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{{short description|Indian actor and producer}}
{{EngvarB|date=May 2014}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2019}}
{{Indian name|Kunchacko|Boban}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Kunchacko Boban
| image = Kunchackoboban002.jpg
| caption = Boban in 2019
| birth_name =
| birth_place = [[Alappuzha district|Alappuzha]], [[Kerala]], India
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=y|1976|11|2|}}<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/151102/entertainment-mollywood/article/chackochan-gets-birthday-surprise-sets|title=Chackochan gets a birthday surprise on sets|time={{time needed |date=November 2016}}}}</ref>
| alma mater = {{ubl|[[Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala|MG University]]|[[University of Kerala]]}}
| occupation = {{hlist|Actor|producer|businessman}}
| years_active = 1981(child artist),<br>1997-present
| other_names = Chackochan
| spouse = {{marriage|Priya Ann Samuel|2005}}
| children = Izahaak Kunchacko
| relatives = [[Kunchacko]] (grandfather)<br />[[Jijo Punnoose]] (uncle)<br />[[Navodaya Appachan]] (granduncle)
| family = See [[List of Indian film families#Kunchacko family|Kunchacko family]]
| awards = [[Kerala State Film Award]]
}}

'''Kunchacko Boban''' (born 2 November 1976) is an Indian actor and producer.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://english.manoramaonline.com/entertainment/interview/2017/08/09/kunchacko-boban-on-changing-roles-varnyathil-ashanka.html |title=Four decades of Kunchacko Boban |access-date=10 November 2017}}</ref> Sometimes referred by the moniker Chackochan, he works in [[Malayalam film industry]] and has acted in more than 90 films over the period of more than two decades. He has received several awards, including the [[Kerala State Film Award]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://awardsandwinners.com/category/kerala-state-film-award/2004/ |title=2004 Kerala State Film Award |access-date=23 June 2016}}</ref> He is a member of the [[Kunchacko|Kunchacko family]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/back-in-the-reckoning/article8334707.ece |title=Back in the reckoning |access-date=23 June 2016}}</ref>

Kunchacko's debut was as a child in the film ''[[Dhanya (film)|Dhanya]]'' (1981) produced by his father Boban Kunchacko. He debuted as an adult leading role in [[Fazil (director)|Fazil]]'s 1997 romantic drama ''[[Aniyathipraavu]]'' opposite [[Shalini]], which became the [[List of highest-grossing Malayalam films|highest-grossing Malayalam film]] till then, establishing him as a bankable actor overnight. He appeared in a brief role in ''[[Harikrishnans]]'' (1998) starring [[Mohanlal]] and [[Mammootty]], which was the top Malayalam box office grosser of the year. Kunchacko and Shalini joined again in successful romantic films ''[[Nakshatratharattu]]'' (1998) and ''[[Niram]]'' (1999), the latter becoming one of the highest-grossing Malayalam films of the year. By then he had created a "romantic hero" image in Malayalam cinema, nevertheless, he also had success in other genres, as a villager in ''[[Narendran Makan Jayakanthan Vaka]]'' (2001) and as a son to a debt-ridden family in ''[[Kasthooriman]]'' (2003). Kunchacko won the [[Kerala State Film Award – Special Mention]] for his performance in the 2004 film ''[[Ee Snehatheerathu]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://awardsandwinners.com/category/kerala-state-film-award/2004/ |title=2004 Kerala State Film Award |access-date=23 June 2016}}</ref> His career took a setback after few box office failures during the mid-2000s. He took a break from films in 2006 and moved on to business.

