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==Career==
==Career==
Abhishek made his debut as an actor with [[Gnana Rajasekaran]]'s critically acclaimed drama film ''[[Mogamul]]'' (1995), playing a leading role alongside [[Archana Joglekar]].<ref>http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-cinemaplus/my-first-breakabishek/article1138446.ece</ref> Unable to sustain a career in films, he switched over to television in 1999 after [[Ekta Kapoor]] offered him a role in her new serial, ''Kudumbam''.<ref>http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/chasing-the-tinsel-dream-cablewala/article2245896.ece</ref> He subsequently assisted her in the production of the Tamil television series, as well as portraying a comedy role. He went on to work on nearly forty more serials and rose to prominence, portraying the character Bhaskaran in the serial, ''Kolangal''.<ref>http://www.kollywoodtoday.net/news/abhishek-becomes-a-producer-now/</ref> The success of the show meant he was selected to feature in other shows in the late 2000s including ''Malargal'', ''Girija'' and ''Kollywood Court'' on television.<ref>http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/chasing-the-tinsel-dream-cablewala/article2245896.ece</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.goergo.in/?p=2139 |title=Archived copy |access-date=2 January 2015 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20140409054100/http://www.goergo.in/?p=2139 |archive-date=9 April 2014 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
Abhishek made his debut as an actor with [[Gnana Rajasekaran]]'s critically acclaimed drama film ''[[Mogamul]]'' (1995), playing a leading role alongside [[Archana Joglekar]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-cinemaplus/my-first-breakabishek/article1138446.ece|title = My first breakABISHEK|newspaper = The Hindu|date = 30 January 2011|last1 = Kumar|first1 = S. r Ashok}}</ref> Unable to sustain a career in films, he switched over to television in 1999 after [[Ekta Kapoor]] offered him a role in her new serial, ''Kudumbam''.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/chasing-the-tinsel-dream-cablewala/article2245896.ece|title = Chasing the tinsel dream CABLEWALA|newspaper = The Hindu|date = 28 May 2007}}</ref> He subsequently assisted her in the production of the Tamil television series, as well as portraying a comedy role. He went on to work on nearly forty more serials and rose to prominence, portraying the character Bhaskaran in the serial, ''Kolangal''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.kollywoodtoday.net/news/abhishek-becomes-a-producer-now/|title = Abhishek becomes a producer now|date = 3 November 2009}}</ref> The success of the show meant he was selected to feature in other shows in the late 2000s including ''Malargal'', ''Girija'' and ''Kollywood Court'' on television.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/chasing-the-tinsel-dream-cablewala/article2245896.ece|title = Chasing the tinsel dream CABLEWALA|newspaper = The Hindu|date = 28 May 2007}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.goergo.in/?p=2139 |title=Archived copy |access-date=2 January 2015 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20140409054100/http://www.goergo.in/?p=2139 |archive-date=9 April 2014 |url-status=dead}}</ref>


