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'''Madhavan Nair''', commonly known by his [[stage name]] '''Madhu''', is an Indian film actor, director, producer, former college lecturer and former film studio owner, who works in [[Malayalam cinema]] and a certain number of Hindi and Tamil films.<ref>{{cite news|last=Venkiteswaran|first=C. S.|title=Madhavan Nair: An actor for all. Ninamaninja Kalpadukal was Madhu's first movie. seasons|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/madhavan-nair-an-actor-for-all-seasons/article3893139.ece|access-date=2 September 2018|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=13 September 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Kurian|first=Vinson|title=Actor Madhu counts a lot more than two syllables|url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/variety/Actor-Madhu-counts-a-lot-more-than-two-syllables/article20579784.ece|access-date=2 September 2018|work=[[Business Line]]|date=17 February 2013}}</ref> He was a prominent [[lead actor]] during the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s and has acted in more than 400 films. Madhu has also directed 12 films, produced 15 films and at one time owned the Uma Film Studio. He was awarded the [[Padma Shri]] by the [[Government of India]] in 2013 for his contributions towards the arts. He was honored with the [[J. C. Daniel Award]] by the [[Government of Kerala]] in 2004, for his outstanding contributions to Malayalam films.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://origin.mangalam.com/life-style/success/19909|title=Technology For All|website=origin.mangalam.com}}</ref> He is the president of [[Indian People's Theatre Association]] (IPTA) Kerala Unit.<ref>https://www.deshabhimani.com/news/kerala/news-kollamkerala-20-03-2017/631680</ref><ref>https://www.samakalikamalayalam.com/malayalam-vaarika/essays/2018/oct/18/%E0%B4%B8%E0%B4%AE%E0%B4%BE%E0%B4%A8%E0%B5%8D%E0%B4%A4%E0%B4%B0-%E0%B4%B8%E0%B4%BF%E0%B4%A8%E0%B4%BF%E0%B4%AE%E0%B4%95%E0%B4%B3%E0%B5%86-%E0%B4%A4%E0%B4%B3%E0%B5%8D%E0%B4%B3%E0%B4%BF%E0%B4%AA%E0%B5%8D%E0%B4%AA%E0%B4%B1%E0%B4%AF%E0%B4%BE%E0%B4%A8%E0%B4%BF%E0%B4%B2%E0%B5%8D%E0%B4%B2-35814.html</ref><ref>https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/bhagyalakshmi-eyeing-foray-into-politics-movie-politics-1.2639238</ref>
'''Madhavan Nair''', commonly known by his [[stage name]] '''Madhu''', is an Indian actor, director, producer, former college lecturer and former film studio owner, who works in [[Malayalam cinema]] and a certain number of Hindi and Tamil films.<ref>{{cite news|last=Venkiteswaran|first=C. S.|title=Madhavan Nair: An actor for all. Ninamaninja Kalpadukal was Madhu's first movie. seasons|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/madhavan-nair-an-actor-for-all-seasons/article3893139.ece|access-date=2 September 2018|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=13 September 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Kurian|first=Vinson|title=Actor Madhu counts a lot more than two syllables|url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/variety/Actor-Madhu-counts-a-lot-more-than-two-syllables/article20579784.ece|access-date=2 September 2018|work=[[Business Line]]|date=17 February 2013}}</ref> He was a prominent [[lead actor]] during the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s and has acted in more than 400 films. Madhu has also directed 12 films, produced 15 films and at one time owned the Uma Film Studio. He was awarded the [[Padma Shri]] by the [[Government of India]] in 2013 for his contributions towards the arts. He was honored with the [[J. C. Daniel Award]] by the [[Government of Kerala]] in 2004, for his outstanding contributions to Malayalam films.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://origin.mangalam.com/life-style/success/19909|title=Technology For All|website=origin.mangalam.com}}</ref> He is the president of [[Indian People's Theatre Association]] (IPTA) Kerala Unit.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deshabhimani.com/news/kerala/news-kollamkerala-20-03-2017/631680|title=കലാകാരന്മാര്‍ നോക്കുകുത്തികളാകരുത്: നടന്‍ മധു|website=Deshabhimani}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.samakalikamalayalam.com/malayalam-vaarika/essays/2018/oct/18/സമാന്തര-സിനിമകളെ-തള്ളിപ്പറയാനില്ല-35814.html|title=സമാന്തര സിനിമകളെ തള്ളിപ്പറയാനില്ല|website=Samakalika Malayalam}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/bhagyalakshmi-eyeing-foray-into-politics-movie-politics-1.2639238|title=Bhagyalakshmi eyeing foray into politics?|first=Radhakrishnan|last=Pattannur|website=Mathrubhumi}}</ref>


