Raghavan (actor)
Raghavan | |
|---|---|
Raghavan in 2018 | |
| Born | 12 December 1941 |
| Alma mater | National School of Drama |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1968–present |
| Known for | Kilippaattu (1987) Evidence (1988) Kasthooriman (2017) |
| Spouse |
Shobha (m. 1974) |
| Children | Jishnu Jyothsna |
| Relatives | Nyla Usha (niece) |
| Awards | Kerala State Television Awards Asianet Television Awards |
Raghavan (IPA: [raːɡhəʋən] born 12 December 1941)[1] is an Indian actor who has acted in predominately Malayalam films. He had received his wider popularity through in films C.I.D. Nazir (1971), Chembarathi (1972), Udayam (1973) and Angadi (1980).[2] From early 2000s he is more active in television serials.[3]
Then he made his appearances in successful series Minnukettu (2004),[4] Akashadoothu (2011), Vanambadi (2017) and Kasthooriman (2017).[5] Also, he made his Direction debut in Kilippaattu (1987) which was selected for Indian Panorama[6] and also he is the recipient of Kerala State Television Awards and Asianet Television Awards.[7][8]
Early life and education
Raghavan was born in Taliparamba in Kannur district. He had attended his schooling Moothedath High School in Taliparamba.[9] After completing higher secondary he worked in Tagore Drama Troupe.[10]
He pursued bachelors in Rural Education from Gandhigram Rural Institute.[11] He got his Diploma from Delhi National School of Drama. His first film was Kayalkarayil in 1968.[12][13]
Personal life
He was married to Shobha since 1974, and they had a son, Jishnu Raghavan[14] who was also an actor and a daughter, Jyothsna.[15]
Filmography
Films
TV series
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Ref | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Vaakacharthu | Chandran | Doordarshan | [125] | Debut series |
| Shamanathalam | Raghavan | Asianet | [126] | ||
| 2002 | Vasundara Medicals | Krishnan | [127] | ||
| 2003 | Sreeraman Sreedevi | Vijay | [128] | ||
| 2004 | Muhurtham | Shankaranarayanan | [129] | ||
| Kadamattath Kathanar | Fr. Emmanuel | [130] | |||
| 2004–2009 | Minnukettu | Keshavan Nair | Surya TV | [131] | |
| 2005 | Krishnakripasagaram | Lord Vasudeva | Amrita TV | ||
| 2006 | Sneham | Balachabdran | Surya TV | [132] | |
| 2007 | St.Antony | Antony | |||
| 2007–2009 | Sreeguruvayoorappan | Vishnu Nair | [133] | ||
| Rahasyam | Shravan Varma | Asianet | [134] | ||
| 2008 | Velankani Mathavu | Priest | Surya TV | ||
| 2009 | Swamiye Saranam Ayappa | Pandala Rajavu | |||
| 2010 | Indraneelam | Sasi | Surya TV | ||
| 2012–2013 | Akashadoothu | Krishna's father | [135] | ||
| 2012 | Snehakkoodu | Shivan | |||
| 2014–2016 | Bhagyalakshmi | Bhagya's father | [136] | ||
| 2016 | Amme Mahamaye | Lord Bramha | |||
| 2017 | Moonnumani | Gurudevan | Flowers | ||
| 2017–2019 | Vanambadi | Devan | Asianet | [137] | |
| 2017–2020 | Kasthooriman | Kalamandalam Krishnankutty Ashan | [138] | ||
| 2019 | Mouna Ragam | Guruji | Star Vijay | [139] | Tamil debut |
| 2021–2024 | Kaliveedu | Sabarmathi Vishwanathan | Surya TV | [140] |
As director
| Year | Title | Ref |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Kilippaattu | [141] |
| 1988 | Evidence | [142] |
As screenwriter
| Year | Title | Ref |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Kilippaattu | [143] |
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Kerala Film Critics Association Awards | Chalachitra Prathibha | N/a | Won | [144] |
| 2018 | Asianet Television Awards | Lifetime Achievement | Kasthooriman | Won | [145] |
| Tharangini Television Awards | Lifetime Achievement | Vanambadi | Won | [146] | |
| Janmabhoomi Awards | Best Character Actor | Kasthooriman | Won | [147] | |
| 2019 | Kerala State Television Awards | Best Actor | Dehanthram | Won | [148] |
| Thoppil Bhasi award | Lifetime Achievement | N/a | Won | [149] | |
| 2024 | P Bhaskaran Birth Centenary Award | N/a | N/a | Won | [150] |
See also
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