Jose Prakash
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Jose Prakash is a veteran actor and singer who worked in Malayalam cinema
. He was a singer turned actor who had appeared around 300 films mostly in Antagonist role.
He dominated the Malayalam film industry in the role of villain for around 40 years. Later, he switched to character roles in mid 90s.
once saw his performance and called him as a singer for his debut directorial film Shariyo Thetto.
, Sathyaneshan Nadar
etc. Malayalam industry was not professional at early 1950s usually actors sing for themselves. Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair
introduced him to V. Dakshinamoorthy
who liked his voice and lend his voice for the film Shariyo Thetto in 1953 directed by Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair. In this film philosophical number "Paadu pettu paadangalil" sung by Jose Prakash introduced a new trend in Malayan cinema. He also did a small role in the movie. He was not at all a professional singer and does not attend any musical class. In the early 1960s Malayalam film industry became professional and the introduction of talented singers like A. M. Rajah
, K. J. Yesudas
ended the careers of all non professional singers. Up to 1960's he had sung around 60 songs for various actors like Prem Nazir
etc.
in 1961.But his major break as a villain was Olavum Theravum in 1969 and he later went on to do many films mostly in villain roles.He and KP Ummer dominated Malayalam film industry in the role of Antagonist
and was a hard target for Heroes. Up to date he had acted for more than 350 films in Malayalam language. He retired from film industry in 2003 due to health reasons. His last film was Ente Veedu Appuvinteyum
directed by Sibi Malayil
. After a long gap of 8 years he did a small cameo role in Traffic.
Malayalam cinema
The Cinema of Kerala or Malayalam cinema refers to the film industry in the Indian state of Kerala, which makes films in the Malayalam language. Malayalam movies typically portray social or family issues and are considered more realistic than films from other parts of India. Malayalam cinema has...
. He was a singer turned actor who had appeared around 300 films mostly in Antagonist role.
He dominated the Malayalam film industry in the role of villain for around 40 years. Later, he switched to character roles in mid 90s.
Early career
Jose Prakash was working in army before entering film industry. Like other actors of that age he was not a theatre or stage artist.He had served for British Indian army for 8 years. He later left army and return to his homeland and start small business. Having interest in cinema and music from childhood he started a small club with his friends called Kottayam Arts Club in which he was the lead singer. Thikkurissy Sukumaran NairThikkurissy Sukumaran Nair
Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair was a Malayali Indian poet, playwright, script writer, lyricist, orator, film director and actor, though he is best known as an actor in Malayalam cinema. He is the recipient of Padmashri from the Government of India, which is one of the highest civilian honours in India....
once saw his performance and called him as a singer for his debut directorial film Shariyo Thetto.
Singer
Jose Prakash started his early career as a singer who lend his voice for Prem NazirPrem Nazir
Abdul Khader , better known by his stage name Prem Nazir , was an Indian film actor. He is considered one of the all time super stars in Malayalam cinema...
, Sathyaneshan Nadar
Sathyaneshan Nadar
Manuel Sathyaneshan Nadar commonly known by his stage name Sathyan, was an Indian film actor known for his work in Malayalam cinema. He has won the Kerala State Film Award twice and is renowned for his acting skills...
etc. Malayalam industry was not professional at early 1950s usually actors sing for themselves. Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair
Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair
Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair was a Malayali Indian poet, playwright, script writer, lyricist, orator, film director and actor, though he is best known as an actor in Malayalam cinema. He is the recipient of Padmashri from the Government of India, which is one of the highest civilian honours in India....
introduced him to V. Dakshinamoorthy
V. Dakshinamoorthy
V. Dakshinamoorthy is a veteran carnatic musician and music director of Malayalam, Tamil and Hindi films, predominantly in Malayalam films. He has set scores for the songs in over 125 films. He is now retired from film music direction but is still active in classical music...
who liked his voice and lend his voice for the film Shariyo Thetto in 1953 directed by Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair. In this film philosophical number "Paadu pettu paadangalil" sung by Jose Prakash introduced a new trend in Malayan cinema. He also did a small role in the movie. He was not at all a professional singer and does not attend any musical class. In the early 1960s Malayalam film industry became professional and the introduction of talented singers like A. M. Rajah
A. M. Rajah
Aemala Manmatharaju Rajah was a South Indian playback singer-music composer popular in the 1950s and the early 1960s in South India. He was popularly known as A. M. Rajah or Rajah. His songs were featured in numerous Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada films in the 1950s, early 1960s and early...