He came back in 2009 with the comedy ''[[Gulumal: The Escape]]'', a commercial success.<ref>{{cite web |author=: Gayathry |url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/malayalam/news/2013/jayasurya-kunchacko-boban-movie-locals-120982.html |title=Jayasurya And Kunchacko Boban in Locals – Oneindia Entertainment |publisher=Entertainment.oneindia.in |date=28 September 2013 |access-date=25 October 2013}}</ref> After his comeback, Kunchacko completely changed his chocolate boy and romantic hero image and he proved his versatility as an actor by doing various different roles.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/mollywood/220718/breaking-the-filmy-mould.html |title=Breaking the filmy mould |access-date=22 March 2018}}</ref> In the comeback, he raised his stardom with commercially successful films and reestablished himself as one of the popular lead actors of [[Malayalam cinema|Mollywood]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://onlookersmedia.in/latestnews/kunchacko-boban-says-he-do-not-deserve-the-title-of-a-superstar |title=Kunchacko Boban says he does not deserve the title of a Superstar |access-date=25 September 2015}}</ref> His roles in critically and commercially acclaimed films like Traffic, How Old Are You, Takeoff, Vettah, Virus, Nayattu,<ref>https://www.techradar.com/in/amp/news/malayalam-movie-nayattu-is-a-big-winner-on-indian-ott-platform</ref> and Nizhal<ref>https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/nizhal-movie-review-nayanthara-kunchacko-boban-starrer-thriller-is-disappointing-7311024/</ref> was widely appreciated. He is also known for his dancing skills.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/news/2018/kunchacko-boban-is-at-his-best-kuttanadan-marpappa-song-272542.html |title=Kunchacko Boban Is at His Best in This New Dance Number! |access-date=22 March 2018}}</ref>

In 2016, Kunchacko produced the comedy drama film ''[[Kochavva Paulo Ayyappa Coelho]]'' through [[Udaya Studios]], in the process of reviving the studio after a 30-year hiatus.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/news/2016/kunchacko-boban-with-kochavva-paulo-ayyappa-coelho-218385.html |title=Kunchacko Boban With 'Kochavva Paulo Ayyappa Coelho' |access-date=15 March 2016}}</ref>

He hails from the Udaya family, which is considered the ancestral home of the Malayalam film industry. Kunchacko Boban has announced the movie 'Ariyippu' under the banner of [[Udaya Studios]] at the occasion of his Silver Jubilee celebration as hero and Platinum Jubilee celebration of Udaya Pictures.

==Early life and family==
[[File:Chackochan&Priya.jpg|thumb|right|upright|Boban with his wife Priya]]
{{Main article|List of Hindi film families{{!}}Kunchacko family}}
Kunchacko Boban (also known as Chackochan) was born in a Catholic Christian family at [[Alappuzha]], Kerala. He hails from the Maliampurakal family, who is credited with owning the first film studio in Kerala, [[Udaya Studios]];<ref>{{cite web |url=https://pycker.com/celebrities/kunchacko-boban/biography|title=Kunchacko Boban Biography |access-date=23 June 2012}}</ref> his great grandfather, Maliampurakal Mani Chacko, started the first boat service in Kuttanadu.
He is the grandson of legendary film producer [[Kunchacko]], who also established [[Udaya Studios]].
He is also the grandnephew of [[Navodaya Appachan]] of [[Navodaya Studio]]s. Boban is a relative of Jijo Punnose, also a film director.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://pycker.com/celebrities/kunchacko-boban/biography|title=Kunchacko Boban Biography |access-date=23 June 2012}}</ref>

His father, Boban Kunchacko, was also an actor, director, and producer who was part of a few films produced by Udaya. Kunchacko's mother Molly is a housewife and he has two younger sisters, Anu and Minu.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://pycker.com/celebrities/kunchacko-boban/biography|title=Kunchacko Boban Biography |access-date=23 June 2012}}</ref>
He graduated with first-class in [[Bachelor of Commerce|B.Com]] from [[Sanatana Dharma College]] in 1997.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Im-taking-my-films-more-seriously-now-Kunchacko-Boban/articleshow/38743585.cms |title=Kunchacko Boban's degree |website=timeofindia.com |access-date=25 July 2014}}</ref> Kunchacko Boban is a sports enthusiast, he plays various games like cricket, table tennis, basketball and badminton, with badminton being the one he is best at.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/regional/malayalam/kunchacko-boban-uses-lockdown-to-perfect-his-shuttle-skills/videoshow/74911954.cms|title=Kunchacko Boban is a fantastic badminton player |access-date=30 March 2020}}</ref>

