Kunchacko Boban is an Indian actor and producer who works primarily in the Malayalam film industry. He was known as “Chackochan” and affectionately known as “Chocolate Boy” by fans for his romantic role in the film. As of 2023, he has appeared in more than 100 movies.
Wiki/Biography
Kunchacko Boban was born on Tuesday, November 2, 1976 in Alappuzha, Kerala, India (age 47 years 2023). His zodiac sign is Scorpio. After completing his education, he attended St. Birchman’s College in Changanassery, Kerala. Thereafter, he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in commerce from Santana Buddhist College, Alappuzha, Kerala. In addition, he also showed a passion for sports, excelling in cricket, table tennis and basketball, and was particularly talented in badminton. In addition, he also received training in Bharatanatyam during his childhood under the guidance of Amrutham Gopinath.
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′7″
Weight (approximately): 76kg
Hair color: black
Eye color: black
Kunchacko Boban poses with Ahmad Golchin, founder of Phars Film Group
family
Boban was born in Alappuzha, Kerala, to a Syro-Malabar Catholic family whose roots lie in the Marian Prakar family, famous for owning Kerala’s first film studio Uda Famous for Asia Studio.
Parents and siblings
Boban was born to Boban Kunchako and Molly Boban. His father is a film producer, actor, director and screenwriter while his mother is a housewife.
Kunchacko Boban’s father Boban Kunchacko and mother Molly Boban
Boban has two sisters, Anu and Minu.
Kunchacko Boban and his sisters Anu and Minu
wife and children
After several years of courtship, Boban tied the knot with Priya Ann Samuel. Their wedding took place on April 2, 2005 at the Little Flower Syro Catholic Church in Ernakulam. The couple has a son, Izahaak Boban Kunchacko, born on April 16, 2019. Their son’s baptism took place on June 30, 2019.
Kunchacko Boban and Priya Ann Samuel and their son Izahaak Boban
other relatives
Kunchacko is a well-known filmmaker in the Malayalam film industry, founder of Udaya Studios, and Boban’s grandfather.
Kunchaco Boban’s grandfather
He is the grand-nephew of Navodaya Apakan (late), founder of Navodaya Studios, renowned film producer, director and entrepreneur. Boban also has family ties to fellow film director Jijo Punnose.
Relationships/Affairs
Kunchacko first met Priya in the 1990s, when she and her friends asked Boban for his autograph. They dated until their marriage in 2005.
address
11 C, Abad Silver Crest, SC Bose Road, Jawahar Nagar, Kadavanthara, Kochi-682 020
Signature/Autograph
Kunchako Boban’s autograph
Profession
Movie
Kunchacko Boban made his debut in 1997 with the film Aniyathipraavu, directed by Fazil and co-starring Shalini; however, he made his debut as a child actor in the 1981 film Dhanya, produced by his father. His film Aniyathipraavu was a huge hit and set a new record for Malayalam films.
Kunchacko Boban’s first movie poster – Aniyathipraavu
Dhanya(1981) movie poster
He later had a brief role in Harikrishnans (1998), which was the highest-grossing Malayalam film of the year.
Movie Poster – Harikrishnans
Kunchacko and Shalini teamed up again for successful romantic films like “Nakshathrathaarattu” (1998), “Niram” (1999) and “Prem Poojari” (1999). He also appeared in other box-office successful films such as Priyam (2000), Sathyam Sivam Sundaram (2000), Dosth (2001), Narendran Makan Jayakanthan Vaka (2001) and Kalyanaraman (2002).
Movie Poster- Narendran Makan Jayakanthan Vaka
After getting married in 2005, Boban decided to temporarily retire from the film industry. In 2008, he returned to the entertainment industry and guest-starred in a song in the movie “Twenty: 20”, and later appeared in Shafi’s movie “LolliPop”. In 2009, Boban played the role of Ravi Verma in VK Prakash’s comedy film Gurumal: The Runaway, which was a commercial success. return.