[[Mini (film)|Mini]], a children's movie produced by him, bagged the [[National Film Award for Best Film on Family Welfare|Indira Gandhi National Award for Best Film on Family Welfare]], at the 43rd National Film Awards in 1995.  He is the inaugural winner of the [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Malayalam]] for his performance in ''[[Swayamvaram (1972 film)|Swayamvaram]]'' (1972), and has received three more [[Filmfare Awards South|Filmfare awards]] and is also the recipient of five [[Kerala State Film Awards]]. Madhu starred [[Chemmeen]] won the [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film|President's Gold Medal for the All India Best Feature Film]] in 1965, becoming the first Malayalam film to win the title.
[[Mini (film)|''Mini'']], a children's movie produced by him, bagged the [[National Film Award for Best Film on Family Welfare|Indira Gandhi National Award for Best Film on Family Welfare]], at the 43rd National Film Awards in 1995.  He is the inaugural winner of the [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Malayalam]] for his performance in ''[[Swayamvaram (1972 film)|Swayamvaram]]'' (1972), and has received three more [[Filmfare Awards South|Filmfare awards]] and is also the recipient of five [[Kerala State Film Awards]]. Madhu starred ''[[Chemmeen]]'' won the [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film|President's Gold Medal for the All India Best Feature Film]] in 1965, becoming the first Malayalam film to win the title.


==Personal life==
==Personal life==


He was born on 23 September 1933 at Gourishapattom, [[Thiruvananthapuram]]. His father, R. Parameswaran Pillai, was the erstwhile Mayor of Trivandrum and his mother Thankamma was a housewife.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/mp/2004/05/31/stories/2004053102390300.htm |title=Kannammoola-Tvpm |access-date=8 November 2006 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080329122944/http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/mp/2004/05/31/stories/2004053102390300.htm |archive-date=29 March 2008 |url-status=usurped }}</ref> He has four sisters. He had his primary schooling up to the fourth standard at Kunnukuzhi L.P School, fifth class (preparatory) at [[SMV High School, Thiruvananthapuram|S. M. V. School]], 1st form to 3rd form at Pettah Middle School and fourth form to sixth form (SSLC) at [[St. Joseph's Higher Secondary School, Thiruvananthapuram|St. Joseph's High School]]. He did pre university degree from [[Mahatma Gandhi College]] and graduation in Hindi from [[University College Thiruvananthapuram|University College]]. He did his post graduation in Hindi from [[Banaras Hindu University]] (BHU).<ref>{{cite web|title=JB Junction with Madhu|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=en1gmhHFk0o|publisher=kairalionline.com|access-date=31 March 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://cinidiary.com/peopleinfo.php?sletter=M&pigsection=Actor&picata=1|title=CINIDIARY - A Complete Online Malayalam Cinema News Portal|website=cinidiary.com}}</ref>
He was born on 23 September 1933 at Gourishapattom, [[Thiruvananthapuram]]. His father, R. Parameswaran Pillai, was the erstwhile Mayor of Trivandrum and his mother Thankamma was a housewife.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/mp/2004/05/31/stories/2004053102390300.htm |title=Kannammoola-Tvpm |access-date=8 November 2006 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080329122944/http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/mp/2004/05/31/stories/2004053102390300.htm |archive-date=29 March 2008 |url-status=usurped }}</ref> He has four sisters. He had his primary schooling up to the fourth standard at Kunnukuzhi L.P School, fifth class (preparatory) at [[SMV High School, Thiruvananthapuram|S. M. V. School]], 1st form to 3rd form at Pettah Middle School and fourth form to sixth form (SSLC) at [[St. Joseph's Higher Secondary School, Thiruvananthapuram|St. Joseph's High School]]. He did pre university degree from [[Mahatma Gandhi College]] and graduation in Hindi from [[University College Thiruvananthapuram|University College]]. He did his post graduation in Hindi from [[Banaras Hindu University]] (BHU).<ref>{{cite web|title=JB Junction with Madhu|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=en1gmhHFk0o| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160113191742/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=en1gmhHFk0o| archive-date=2016-01-13 | url-status=dead|publisher=kairalionline.com|access-date=31 March 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://cinidiary.com/peopleinfo.php?sletter=M&pigsection=Actor&picata=1|title=CINIDIARY - A Complete Online Malayalam Cinema News Portal|website=cinidiary.com}}</ref>