==Personal life==
Kunchacko Boban married a fan of his, Priya Ann Samuel on April 2, 2005 at Little Flower Syro Malabar Catholic Church, Ernakulam.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.facebook.com/KunchackoBoban/photos/pb.289882494497562.-2207520000../1590385624447236/?type=3&theater}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/movie-news/kunchacko-boban-celebrates-14th-wedding-anniversary-says-this-year-is-extra-special--1.3696272|title=Kunchacko Boban celebrates 14th wedding anniversary |access-date=2 April 2019}}</ref> They became parents to a baby boy named Izahaak Boban Kunchacko on April 16, 2019.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/kunchacko-boban-priya-ann-samuel-blessed-with-baby-boy-5681587/|title=Kunchacko Boban and Priya Ann Samuel blessed with a baby boy |access-date=16 April 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/kunchacko-boban-names-his-son-izahaak/articleshow/69304929.cms|title=Kunchacko Boban names his son Izahaak |access-date=13 May 2019}}</ref> His son's baptism took place on 30 June 2019 and the event was attended by prominent personalities in the Malayalam film industry.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/meet-izahaak-actor-kunchacko-posts-video-his-babys-baptism-105600|title=Izahaak Boban Kunchacko baptism |access-date=17 July 2019}}</ref>

==Acting career==
===1997–2006===
Kunchacko Boban was introduced into the Malayalam film industry by versatile director Fazil. His debut film ''[[Aniathipravu]]'' (1997), co-starring [[Shalini Kumar|Shalini]], and directed by [[Fazil (director)|Fazil]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.metromatinee.com/artist/Kunchacko%20Boban-1042 |title=kunchacko boban |date=8 June 2011 |access-date=2 August 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120609145104/http://www.metromatinee.com/artist/Kunchacko%20Boban-1042 |archive-date=9 June 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref> the film turned to be [[List of highest-grossing Malayalam films|the highest-grossing Malayalam film]] ever and Kunchacko Boban's performance as Sudhi, the lead character was well-received by young audiences and families. Kunchacko Boban - Shalini pair was considered as one of the best star pair of malayalam film industry.|<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/news/20-years-of-aniyathi-pravu-kunchako-boban-shalini-actress-1.1680371|title=നല്ല സിനിമ മരിക്കില്ല; അനിയത്തിപ്രാവ് തെളിവ്...|access-date=24 January 2017}}</ref>
Following the success of ''[[Aniathipravu]]'', Kunchacko Boban was cast in hit films such as ''[[Nakshathrathaarattu]]'' (1998), ''[[Mayilpeelikkavu]]'' (1998) and ''[[Niram]]'' (1999), which was one of 1999's [[List of highest-grossing Malayalam films|the highest-grossing Malayalam film]] and songs of "Niram" are still very popular.|<ref>{{cite web |url=http://indpaedia.com/ind/index.php/Box_office_records_of_Malayalam_films|title=Box office records of Malayalam films |access-date=23 June 2012}}</ref> The actor reunited with his debut film's director Fazil in ''[[Harikrishnans]]'', where he played a cameo, which marked the reunion of [[Mohanlal]] and [[Mammootty]] after nine years and it was [[List of highest-grossing Malayalam films|the highest-grossing Malayalam film]] of the year.|<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/news/2017/mammootty-mohanlal-s-harikrishnans-location-stills-throwback-263245.html|title=THROWBACK: Mammootty & Mohanlal's Harikrishnans Location |access-date=15 June 2017}}</ref>
Then came again with commercially successful films such as ''[[Priyam]]'' (2000), ''[[Sathyam Sivam Sundaram (2000 film)|Sathyam Sivam Sundaram]]'' (2000), ''[[Dhosth (2001 Malayalam film)|Dosth]]'' (2001), ''[[Narendran Makan Jayakanthan Vaka]]'' (2001) and ''[[Kalyanaraman (2002 film)|Kalyanaraman]]'' (2002). The movie ''[[Ee Snehatheerathu]]'' earned him a [[Kerala State Film Award (Special Jury Award)|Special Jury Award]] for his performances at the 2004 [[Kerala State Film Awards]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://awardsandwinners.com/category/kerala-state-film-award/2004/ |title=2004 Kerala State Film Award |access-date=23 June 2016}}</ref>

In 2005, after his marriage, he took a break from films.

