Kalasala Babu
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Kalasala Babu is a popular India
n actor who has performed on stage, and in television serials and films.
and K. T. Muhammed
.
After acting in his first film Inayethedi in 1977, Babu started his drama troupe 'Kalasala' in Thripunithura, which had artists such as Thilakan
, Surasu, amongst others. The troupe began with the play 'Thalavattom', scripted by Surasu, which became a big hit. In total nine plays were conducted, scripted by renowned personalities such as P. J. Antony
, Sreemoolanagaram Vijayan, N. N. Pillai
, and others. The troupe operated until 1980.
Later on, he had also worked with theatre company Chalakudy Sarathy for a few years.
for this film, which became a flop.
Towards the end of 1999, Babu was cast in Kala, a 13-episode television serial. His role of the character, Rowdy Dasappan, was well-received by viewers. Following this, Babu acted in around 28 mega-serials over the next three years.
Babu made his way back in to cinema with Kasthooriman in 2003, since then acting in character and villain roles in many movies, and has achieved recognition for his performances, comfortably filling the acting space left vacant by late character actors such as N. F. Varghese
and Narendra Prasad
.
He become more popular in the film Lion
as father of Dileep
.
and Mohiniyattam exponent Kalamandalam Kalyanikutty Amma
. He is married and has a son and daughter.
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n actor who has performed on stage, and in television serials and films.
On stage
Babu had been acting in radio plays while at college. Following his graduation in 1973, Babu acted in Paanchajanyam, yielding a good performance. Babu acted at Kalidasa Kala Kendram for two years, and was offered roles by the late O. MadhavanO. Madhavan
O. Madhavan was an Indian theatre director and actor. He was one of the founding members of the Communist Party of India in Kerala. He is considered as one of the great masters of the theatre, he has made major contributions for the evolution of theatre in Kerala...
and K. T. Muhammed
K. T. Muhammed
K. T. Muhammed , popularly known as KT, was a famous Malayalam playwright and screenwriter. He had scripted about 40 stage plays, including Idhu Bhumiyanu , considered to be his masterpiece...
.
After acting in his first film Inayethedi in 1977, Babu started his drama troupe 'Kalasala' in Thripunithura, which had artists such as Thilakan
Thilakan
Surendranatha Thilakan , known mononymously as Thilakan, is an Indian actor who works in Malayalam cinema and theatre. He was awarded Padma Shri on 25 January 2009.- Theatre:...
, Surasu, amongst others. The troupe began with the play 'Thalavattom', scripted by Surasu, which became a big hit. In total nine plays were conducted, scripted by renowned personalities such as P. J. Antony
P. J. Antony
P. J. Antony was a Malayalam film actor. He received the National Film Award for Best Actor for his performance in Nirmalyam in 1974. He was also the first actor working in Malayalam cinema to receive the award...
, Sreemoolanagaram Vijayan, N. N. Pillai
N. N. Pillai
N. N. Pillai was an Indian playwright, actor, theatre director, and orator. Dedicated to the cause of drama, Pillai have written over 30 Malayalam plays, 40 one-act plays, two theoretical studies on theater and an autobiography. Gifted with enormous theaterical as well as artistic talents, and...
, and others. The troupe operated until 1980.
Later on, he had also worked with theatre company Chalakudy Sarathy for a few years.
Film and television
Babu got his first opportunity in film in 1977, in Inayethedi, the first venture of John Paul, George Kitho, Kaloor Dennis and Antony Eastman. He was cast alongside Silk SmithaSilk Smitha
Silk Smitha was an Indian film actress. She became a movie extra and subsequently the most wanted heroine of the early 80s. The sobriquet "Silk" came in 1979, with her first Tamil film Vandi Chakkaram, in which she played a bar girl named Silk...
for this film, which became a flop.
Towards the end of 1999, Babu was cast in Kala, a 13-episode television serial. His role of the character, Rowdy Dasappan, was well-received by viewers. Following this, Babu acted in around 28 mega-serials over the next three years.
Babu made his way back in to cinema with Kasthooriman in 2003, since then acting in character and villain roles in many movies, and has achieved recognition for his performances, comfortably filling the acting space left vacant by late character actors such as N. F. Varghese
N. F. Varghese
N. F. Varghese was a Malayalam film actor. He began his career as a mimicry artist, acting in minor roles, but later he turned to strong villain roles. Akashadoothu was his major break through in career, which was his third film. He has acted in more than 100 films. He died at the age of 53 when...
and Narendra Prasad
Narendra prasad
Narendra Prasad was a popular Indian movie actor, playwright, director, teacher and literary critic. He was born at Mavelikara, Alappuzha District, in the south Indian state of Kerala....