In 2009, he announced his intentions of directing and producing films under his home banner of Hollywood to Bollywood Films. He began work on his directorial debut ''[[Kathai (film)|Kathai]]'' featuring newcomers, and the film had a low-profile release in January 2012. The film won mixed reviews, with a critic from Sify.com noting he "should be patted on his back for touching up on such a heavy subject".<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20140707032653/http://www.sify.com/movies/kadhai-review-tamil-14930276.html sify.com]</ref> Abhishek then announced another project titled ''Kaiyazhuthu'' with Shaan, who played the lead role in ''Kathai'', during the making of his first film, but the venture was later left incomplete.<ref>http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/nov-09-01/shaan-abhishek-kadhai-03-11-09.html</ref> He launched another directorial venture in May 2012, a police action adventure with [[Samuthirakani]], but the film failed to progress.<ref>http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-cinemaplus/cop-story/article3460604.ece</ref> Regarding his performance in ''[[Ka Pae Ranasingam]]'', a critic stated that "A tip of the hat to actor Abhishek, who despite the limited scope of his character (a Government official), was one of only three or four actors in the film who delivers a close-to-believable performance".<ref>https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/reviews/ka-pae-ranasingam-movie-review-a-sketchy-pay-per-view-film/article32759229.ece</ref>
In 2009, he announced his intentions of directing and producing films under his home banner of Hollywood to Bollywood Films. He began work on his directorial debut ''[[Kathai (film)|Kathai]]'' featuring newcomers, and the film had a low-profile release in January 2012. The film won mixed reviews, with a critic from Sify.com noting he "should be patted on his back for touching up on such a heavy subject".<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20140707032653/http://www.sify.com/movies/kadhai-review-tamil-14930276.html sify.com]</ref> Abhishek then announced another project titled ''Kaiyazhuthu'' with Shaan, who played the lead role in ''Kathai'', during the making of his first film, but the venture was later left incomplete.<ref>http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/nov-09-01/shaan-abhishek-kadhai-03-11-09.html</ref> He launched another directorial venture in May 2012, a police action adventure with [[Samuthirakani]], but the film failed to progress.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-cinemaplus/cop-story/article3460604.ece|title = Cop story|newspaper = The Hindu|date = 27 May 2012|last1 = Raghavan|first1 = Nikhil}}</ref> Regarding his performance in ''[[Ka Pae Ranasingam]]'', a critic stated that "A tip of the hat to actor Abhishek, who despite the limited scope of his character (a Government official), was one of only three or four actors in the film who delivers a close-to-believable performance".<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/reviews/ka-pae-ranasingam-movie-review-a-sketchy-pay-per-view-film/article32759229.ece|title = 'Ka Pae Ranasingam' movie review: A sketchy pay-per-view film|newspaper = The Hindu|date = 3 October 2020|last1 = Kumar|first1 = Pradeep}}</ref>


==Selected filmography==
==Selected filmography==
===As actor===
===As actor===
;Films
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| 2020 || ''[[Ka Pae Ranasingam]]'' || Government Official ||
| 2020 || ''[[Ka Pae Ranasingam]]'' || Government official ||
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| 2021 || ''[[Kabadadaari]]'' || A. C. P. Ravichandran ||
| 2021 || ''[[Kabadadaari]]'' || Ravichandran ||
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| 2021 || ''[[Mirugaa]]'' || Police Commissioner ||
| 2021 || ''[[Mirugaa]]'' || Police commissioner ||
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| 2021 || ''[[The Family Man (Indian TV series)|The Family Man]]'' || Lasit Rupatunga || Hindi ||
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|1999–2001 || Kudumbam || ||rowspan="2"| [[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]]
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|2000 || Pushpanjali || Chandru
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|2000–2001 || Anandha Bhavan || Kishore  
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|2019–2020||[[Chocolate (Indian Tamil TV series)|Chocolate]]||Sanjay Kumar ||[[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]]
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|2021–present||[[Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal (2021 TV series)|Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal]] || Hari Krishnan || |[[Zee Tamil]]
|2021–present||[[Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal (TV series)|Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal]] || Hari Krishnan || |[[Zee Tamil]]
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Revision as of 21:22, 3 December 2021


Abhishek Shankar
Born
Lakshmi Shankar

(1968-02-24) 24 February 1968 (age 57)
Chembur, Mumbai, India
Other namesAbhishek
OccupationActor
Years active1995-present
Spouse(s)Padma Shankar

Abhishek Shankar is an Indian Tamil film and television actor who has worked on films and serials.[1][2]

Career

Abhishek made his debut as an actor with Gnana Rajasekaran's critically acclaimed drama film Mogamul (1995), playing a leading role alongside Archana Joglekar.[3] Unable to sustain a career in films, he switched over to television in 1999 after Ekta Kapoor offered him a role in her new serial, Kudumbam.[4] He subsequently assisted her in the production of the Tamil television series, as well as portraying a comedy role. He went on to work on nearly forty more serials and rose to prominence, portraying the character Bhaskaran in the serial, Kolangal.[5] The success of the show meant he was selected to feature in other shows in the late 2000s including Malargal, Girija and Kollywood Court on television.[6][7]