===2008–present===
[[File:Kunchacko Boban 2008.jpg|thumb|right|upright|Boban in 2008]]
Kunchacko Boban returned to films in 2008 with a special appearance in a song in ''[[Twenty:20 (film)|Twenty:20]]'' and later acted in [[Shafi (director)|Shafi]]'s ''[[LollyPop]]''. His real comeback was in 2009 with comedy film ''[[Gulumal: The Escape]]'', directed by popular ad filmmaker and director [[V. K. Prakash]]. ''Gulumal'' was followed by a string of successful films which established him as one of the most successful actors of the last decade and he made a complete makeover of his screen image in his comeback.
In 2010 he played the lead role in the films such as [[Jeethu Joseph]]'s ''[[Mummy & Me]]'', ''[[Sakudumbam Shyamala]]'' and [[Lal Jose]]'s ''[[Elsamma Enna Aankutty]]'', all of which were commercial successes and reviewers praised Kunchacko Boban for his performance in ''[[Elsamma Enna Aankutty]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/top-10-malayalam-grossers-of-2010-imagegallery-10-malayalam-lbfk9Ueijffsi.html |website=sify.com |title=top-10-malayalam-grossers-of-2010 |access-date=15 June 2011}}</ref>

In 2011, he played the central character in the road thriller film ''[[Traffic (2011 film)|Traffic]]''. The film's success and wide critical acclaim ushered in a trend that followed in Malayalam cinema, dubbed the "New generation movies". This was followed by another film ''[[Seniors (film)|Seniors]]'' where for the first time he took on a negative role playing a criminal, which was a blockbuster at the box office<ref>{{cite web |url=http://m.sify.com/movies/boxoffice.php?id=14971482 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180320194845/http://m.sify.com/movies/boxoffice.php?id=14971482 |url-status=dead |archive-date=20 March 2018 |title=Kerala has a sunny summer box office! |work=[[Sify]] |date=31 December 2011}}</ref> and he won [[SIIMA Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role - Malayalam]]. In the same year he acted again in films like ''[[Three Kings (2011 film)|Three Kings]]'', ''[[Sevens (film)|Sevens]]'' and ''[[Doctor Love (film)|Doctor Love]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://boxofficeverdicts.blogspot.com/2012/01/kerala-box-office-review-2011.html |title=List of {{sic|Succesful |nolink=y}} Films in 2011 |access-date=10 January 2012}}</ref> He also won the Youth Icon award at [[Asianet Film Awards]].

In 2012, he was featured in three films, [[Lal Jose]]'s ''[[Spanish Masala]]'', ''[[Ordinary (film)|Ordinary]]'' and ''[[Mallu Singh]]''. In ''[[Spanish Masala]]'' he played a full length negative role which had [[Dileep]] as main lead. ''[[Ordinary (film)|Ordinary]]'' had a high opening at the Kerala box office and had 10,000 showings in theatres before reaching the 50-day mark.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/malayalam/article/81774.html |title="Ordinary" completes 10000 shows |publisher=Indiaglitz.com |date=4 May 2012 |access-date=28 January 2018}}</ref> ''[[Mallu Singh]]'' is credited as 50th film of Kunchacko Boban.<ref>{{Cite web|author=Paresh C Palicha|title=Review: Nothing original about Mallu Singh|url=https://m.rediff.com/amp/movies/review/south-review-mallu-singh/20120507.htm|date=7 May 2012|work=[[Rediff.com]]|language=en}}</ref> ''[[Ordinary (film)|Ordinary]]'' and ''[[Mallu Singh]]'' both films became major commercial success at the box office.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.movies-malayalam.com/p/malayalam-box-office-2012.html |title=Kerala box office 2012 |access-date=20 December 2012}}</ref>

