Mukesh Madhavan is an Indian actor and politician. He works primarily in Malayalam films.
Wiki/Biography
Mukesh Madhavan was born on Tuesday, March 5, 1957 (64 years old in 2021) in Kollam, Kerala, India. His zodiac sign is Pisces. Mukesh Madhavan received his primary education from the Infant Jesus Anglo-Indian High School, Tangassery. He joined Sri Narayana College, Kollam to pursue his B.S.
appearance
Height (approximate): 5′ 9″
Eye color: Black
Hair color: Black
family
Parents and siblings
Mukesh Madhavan is the son of O. Madhavan and Vijayakumari. His father O. Madhavan is an Indian theatre director and actor. He is one of the founders of the Communist Party of India Kerala. Mukesh’s mother Vijayakumari is an Indian stage, television and film actor.
Mukesh Madhavan and his parents
Mukesh has two sisters, Sandhya Rajendran and Jayasree. Sandhya Rajendran is a Malayalam film and theatre artist.
Mukesh Madhavan’s sister Sandhya Rajendran
Mukesh Madhavan’s sister Jayasree
Relationships, Wife and Children
In 1998, Mukesh Madhavan married South Indian actress Sarita. Mukesh and Sarita have two sons. His son Shravan is an actor. Mukesh and Sarita did not have a good relationship and they divorced in 2011.
Mukesh Madhavan with his wife Saritha and their son
Mukesh Madhavan tied the knot with Methil Devika on October 24, 2013. Methil is an Indian dance scholar and choreographer from Palakkad.
Mukesh Madhavan and his wife Methil Devika
Profession
Actor
Mukesh Madhavan started his acting career in the film Ballon in 1982. In 1985, he acted in the film Mutharamkunnu PO, directed by Sibi Malayil. He then acted in a series of slapstick comedies like Ponnum Kudathinu Pottu, Akkare Ninnoru Maran, Boeing Boeing and Odaruthammava Aalariyaam. In 1989, Ramji Rao Speaking, directed by Siddique-Lal, became his career breakthrough. The film established him as a leading actor in the Malayalam film industry. The duo of Siddique-Lal was like a lucky charm for him and they acted in several hits like In Harihar Nagar, The Godfather, Hitler, Chronic Bachelor and Friends.
Mukesh Madhavan played the role of CBI officer Chacko in four films of the CBI series directed by K. Madhu. His role was a big hit. Mukesh is a close friend of Mohanlal and played many supporting roles in Mohanlal’s films like Hello Dear Wrong Number, Thalavattam, Vandanam, Akkare Akkare Akkare, Kakkakuyil and Boeing Boeing.
Filmmaker
Apart from acting, Mukesh Madhavan is also into filmmaking. He made his first film with Srinivasan. Their first film together was Katha Parayumbol, which became the highest-grossing film of the year.
Mukesh Madhavan’s first film as a producer
politics
Mukesh Madhavan contested the elections from Kollam constituency in Kerala in 2016. He won the elections and served the society as the MLA of the Kerala constituency.
Mukesh Madhavan during the election campaign
Awards and Honors
- 2007: Asian Web Film Awards Best Film (Producer) – Kadha Parayumbol
- 2007: Filmfare Award for Best Film – Malayalam (Producer) – Kadha Parayumbol
- 2007: Kerala State Film Award for Best Film with Mass Appeal and Aesthetic Value – Kadha Parayumbol
- 2013: Kerala State Film Critics Association Award – 2nd Best Actor – English: London Autumn, Vasanthathinte Kanal Vazhikalil
- 2016: Asia Network Special Award – Multifaceted Person of the Year
dispute
Bollywood casting director Tess Joseph has accused Mukesh Madhavan of sexual harassment using the #meetoo trend. Tess Joseph and Mukesh Madhavan worked for the same game show Koteeshwaran. She mentioned that Mukesh had called her several times during the shoot of a game show. On October 9, 2018, Tess took over her Twitter account and narrated the ordeal she had gone through nearly two decades ago.
Charges against Mukesh Madhavan
Mukesh Madhavan himself has issued a statement denying all the allegations and insisting that he has not done anything of the kind. He said it was just an act of publicly tarnishing his image.
Facts/Trivia
- Mukesh Madhavan is the author of the book Mukesh Kathakal – Jeevithathiley Nerum Narmavum. The book shares his experiences as a student and his journey as an actor.
- Mukesh Madhavan has been elected as the president of Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi.
- His address is Kizhakke Veedu, Vadakkevila, Kollam 691010.
- Mukesh was the host of the Malayalam version of Deal or No Deal, which aired on Surya TV in 2000.
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