvarna Simhaasanam (1997) ..... Vasudevan
- Oru Mutham Mani Mutham (1997)
- Newspaper Boy (1997) ..... Krishnankutty
- Mannadiar Penninu Chenkotta Chekan (1997) ..... Sethuraman
- Kalyanappittannu (1997)
- Kalyana Kacheri (1997)
- Sreekrishnapurathe Nakshathrathilakkam (1998)
- Oro Viliyum Kathorthu (1998) ..... Sreedharan
- Meenakshi Kalyanam (1998) ..... Earali Balan
- Mayajalam (1998) ..... Valiyachunkatharayil Babu Narayanan Thampi
- Mattupetti Machan (1998) ..... Mattupetti Machan
- Mantrikumaran (1998)
- Chenapparambile Aanakkariyam (1998)
- Amma Ammayiamma (1998) ..... Shekharankutty
- Tokyo Nagarathile Viseshangal (1999).....Chandrappan
- Swastham Grihabaranam (1999) ..... Unni
- Friends (1999) ..... Chandu
- English Medium (1999)
- Aakasha Ganga (1999)
1980s
- Ithu Njangalude Katha (1982)
- Balloon (1982)
- Pinnilavu (1983)....Sabu
- Odaruthammava Aalariyam (1984)...... Gopan
- Mutharamkunnu P.O. (1985)...DILIP KUMAR
- Kaiyum Thalayum Purathidaruthu (1985)
- Boeing Boeing (1985)
- Akalathe Ambili (1985)
- Akkare Ninnoru Maran (1985).... Pavitran..
- Mazha peyunnu Madhallam Kottunnu (1986)
- Thalavattam (1986)...Hari
- Ponnum Kudthinu Pottu (1986)
- Onnu Muthal Poojaym Vare (1986)
- Hello My Dear Wrong Number (1986)
- Ayalvasi Oru Daridravasi (1986)
- Shyama (1986)
- Dhim Tarikida Thom (1986)
- Ithile Iniyum Varu (1986)
- Kshamichu Ennoru Vakku (1986)
- Prathyekam Sradhikuka (1986)
- Snehamulla Simham (1986)
- Ilanjipookal (1986).... Rajendran
- Atham Chittira Choti (1986)
- Alorungi Arangorungi (1986)
- Koodanayum Kattu (1986)
- Adiverukal (1986)
- Katturubinu Kathukuttu (1986)... Soman
- Nale Njangalude Vivaham (1986)
- Ninnishttam Ennishttam (1986)
- Sruthi (1987) .... Pradeep
- P.C. 369 (1987)
- Neeyethra Dhanya (1987)
- Naradhan Keralathil (1987)
- Manja Manthrangal (1987)
- Adimakal Udamakal (1987)
- Athinumappuram (1987)
- Kottum Kuravayum (1987)
- Kurukkan Rajavayi (1987)
- Thaniyavarthanam (1987)
- Yagagni(1987) .... Chinkan
- Dinarathrangal (1988)
- Sangam (1988)
- Moonnam Mura (1988)
- Aparan (1988)
- Vicharana (1988)
- Oru CBI Diary Kurippu (1988)
- 1921 (1988)
- Varnam (1989)
- Mudra (1989)
- Ammavanu pattiya Amali (1989)
- Vandanam (1989)
- Ramji Rao Speaking (1989)
- Oru Sayahnathinte Swapnam (1989)
- Mathu Kudayum Choodi (1989)
- Aksharathettu (1989)
- Jagratha (1989)
- Varnatheru (1989)
- Nair Saab (1989)
- Mahayanam (1989)
Producer
- Friends (1999)
- Katha Parayumbol (2007)
- Thattathin Marayathu (2012)
As Self
- One Man Show (2001)
- SreekrishnaPurathu NakshathraThilakkam'
Television Anchor
- Kodeeswaran (2000) (Reality show)
- Super Talent (2009) (Reality show)
- Deal or No Deal (2009) (Reality show)
Radio Anchor
- Laksham Laksham Pinnale (2013) (Reality show-Super 94.7 fm)
Theater
- Mukesh started Kalidasa Visual Magic for play productions. His first play was with Mohanlal and was named Chayamukhi. In the play, Mukesh played the role of Keechaka and Lal played Bheema.
References
- ^ "41st National Film Awards, 1994" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Akal Information Systems Ltd. pp. 34–35. Retrieved 15 March 2012.
- ^ 'Indulekha books: Mukesh Kathakal'
- ^ 'His maiden work is a big hit '
- ^ "Mukesh got ISC Award".
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