He was married to Jayalakshmi till her death in 2014. They have a daughter Uma.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies/interview/393339/ |title=Archived copy |access-date=2013-12-15 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131217202751/http://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies/interview/393339/ |archive-date=17 December 2013 |df=dmy-all }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Game again for arc lights, but it''s got to be different: Thespian Madhu (Where Are They Now?) |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/game-again-for-arc-lights-but-its-got-to-be-different-thespian-madhu-where-are-they-now/1584625 |access-date=17 August 2019 |work=[[Outlook (Indian magazine)|Outlook]] |date=28 July 2019}}</ref>
He was married to Jayalakshmi till her death in 2014. They have a daughter Uma.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies/interview/393339/ |title=Archived copy |access-date=2013-12-15 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131217202751/http://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies/interview/393339/ |archive-date=17 December 2013 |df=dmy-all }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Game again for arc lights, but it''s got to be different: Thespian Madhu (Where Are They Now?) |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/game-again-for-arc-lights-but-its-got-to-be-different-thespian-madhu-where-are-they-now/1584625 |access-date=17 August 2019 |work=[[Outlook (Indian magazine)|Outlook]] |date=28 July 2019}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
He started his career as a [[Hindi]] lecturer in [[South Travancore Hindu College|S. T. Hindu College]] and then [[Scott Christian College]] at [[Nagercoil]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://origin.mangalam.com/life-style/success/95478|title=Technology For All|website=origin.mangalam.com}}</ref><ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qjdr4x7tUAs</ref> During that time he chanced upon a newspaper advertisement inviting applications for the [[National School of Drama]] course. While studying at NSD, he became acquainted with [[Ramu Karyat]], who offered him a role in his forthcoming film ''[[Moodupadam]]''. After completing the course, Madhu went to [[Chennai]] to [[screen test]] for Karyat's film. While there, in 1963, he was offered a role in [[N N Pisharody]]'s film, ''[[Ninamaninja Kalpadukal]]'' and this became his debut. In the movie, he portrayed Stephen, a brave soldier of the [[Indian army]] who sacrifices his life, on the battle field, for his motherland.  The role and the movie were well received by the public. ‘Moodupadam’, for which he had come to Chennai for the make up test, became his second film. From thereon, there was no looking back.
He started his career as a [[Hindi]] lecturer in [[South Travancore Hindu College|S. T. Hindu College]] and then [[Scott Christian College]] at [[Nagercoil]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://origin.mangalam.com/life-style/success/95478|title=Technology For All|website=origin.mangalam.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qjdr4x7tUAs |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/Qjdr4x7tUAs |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|title=Veteran Malayalam Actor Madhu talks about his Kanyakumari Life &#124; 2018 Interview|via=www.youtube.com}}{{cbignore}}</ref> During that time he chanced upon a newspaper advertisement inviting applications for the [[National School of Drama]] course. While studying at NSD, he became acquainted with [[Ramu Karyat]], who offered him a role in his forthcoming film ''[[Moodupadam]]''. After completing the course, Madhu went to [[Chennai]] to [[screen test]] for Karyat's film. While there, in 1963, he was offered a role in [[N N Pisharody]]'s film, ''[[Ninamaninja Kalpadukal]]'' and this became his debut. In the movie, he portrayed Stephen, a brave soldier of the [[Indian army]] who sacrifices his life, on the battle field, for his motherland.  The role and the movie were well received by the public. ‘Moodupadam’, for which he had come to Chennai for the make up test, became his second film. From thereon, there was no looking back.
He has expressed all facets of life through his various acting roles. Perhaps his most notable role during his early career, was in Karyat's ''[[Chemmeen]]'', which won the President's Gold Medal. Madhu entered Malayalam cinema at a time when lead roles were dominated by actors like Prem Naseer and Sathyan and created a niche for himself. One of his early films where he made a mark was ''[[Bhargavi Nilayam]]'', a suspense movie, where he is the only actor on screen during the first half, an extremely difficult task for an actor and that too a newcomer. Followed by ''[[Udhyogastha]]'', ''[[Virunnukari]]'', and ''[[Veettumrugam|Veettu Mrugam]]'', by [[P. Venu]]. Madhu has the good fortune of having brought to life on screen, memorable characters from the works of eminent writers in Malayalam; [[Vaikom Muhammad Basheer]], [[Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai|Thakazhi]], [[P. Kesavadev]], [[Uroob]], [[Ponkunnam Varkey]], [[S. K. Pottekkatt]], [[Changampuzha]], [[M. T. Vasudevan Nair]], G. Vivekanandan, [[N. N. Pisharady]] and [[C. Radhakrishnan]], to name a few.