, K. J. Yesudas
K. J. Yesudas
Kattassery Joseph Yesudas is an Indian classical musician and playback singer.Yesudas sings Indian classical, devotional, and popular music. He has recorded more than 50,000 songs in many languages including Malayalam, Tamil, Hindi, Kannada, Telugu, Bengali, Gujarati, Oriya, Marathi, Punjabi,...
ended the careers of all non professional singers. Up to 1960's he had sung around 60 songs for various actors like Prem Nazir
Prem Nazir
Abdul Khader , better known by his stage name Prem Nazir , was an Indian film actor. He is considered one of the all time super stars in Malayalam cinema...
etc.
Actor
During his singing career he had done small roles and cameos for films. His first break as an actor was Bhakta KuchelaBhakta Kuchela (1961 film)
Bhakta Kuchela is a 1961 Malayalam film directed by P. Subramaniam. The film was an unusual collaboration between a Malayalam producer and an array of Telugu-Tamil film stars. The key roles were handled by Telugu actors...
in 1961.But his major break as a villain was Olavum Theravum in 1969 and he later went on to do many films mostly in villain roles.He and KP Ummer dominated Malayalam film industry in the role of Antagonist
Antagonist
An antagonist is a character, group of characters, or institution, that represents the opposition against which the protagonist must contend...
and was a hard target for Heroes. Up to date he had acted for more than 350 films in Malayalam language. He retired from film industry in 2003 due to health reasons. His last film was Ente Veedu Appuvinteyum
Ente Veedu Appuvinteyum
Ente Veedu Appuvinteyum is 2003 family drama film in Malayalam language directed by Sibi Malayil and starring Jayaram, Jyothirmayi and Kalidasan.-Plot:...
directed by Sibi Malayil
Sibi Malayil
Sibi Malayil is an Indian film director of Malayalam cinema best known for his melodramas of the 80s and 90s. Since the mid-1980s he has directed some 40 movies. Movies like Kireedam, Dasharatham, Thaniyavarthanam, His Highness Abdullah, Bharatham, and Akashadoothu defined the way Malayalam movies...
. After a long gap of 8 years he did a small cameo role in Traffic.
Personal life
He was born as the eldest of 8 children of K.J.Joseph & Eliyamma Joseph.He has a younger brother Prem Prakash who is also an actor.He was settled around 30 years in Madras and later moved to Cochin.In 2003 he has to cut his right leg due to Diabetics,After 2003 he retired from film industry due to this reason.He has 6 children, 4 sons and 2 daughters.He now resides with his elder son in Cochin.As an actor
- Traffic (2011 film) 2011
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2003 - Ente Veedu AppuvinteyumEnte Veedu AppuvinteyumEnte Veedu Appuvinteyum is 2003 family drama film in Malayalam language directed by Sibi Malayil and starring Jayaram, Jyothirmayi and Kalidasan.-Plot:...
2003 - PathramPathramPathram is a 1999 Malayalam film written by Renji Panicker and directed by Joshi, starring Suresh Gopi, Murali, Manju Warrier, N. F. Varghese, and Biju Menon...
1999 - Vazhunnor 1999
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1998 - Man of the Match 1996
- Bheesmacharya 1994
- AkashadoothuAkashadoothuAkashadoothu is a 1993 Malayalam-language drama film directed by Sibi Malayil with Madhavi and Murali in title roles. One of the most influential melodramas of the nineties, the film tells the tale of a widow suffering from leukemia...
1993 - DevasuramDevasuramDevaasuram is a 1993 Malayalam film directed by I. V. Sasi and written by Ranjith. The rivalry between Mangalassery Neelakantan and Mundakkal Shekaran is the main theme of the film. It was one of the most successful Malayalam films of all time and the story, dialogues, and characters have...
1993 - Maanthrika Cheppu 1992
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1990 - Orukkam 1990
- Veena Meettiya Vilangukal 1990
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1990 - Ee Kannikoodi 1990
- Adikkurippu 1989
- Adharvam 1989
- Dhinarathrangal 1988
- Loose Loose Arappiri Loose 1988
- Vrutham 1987
- Aankiliyude Tharattu 1987
- Oru Sindoora Pottinte Ormaykku 1987
- Rajavinte MakanRajavinte MakanRajavinte Makan is a 1986 Malayalam film directed by Thampi Kannanthanam and starring Mohanlal, Suresh Gopi, Ambika, and Ratheesh. The film was scripted by Dennis Joseph....
1986 - Kshamichu Ennoru Vakku 1986
- Snehamulla Simham 1986
- Adukkan Entheluppam 1986
- Ente Kanakkuyil 1985
- Eeran Sandhya 1985
- Ee Sabdam Innathe Sabdam 1985
- Aa Neram Alppa Dooram 1985