Manoj K. Jayan
Manoj Kadampoothramadam Jayan is an Indian actor who predominantly acts in Malayalam and Tamil films in addition to a few Telugu and Kannada films, and he has also acted in a Bollywood film. Manoj has won three Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actor, respectively for his portrayals of Hariharan's "Kuttan Thampuran" in Sargam (1992), "Thalakkal Chandu" in Pazhassi Raja (2009) and "Kunjiraman" in Farook Abdul Rahiman's Kaliyachan. His most critically acclaimed characters are "Kuttan Thampuran" (Sargam),"Thirumangalath Neelakandan Namboothiri" (Perumthachan),"Kunjunni Namboothiri" (Parinayam) , "Unnikrishnan" (Venkalam),"Ananthakrishna Warrier" (Sopanam), "Digambaran" (Anandabhadram) and "Thalakkal Chandu" (Pazhassi Raja) and many more. He is known for his polished acting skills and style quotient.
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Born | Manoj Kadampoothramadam Jayan 15 March 1966 |
Nationality | Indian |
Alma mater | Southern Film Institute, Trivandrum |
Years active | 1988–present |
Spouse(s) | Urvashi (m.2000; div.2008) Asha (m.2011-present) |
Children | Tejalakshmi (daughter) (b.2001) Amrit (son) (b.2012) |
Parent(s) | K. G. Jayan (father) V. K. Sarojini (mother) |
Early life and career
He was born on 15 March 1966, in Kottayam District, Kerala to the famous Carnatic musician and Padma Shri awardee K. G. Jayan and V. K. Sarojini, a teacher. He has an elder brother Biju K Jayan . He had his primary education from St. Joseph Convent UPS Kottayam and Sacred Heart Mount High School and pre-university degree from Government College, Kottayam (Nattakam). Then he joined at Southern Film Institute, Trivandrum to learn acting, but discontinued later.[1][2]
Personal life
Manoj married film actress Urvashi on 2 May 2000, which ended in divorce in 2008. They have a daughter Tejalakshmi, born in 2001.[3][4] Later, he married Asha on 2 March 2011, and they have a son Amrit, born on 30 December 2012.[5]
Filmography
Malayalam
Year | Film | Role | |
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2022 | Salute | ||
2021 | Vidhi: The Verdict | ||
Aaha | Gee Varghese Ashan | ||
2019 | Ganagandharvan | Kalasadhan Titto | |
Pathinettaam Padi | Stanlin Moore | ||
Evidey | Symphony Zacaria | ||
Thottappan | Fr.Peter | ||
Vishudha Pusthakam | |||
An International Local Story | Shivan | ||
Irupathiyonnaam Noottaandu | Baba | ||
2018 | Mazhayathu | Circle Inspector | |
My Story | Williams | ||
Bonsai | Madhusoodhanan Nair | ||
2017 | Vilakkumaram | Gireesh | |
Sadrishya Vakyam | |||
Crossroad | Driver | ||
Zacharia Pothen Jeevichirippundu | Zacharia Pothen | ||
Tharangam | Antony Gonsalvez | ||
Solo | Bhadhran | ||
2016 | Valleem Thetti Pulleem Thetti | Neer | |
Sahapadi 1975 | Narikkodu Narayanan | ||
2015 | Thilothama | CI Rana | |
Beware of Dogs | Smuggler | ||
Kukkiliyar | Wanderer | ||
Vishwasam Athalle Ellam | Prithviraj Singh | ||
Negalukal | Darappan | ||
Chirakodinja Kinavukal | Director Raghoouthaman | ||
Namasthe Bali | Sunny | ||
Samrajyam II: Son of Alexander | Stephen Antony | ||
Mariyam Mukku | Mariyanasan | ||
2014 | Nagara Varidhi Naduvil Njan | Suresh | |
Asha Black | Senthil | ||
Homely Meals | Sarath Chandran | ||