.
He become more popular in the film Lion
Lion
The lion is one of the four big cats in the genus Panthera, and a member of the family Felidae. With some males exceeding 250 kg in weight, it is the second-largest living cat after the tiger...
as father of Dileep
Dileep (actor)
Dileep is an Indian film actor, mimicry artist and producer best known for his work in Malayalam cinema.Dileep started his career as a mimicry artist in the Cochin Kalabhavan troupe. He later started his film career as an assistant director to Kamal with the film Vishnu Lokam...
.
Personal life
Babu was born to Kathakali maestro Kalamandalam Krishnan NairKalamandalam Krishnan Nair
Kalamandalam Krishnan Nair was one of the most renowned Kathakali artists of any time, and arguably the greatest in the history of the four-century-old classical dance-drama from Kerala in southern India...
and Mohiniyattam exponent Kalamandalam Kalyanikutty Amma
Kalamandalam Kalyanikutty Amma
Kalamandalam Kalyanikutty Amma was an epoch-making Mohiniyattam danseuse from Kerala in southern India. She is considered as the "Mother of Mohiniyattam"...
. He is married and has a son and daughter.
Filmography
- ChekavarChekavar (film)-Production:The Pooja of the film was held in February 2010 and the shooting began in Kerala at the end of February 2010.-External links:*...
(2010) .... Shekharan - Pokkiri RajaPokkiri Raja (2010 film)Pokkiri Raja is a 2010 Malayalam masala film starring Mammootty in the title role, along with Prithviraj and Shriya Saran in the main roles. The film is written by the duo Udayakrishna-Siby K. Thomas, directed by debutante Vyshakh, and the music is composed by Jassie Gift. The film was released on...
(2010) - NayakanNayakanNayakan is a 2010 Malayalam film directed by Lijo Jose Pellisery and written by P. S. Rafeeq. It stars Indrajith, Thilakan, Jagathy Sreekumar, Dhanya Mary Varghese and Siddique....
(2010) ... Raman Kutty Master - ChattambinaduChattambinaduChattambinaadu is a Malayalam film released in 2009. The film was directed by Shafi and written by Benny P. Nayarambalam, and stars Mammootty, Lakshmi Rai, Siddique, Manoj K. Jayan, Vinu Mohan, and Suraj Venjarammoodu...
(2009) ... Kattapilli Kuruppachen - Black DahliaBlack DaliaBlack Dalia is a 2009 Malayalam film and a debut directorial venture of popular Malayalam villain and character actor Baburaj . The film stars Suresh Gopi, Baburaj and Vani Viswanath...
(2009) .... Sunny Kuruvila - Puthiya MukhamPuthiya MukhamPuthiya Mukham is a 2009 Malayalam action film directed by Diphan and starring Prithviraj Sukumaran. The shooting locations were Kochi, Palakkad, and Malaysia. The music was...
(2009) - College KumaranCollege KumaranCollege Kumaran is a 2008 Malayalam film directed by Thulasidas, starring Mohanlal and Vimala Raman. Mohanlal took a remuneration of 1.25 crores for this movie, which was the first time an actor from the Malayalam movie industry received a fee of 8 figures....
(2008) .... Public Prosecutor - Mission 90 DaysMission 90 DaysMission 90 Days is a 2007 Malayalam film by Major Ravi starring Mammooty. It is Major Ravi's second directorial venture and is based on the assassination of former Indian prime minister Rajiv Gandhi and the following investigation.-Cast:...
(2007) .... Commissioner - Rakshakan (2007)
- Inspector GarudInspector GarudInspector Garud is a 2007 Malayalam film directed by Johny Antony, starring Dileep and Kavya Madhavan as the lead pair.-Plot:Inspector Garud has Police Inspector Madhavan Kutty as a very corrupt officer who would do any dirty work for money. He became Inspector not through the right channel but by...
(2007) .... Achuthan - Kanaka SimhasanamKanaka SimhasanamKanaka Simhasanam is a 2006 Malayalam film directed by Rajasenan. The film stars Jayaram, Karthika, and Lakshmi Gopalaswamy in the lead.Kanaka Simhasanam movie tells Kanamkambaran who runs a drama troupe along with his wife Bharati...
