Madhu (actor)
| Madhu | |
|---|---|
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| Born |
Madhavan Nair 23 September 1933 Gowrishapattom, Trivandrum, Travancore |
| Years active | 1963–present |
| Spouse(s) | Jayalakshmi |
| Children | Uma |
| Parent(s) | R.Parameswaran Pillai, Kamalamma |
| Awards | Padma Shri (2013) |
Madhavan Nair (Malayalam: മധു, മാധവന് നായര്), commonly known by his stage name Madhu, is an Indian actor who appears in Malayalam films.
Madhu was a prominent lead actor during the 1960s and 1970s.[1] He has also directed and produced films, and at one time owned the production company Uma Film Studio. He was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India in 2013 for his contributions towards the arts.[2] He is the inaugural winner of Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Malayalam and has received three more Filmfare awards and is also the recipient of five Kerala State Film Awards.
Personal life
He was born on 23 September 1933 at Gourishapattom, Trivandrum. His father, R. Parameswaran Pillai, was the Mayor of Trivandrum and his mother Kamalamma was a housewife.[3] He has four sisters. He had his primary education from L.P School, Kunnukuzhi, Thiruvananthapuram. He did pre university degree from MG College and pursued Bachelors in Arts in Hindi from University college, Thiruvananthapuram.[4] He post graduated in Hindi from Banaras Hindu University (BHU).[5][6]
He is married to Jayalakshmi and they have a daughter Uma.[7]
Career
He started his career as a Hindi lecturer in S T Hindu College, Nagercoil.[8] During that time he chanced upon the a newspaper advertisement inviting applications for the National School of Drama Course. While studying at NSD, he became acquainted with Ramu Karyat, who offered him a role in his forthcoming film Moodupadam. After completing the course, Madhu went to Chennai to screen test for Karyat's film. While there, in 1963, he was offered a role in N N Pisharody's film, Ninamaninja Kalpadukal and this became his debut.
He had expressed all facets of life through his various acting roles. Perhaps his most notable role was in Karyat's Chemmeen, which won the President's Gold Medal. Madhu entered Malayalam cinema at a time when lead roles were dominated by actors like Prem Naseer and Sathyan and created a niche for himself. One of the early films of his career was Bhargavi Nilayam, a suspense movie, followed by Udhyogastha by P. Venu. One of the most common leading co-stars that Madhu worked with, particularly after 1975 was the multi-talented actress Srividya.
He later worked as a producer, director and storywriter. In an acting career spanning four decades, Madhu acted in over 300 films.[9] His first movie as a director is Priya released in 1970, in which he played the role of villain.[10]
Although he was a big star in commercial film, he was generous enough to act in parallel movies. He acted in Adoor Gopalakrishnan's Swayamvaram, P. N. Menon's Olavum Theeravum etc.
Madhu's directorial venture Priya was a trend setter in Malayalam. In this movie he experimented with the main character playing an anti-hero. Madhu later directed about 14 films. He was the owner of once-renowned Uma studio. Madhu produced a movie Mini in 1995, which got National Award.
Madhu also acted in the Hindi film Saat Hindustani, which was the debut movie of the Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan in 1969.
Madhu has also done a couple of Tamil films, as Rajinikanth's father in Dharma Dorai and the 2007 release Oru Ponnu Oru Paiyan.
Awards and accolades
- Padma Awards
- 2013 Padma Shri
- 2004 J. C. Daniel Award for Lifetime Achievement from the Government of Kerala.[9]
- 1995 Kerala State Film Award for Best Children's Film for Mini (Produced by Madhu) in 1995 (Directed by P.Chandrakumar)
- 1992 Kerala State Film Award (Special Jury Award) in 1992 for Kudumba Sametham
- 1980 Kerala State Film Award (Special Jury Award) in 1980
- 1971 Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Film for Sindooracheppu (Directed by Madhu) in 1971.
