Ashokan (actor)

Ashokan is an Indian actor known for his roles in Malayalam films. He made his film debut with Peruvazhiyambalam as the main hero which the film won 1979 National film award for best feature film. He's best known for his roles in Yavanika (1982), Yuvajanotsavam (1986),Thoovanathumbikal (1987), Moonnam Pakkam (1988),In Harihar Nagar (1990), Amaram (1990), and 2 Harihar Nagar (2009).[1]

Not to be confused with the Tamil actor Asokan.

Ashokan
Ashokan
Born
Ashokan A. E.

(1961-05-23) 23 May 1961
Cheppad, Haripad, Kerala, India
NationalityIndian
OccupationFilm actor
Years active1978–present
Spouse(s)Sreeja
ChildrenKarthiayani
Parent(s)Samudayathil N. P. Unnithan
Azhakath Savithri

Career

He made his debut in 1979 in Peruvazhiyambalam, directed by Padmarajan, where he played a 15-year-old boy who becomes a fugitive after killing a bully. This was followed by star turns in Padmarajan's films Arappatta Kettiya Gramathil (1986), Thoovanathumbikal (1987) and Moonnam Pakkam (1988). He did the main role in Anantaram, a film by Adoor Gopalakrishnan.[2] He acted in the NFDC film Parinamam (The Change) (2003), directed by P. Venu, that won the Best Screenplay Award in the Ashdod International Film Festival held in Israel. In his early career, he aspired to be a playback singer.[3] With a clear talent for singing, he has hosted various film-song-based programs on television.

Personal life

Ashokan was born as youngest among the four children to (both late) Samudayathil N. P. Unnithan and Azhakath Savithri on 23 May 1961 at Cheppad, Alappuzha.[4] His father was a public prosecutor at CBI and his mother was a housewife. He has three brothers, Radhakrishnan Unnithan, Prasanna Kumar and Hari Kumar.[5] He lost his father when he was young and was brought up by his mother. Ashokan completed his basic education at Chingoli L.P. School, Chingoli, Upper Primary Education completed in PMDUPS, Cheppad and High School education at St. Thomas H. S. Karthikapally. He graduated in Arts from T. K. Madhava Memorial College, Nangiarkulangara, Haripad. He was studying for pre-degree first year when he was offered a role in Peruvazhiyambalam.[6]

He is married to Sreeja and has a daughter, Karthiyayani.[7] They currently reside in Chennai.

Filmography

Television

Serials
Tamil
Malayalam

Reality Shows as Judge
Malayalam
  • Comedy Utsavam
  • Urvasi Theaters

References
  1. "Onam Special:Onam Special: Interview with Actor Ashokan". youtube.com. Retrieved 26 November 2013.
  2. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 29 November 2013.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. "I Personally-Kappatv". youtube.com. Retrieved 26 November 2013.
  4. "അഭിമാനം വിറ്റ്‌ ജീവിക്കാറില്ല". mangalam.com. 28 September 2015. Retrieved 10 December 2016.
  5. "The Largest Malayalam Online News Portal". MarunadanMalayali.com. Retrieved 10 December 2016.
  6. "Ashokan. A.E". Chennai Malayali Directory. 23 May 1967. Retrieved 10 December 2016.
  7. "Mangalam Varika 27-Aug-2012". Mangalamvarika.com.
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