Kalaikkal Kumaran (1919 – 8 August 1998) was a noted Malayalam film and very popular drama actor. He was well known for his comedy roles in dramas by Kalidasa Kalakendram. He acted in 65 films and more than 150 dramas. He appeared more than 15000 stages. His first drama was Kathirukanakili by Kerala theatre of Ponkunnam Varkey. Other famous dramas are Doctor, Kathirukanakili, Althara, Muthuchippi, Kadalpalam, Swantham Lekhakan, Yudhabhoomi and Samgamam, more than 150 dramas. He received many Kerala state awards, including Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Fellowship for acting in 1989. Kumaran was a member of Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi. Kalaikkal Kumaran was supposed to create a record for appearing on more than 20,000 stages, but he lost his vision due to cataracts and left the field. Kalaikkal Kumaran was a staunch atheist throughout his life, and was a supporter of Communist Party of India.
Kalaikkal Kumaran | |
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| Born | Kumaran 1919 |
| Died | 8 August 1998 (aged 78–79) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | Kalaikkan |
| Occupation(s) | Observational comedy, Sketch comedy, Wit/Word play, activist, freedom fighter |
| Spouse | Bhargavi |
| Children | 6 (1 deceased) |
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Movies
edit- Rakthabandham (1951)
- Viyarppinte Vila (1962)
- Kerala Kesari (1951)
- Lokaneethi (1953)
- Avan Varunnu (1954)
- Kidappaadam (1955)
- Achanum Makanum (1957)
- Arappavan (1961)
- Kalayum Kaaminiyum (1963)
- Bhoomiyile Maalakha (1965)
- Odayil Ninnu (1965)
- Kaattu Pookkal (1965)
- Shakunthala (1965)
- Punnapra Vayalar (1968)
- Kodungallooramma (1968)
- Chattambi Kavala (1969)
- Postmane Kanmanilla (1972)
- Nithyavasantham (1979)
He concentrated more on dramas of Kalidasa kalakendram.[1]
Awards
editKumaran received many awards, including:[2]
- Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award in 1978[3]
- Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Fellowship in 1989[4]
- Kerala state award for contribution to drama in 1993
- Kerala state film award for contribution to film industry in 1997
Personal life
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With his wife, Kumaran had six children. He died on August 8 1998.[citation needed]
See also
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- ^ "Kalaikkal Kumaran:Profile and Biography, Malayalam Movie Actor Kalaikkal Kumaran latest Photo Gallery | Video Gallery, Malayalam Movie Actor Kalaikkal Kumaran, Kalaikkal Kumaran Filimography ,Kalaikkal Kumaran Films and Cinemas , Kalaikkal Kumaran Awards and Nominations". Archived from the original on 5 November 2013. Retrieved 6 August 2013.
- ^ "List of Malayalam Movies acted by Kalaikkal Kumaran". malayalachalachithram.com.
- ^ "Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award: Drama". Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Kerala. Retrieved 26 February 2023.
- ^ "Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Fellowship: Drama". Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Kerala. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
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