- 1994 Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award – South (1994)
- 1977 Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Malayalam – Yuddha Kaandam (1977)
- 1976 Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Malayalam – Theekkanal (1976)
- 1972 Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Malayalam – Swayamvaram (1972) (inaugural winner)
- Other Awards
- 2012 SATHYAN Awards 2012
- 2005 Bahadoor Award in 2005
- 2002 Asianet Film Awards2002 – Best Lifetime Achievement Award
Selected filmography
Actor
Malayalam
| Year | Film | Character | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Celebrations | |||
| 2015 | Njan Samvidhanam Cheyyum | |||
| 2015 | Kidney Biriyani | |||
| 2015 | Samrajyam II: Son of Alexander | Balakrishnan | ||
| 2015 | Ammakkoru Thaarattu | |||
| 2015 | Aashamsakalode Anna | Home Minister Punnakkadan | ||
| 2015 | Uthara Chemmeen | |||
| 2015 | Kukkiliyar | |||
| 2015 | Cinema @ PWD Rest House | |||
| 2014 | Dolphins | |||
| 2014 | Raktharakshassu | |||
| 2014 | Ettekal Seconds | Menon | ||
| 2014 | Little Superman 3D | |||
| 2014 | Snehamulloral Koodeyullappol | Grandfather | ||
| 2014 | Nelumbo | |||
| 2014 | John Paul Vaathil Thurakkunnu | Korah | ||
| 2014 | Mylanchi Monchulla Veedu | Soya Sahib | ||
| 2013 | 72 Model | Kuttan Pilla | ||
| 2013 | White Paper | Psychiatrist | ||
| 2013 | Manikya Thamburatiyum Christmas Carolum | Pathrose | ||
| 2013 | Geethanjali | |||
| 2013 | Mahatma Ayyankali | |||
| 2012 | Prabhuvinte Makkal | |||
| 2012 | Spirit | Captain Nambiar | ||
| 2012 | Simhasanam | |||
| 2011 | August 15 | Dr.John | ||
| 201 | Lucky Jokers | Rajaraja Varma | ||
| 2011 | Umma | |||
| 2011 | Mouna Guru | |||
| 2011 | Daivathinte Kaiyoppu | |||
| 2010 | Kaaryasthan | Kizhakkedathu Krishnawarrier | ||
| 2010 | Patham Adhyayam | Ananda Varma | ||
| 2010 | Sahasram | |||
| 2010 | Brahmasthram | Chief Minister | ||
| 2009 | Passenger | TV Channel Chairman | ||
| 2009 | Thirunnakkara Perumal | |||
| 2008 | Robo | Madhavan | ||
| 2008 | Twenty:20 | Viswanatha Menon | ||
| 2007 | Panthaya Kozhi | Abdu Ravuthar | ||
| 2007 | Hallo | Bada Bhai | ||
| 2007 | Balyam | |||
| 2006 | Raavanan | |||
| 2006 | Rashtram | Maliyekkal Ousephachen | ||
| 2005 | Thaskara Veeran | Arakkalam Paili | ||
| 2005 | Naran | Valiya Nambiar | ||
| 2005 | Ben Johnson | |||
| 2004 | Chathikkatha Chanthu | Vasumathi's grandfather | ||
| 2001 | Sharja To Sharja | Vishwanathan Kartha | ||
| 1999 | Ezhupunna Tharakan | Ezhupunna Owtha Tharakan | ||
| 1999 | Garshom | Madhavankutti Mash | ||
| 1999 | Onnaamvattam Kandappol | Prabhakara Varma | ||
| 1999 | Pranaya Nilavu | Thangal | ||
| 1998 | Aakhosham | |||
| 1998 | Harthal | |||
| 1997 | Varnapakittu | Pakalomattom Itty | ||
| 1997 | The Good Boys | Prathapa Varma | ||
| 1995 | Samudayam | Ibrahim Mooppan | ||
| 1995 | Prayikkara Paappaan | |||
| 1994 | Malappuram Haji Mahanaya Joji | Hajiyar | ||
| 1994 | Simhavala Menon | Menon | ||
| 1994 | Varanamaalyam | Varma | ||