His started 2013 with comedy thriller ''[[Romans (2013 film)|Romans]]'', which was a blockbuster at the box office and later, ''[[3 Dots]]'', ''[[God for Sale: Bhakthi Prasthanam]]'',<ref>{{cite web |last=Thomas |first=Pramod |url=http://newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/A-badly-made-movie-built-on-a-weak-script/2013/10/16/article1660135.ece |title=A badly made movie built on a weak script |work=The New Indian Express |date=16 October 2013 |access-date=25 October 2013}}</ref> ''[[Kadhaveedu]]'', ''[[Vishudhan]]'', and ''[[Pullipulikalum Aattinkuttiyum]]''.<ref>http://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/reviews/2013/pullipulikalum-aattinkuttiyum-movie-review-116840.html</ref>

Kunchacko Boban also gained critical acclaim for his performance, in films such as ''[[God for Sale: Bhakthi Prasthanam]]''(2013), ''[[Vishudhan]]''(2013), ''[[Kadhaveedu]]''(2013), ''[[How Old Are You? (film)|How Old Are You]]'' (2014), ''[[Madhura Naranga]]'' (2015), ''[[Valiya Chirakulla Pakshikal]]'' (2015) and ''[[Vettah]]'' (2016).

He was also a part of ''[[Valiya Chirakulla Pakshikal]]'', directed by Dr. Biju, was an eye-opener on how the use of [[endosulfan]] affected Northern Kerala villages.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://gulfnews.com/uae/environment/killing-fields-of-kasaragod-1.1830104 |title=Killing fields of Kasaragod |access-date=25 May 2016}}</ref> The film was screened at the United Nations and was also selected for many world-famous film festivals including the Toronto Film Festival, New York Indian Film Festival, and International Film Festival of India. ''[[Valiya Chirakulla Pakshikal]]'' earned the national award for Best Film made on environmental preservation.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/63rd-National-Film-Awards-List-of-winners/articleshow/51580133.cms |title=63rd National Film Awards: List of winners |access-date=15 March 2017}}</ref>

In 2016, Kunchacko revamped Udaya Pictures, the iconic Malayalam production house. ''[[Kochauvva Paulo Ayyappa Coelho]]'' marked his debut as a producer under this new film outfit.

The year 2017 saw three films, ''[[Take Off (2017 film)|Take Off]]'', ''[[Ramante Eden Thottam]]'' and ''[[Varnyathil Aashanka]]'', earned him numerous accolades as a mature and versatile actor.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/news/2017/kunchacko-boban-movies-2017-yet-another-fantastic-year-the-actor-in-him-270611.html |title=Kunchacko Boban's 2017: Yet Another Fantastic Year for the Actor in Him! |access-date=2 January 2018}}</ref> ''[[Take Off (2017 film)|Take Off]]'' was produced in memory of the late director [[Rajesh Pillai]] and earned several awards in State, National and International competitions.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/national-film-awards-jury-praises-standard-malayalam-films-and-quality-acting-79519 |title=65th National Film Awards: List of winners |access-date=20 April 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/gk-current-affairs/story/international-film-festival-of-india-1096545-2017-11-29 |title=48th International Film Festival of India |access-date=29 November 2017}}</ref>
The characters of these films earned him the Family Hero award at the [[Vanitha Film Awards]] and Best Actor critics award at the [[Asianet Film Awards]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://regional.pinkvilla.com/malayalam/news/vanitha-film-awards-2018-winners|title=Vanitha Film Awards 2018: Here are the winners |access-date=26 February 2018 }}</ref> The film also happened to release on the 20th anniversary of his film debut ''[[Aniyathipravu]]''.

He began 2018 with back-to-back successful films, ''[[Shikkari Shambhu]]'', ''[[Kuttanadan Marpappa]]'' and ''[[Panchavarnathatha]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/news/2018/kunchacko-boban-has-scored-hat-trick-hits-2018-so-far-273439.html|title=Kunchacko Boban Has Already Scored A Hat-trick Of Hits in 2018 So Far!|access-date=30 April 2018}}</ref> His next two releases were ''[[Mangalyam Thanthunanena]]'' and ''[[Johny Johny Yes Appa]]''. His final release of the year was [[Lal Jose]]'s ''[[Thattumpurath Achuthan]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.imdb.com/list/ls026078272/|title=2018:All Malayalam Movies Box Office Verdict |access-date=9 April 2018}}</ref>