Poster of the movie “Gurumal: The Escape”
He has appeared in Traffic (2011), How Old Are You (2014), Vettah (2016), Take Off (2017), Virus (2019), Anjaam Pathiraa (2020), Nayattu (2021), Pada (2022)) and Nna Thaan Case Kodu (2022) has received widespread appreciation. In 2015, Boban played a role in Dr. Biju’s film Valiya Chirakulla Pakshikal, which revealed the devastation caused by the use of the pesticide endosulfan in villages in northern Kerala sexual influence. The film gained international recognition and was screened at many prestigious events such as the United Nations, Toronto Film Festival, New York Indian Film Festival and International Film Festival of India. Valia Chirakulla Pakshikal won the National Award for Best Environmental Film.
Valiya Chirakulla Pakshikal’s poster
In 2016, Kunchacko Boban revived the renowned Malayalam film production house Udaya Pictures, which had been dormant for 30 years. He made his debut as a producer under the revived film brand with the film Kochavva Paulo Ayyappa Coelho.
television
In addition to making movies, Boban has appeared in many television shows. He was the mentor of the 2018 reality show Nayika Nayakan. Boban has attended and hosted many award events and programs as a special guest, such as the Mazhavil Entertainment Awards (2019) and E-Classil Njanumund (2021). He also serves as a judge on the reality show Happy Days in 2021 and Dancing Stars in 2023.
social activism
In addition to his work in film and television, Kunchacko Boban supports important social causes. In 2014, he founded Celebrity Cricket Club (C3), where many celebrities joined forces to support charity. In 2015, Boban established a medical institution called Al Fasht in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, which specializes in treating autistic children.
dispute
Controversy surrounding Nna Thanan Case Kodu movie poster
Kunchakko’s film Nna Thaan Case Kodu sparked controversy after the poster was released. The poster depicts potholes on the roads during a time when the Kerala government was criticized for the condition of the roads. The slogan on the poster read: “There are potholes on the road. But please come to the theatre.” This slogan sparked many hate campaigns against actors and films led by the CPM and its supporters.
Cyber attack after movie ‘Chera’ poster released
During the release of Chera, Kunchako received a lot of criticism for the film’s poster. The poster featured an image similar to that of Jesus lying on his mother’s lap after being removed from the cross, leading Cunchciaco to face online attacks and backlash for the film. Many felt the film’s title “Chera” was insulting to Christian sentiments, and Kunchacko’s comments section was filled with hateful comments. Some claim that Malayalam movies are aimed at insulting the faith of Christians.
Awards, Honors, Achievements
- In 1999, Niram won the Asianet Film Awards for Best Co-star (shared with Shalini).
- In 2004, he won the 2nd Kerala State Film Awards for Best Actor for his performance in the film Ee Snehatheerathu.
- In 2004, Ee Snehatheerathu won the 2nd Best Actor Award at the Kerala Film Critics Association Awards.
- In 2010, he won the Jayan Smaraka Award for Best Young Actor for the movie “Elsamma Enna Aankutty”.
- In 2010, the film “Elsamma Enna Aankutty” won the Special Jury Award at the NANA Film Awards.
- In 2010, he won the Kerala Kaumudi Youth Icon Award for several films.
- In 2010, he won the Vayala Rama Varma Award for Best Actor for the film Elsamma Enna Aankutty.
- In 2010, Ramu Kariat won the Most Popular Actor Award for several films.
- In 2010, he won the Mathrubhumi Film Award for Best Star Couple for the movie “Sakudumbam Shyamala”.
- In 2010, “Mom and Me” won the Vanitha Film Award for Best Star Coupling.
- “Mom and Me” won the 2010 AsiaNet Movie Award for Best Star Coupling.
- Amrita FEFKA Film Awards 2011 Yuva Keerthi Various Film Awards.
- Several films won the Young Icon of the Year award at the 2011 AsiaNet Movie Awards.
- In 2012, he won the Amrita FEFKA Film Award for Most Popular Actor for “Ordinary” and “Malu Singh”.