| 1993 | Thalamura | |||
| 1993 | Ekalavyan | Sreedharan | ||
| 1993 | Aayirappara | Pappi | ||
| 1992 | Kudumba Sameetham | |||
| 1992 | Sabarimalayil Thanka Sooryodayam | Sankara Pilla | ||
| 1992 | Champakulam Thachan | Mootha Asari | ||
| 1991 | Abhayam | |||
| 1990 | Nammude Naadu | Krishna Menon | ||
| 1990 | Samrajyam | Balakrishnan | ||
| 1990 | Lal Salam | |||
| 1990 | Ottayadipathakal | Bhaskara Menon | ||
| 1989 | Naduvazhikal | |||
| 1989 | Devadas | Unnithan | ||
| 1988 | Simon Peter Ninakku Vendi | Keshavadas | ||
| 1988 | 1921 | |||
| 1987 | Ithrayum Kalam | Chackochan | ||
| 1986 | Oru Yugha Sandhya | Keshava Kuruppu | ||
| 1986 | Ithile Vannavar | |||
| 1986 | Udayam Padinjaru | A R K Menon | ||
| 1985 | Pachavelicham | Captain Nair | ||
| 1985 | Vellam | Mathukutty | ||
| 1985 | Kannaaram Pothippothi | Karunakaran | ||
| 1984 | Chakkarayumma | Mathews | ||
| 1984 | Alakadalinakkare | |||
| 1984 | Kurishuyudham | Mathew Cheriyachan | ||
| 1984 | Attuvanji Ulanjappol | Viswanathan | ||
| 1984 | Ithiripoove Chuvannapoove | |||
| 1984 | Aarorumariyathe | |||
| 1984 | Jeevitham | |||
| 1984 | Oru Painkili Katha | |||
| 1983 | Mortuary | C Krishnadas | ||
| 1983 | Pinnilavu | Keshava Panikkar | ||
| 1983 | Nanayam | |||
| 1983 | Rathilayam | Mammutty | ||
| 1983 | Enne Njan Thedunnu | Madhava Menon,Gopinatha Menon | ||
| 1983 | Kodumkaattu | |||
| 1983 | Ankam | Inspector Lawrence | ||
| 1983 | Bandham | |||
| 1983 | Aadhipathyam | Sulaiman | ||
| 1983 | Aana | Jabbar | ||
| 1983 | Yudham | |||
| 1982 | Padayottam | |||
| 1982 | Njan Ekananu | Madhavankutty Menon | ||
| 1982 | Aarambham | Moidu | ||
| 1982 | Postmortem | |||
| 1982 | Karthavyam | Major Kumar | ||
| 1981 | Raktham | |||
| 1981 | Thaaravu | Chennan | ||
| 1981 | Grihalakshmi | Krishnan Menon, Venu | ||
| 1981 | Kolilakkam | |||
| 1981 | Sambhavam | |||
| 1981 | Arikkari Ammu | |||
| 1981 | Aakkramanam | |||
| 1981 | Orikkal Koodi | |||
| 1980 | Ambalavilakku | Gopi | ||
| 1980 | Akalangalil Abhayam | |||
| 1980 | Theekadal | Dr Divakaran | ||
| 1980 | Vaiki Vanna Vasantham | Varma. G | ||
| 1980 | Swantham Enna Padam | Krishnakumar | ||
| 1980 | Muthuchippikal | Gopi | ||
| 1980 | Rajaneegandhi | Gopinath | ||
| 1980 | Deepam | Varma | ||
| 1980 | Meen | |||
| 1979 | Hridayathinde Nirangal | |||
| 1979 | Kalliyangattu Neeli | |||
| 1979 | Jeevidam Oru Gaanam | Mathuktty | ||
| 1979 | Sudhikalasam | Vijaya Kumar | ||
| 1979 | Pratheeksha | |||
| 1979 | Prabhatha Sandhya | Balakrishnan | ||
| 1979 | Kaayalum Kayarum | |||
| 1979 | Manushyan | |||
| 1979 | Enikku Njan Swantham | Vaasu | ||
| 1979 | Oru Raagam Pala Thaalam | |||
| 1979 | Veenalil Oru Mazha | |||
| 1978 | Asthamayam | |||
| 1978 | Rowdy Ramu | |||
| 1978 | Ee Manohara Theeram | Sukumarankutty Menon | ||
| 1978 | Snehikkan Samayamilla | |||
| 1978 | Vadakakku Oru Hridayam | |||
| 1978 | Jayatharangam | |||
| 1978 | Beena | Sreenivas | ||
| 1978 | Njan Njan Mathram | |||
| 1978 | Kanyaka | Sreekumar | ||
