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Kalpana
Kalpana Priyadarshini (13 October 1965 – 25 January 2016), known mononymously as Kalpana, was an Indian film actress best known for her work in South Indian films, primarily Malayalam and Tamil films. Kalpana has acted in over 300 films in various South Indian languages.
Kalpana started off her career as a child artist in the late-1970s. Although she came into the industry with the intention of being a lead actress, she turned out to be popular for her comic roles among the audiences. At the 60th National Film Awards, she won the award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in Thanichalla Njan (2012).
Career
Kalpana began her career as a child artist in the film Vidarunna Mottukal. After making her debut as a mainstream actor in the 1980 film Pokkuveyil directed by G. Aravinda... See full bio
Kalpana started off her career as a child artist in the late-1970s. Although she came into the industry with the intention of being a lead actress, she turned out to be popular for her comic roles among the audiences. At the 60th National Film Awards, she won the award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in Thanichalla Njan (2012).
Career
Kalpana began her career as a child artist in the film Vidarunna Mottukal. After making her debut as a mainstream actor in the 1980 film Pokkuveyil directed by G. Aravinda... See full bio
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Suresh Gopi
Suresh Gopinathan Nair (born 26 June 1959) often credited as Suresh Gopi is a national award winning Indian film actor who works mainly in Malayalam cinema, he is famous for his roles in police dramas. He is noted for his leading roles as much as his character roles. He is also famous for his philanthropic efforts.He was born in Kollam into a Hindu family to Gnanalekshmi and Gopinathan Pillai.He graduated with a BSc in Zoology and M.A in English literature from Fatima Mata National College in Kollam.He is married to Radhika, the granddaughter of late actress Aranmula Ponnamma, and has five children: Lekshmi (deceased in a traffic accident at the age of two in 1992), Gokul, Bhagya, Bhaavni, and Madhav.
Murali
Murali (Malayalam:25 May 1954 – 6 August 2009) was an Indian film, stage, and television actor and author. He mainly appeared in Malayalam and Tamil films. He won the National Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of a communist freedom fighter and professional weaver in the film Neythukaran (2002). Regarded by film critics as one of the greatest actors in Indian cinema, he was known for his powerful portrayal of character roles, lead roles, and negative roles. His last film was Aadhavan.
Murali started his film career playing villain roles and soon turned into a character actor. The 1992 film Aadhaaram, in which he played the lead role, gave a 'break' to his career.The film was well received in the box office and Murali ascended to the status of a star in Malayalam film, which he enjoyed for a couple of years. Besides acting, h... See full bio
Murali started his film career playing villain roles and soon turned into a character actor. The 1992 film Aadhaaram, in which he played the lead role, gave a 'break' to his career.The film was well received in the box office and Murali ascended to the status of a star in Malayalam film, which he enjoyed for a couple of years. Besides acting, h... See full bio
Kollam Thulasi
Kollam Kanjaveli Kuttilazhikathu Thulasidharan Nair is an actor in Malayalam cinema who is better known as Kollam Thulasi relating the name of his birthplace Kollam to his first name as customary in some parts of Kerala. His first appearance was in Ezhuthappurangal (1987). He is well known for his unique acting style. He appeared in many television serials. He is also a poet.
He was born in 1945 to Kollam Kanjaveli Kuttilazhikathu P S Nair and Bharathi Amma. After completing a master's degree in History, he pursued Diploma in journalism. In 1970 he entered Kerala Govt. Service at Kozhikode corporation. he retired from Municipal Service from Thiruvananthapuram corporation. He currently resides in Valiyashala. Wife: Vijaya Nair who is an officer at Railway divisional office, Daughter: Gayathri.
He was born in 1945 to Kollam Kanjaveli Kuttilazhikathu P S Nair and Bharathi Amma. After completing a master's degree in History, he pursued Diploma in journalism. In 1970 he entered Kerala Govt. Service at Kozhikode corporation. he retired from Municipal Service from Thiruvananthapuram corporation. He currently resides in Valiyashala. Wife: Vijaya Nair who is an officer at Railway divisional office, Daughter: Gayathri.