- In 2012 Pullipulikalum Attinkuttiyum and Romans won the Special Jury Award at the AsiaNet Film Awards.
- In 2012, he won the South Indian International Film Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role (Malayalam) for the film “Senior”.
- Several films won the Jai Hind Television Award in 2013.
- Several films won the Young Icon of the Year award at the 2014 AsiaNet Movie Awards.
- In 2016, he won the Film Life Award for Best Actor for the movie “Vettah”.
- Kochavva Paulo Ayyappa Coelho and Vettah won the 2016 Asian Television Network Personality of the Year Award.
- In 2017, he won the Best Actor at the Queensland Indian International Film Festival for the movie “Valiya Chirakulla Pakshikal”.
- The movie “Kochavva Paulo Ayyappa Coelho” won the 2017 North American Film Award.
- In 2017, he won the AsiaNet Comedy Award for Versatile Actor for several films.
- Malayala Puraskar Samiti won the Best Actor Award in 2018 for the films “Take Off” and “Ramante Edanthottam”.
- He won the Most Popular Hero of the Year award at the 2018 North American Film Awards for his films “Take Off” and “Ramante Edanthottam”.
- In 2018, he won the Vanitha Film Award for Best Family Hero for the films “Take Off” and “Ramante Edanthottam”.
- Critics won the Asianet Film Awards 2018 for Best Actor for the films “Take Off”, “Ramante Edanthottam” and “Varnyathil Aashanka”.
- CPC Film Awards 2020 Special Honorable Mention for Udaya Studio and its Contribution to Malayalam Cinema
- Won the Vanessa Film Awards 2020 Socially Responsible Actor Award for the movie “Virus”
- The movie “Anjaam Pathiraa” won the Critics Award for Best Actor (Malayalam) at the South Indian International Film Awards 2020
- Won the Indian Film Institute Award for Best Actor 2022 for the movies Nna Thaan Case Kodu, Ariyippu and Pada
- Malayala Praskar Samiti (2022) won the Best Actor Award for the film Nna Thaan Case Kodu
- The film “Nna Thaan Case Kodu” won the Special Jury Mention (Acting) at the 2023 Kerala Film Awards
- The movie “Nna Thaan Case Kodu” won the SIIMA Critics Award for Best Actor (Malayalam) at the South Indian International Film Awards held at Dubai World Trade Center, UAE in September 2023
Kunchacko Boban wins SIIMA Critics Award 2023
car collection
- Land Rover Defender 110
Land Rover Defender played by actor Kunchacko Boban
Facts/Trivia
- Udaya Studios, belonging to Boban’s ancestors, holds an important place in the history of the Malayalam film industry and is often considered the birthplace of the industry.
- Kunchacko’s grandfather was also a car enthusiast and owned a 1955 Studebaker Commander with license plate number KRY 2464. This car has been in the family for over 60 years.
- Kunchacko Boban’s photo was included in the Karnataka syllabus textbook in 2022. The image is from his role as postman Raghunandan in the film Oridathoru Postman. Boban posted about the incident on Instagram, adding a humorous comment. His post generated many interesting comments and reactions. However, the Karnataka education authorities clarified that the material discussed by the actor was not from any official government textbook. Government sources commented,
It originated from a book by a private publisher in Hubli. This is not part of the curriculum. ”
- Kunchako received karate training and mastered the skills at an early age.
- In 1999, he also appeared on the cover of Filmfare magazine.
- In his debut film Aniyathipravu, Kunchacko Boban did not dub the character. Instead, Krishnachandran, who starred in the 1978 Malayalam film Rathinirvedam, voiced Kunchacko Boban’s character in the film.
- Kunchacko’s favorite food is Karimeen (fried fish).
- On the 25th anniversary of the release of Kunchacko’s first film Aniyathipraavu, Boban bought the Hero Honda Red bike used by his character Sudhi in the film. He wrote in an Instagram post,
The bike is back. 25 years later. Thank you all for your love. Thanks Boni for keeping it immaculate. Thank you for making everything possible. ”
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Source: HIS Education