| 1978 | Itha Oru Manushayam | Madhusoothanan Thampi | ||
| 1978 | Eeta | |||
| 1978 | Urakkam Varatha Rathrikal | Jayan | ||
| 1977 | Aaraadhana | |||
| 1977 | Vidarunna Mottukal | Headmaster Sathyasheelan | ||
| 1977 | Rowdy Rajamma | |||
| 1977 | Aparaadhi | Jayachandran | ||
| 1977 | Yudhakandham | |||
| 1977 | Itha Ivide | Paili | ||
| 1977 | Santha Oru Deevatha | |||
| 1977 | Dheerasameere Yamuna Theere | |||
| 1977 | Neethipeedam | |||
| 1977 | Poojakkedukkatha Pookkal | Balachandran | ||
| 1976 | Kanyaadaanam | |||
| 1976 | Themmadi Velappan | Raghavan | ||
| 1976 | Amma | |||
| 1976 | Yakshagaanam | Ravi | ||
| 1976 | Theekkanal | |||
| 1976 | Murappennu | Keshavankutty | ||
| 1976 | Hridayam Oru Kshethram | |||
| 1975 | Sindhu | Rajendran | ||
| 1975 | Akkaldaama | |||
| 1975 | Boy Friend | |||
| 1975 | Kamam Krodham Moham | |||
| 1974 | Manyasree Viswamithran | Marthandan Thampi | ||
| 1974 | Bhumidevi Pushpiniyayi | Jagadeesh | ||
| 1974 | Youvanam | Mohan | ||
| 1973 | Eanippadikal | |||
| 1973 | Police Ariyaruthu | James | ||
| 1973 | Nakhangal | |||
| 1973 | Swapnam | Vishwam | ||
| 1973 | Swargaputhri | Babu | ||
| 1973 | Manushyaputhran | Karthikeyan | ||
| 1973 | Mazhakkaru | Prabhakaran | ||
| 1973 | Thiruvabharanam | |||
| 1973 | Yamini | Gopalakrishnan | ||
| 1973 | Madhavikutty | |||
| 1973 | Police Ariyaruthe | |||
| 1973 | Thekkankattu | Babu | ||
| 1973 | Kaadu | Rajendran | ||
| 1973 | Udayam | Rajasekharan | ||
| 1973 | Divyadharsanam | Venu | ||
| 1972 | Theertha Yathra | |||
| 1972 | Aaradi Manninte Janmi | Prasad | ||
| 1972 | Sathi | |||
| 1972 | Ini Oru Janmam Tharu | |||
| 1972 | Manushya Bandhangal | |||
| 1972 | Puthrakameshti | |||
| 1972 | Chembarathi | Balachandran | ||
| 1972 | Panimudakku | Keshavan | ||
| 1972 | Vidyarthikale Ithile Ithile | |||
| 1972 | Naadan Premam | |||
| 1972 | Gandharavakshetram | Satheeshan | ||
| 1972 | Snehadeepame Mizhithurakku | |||
| 1971 | Karakanakadal | Kariya | ||
| 1971 | Sindooracheppu | Keshavan | ||
| 1971 | Line Bus | Gopi | ||
| 1971 | Sarasayya | Dr. Hareendranath | ||
| 1971 | Vilakkyu Vaangiya Veena | Venu | ||
| 1971 | Bobanum Moliyum | |||
| 1971 | Aabhijathyam | Madhavan | ||
| 1971 | Ummachu | |||
| 1971 | Kochaniyathi | Raju | ||
| 1971 | Vithukal | Unnikrishnan | ||
| 1970 | Bheekara Nimishamgal | Venugopal | ||
| 1970 | Thurakkatha Vathil | Vaasu | ||
| 1970 | Priya | |||
| 1970 | Abhayam | |||
| 1970 | Swapnangal | Dr Balakrishnan | ||
| 1970 | Olavum Theeravum | |||
| 1969 | Kallichellamma | Chandrappan | ||
| 1969 | Nadhi | Sunny | ||
| 1969 | Velliyazhcha | Rajan | ||
| 1969 | Virunnukari | Sethu | ||
| 1969 | Saat Hindustani | Hindi | ||
| 1969 | Veettu Mrugam | |||
| 1968 | Thulabharam | Babu | ||
| 1968 | Kadal | Antony | ||
| 1967 | Udhyogastha | |||
| 1967 | Lady Doctor | Johny | ||
| 1967 | Ashwamedam | Sadanandan | ||
| 1967 | Ramanan | Madhanan | ||
| 1967 | Nagareme Nandi | |||
| 1966 | Archana | Rajagopalan | ||
| 1965 | Puthri | Babu | ||
| 1965 | Chemmeen | Pareekutty | ||
