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Jayaram

Born January 15, 1966 (1966-01-15) (age 41)
Perumbavoor, Kerala,India Flag of India
Years active 19
Spouse(s) Parvathy
Notable roles Moonnampakkam, Keli, Mazhavilkavadi, Thooval Sparsham, Veendum Chila Veettukaryangal, Sesham

Jayaram is a famous Malayalam film actor, mimicry artist and an able chenda percussionist in Kerala, India.Six feet one inche tall Jayaram been active in films since the 1980s. He is quite widely appreciated for his easiness in handling comedy, being the hero of the film. There was some criticism towards him being stereotyped in comic roles. Jayaram despite the criticism has managed to hold on to the top list of Malayalam film actors. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... January 15 is the 15th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1966 (MCMLXVI) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar) of the 1966 Gregorian calendar. ... Perumbavoor is a small town in Ernakulam district, Kerala, India, famous for wood industries and small scale industries. ... , Kerala ( ; Malayalam: കേരളം; ) is a state on the Malabar Coast of southwestern India. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_India. ... Parvathy Jayaram Parvathy Jayaram is an award-winning film actor from Kerala, India. ... Malayalam cinema, or movies in Malayalam language, forms a significant component of the Cinema of India, both as a form of art and as mass medium. ... Actors in period costume sharing a joke whilst waiting between takes during location filming. ... An impressionist is a performer whose act consists of giving the impression of being someone else by imitating the other persons voice and mannerisms. ... Thayambaka performance by Mattanur Sankarankutty using chenda Chenda is a cylindrical wooden drum from Kerala state of India. ... Percussion instruments are played by being struck, shaken, rubbed or scraped. ... , Kerala ( ; Malayalam: കേരളം; ) is a state on the Malabar Coast of southwestern India. ... This is a list of notable Malayalam film actors and actresses. ...

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Biography

Early life

Jayaram born in a family of Tamil Brahmins in Perumbavoor, Kerala,completed his education from Sri Sankara College, Kaladi. When he was studying there, he won several awards in state level for mimicry. That made him to make the decision to make art as his profession. Languages Tamil Religions Hinduism, Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Jainism Related ethnic groups Dravidian people Brahui people Kannadigas Malayalis Tamils Telugus Tuluvas Gonds The Tamil people are an ethnic group from the Indian subcontinent with a recorded history going back more than two millennia. ... This page deals with the Hindu varnas. ... Perumbavoor is a small town in Ernakulam district, Kerala, India, famous for wood industries and small scale industries. ... , Kerala ( ; Malayalam: കേരളം; ) is a state on the Malabar Coast of southwestern India. ... Kaladi Kaladi is a village located at 10. ... An impressionist is a performer whose act consists of giving the impression of being someone else by imitating the other persons voice and mannerisms. ...


Career

After college, he joined Kalabhavan, a well known professional mimicry troupe. He was spotted by the noted malayalam film director, Padmarajan who gave Jayaram his launching pad with the 1988 film Aparan. Padmarajan became his mentor in his film career till the former's death in January, 1991. An impressionist is a performer whose act consists of giving the impression of being someone else by imitating the other persons voice and mannerisms. ... Malayalam (മലയാളം ) is the language spoken predominantly in the state of Kerala, in southern India. ... The film director, on the right, gives last minute direction to the cast and crew, whilst filming a costume drama on location in London. ... P. Padmarajan (b. ... Mentoring refers to a developmental relationship between a more experienced mentor and a less experienced partner referred to as a mentoree (sometimes vernacularized into mentee) or protégé. // Historical The roots of the practice are lost in antiquity. ...


Within few years since his debut, He acted in several critically acclaimed films like Moonnampakkam (1988),Mazhavilkavadi (1989), Thooval Sparsham (1990), Keli (1991),Thooval Kottaram (1996), Veendum Chila Veettukaryangal(1999) and Sesham (2002). His association with directors Sathyan Anthikkad, Rajasenan created many commercilly successful popular movies. Sathyan Anthikkad is a Malayalam film director known primarily for family based mainstream movies. ...