His releases of 2019 were comedy-thriller ''[[Allu Ramendran]]'' and a medical thriller ''[[Virus (2019 film)|Virus]]''. Allu Ramendran met with a positive response and was a commercial success. [[Virus (2019 film)|Virus]] received critical acclaim and was a major box office success of 2019. His performance in both films was highly praised. His first release of 2020 was crime thriller ''[[Anjaam Pathiraa]]'', in which he played the central character, Anwar Hussain. The film received highly positive reviews and becomes the first blockbuster film of 2020 in Malayalam Film Industry. The film considered as the highest-grossing Malayalam films of the year grossed ₹50 crores worldwide <ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/malayalam-film-anjaam-pathira-gets-hindi-remake-132090|title=Malayalam film 'Anjaam Pathiraa' gets a Hindi remake|work=[[The News Minute]]|date=1 September 2020|access-date=18 June 2021}}</ref> and also the highest TRP rated Malayalam film of the year across all channels as well as [[Surya Tv]]'s all-time biggest TRP rated film ever.

He started 2021 with three movies. [[Nayattu (2021 film)|Nayattu]],<ref>https://www.techradar.com/in/amp/news/malayalam-movie-nayattu-is-a-big-winner-on-indian-ott-platform</ref> which was released in theatres on 8 April, was critically acclaimed for showing the truth of the political circus. The movie was later released on Netflix and was well received by the audience.<ref>https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/nayattu-movie-review-kunchako-boban-joju-george-and-nimisha-sajayan-starrer-thriller-shows-the-truth-of-political-circus-7309008/</ref>

The other two, [[Nizhal (2021 film)|Nizhal]]<ref>https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/nizhal-movie-review-nayanthara-kunchacko-boban-starrer-thriller-is-disappointing-7311024/</ref> and '[[Mohan Kumar Fans]]', were released on OTT platforms.'[[Mohan Kumar Fans]]' was praised for their effective blend of satire and emotional drama.<ref>https://www.cinemaexpress.com/reviews/malayalam/2021/mar/19/mohan-kumar-fans-movie-review-a-fairly-effective-blend-of-satire-and-emotional-drama-23451.html</ref>

==Filmography==
{{Main|Kunchacko Boban filmography}}

==Other works==
[[File:Kunchacko boban.JPG|thumb|right|upright|Boban at an event]]
Beside films and business, Kunchacko also promotes [[social causes]]. In 2014 Kunchacko Boban, Chairman of the organisation C3 launched Celebrity Cricket Club (C3), a group of celebrities came together to pledge their time and effort for charity initiative. The club stands for cricket, charity and comradeship.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://fwdlife.in/celebrity-cricket-club|title=FWD launches CELEBRITY CRICKET CLUB |access-date=18 July 2014}}</ref>

In 2015, he opened Al Fasht Medical Centre in [[Sharjah]], a medical centre providing comparatively low-cost health care for [[child development|child behaviour]], [[autism]], and adult [[psychiatry]].<ref>https://www.khaleejtimes.com/nation/general/film-star-kunchako-boban-on-a-social-mission</ref><ref>https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/south-indian/kunchako-boban-to-celebrate-wedding-anniversary-in-a-special-way-1.1482698</ref><ref>https://www.emirates247.com/entertainment/malayalam-star-kunjchako-boban-opens-autism-centre-in-uae-2015-03-03-1.582889</ref>

== Television ==

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Year !! Title !! Role !! Channel !!Notes !! Ref
|-
| 2018 || ''[[Nayika Nayakan]]'' || Mentor || [[Mazhavil Manorama]] || Reality Show || <ref>{{cite web |url=https://english.manoramaonline.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2018/10/15/kunchacko-boban-about-nayika-nayakan-tv-show-mazhavil.html|title=Kunchacko Boban is cool both on and off this show |access-date=25 October 2018}}</ref>
|-
| 2019 || Mazhavil Entertainment Awards || Host || [[Mazhavil Manorama]] || Award Show || <ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.televisionpost.com/mazhavil-manorama-to-telecast-its-first-award-show-in-two-parts-on-18-19-may/l|title=Mazhavil Entertainment Award |access-date=16 May 2019}}</ref>
|-
|2020 ||''Star Magic'' || Himself on Onam Celebration || [[Flowers (TV channel)]] ||Special Guest ||
|-
|2020 ||''Changanu Chackochan'' || Himself on Christmas Celebration || [[Asianet (TV channel)|Asianet]] ||Special Show ||
|-
|2021||''Funs Upon a time''||Judge||[[Amrita TV]]||Reality show||
|}