(2006) - Pothan VavaPothan VavaPothan Vava is a 2006 Malayalam film directed by Joshi starring Mammootty in the title role. Famous Indian pop and bollywood singer Usha Uthup made her first screen appearance through this film. She played the role of Mammootty's mother.-Plot:...
(2006) .... The Priest - Chess (2006) .... Doctor
- PachakuthiraPachakuthiraPachakuthira is a 2006 Malayalam comedy-drama film directed by Kamal and starring Dileep and Gopika. The film was panned by the critics and was a box office failure as well. Several critics consider the film to be the worst from director Kamal....
(2006) - Thuruppu GulanThuruppu GulanThuruppu Gulan is a Malayalam comedy film released in the year 2006, which had Mammootty and Sneha in the lead roles. Others in the cast include Innocent, Jagathy Sreekumar, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Salim Kumar and Cochin Haneefa.-Plot:Mr...
(2006) .... Sreedharan Unnithan - MadhuchandralekhaMadhuchandralekhaMadhuchandralekha is a Malayalam film directed by Rajasenan. This film stars Jayaram, Urvashi and Mamta Mohandas in the lead.-Plot:Madhu aka Madhavan is a successful playback singer. Chandramathi is his illiterate, rustic, betel-chewing wife with a bad habit of spitting in wrong places, and they...
(2006) ... Ramu - LionLion (film)Lion is a 2006 Malayalam film directed by Joshiy. The film stars Dileep and Kavya Madhavan in the lead roles. It was produced under the banner of N. N...
(2006) .... Balagangadhara Menon - Sarkkar Dada (2005)
- AnandabhadramAnandabhadramAnandabhadram is a 2005 Malayalam fantasy film based on the novel of the same name by Sunil Parameswaran. The film is the debut Malayalam film venture of director Santosh Sivan and actress Riya Sen...
(2005) - Lokanathan IAS (2005) .... Koya
- RappakalRappakalRappakal is a 2005 released Malayalam film directed by Kamal. Mammootty, Nayantara, Sharada appears in lead roles. Mammootty plays the role of a servant who look after the nook and corner of the bunglaw while Nayan does the role of a smart servant in the same house.-Cast:* Mammootty .. Krishnan*...
(2005) .... Shekharan - Thommanum MakkalumThommanum MakkalumThommanum Makkalum is a 2005 Malayalam film directed by Shafi, written by Benny P. Nayarambalam, and produced by Lal under his production house Lal Creations. The film stars Mammootty, Lal, and Rajan P. Dev in the main roles. It tells the story of Thomman Thommanum Makkalum (Malayalam: തൊമ്മനും...
(2005) ... Thevar - The Campus (2005) .... Fr. David Pulikkattil
- Ullam (2005) .... Raman Nair
- Nothing But LifeNothing But LifeNothing But Life is a 2004 bilingual English and Malayalam film directed by Rajiv Anchal for an Indian production house dealing with matters of health. The experimental film featured actors R. Madhavan, Neha Pandse, Kaveri, Nassar and Sreenivasan....
(2004) .... Father Daniel - PerumazhakkalamPerumazhakkalamPerumazhakkalam is a 2004 Malayalam film directed by Kamal. The film stars Meera Jasmine, Kavya Madhavan, Dileep and Vineeth. The film was adapted to Hindi by Nagesh Kukunoor as Dor....
(2004) ... Krishna Iyer - Runway (2004)Runway (2004 film)Runway is a 2004 Malayalam film directed by Joshiy and written by Udayakrishna and Siby K. Thomas. It stars Dileep, Indrajith, Murali, Kavya Madhavan, Harisree Ashokan, and Kalasala Babu. The film was produced by V. K. Naushad and Mohan under the banner of N. N. S...
... Varkey Chinnadan - VajramVajramVajram is a 2004 Malayalam drama film written by Dennis Joseph and directed by Pramod Pappan. It starred Mammootty in the lead role and Master Mithun played another important role.-Plot:...
(2004) ... Shankaran - Sasneham SumithraSasneham SumithraSasneham Sumithra is a 2004 Malayalam film by Ambadi Krishnan starring Suresh Gopi.-Plot:Balan is a Navy officer. He falls in love and later marries Sumitra. Later he resigns and settles down with business, but Sumitra’s father and cousin do not like Balan...
(2004) .... Kurup - 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) ... Meera's father - Kasthooriman (2003)
- Inayethedi (1977)