Jagathy Sreekumar
Sreekumar Achary (born 5 January 1951), better known by his stage nameJagathy
Sreekumar, is an Indian film actor known for his work in Malayalam cinema, he has
acted in well over a 1000 Malayalam films. He is popular mainly for his comedy
roles. He has also directed two
films and has written screenplays for two films.
Life
Sreekumar
was born on 5 January 1951 in Jagathy, Thiruvananthapuram. He is the son of Malayalam
dramatist and writer Jagathy N. K. Achary (1924–1997)
(also fondly known as Jagathy) and his wife Prasanna from the famed Edavancaud
family of Mavelikkara. N. K. Achary was an All India
Radio employee. He has two brothers, Krishnakumar and Jameela Murali
(Step brother) and a sister, Sugadamma (Step sister). Even from childhood,
Jagathy Sreekumar had the dream of becoming an actor. Jagathy attended
the Model School in
Trivandrum, and graduated with a bachelor's degree from Mar Ivanios College, Trivandrum. After college
he worked as a Medical Representative and later became an actor.
Jagathy
married Mallika Sukumaran in 1976 and divorced in
1979. He later married Shobha in 1984. They have a son, Rajkumar, and a daughter,
Parvathy. He also has a daughter Sreelakshmi with his third wife Kala.
On
10 March 2012, he was seriously injured in a road accident at Panambra near
the Calicut University at Tenhipalam in
Malappuram district. He was immediately rushed to MIMS Hospital
in Kozhikode,
where he remained for one month. Later, he was taken to Vellore Christian Medical College for
advanced treatment. He underwent multiple surgical procedures. He remained in
hospital for twelve months, appearing in public for the first time in March
2013, unable to speak. In 2014, he was again taken to Vellore for
treatment, after he suffered some more serious problems, and returned to his
home after treatment. Now, he is slowly recovering from the complications
caused by the accident.
On
27 November 2015, a news came that Jagathy died of a heart attack at his
brother-in-law's home. It was spread through social media, with the template
of Manorama News. Later, his younger daughter
Sreelakshmi came against the news, citing that her father was still alive, and
going well. A case has been filed against those who made this news.
Career
Sreekumar
Achary was a Class V student at Model School in Thiruvananthapuram when he first got the
opportunity to act in a play. By the time he joined Mar Ivanios College, Thiruvananthapuram, he had
become an experienced theatre person.
His
first film was Chattambi Kalyani. His role earned him recognition.
With 1,100-odd Malayalam films to his credit, he is reckoned to be one of the
most popular actors in the Malayalam film industry. He considers acting a
serious profession[..He acted once in a language other than Malayalam:
in Aadum Koothu, a Tamil film directed by the
Malayalam director T. V. Chandran.Narasimham was
the 1000th movie of Jagathy Sreekumar.
Awards
·
2007 Kerala State Film Award (Special Jury
Award) - 'Paradesi, Veeraalipattu
·
2009 Kerala State Film Award (Special Jury
Award) - Raamanam
·
Jaihind TV Awards
·
2008 – Jaihind Utsav
Film Awards Lifetime Achievement Award for overall contribution to Malayalam
cinema
·
2011 – Abhinaya Samrat Award
by Jaihind TV
·
Other awards
·
2003 – Bahadoor Award
for his contributions to Malayalam
cinema
·
2005 – Prem Nazir Award
for his contributions to Malayalam
cinema spanning three decades
·
2005 – Sathyan Memorial Award
·
2011-The Kochi Times Film Award-
Best Actor in a Negative Role in Urumi
·
2012 – Thikkurussy Award for Most
Popular Actor
·
2015 - Asianet Comedy Awards 2015
(Lifetime Achievement Award)
Filmography
As an actor
·
Yathra
Thudarunnu (2012)
·
Vaidooryam (2012) .... Bhargavan Pilla
·
Oru Kudumba
Chithram (2012).....Gajendra Kurup
·
Kunjettan (2011)
·
Oru Nunakkadha (2011)
·
Khilafath
·
Caribbeans (2009)
·
Sanmanasullavan
Appukuttan (2009).... Appukuttan
·
Sudharil Sudhan (2009)
·
Samayam (2008)
·
Omkaram (2008)
·
Highway Police (2006) .... S.I Swami
·
Arunam (2006)
·
Manikyan (2005) .... Sankaran
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Isra(2005).... Thevar
·
Govindankutty
Thirakkilaanu (2004).... Marthandan Vakkeel
·
Shikari Bolona(2003)... P P Gold Gopalan
·
Mazhanoolkkanavu (2003) ... Nair
·
Jagathi
Jagathish in Town (2002) .... Jagadeendran,
Balakrishnan
·
Kasillatheyum
Jeevikkam (2002)
·
Akashathile
Paravakal (2001) .... Dasan
·
Anamuttathe Angalamar (2000).... Ramakrishnan
·
Mera Naam Joker (2000) .... Parijakshan Pilla
·
Varnnakazhchakal (2000)
·
Swastham
Grihabaranam (1999) .... Pachu
·
Jananayakan (1999).....Ayyappan
·
Captain (1999).... Ananthan Nambiar
·
Grama
Panchayath (1998) .... R. A. Jappan
·
Kaattile Thadi
Thevarude Ana (1995) .... Venugopal/Manikantan
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Sargavasantham(1995).... Kunjunni
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Boxer(1995).... Pachalam Sundaran
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Porutham (1993).... Unnithan
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Ardram (1992) ... Vettichara Dimon
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Thudarkadha (1991) .... Nadanam Nanu
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Chakravarthy (1991).....Sakthi
·
Muthu Kudayum Choodi (1989)
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1 August (1988) .... Gopi
Hindi
·
Gulabi
Raaten (1990)
As a playback singer
·
Naalukaashum kayyil vechu ... Chakkarayumma 1984
·
Raamaa Sreeraama ... Ulsavamelam 1992
(solo)
·
Veshangal ... Bandhukkal Shathrukkal 1993 (solo)
·
Ambottee ... Kottaaram Veettile Apputtan 1998
·
Vallee Vallee ... Hai 2005
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Innu Kondu Theerum ... Moz & Cat 2009
As director
As writer
·
Champion Thomas (1990) (story)
Dialogue, screenplay[]
·
Champion
Thomas (1990)
Television serial
·
Crime Branch (Kairali TV)
·
meka huwa meckado(asianet)
·
ellam mayajalam(asianet)
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