== Awards and nominations==

{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year
! Award
! Category
! Film
! Result
! Ref
|-
! scope="row" | [[Kerala State Film Awards]]
| 2004
| Special Mention
| [[Ee Snehatheerathu]]
| {{Won}}
| <ref>{{cite web |url=http://awardsandwinners.com/category/kerala-state-film-award/2004/ |title=2004 Kerala State Film Award |access-date=23 June 2016}}</ref>
|-
! scope="row" | [[South Indian International Movie Awards]]
| 2012
| Best Actor in a Negative Role - Malayalam
| [[Seniors (film)|Seniors]]
| {{Won}}
|
|-
! scope="row" rowspan="2" | [[Filmfare Awards]]
| 2010
| Best Actor – Malayalam
| [[Elsamma Enna Aankutty]]
| {{Nominated}}
|
|-
| 2018
| Best Supporting Actor - Malayalam
| [[Take Off (2017 film)|Take Off]]
| {{Nominated}}
|
|-
! scope="row" | [[Asiavision Awards]]
| 2016
| Man of the Year
| [[Kochavva Paulo Ayyappa Coelho]] and [[Vettah]]
| {{Won}}
|
|-
! scope="row" | [[IIFA Utsavam]]
| 2016
| Best Actor in a Negative Role – Malayalam
| [[Chirakodinja Kinavukal]]
| {{Nominated}}
|
|-
! scope="row" rowspan="5" | [[Asianet Film Awards]]
| 2010
| Best Star Pair
| [[Mummy & Me]]
| {{Won}}
| <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.keralatv.in/2011/01/13th-ujala-asianet-film-award-winners/ |title=13th Ujala Asianet Film Award Winners | Malayalam Television Channels |publisher=Keralatv.in |access-date=12 July 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161021111704/http://www.keralatv.in/2011/01/13th-ujala-asianet-film-award-winners/ |archive-date=21 October 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
|-
| 2011
| Youth Icon of the Year
| various films
| {{Won}}
|
|-
| 2012
| Special Jury Award
| [[Pullipulikalum Aattinkuttiyum]] and [[Romans (2013 film)|Romans]]
| {{Won}}
|
|-
| 2014
| Youth Icon of the Year
| various films
| {{Won}}
|
|-
| 2018
| Best Actor critics
| [[Take Off (2017 film)|Take Off]], [[Ramante Edanthottam]] and [[Varnyathil Aashanka]]
| {{Won}}
|
|-
! scope="row" rowspan="3" | [[Vanitha Film Awards]]
| 2010
| Best Star Pair
| [[Mummy & Me]]
| {{Won}}
|
|-
| 2018
| Best Family Hero
| [[Take Off (2017 film)|Take Off]] and [[Ramante Edanthottam]]
| {{Won}}
| <ref>{{cite web |url=https://regional.pinkvilla.com/malayalam/news/vanitha-film-awards-2018-winners|title=Vanitha Film Awards 2018: Here are the winners |access-date=26 February 2018 }}</ref>
|-
| 2020
| Socially Responsible Actor
| [[Virus (2019 film)|Virus]]
| {{Won}}
|
|-
! scope="row" | Mathrubhumi Film Awards
| 2010
| Best Star Pair
| [[Sakudumbam Shyamala]]
| {{Won}}
| <ref name="manoramaonline1">[http://english.manoramaonline.com/cgi-bin/MMOnline.dll/portal/ep/contentView.do?programId=1080132927&contentId=8789715 "Mammootty, Mamtha win Vanitha Film award".] {{webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20120716085021/http://english.manoramaonline.com/cgi-bin/MMOnline.dll/portal/ep/contentView.do?programId=1080132927&contentId=8789715 |date=16 July 2012 }} Manorama Online. 10 February 2011.</ref>
|-
! scope="row" | [[Asianet Comedy Awards]]
| 2017
| Versatile Actor
| various films
| {{Won}}
| <ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.keralatv.in/asianet-comedy-awards-2017-winners/|title=Asianet Comedy Awards 2017 Winners List |access-date=23 June 2017}}</ref>
|-
! scope="row" | [[JaiHind TV|Jai Hind TV]] Awards
| 2013
| Popular Actor
| various films
| {{Won}}
|
|-
! scope="row" rowspan="2" | North American Film Awards
| 2017
| Best Social Committed Movie Producer
| [[Kochavva Paulo Ayyappa Coelho]]
| {{Won}}
|
|-
| 2018
| Popular Hero of the Year
| [[Take Off (2017 film)|Take Off]] and [[Ramante Edanthottam]]
| {{Won}}
|
|-
! scope="row" | Queensland Indian International Film Festival
| 2017
| Best Actor
| [[Valiya Chirakulla Pakshikal]]
| {{Won}}
| <ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.iiffoq.com/awards-winners-2016|title=Queensland Indian International Film Festival: 2016 WINNERS |access-date=23 June 2017}}</ref>
|-
! scope="row" | [[Ramu Kariat]] Awards
| 2010
| Popular Actor
| various films
| {{Won}}
|
|-
! scope="row" | [[Vayalar Ramavarma|Vayalar Rama Varma]] Awards
| 2010
| Best Actor
| [[Elsamma Enna Aankutty]]
| {{Won}}
|
|-
! scope="row" | [[Kerala Kaumudi]] Awards
| 2010
| Youth Icon
| various film
| {{Won}}
|
|-
! scope="row" | CPC Cine Awards
| 2020
| Special Honorary Award
| Udaya Studios
| {{Won}}
|
|-
! scope="row" | '''Film Life Awards'''
| 2016
| Best Actor
| [[Vettah]]
| {{Won}}
|
|-
! scope="row" | '''Malayala Puraskar Samiti'''
| 2018
| Best Actor
| [[Take Off (2017 film)|Take Off]] and [[Ramante Edanthottam]]
| {{Won}}
|
|-
! scope="row" rowspan="2" | '''Amrita FEFKA Film Awards'''
| 2011
| Yuva Keerthi Award
| various films
| {{Won}}
|
|-
| 2012
| Popular Actor
| [[Ordinary (film)|Ordinary]] and [[Mallu Singh]]
| {{Won}}
|
|-
! scope="row" | '''NANA Film Awards'''
| 2010
| Special Jury Award
| [[Elsamma Enna Aankutty]]
| {{Won}}
|
|-
! scope="row" | ''Jayan Smaraka Award''
| 2010
| Best Young Actor
| [[Elsamma Enna Aankutty]]
| {{Won}}
|
|}

