Jagannathan (actor)
| Jagannathan | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born |
1938 Changanassery, Kerala, India |
| Died |
8 December 2012 (aged 73–74) Poojappura, Kerala, India |
| Nationality | India |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Spouse(s) | Saraswathi Amma |
| Children | Rohini, Chandrasekharan |
Jagannathan (1938 – 8 December 2012) was a noted Malayalam actor.
Biography
Jagannathan was born to Devakiyamma in Changanassery, Kerala, India in 1938.[1] He did his primary education from Thuravoor L.P School, Vaikom Government School. He got training from Rashtriya Anushasan Yojan at Rajasthan and won first rank in it. He worked as Instructor at L.D.S Training Institute, Indore, Madhya Pradesh for four years. He also worked as Physical Education Officer at Neyattinkara Government High School, St. Joseph's High School, Thiruvananthapuram, Poojappura Government High School and at Javahar Bal Bhavan, Thiruvananthapuram. He held posts as Government Welfare officer and Govenernment Sports Director Administrator.[2]
Movie career
He was an active member of the Malayalam theatre scene along with G. Aravindan and Nedumudi Venu. He played the noted character of Aattappandaram in the play Avanavan Kadamba written by Kavalam Narayana Panicker and directed by Aravindan.[3] Jagannathan also directed four plays: Pathanam, Parivarthanam, Karadi and Vivahalochana.
Jagannathan's film debut was in Oridathu (1986), directed by Aravindan.[4] He acted in over 100 Malayalam films. Ardhanaari (2012) was his last film to be released before his death. Jagannathan also played roles in many television serials, including Kairalivilasam Lodge, which made him popular among Malayali households.
Death
Jagannathan died on 8 December 2012 at Poojappura in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.[5]
Family
He is married to Saraswathi Amma. The couple have a daughter Rohini, and a son Chandrasekharan. Malayalam television serial director Sivamohan Thampi is his son-in-law.
Filmography
- Ardhanaari(2012)
- Patham Nilayile Theevandi(2009)
- Pakal Nakshathrangal(2008)
- Oru Pennum Randanum(2008)
- Pattanathil Sundaran(2003) .... Gopalakrishnan Nair
- Punarjani(2003)
- Ente Hridayathinte Udama(2002)
- Videsi Nair Swadesi Nair .... Fr. Idikkula
- Adheena(2002)
- Thenthulli(2001)
- Sravu(2001) .... Kochayyappan
- Jeevan Masai(2001).... Shasthrikal
- Stalin Sivadas (1999) .... Keshava Pilla
- The Truth(1998)
- Kalyana Unnikal(1997)
- Thacholi Varghese Chekavar(1995)
- Avittam Thirunaal Aarogya Sriman (1995).... Sukumara Pillai
- Pidakkozhi Koovunna Noottandu(1994)..... Venkiti
- Thiruda Thuruda (1993)- Tamil ...Astroleger
- Devasuram(1993) .... Poduval
- Pravachakan(1993)..... Chackochan
- Aayirappara(1993).... Chandrabhanu
- Soorya Gayathri(1992) .... Ramanathan
- Ezhunnallathu
- Rajashilpi(1992)
- Simhavaalan Menon
- Pattanathil Sundaran
- Addehamenna Iddeham
- kunukkitta kozhi
- Kingini(1992)
- Soorya Chakram(1992)
- Aham (1992)
- Oru Prathyeka Ariyippu (1991)...Dasappan
- Kadalora Kattu (1991)..... Aouthakutty
- Aanaval Mothiram(1991).... Annie's Father
- Koodikazhcha(1991)..... Eenthapurayil Eenasu
- Thudarkadha(1991)..... Sankarankutty
- Souhrdam(1990).... Krishnan
- Vachanam(1990)
- Nale Ennundenkil(1990)
- Marupuram(1990)
- Kottayam Kunjachan(1990).... Mathayi
- Samrajyam(1990).... Lakshmi's Father
- Appu (1990).... Thamarakshan
- Mazhavilkavadi(1989) .... Ubaid
- Swagatham (1989) Vallabhai
- Artham(1989).... Bookshop Owner
- Utharam(1989)..... Subrahmaniam
- Chanakyan(1989)....Madhava Menon's Aide
- Dasharatham(1989) .... Sankaran Nair
- Puravrutham(1988)
- Sruthi(1987).... Achuthan Marar
- Swathi Thirunal (film)(1987)
- Theetham (1986)
- Oridathu(1986)
- Gramathil Ninnu (1978) not released
- Pooram
TV Serials
- School Diary
- Draupadi
- Kairalivilasam Lodge (Doordarshan)
- Kadamattathu Kathanar (Asianet)
- Mandan Kunju (Doordarshan)
- Vaitharani
- chandrodayam (Doordarshan)
- Punnakka Vikasana Corporation (Doordarshan)
- Ara Nazhika Neram (Amrita TV)
- Vikramadithyan (Asianet)
- Sneham(Surya)
Awards
- Kerala State Theatre Award for the second best actor (1985) - Aayiram Katham Akale[6]
- Kerala State Award for the best supporting actor in a television serial (1999) - School Diary, Draupadi
References
- ↑ "നടൻ ജഗന്നാഥൻ അന്തരിച്ചു". Malayala Manorama. 8 December 2012. Retrieved 8 December 2012.
- ↑ "On Record with T.N.Gopakumar". asianetnews. Retrieved 12 December 2013.
- ↑ "നടൻ ജഗന്നാഥൻ അന്തരിച്ചു". Webdunia. 8 December 2012. Retrieved 8 December 2012.
- ↑ "Jagannathan passes away". The New Indian Express. 9 December 2012. Retrieved 9 December 2012.
- ↑ Special Correspondent (9 December 2012). "Actor Jagannathan dead". National/Kerala. The Hindu. Retrieved 10 December 2012.
- ↑ "നടൻ ജഗന്നാഥൻ അന്തരിച്ചു". Madhyamam. 9 December 2012. Retrieved 9 December 2012.