| 1965 | Kattuppokkal | Johny | ||
| 1965 | Mayavi | Madhu | ||
| 1965 | Subaida | Ahmed | ||
| 1965 | Pattu Thuvala | George | ||
| 1965 | Jeevitha Yaathra | Rajan | ||
| 1965 | Sarppakavu | |||
| 1964 | Bhargavi Nilayam | |||
| 1964 | Kutty Kuppayam | Siddique | ||
| 1964 | Thacholi Othenan | Payyambilly Chandu | ||
| 1963 | Ammaye Kaanaan | Balagopal | ||
| 1963 | Moodupadam | |||
| 1963 | Ninamaninja Kaalpaadukal | Stephen |
Hindi
- Saat Hindustani (1969)
Tamil
- Oru Ponnu Oru Paiyan (2007)
- Dharma Durai (1991)
Director
- Oru Yuga Sandhya (1986)
- Udayam Padinjaru (1986)
- Aradhana (1977) – average
- Dheere Sameere Yamuna Theere (1976)
- Theekkanal (1976) – average
- Akkaladama (1975)
- Kamam Krodham Moham (1975) – average
- Manyasree Viswamitran (1974) – average
- Neela Kannukal (1974)
- Saathi (1972)
- Sindhoora Cheppu (1971) – Hit
- Priya (1970) – Hit.
Producer
- Sathi (1972)
- Manyasree Vishwamithran (1974)
- Akkaldama(1975)
- Kamam Krotham Moham(1975)
- Ashamayam(1978)
- Prabatha Sandhya(1979)
- Shudhikalasham (1979)
- Vaiki Vanna Vasantham(1980)
- Grihalakshmi(1981)
- Archana Teacher(1981)
- Njan Ekananu(1982)
- Rathilayam(1983)
- Udayam Padinjaru(1986)
- Edi vethu mathukutty (1989)....super hit grosser
- Philips (1995)
- Mini (1995) Hit
- Pichakaaran Alla (1995) Above Average
- Bhaskaran pilla madras (1998) Average
- Kuwait varkeychen (1998)
- Ezhupunna Tharakan (1998)
- Chirikuduka (2000)
- Sharja To Sharja (2004)
Playback singing
- Sahakarikkatte Sahaja [Bit] ... Ramanan (1967)
- Ariyoo [Bit] ... Ramanan (1967)
- Ramananeeyennil [Bit] ... Ramanan (1967)
Television
| Year | Title | Language | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Sagaram sakshi | Malayalam | Surya tv |
| 2015 | Meghasandesham | Malayalam | Kairali tv |
| Sundari | Malayalam | Mazhavil Manorama | |
| 2014 | Mohakkadal | Malayalam | Surya tv |
| 2013-2014 | Avakashikal | Malayalam | Surya tv |
| 2013 | Sathyameva Jayathe | Malayalam | Surya TV |
| Chandralekha | Malayalam | Asianet | |
| 2011 | Missamma | Telugu | MAA TV |
| 2008 | Kana Kaanum Kaalangal | Tamil | Vijay TV |
| 2008-2009 | Sivasakthi (TV series) | Tamil | Sun TV |
| 2007 | Daya | Malayalam | Kairali TV |
References
- ↑ http://malayalam.webdunia.com/entertainment/film/profile/0709/28/1070928015_1.htm
- ↑ http://www.mangalam.com/life-style/success/19909
- ↑ Kannammoola-Tvpm
- ↑ "കാലം മറയ്ക്കാത്ത മധുചന്ദ്രിക". mathrubhuminews.in. Retrieved 3 May 2015.
- ↑ "JB Junction with Madhu". kairalionline.com. Retrieved 31 March 2015.
- ↑ CiniDiary
- ↑ http://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies/interview/393339/
- ↑ http://www.mangalam.com/life-style/success/95478
- 1 2 The Hindu
- ↑ Madhavan Nair: An actor for all seasons
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Madhu (actor). |
- Profile in Malayalasangeetham.info
- Madhu biography at keral.com
- Madhu at the Internet Movie Database
- http://en.msidb.org/displayProfile.php?category=actors&artist=Madhu&limit=337