==References==
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== External links ==
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	==Early life and family==		==Early life and family==
	~~[[File:Chackochan&Priya.jpg\|thumb\|right\|upright\|Boban with his wife Priya]]~~
	{{Main article\|List of Hindi film families{{!}}Kunchacko family}}		{{Main article\|List of Hindi film families{{!}}Kunchacko family}}
	Kunchacko Boban (also known as Chackochan) was born in a Catholic Christian family at [[Alappuzha]], Kerala. He hails from the Maliampurakal family, who is credited with owning the first film studio in Kerala, [[Udaya Studios]];<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://pycker.com/celebrities/kunchacko-boban/biography\|title=Kunchacko Boban Biography \|access-date=23 June 2012}}</ref> his great grandfather, Maliampurakal Mani Chacko, started the first boat service in Kuttanadu.		Kunchacko Boban (also known as Chackochan) was born in a Catholic Christian family at [[Alappuzha]], Kerala. He hails from the Maliampurakal family, who is credited with owning the first film studio in Kerala, [[Udaya Studios]];<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://pycker.com/celebrities/kunchacko-boban/biography\|title=Kunchacko Boban Biography \|access-date=23 June 2012}}</ref> his great grandfather, Maliampurakal Mani Chacko, started the first boat service in Kuttanadu.