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Ashokan (actor)
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Ashokan is an Indian actor known for his roles in Malayalam films. He made his film debut with Peruvazhiyambalam[1] that won the 1979 National film award for best feature film. He is best known for his roles in Yavanika (1982), Yuvajanotsavam (1986), Thoovanathumbikal (1987), Moonnam Pakkam (1988), In Harihar Nagar (1990), Amaram (1991), 2 Harihar Nagar (2009) and In Ghost House Inn (2010).
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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.[1] This was followed by roles in Padmarajan's films Arappatta Kettiya Gramathil (1986), Thoovanathumbikal (1987) and Moonnam Pakkam (1988). He had the lead role in Anantaram, a film by Adoor Gopalakrishnan.[2]
Personal life
Ashokan was born as the youngest among the four children to (both late) Samudayathil N. P. Unnithan and Azhakath SavithriKunjamma on 23 May 1961 at Chingoli, Haripad.[3] His father was a public prosecutor at CBI and his mother was a housewife.[4] 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 at St. Thomas H. S. Karthikapally. He graduated in arts from T. K. Madhava Memorial College, Nangiarkulangara, Haripad. He was studying for his pre-degree first year when he was offered a role in Peruvazhiyambalam.[5]
He is married to Sreeja and has a daughter, Karthiyayani.[6] They currently reside in Chennai.[1]
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Filmography
1970s
1980s
1990s
2000s
2010s
2020s
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Television
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Serials
- Tamil
- Malayalam
- Sangeethika (Doordarshan)
- Ragamritham (doordarshan)
- Jwala (Doordarshan)
- Yudham(Doordarshan)
- Samayam (Asianet)
- Valayam (Doordarshan)
- Sathi (Doordarshan)
- Kadamattathu Kathanar (Asianet)
- Mahathma Gandhi colony (Surya TV)
- Thali (Surya TV)
- Sreeguruvayoorappan (Surya TV)
- Devimahathmyam (Asianet)
- CBI Diary (Mazhavil Manorama)
Reality Shows as Judge
- Malayalam
- Comedy Utsavam
- Urvasi Theaters
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References
External links
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