Onnum Mindathe | Panchara Jose | ||
Konthayum Poonoolum | Sethu | ||
Black Forest | Ex Military Man | ||
2013 | Kadhaveedu | Qadir | |
Cleopatra | Novelist | ||
Neram | Rayban | ||
Kadal Kadannu Oru Maathukutty | Himself | ||
Kaliyachan | Kunjiraman | ||
6 B Paradise[6] | Aadhithyan | ||
Ladies & Gentleman | Anoop | ||
Lokpal | S P Vijayan | ||
2012 | Ardhanari | Manjula | |
Thattathin Marayathu | Sub-Inspector Premkumar | ||
Mallu Singh | Pappan | ||
Njanum Ente Familiyum | John Paileykunnel | ||
2011 | Vellaripravinte Changathi | Krishnan | |
Seniors | Rashid Munna | ||
2010 | Paattinte Palazhy | Ameer | |
Thoovalkattu | Sundaran | ||
Nirakazhcha | Sreekuttan | ||
24 Hours | Underworld Don, Ikhthar | ||
Kayam | Choonda | ||
Dhrona 2010 | Maniyankottu Girishan | ||
2009 | Moz & Cat | Panakkal Das | |
Winter | Psychiatrist | ||
Chattambinadu | Mallanchira Chandramohan | ||
Sagar Alias Jackie Reloaded | Manu | ||
Pazhassi Raja | Thalakkal Chanthu | ||
Chemistry | Bhadran Namboodhiri | ||
Madhyavenal | Sakhavu Kumaran | ||
Kavyam | Ananthakrishna Bhagavathar | ||
2008 | Rathri Mazha | Vivek | |
Oru Pennum Randaanum | Raman Pillai | ||
Mizhikal Sakshi | Aditya Varma | ||
Akasha Gopuram | Alex | ||
Twenty:20 | Mahindran | ||
Crazy Gopalan | Babu John | ||
Kanichukulangarayil CBI | CBI officer Arjun | ||
Jubilee | CBI Officer | ||
2007 | Big B | Eddy John Kurishinkal | |
Mayavi | Balan | ||
Time | Durgadasan | ||
Naalu Pennungal | Ouseppu | ||
Ekantham | Dr. Sunny | ||
Rock & Roll | Saidapet Giri | ||
2006 | Pathaka | Hari Narayanan | |
Bada Dosth | Zakir Ali | ||
Smart City | Sharath Chandran | ||
Ennittum | Prof Jayadevan | ||
Photographer | Circle Inspector | ||
2005 | Deepangal Sakshi | Vinod | |
Arunam | Achuthan | ||
Rajamanikyam | Raja Selvam | ||
Ananthabhadram | Digambaran | ||
Udayon | PottanPathro | ||
2004 | Natturajavu | Antappan | |
Kaazhcha | Vallakaaran Joy | ||
Koottu | Hameed Khan | ||
Vajram | Dracula | ||
2003 | Saphalam | Govind Shankar | |
Mayamohithachandran | |||
2002 | Kattuchembakam | S. P. Rajendra Varma | |
Thandavam | Dasappan Gaunder | ||
Krishna Gopalakrishna | Dr. Jacob | ||
Phantom | Circle Inspector Sebastian | ||
Kannaki | Gounder | ||
2001 | Ravanaprabhu | Sivadasan mla | |
Unnathangalil | Michal | ||
Saivar Thirumeni | Mithran | ||
Praja | IPS officer David | ||
2000 | Valliettan | Dasan | |
Punaradhivasam | Agricultural Officer | ||
1999 | Prempujari | Singer guest role | |
Aayiram Meni | Babu | ||
Sparsham | Mahi | ||
1998 | Manjukalavum Kazhinju | Reghu | |
Aaghosham | Rex Isaac | ||
Kalapam | Bharathan | ||
Ilamura Thamburan | Ananthapadmanabhan | ||
Panchaloham | Paramu | ||
1997 | Sammanam | Viswanathan | |
Vaachalam | Sekharankutty | ||
Shibiram | Kochu Varkey/Sajan | ||
Kannur | Karivalloor Sivankutty | ||
Churam | Kunjunni | ||
Asuravamsam | Palayam Murukan | ||
1996 | Swarnakireedam | Achutty | |
Pallivathuckal Thommichan | Dharmaraj | ||
Manthrika Kuthira | Adovacate | ||
Sallapam | Divakaran | ||
Mookkilla Rajyathu Murimookkan Rajavu | Mukundan | ||
Kumkumacheppu | Jayadevan | ||
Kanchanam | James Antony | ||
1995 | Agrajan | Aravindhan | |
Thumboli Kadappuram | Willams | ||
Ezharakoottam | C I Viswanathan | ||
