Raghavan (Malayalam: രാഘവൻ; born 12 December 1941)[1] is an Indian actor who has acted in Malayalam more than 100 films including Telugu and Kannada films. From early 2000s he is more active on Malayalam and Tamil television serials.[2]
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 |
He made his Direction debut in Kilippaattu (1987) which was selected for Indian Panorama[3] and also he is the recipient of Kerala State Television Awards and Asianet Television Awards.[4][5]
Early life and education
editRaghavan was born in Taliparamba in Kannur district. He had attended his schooling Moothedath High School in Taliparamba.[6] After completing higher secondary he worked in Tagore Drama Troupe.[7]
He pursued bachelors in Rural Education from Gandhigram Rural Institute.[8] He got his Diploma from Delhi National School of Drama. His first film was Kayalkarayil in 1968.[9][10]
Personal life
editHe was married to Shobha since 1974, and they had a son, Jishnu Raghavan[11] who was also an actor and a daughter, Jyothsna.[12]
Filmography
editFilms
editTV series
edit| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Vaakacharthu | Chandran | Doordarshan | Debut series[106] |
| Shamanathalam | Raghavan | Asianet | [107] | |
| 2002 | Vasundara Medicals | Krishnan | [108] | |
| 2003 | Sreeraman Sreedevi | Vijay | [109] | |
| 2004 | Muhurtham | Shankaranarayanan | [110] | |
| Kadamattath Kathanar | Fr. Emmanuel | [111] | ||
| 2004–2009 | Minnukettu | Keshavan Nair | Surya TV | [112] |
| 2005 | Krishnakripasagaram | Lord Vasudeva | Amrita TV | |
| 2006 | Sneham | Balachabdran | Surya TV | [113] |
| 2007 | St.Antony | Antony | ||
| 2007–2009 | Sreeguruvayoorappan | Vishnu Nair | [114] | |
| Rahasyam | Shravan Varma | Asianet | [115] | |
| 2008 | Velankani Mathavu | Priest | Surya TV | |
| 2009 | Swamiye Saranam Ayappa | Pandala Rajavu | ||
| 2010 | Indraneelam | Sasi | Surya TV | |
| 2012–2013 | Akashadoothu | Krishna's father | [116] | |
| 2012 | Snehakkoodu | Shivan | ||
| 2014–2016 | Bhagyalakshmi | Bhagya's father | [117] | |
| 2016 | Amme Mahamaye | Lord Bramha | ||
| 2017 | Moonnumani | Gurudevan | Flowers | |
| 2017–2019 | Vanambadi | Devan | Asianet | [118] |
| 2017–2020 | Kasthooriman | Kalamandalam Krishnankutty Ashan | [119] | |
| 2019 | Mouna Ragam | Guruji | Star Vijay | Tamil debut[120] |
| 2021–2024 | Kaliveedu | Sabarmathi Vishwanathan | Surya TV | [121] |
As director
edit| Year | Title | Ref |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Kilippaattu | [122] |
| 1988 | Evidence | [123] |
As screenwriter
edit| Year | Title | Ref |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Kilippaattu | [124] |
Accolades
edit| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Asianet Television Awards | Lifetime Achievement | Kasthooriman | Won | [125] |
| 2018 | Tharangini Television Awards | Lifetime Achievement | Vanambadi | Won | [126] |
| 2018 | Janmabhoomi Awards | Best Character Actor | Kasthooriman | Won | [127] |
| 2019 | Kerala State Television Awards | Best Actor | Dehanthram | Won | [128] |
| 2019 | Thoppil Bhasi award | Lifetime Achievement | — | Won | [129] |
| 2024 | P Bhaskaran Birth Centenary Award | — | — | Won | [130] |
See also
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