Pratap Pothen (1952-2022) was an Indian actor, director, screenwriter, producer and filmmaker. He has acted in more than 100 South Indian films. He passed away on July 15, 2022, at his apartment in Chennai due to natural health reasons.
Wiki/Biography
Pratap Pothan was born on Wednesday, August 13, 1952 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala (age 69 at the time of death). He attended Lawrence School in Lovedale, Tamil Nadu.
Pratap Posen childhood photos
He received his BA in Economics from Madras Christian College, Chennai, in 1972. He participated in drawing competitions at school. While studying at university, he joined a theater troupe and that’s when he became interested in acting.
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′7″
Eye color: black
Hair color: black
family
Parents and siblings
His father Kolathinkal Pothan was a businessman. Pratap has five brothers and sisters. His brother’s names are Hari Pothen (filmmaker) and Mohan Pothen. The name of one of his sisters is Devi Pothen.
Childhood photos of Pratap Pothen with his parents
Pratap Posen and his mother
Mohan Pothan, brother of Pratap Pothen
Hari Pothan, brother of Pratap Pothen
Pratap Posen and his sister
wife and children
In 1985, he married the famous South Indian actress and producer Raadhika Sarathkumar, but the two divorced in 1986.
Pratap Pothen and his first wife Radhika
In 1990, he married Amala Satyanath, managing director of the Tata Group in Mumbai. The couple has a daughter named Keya. In 2012, Pratap divorced his second wife Amala.
Pratap Pothen with his second wife Amala and daughter
Pratap Poten and his daughter
religious views
According to his Facebook account, he is an agnostic.
Profession
After graduation, he worked as a copywriter in several advertising agencies including Sistas Advertising Agency and Hindustan Thomson. He started his career as a theater artist. He joined a troupe called Madras Actors and acted in many plays. While he was performing in the stage play Androcles and the Lion, he was discovered by Indian film producer B.B.B. Pratap, who invited Pratap to star in the Malayalam film Aravam (1978). ) plays the role of Kokkarakko.
Aravam(1978)
He appeared in many Malayalam films such as “Thakara” (1979), “Chamaram” (1980), “Sindoora Sandhyakku Mounam” (1982), “Once Upon A Time There Was A Kallan” (2014) and “Forensic” (2020).
Once upon a time there was a Karan
He made his debut in Tamil films as Indumathi’s husband in Azhiyadha Kolangal (1979).
Aziyada Korangal
He appeared in several Tamil films such as “Ilamai Kolam” (1980), “Kudumbam Oru Kadambam” (1981), “Echchil Iravugal” (1982), “Aayirathil Oruvan” (2010) and “Kamali From Nadukkaveri” ( 2021). Pratap made his Telugu debut as Pratap in the film “Aakali Rajyam” (1981).
Akali Rajam(1981)
His other Telugu films include “Kanchana Ganga” (1984), “Justice Chakravarthy” (1984), “Chukkallo Chandrudu” (2006), “Yevade Subramanyam” (2015) and “Veedevadu” (2017 Year). In 1988, he made his debut as a screenwriter with the Tamil film Solla Thudikuthu Manasu. His first Tamil film as a director was Meendum Oru Kaathal Kathai (1985) and nearly two years later he directed his first Malayalam film Rithubhedam (1987). As a writer and director, some of his films include Jeeva (1988), My Dear Marthandan (1990), Magudam (1992), Seevalaperi Pandi (1994) and Lucky Man (1995). Pratap started his advertising agency “Green Apple” and directed television commercials for MRF Tires and Nippo. In 2007, he played the role of KR Menon IAS in the Hindi film Guru. In 2009, he starred in the Kalaignar TV series “Naalaya Iyakkunar”.
Awards
- 1979: Thakara won the South Filmfare Award for Best Actor (Malayalam)
- 1980: “Chamaram” won the South Filmfare Award for Best Actor (Malayalam)
Pratap Pothen wins Filmfare Award
- 1984: The film Meendum Oru Kaathal Kathai (Tamil) won the National Film Award for Best Directorial Debut
- 1987: Rithubhedam won the South Filmfare Award for Best Director (Malayalam)
- 2012: “22 Female Kottayam” won the South Indian International Film Award for Best Negative Actor (Malayalam)
- 2012: Ayalum Njanum Thammil (Malayalam) won the Vanitha Film Award for Best Supporting Actor
- 2013: Special Jury Award at the AsiaNet Film Awards for his performance in “Idukki Gold” (Malayalam)
- 2014: Won the Special Jury Award at the Kerala State Film Awards for his performance in Once Upon a Time with Karan (Malayalam)
Pratap Pothen won the award
die
He breathed his last on July 15, 2022, at his residence in Chennai. He died of natural health causes. Famous Indian actor Kamal Haasan said after his death:
I saw while directing Vetrivizha that he is also good at directing fast-paced films. My condolences. “
Facts/Trivia
- Pratap used to smoke and drink.
Pratap Posen holding cigarette
Pratap Pothen holding a glass of wine
- He is a dog lover and owns a pet dog.
Pratap Pothen and his pet dog
- According to his Facebook account, one of his favorite quotes is:
Where there is no wind. Row! ! ! “
- Pratap used to follow a non-vegetarian diet.
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