1994 | Vardhakya Puranam | Jayan | |
Prathakshinam | Unni | ||
Parinayam | KunjunniNamboodiri | ||
Bheesmacharya | Dilip | ||
Pidakkozhi Koovunna Noottandu | Sachidanandan | ||
Palayam | Noble | ||
Sukrutham | Rajendran | ||
1993 | Venkalam | Unnikrishnan | |
Sopanam | Ananthakrishna Warrior | ||
O' Faby | SI Siby | ||
Ethu Manju Kaalam | |||
Samooham | Majeed | ||
Chamayam | Anto | ||
Ghazal | Vandikaran Khadar | ||
1992 | Kallanum Polisum | Kallan | |
Valayam | Ravi | ||
Utsava Melam | Singer | ||
Snehasagaram | Muthu | ||
Sargam | Kuttan Thampuran | ||
Pandu Pandoru Rajakumari | Vishnu | ||
Kudumbasametham | Sivashankaran | ||
1991 | Sundhari Kakka | Gang leader | |
Chakravarthy | Thampi | ||
Kadalora Kattu | Babychan | ||
Nettippattam | Freddy | ||
Chanchattam | Babu | ||
Marupuram | Albey | ||
1990 | Prosecution | Rajendran | |
Perumthachan | Thirumagalathu Neelakandan Namboothiri | ||
Anantha Vruthantham | Kishore | ||
1988 | Mamalakalkkappurathu | Naxalite | |
1987 | Ente Sonia | Man at drink party |
Tamil
Year | Film | Role | |
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2018 | Pattinapakkam | James Thomas | |
2017 | Solo | Bhadran | |
2016 | Meendum Oru Kadhal Kadhai | S.I | |
2014 | Nee Naan Nizhal | Senthil | |
2012 | Billa II | Koti aka Koteeswara Rao | |
2009 | Ragavan | Lakshmipathi | |
2009 | Thee | ACP Jayan | |
2009 | Villu | Inspector Joseph | |
2008 | Ellam Avan Seyal | Doctor | |
2008 | Ko | Raghavan | |
2008 | Sadhu Miranda | Rowdy Davidraj | |
2007 | Dhandayuthapani | Thamizharasu | |
2007 | Sringaram | Mirasdar Sukumar | |
2006 | Thimiru | Periya Karuppu | |
2006 | Thiruttu Payale | Businessman Sivaraj | |
2006 | Sudesi | Private Detective Thilak | |
2005 | Aanai | Jayaram | |
2005 | Mannin Maindhan | Bhairavamoorthy | |
2005 | Thirupaachi | ACP Rajaguru | |
2004 | Jana | DCP Rajasekhar | |
2004 | Azhagesan | Landlord's son | |
2004 | Vishwa Thulasi | Shiva | |
2003 | Thirumalai | Arasu | |
2003 | Dhool | Inspector Karunakaran | |
2002 | Game | Lenin | |
1991 | Thalapathi | Manoharan |
Telugu
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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2008 | Souryam | Shivaram Gowd | |
2003 | Veede | Venkiteshwara Rao | |
2004 | Naidu LLB | ||
1993 | Sarigamalu | Kittappa | |
Kannada
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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2004 | UgraNarasimha | Intelligence officer | |
Hindi
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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2002 | Bheebhatsa | Hijada | |
Television
Year | Title | Director |
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1988 | Kumilakal | Adam Ayub |
1989 | Devamanohari Nee | Shajiyem |
1989 | Vaitharani | P.Bhaskaran |
1990 | Samaganam | N. Sankaran Nair |
1990 | Pankiyamma |
Awards
Year | Film | Award |
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1992 | Perumthachan |
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1993 | Sargam |
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1994 | Chamayam, Sopanam |
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1994 | Chamayam |
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2004 | Thirumalai (Tamil) |