He forayed into Tamil film industry as well, and was moderately successful there. A pick of Tamil films he did are Gokulam, Purushalakshanam, Priyanka, Kolangal, Murai Mamman and Pathini . His friendship with Kamal Haasan is also famous. His role as Dr. Kailash in Kamal Haasan starrer Thenali was well-appreciated. Kollywood is a name often applied to Tamil Cinema, based in Chennai (formerly Madras) in the state of Tamil Nadu in south India. ... Kamal Haasan (Tamil: கமலஹாசன்) (born on November 7, 1954) is a four time National Film Award winning Indian film actor. ... Thenali is a Tamil film which released on July 30, 2001 and was directed by K.S. Ravikumar. ...


Till date he has done nearly 200 films.


Personal life

He is married to actress Parvathy who is no longer active in films. Their son Kalidas is a child film artist who has won the National Film Award for Best Child Artist in 2003. They also have a daughter, Malavika. Parvathy Jayaram Parvathy Jayaram is an award-winning film actor from Kerala, India. ... The National Film Awards, commonly known as the National Awards, are arguably the most prestigious and prominent film awards in India. ... The National Film Award (Silver Lotus Award) for Best Child Artist winners: See also Categories: ...


Jayaram lives with his family in Chennai. , “Madras” redirects here. ...


Awards

  • Shortlisted for the National Film Award for best actor for his role in Sesham (Later) in 2002
  • V. Shantaram Award for his performance in Shesham in 2002
  • State Award for Second Best Actor & Special Jury Award for his performance in Swayamvarapandhal (2000)
  • State Special Jury Award in 1996
  • Sini Best Actor Award for Thooval Kottaram (1996).
  • Film Fair Award for Thooval Kottaram (1996).
  • Rottery Club Award for Thooval Kottaram (1996).

The National Film Awards, commonly known as the National Awards, are arguably the most prestigious and prominent film awards in India. ... V. Shantaram, renowned Indian filmmaker, was born Rajaram Vankudre, in the then princely state of Kolhapur, on November 18, 1901. ... Kerala State Film Award Sculptures The Kerala State Film Awards are the most prestigious film awards for a motion picture shot in the language of malayalam. ... Kerala State Film Award Sculptures The Kerala State Film Awards are the most prestigious film awards for a motion picture shot in the language of malayalam. ...

Trivia

  • Jayaram is a well known aficionado of elephants. It is said that he can recognise an elephant if he had seen it anytime before.
  • Jayaram is an able chenda percussionist. Jayaram reportedly said that he used to wake up at 4:30 AM and practice the instrument [1].
  • Jayaram, who did nearly 200 films has never won a state or national award for best actor, but his son Kalidasan won both for best child artist with only 2 films to his credit.[2]

The Elephants of Kerala are an integral part of the daily life in Kerala, south India. ... Thayambaka performance by Mattanur Sankarankutty using chenda Chenda is a cylindrical wooden drum from Kerala state of India. ... Percussion instruments are played by being struck, shaken, rubbed or scraped. ...

Selected Filmography

Aparan


Unnikrishnante Adhyathey Christmas


Thooval Sparsam


Peruvanna Purathey Visheshngal



MoonaamPakkam


Dhwani


Innale Innale (Translation: Yesterday)is a 1989 movie written and directed by the late P. Padmarajan, which is adapted from the Tamil novel Jananam [Birth] by Vaasanthi. ...


Kavadiyattam


Ayalathey Adheham


C.I.D Unnikrishnan BA,Bed


Aniyan Bava Chettan Bava


Paithrukam


Mazhavil Kaavady


Adhiyathe Kanmani


Pookkaalam Varavai


Adhwaitham


Artham


Summer in Bethlehem


Maalutty


Katha Naayakan


Thooval Kottaram


Dillivala RajaKumaran.


Chithrasalabham


Suryaputhran.


Kusruthi Kuruppu.


Minnaminuginnu Minnukettu.


Kusrithi Kattu.


SuperMan.


Customs Diary.


Friends.



Swapnalokathe Balabhaskaran


Yaathrakkarude Shradhaykku


Thoovalkottaram


Keli


Irattakuttykalude Achan


Sandesam


Veendum Chila Veetu karyanagal


Karunyam


Uthaman


Superman


Kochu Kochu Santhoshangal


Sneham


Krishnagudiyil Oru Pranayakalthu


Meleparambil Anveedu


Manassinakkare


Pattabhishekam


Amrutham Arun,Bhavana in Amrutham Amrutham is a Malayalam film directed by Sibi Malayil. ...


Shesham


Theerthadanam


Panchathanthiram


Paramasivan Paramasivan (2006) is a Tamil action film directed by P. Vasu, director of Chandramukhi. ...


External links


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