In 2009, he announced his intentions of directing and producing films under his home banner of Hollywood to Bollywood Films. He began work on his directorial debut Kathai featuring newcomers, and the film had a low-profile release in January 2012. The film won mixed reviews, with a critic from Sify.com noting he "should be patted on his back for touching up on such a heavy subject".[8] Abhishek then announced another project titled Kaiyazhuthu with Shaan, who played the lead role in Kathai, during the making of his first film, but the venture was later left incomplete.[9] He launched another directorial venture in May 2012, a police action adventure with Samuthirakani, but the film failed to progress.[10] Regarding his performance in Ka Pae Ranasingam, a critic stated that "A tip of the hat to actor Abhishek, who despite the limited scope of his character (a Government official), was one of only three or four actors in the film who delivers a close-to-believable performance".[11]

Selected filmography

As actor

Films
Year Film Role Notes
1995 Mogamul Babu
2001 Asokavanam
2003 Pallavan
2007 Ammuvagiya Naan Raghu
2010 Azhagaana Ponnuthan
2011 Pathinaaru Gopalakrishnan
2014 Thalaivan
2014 Samsaaram Aarogyathinu Haanikaram Sridevi's / Vidhya's husband Malayalam
2014 Vaayai Moodi Pesavum Sridevi's / Vidhya's husband
2015 Aambala Periya Ponnu's husband
2016 Pencil Sundarajan
2017 Thupparivaalan Madhivannan
2019 Vantha Rajavathaan Varuven Prakash's brother
2020 Ka Pae Ranasingam Government official
2021 Kabadadaari Ravichandran
2021 Mirugaa Police commissioner
Web series
Year Film Role Language Notes
2021 The Family Man Lasit Rupatunga Hindi

As director

Year Film Notes
2010 Kathai

TV Series

As actor
Year Title Role Channel
1999–2001 Sun TV
2000 Pushpanjali Chandru
2000–2001 Anandha Bhavan Kishore
2000 Micro Thodargal-Othigai Doctor Raj TV
2001–2003 Alai Osai Sun TV
2003 Kungumam
2003–2005 Adugiran Kannan
2003–2009 Kolangal Bhaskar
2004–2007 Kalki Jaya TV
2005–2007 Raja Rajeshwari Sun TV
2005–2006 Manaivi
Dheerga Sumangali
Selvangal
2006–2008 Chellamadi Nee Enakku
2008–2010 Thiruppavai
2009–2013 Chellamay Anbukumar (AK)
2010 Mythili Kalaignar TV
2010–2012 Anupallavi Rajaraman Sun TV
2012 Thangam Rathnan
2012–2013 Vellai Thamarai
Maya Chandrashekhar Jaya TV
2019–2020 Chocolate Sanjay Kumar Sun TV
2021–present Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal Hari Krishnan Zee Tamil
As director
Year Title Channel
2020 Kanmani Sun TV

References

  1. ↑ sify.com
  2. ↑ "I wish I had done more films before stepping into television: Abhishek Shankar". The New Indian Express.
  3. ↑ Kumar, S. r Ashok (30 January 2011). "My first breakABISHEK". The Hindu.
  4. ↑ "Chasing the tinsel dream CABLEWALA". The Hindu. 28 May 2007.
  5. ↑ "Abhishek becomes a producer now". 3 November 2009.
  6. ↑ "Chasing the tinsel dream CABLEWALA". The Hindu. 28 May 2007.
  7. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 9 April 2014. Retrieved 2 January 2015.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  8. ↑ sify.com
  9. ↑ http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/nov-09-01/shaan-abhishek-kadhai-03-11-09.html
  10. ↑ Raghavan, Nikhil (27 May 2012). "Cop story". The Hindu.
  11. ↑ Kumar, Pradeep (3 October 2020). "'Ka Pae Ranasingam' movie review: A sketchy pay-per-view film". The Hindu.

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