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2006 | Ananthabhadram |
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2010 | Pazhassi Raja |
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2010 | Madhyavenal, Thoovalkattu |
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2012 | Vellaripravinte Changathi |
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2012 | Ardhanari |
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2012 | Kaliyachan |
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2012 | Various films |
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2015 | Various Films |
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2016 | Various Films |
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2016 | Negalukal,Kukkiliyar |
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2016 | Various Films |
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2016 | Kaliyachan |
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Other awards
- 2020 - Abraham Lincoln Paramount Literary Award by The International Peace Council United States for his contributions towards cinema, cultural and social works.[7]
Playback singer
Year | Film/Album | Song(s) | Co-Singer(s) | Lyricist | Music Director |
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1993 | Ayyappatheertham | Pamba Ganapathiye,Deepam Kandu,Malamukalundoru swamy,Azhuthanadiyozhukku | Solo | MD Rajendran, PC Aravindan | Kalarathnam K G Jayan (Jaya vijaya) |
2001 | Saiver Thirumeni | Allikkallilu Vellam Kootti | Solo | Gireesh Puthenchery | Raveendran |
2011 | Mazhanrutham | Mazhayil Nin | Solo | Sohanlal | Pradeep Somasundaram |
2013 | Pranavamalhar[8] | Melle, Husbi Rubbi | Solo | Jaleel | Sidharth Vijayan |
2014 | Onnum Mindathe | Thathinantha | Solo | V R Santhosh | Anil Johnson |
References
- "CINIDIARY - A Complete Online Malayalam Cinema News Portal". cinidiary.com. Archived from the original on 20 June 2017. Retrieved 25 July 2018.
- "malayalamcinema.com, Official website of AMMA, Malayalam Film news, Malayalam Movie Actors & Actress, Upcoming Malayalam movies". www.malayalamcinema.com. Archived from the original on 16 January 2020. Retrieved 13 April 2020.
- "Urvasi and Manoj K Jayan submit consent letter for separation". Mathrubhumi. Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 19 March 2013.
- "Court gives daughter's custody to Manoj K Jayan". Mathrubhumi. 6 July 2012. Archived from the original on 7 July 2012. Retrieved 19 March 2013.
- "ഭര്ത്താവിനെ അനുസരിക്കുന്നവളാണ് നല്ല ഭാര്യ". Archived from the original on 2 November 2013. Retrieved 29 November 2013.
- "Manoj K. Jayan and Mia in 6B Paradise". Metromatinee. Archived from the original on 3 July 2013. Retrieved 25 December 2012.
- "Abraham Lincoln award for Manoj K Jayan". Madhyamam Daily. 22 February 2020. Archived from the original on 4 March 2020. Retrieved 4 March 2020.
- ""PRANAYAMALHAR" MUSIC ALBUM RELEASING ON RAMZAN". Movieparadiso.in. Archived from the original on 25 July 2018. Retrieved 25 July 2018.
External links
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- Manoj K. Jayan at IMDb
- "Profile of Malayalam Actor Manoj K Jayan". En.msidb.org. Retrieved 25 July 2018.