He has expressed all facets of life through his various acting roles. Perhaps his most notable role during his early career, was in Karyat's ''[[Chemmeen]]'', which won the President's Gold Medal. Madhu entered Malayalam cinema at a time when lead roles were dominated by actors like Prem Naseer and Sathyan and created a niche for himself. One of his early films where he made a mark was ''Bhargavi Nilayam'', a suspense movie, where he is the only actor on screen during the first half, an extremely difficult task for an actor and that too a newcomer. Followed by ''Udhyogastha'', ''Virunnukari'', and ''Veettu Mrugam'', by [[P. Venu]]. Madhu has the good fortune of having brought to life on screen, memorable characters from the works of eminent writers in Malayalam; [[Vaikom Muhammad Basheer]], [[Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai|Thakazhi]], [[P. Kesavadev]], [[Uroob]], [[Ponkunnam Varkey]], [[S. K. Pottekkatt]], [[Changampuzha]], [[M. T. Vasudevan Nair]], G. Vivekanandan, [[N. N. Pisharady]] and [[C. Radhakrishnan]], to name a few.
In an acting career spanning over five decades, Madhu acted in over 370 films.<ref name="The Hindu">{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/2005/04/23/stories/2005042306030400.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160412125405/http://www.thehindu.com/2005/04/23/stories/2005042306030400.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2016-04-12|website=[[The Hindu]]|date=2005-04-23|title=Kerala News : J.C. Daniel Award for Madhu}}</ref> Although he was a big star in commercial films, he was generous enough to act in parallel movies. He acted in [[Adoor Gopalakrishnan]]'s ''[[Swayamvaram (1972 film)|Swayamvaram]]'', [[P. N. Menon (director)|P. N. Menon]]'s ''[[Olavum Theeravum]]'' etc.


In an acting career spanning over five decades, Madhu acted in over 370 films.<ref name="The Hindu">{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/2005/04/23/stories/2005042306030400.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160412125405/http://www.thehindu.com/2005/04/23/stories/2005042306030400.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2016-04-12|website=[[The Hindu]]|date=2005-04-23|title=Kerala News : J.C. Daniel Award for Madhu}}</ref> Although he was a big star in commercial films, he was generous enough to act in parallel movies. He acted in [[Adoor Gopalakrishnan]]'s ''Swayamvaram'', [[P. N. Menon (director)|P. N. Menon]]'s ''Olavum Theeravum'' etc.
Madhu also proved his talents as a film maker and director. His first directorial venture ''[[Priya (1970 film)|Priya]]'' released in 1970, was a trend setter in [[Malayalam]]. In this movie he dared to experiment by not taking up the main character role and instead, playing an anti-hero. The film won the Kerala Government award for the second best film that year. Madhu directed twelve movies including hit films like ‘''[[Sindooracheppu]]''’, ‘''Manya Shree Vishwamitran''’, ‘''[[Neelakannukal|Neela Kannukal]]'', ‘''[[Akkaldaama|Akkaldama]]''’, '''[[Kaamam Krodham Moham|Kamam Krodham Moham]]''’, ‘''[[Theekkadal|Theekanal]]''’, ‘''[[Dheerasameere Yamuna Theere|Dheerasameere Yamunathere]]''’, ‘''[[Aaradhane|Aaradhana]]''’, ‘''[[Oru Yugasandhya|Oru Yuga Sandhya]]''’ and ‘''[[Udayam Padinjaru]]''’. He was the producer of most of these films. He produced fifteen movies including ‘''[[Kaithappoo|Kaithapoo]]''’, ‘''[[Asthamayam]]''’, ‘''Shudhi Kalasham''’, ‘''[[Prabhaathasandhya|Prabhatha Sandhya]]''’, ‘''[[Vaiki Vanna Vasantham]]''’, ‘''[[Archana Teacher]]''’, ‘''[[Gruhalakshmi (1938 film)|Grihalakshmi]]''’, ‘''[[Njan Ekananu]]''’, ‘''[[Rathilayam]]''’ and ''[[Mini (film)|Mini]]''. He also produced and directed a movie in English ‘Sunrise in the West’, which was shot entirely in the USA. He was instrumental in introducing a number of talented actors, directors, lyricists, producers, singers and other technicians to the Malayalam filmdom.  He was the owner of once-renowned ''Uma'' studio at Puliyarakonam in Thiruvananthapuram. ''[[Mini (film)|Mini]]'' produced by Madhu won the [[National Film Award for Best Film on Family Welfare]], at the 43rd National Film Awards in 1995. The film focuses on the social issue of alcoholism.


Madhu also proved his talents as a film maker and director. His first directorial venture ''[[Priya (1970 film)|Priya]]'' released in 1970, was a trend setter in [[Malayalam]]. In this movie he dared to experiment by not taking up the main character role and instead, playing an anti-hero. The film won the Kerala Government award for the second best film that year. Madhu directed twelve movies including hit films like ‘Sindooracheppu’, ‘Manya Shree Vishwamitran’, ‘Neela Kannukal, ‘Akkaldama’, ‘Kamam Krodham Moham’, ‘Theekanal’, ‘Dheerasameere Yamunathere’, ‘Aaradhana’, ‘Oru Yuga Sandhya’ and ‘Udayam Padinjaru’. He was the producer of most of these films. He produced fifteen movies including ‘Kaithapoo’, ‘Asthamayam’, ‘Shudhi Kalasham’, ‘Prabhatha Sandhya’, ‘Vaiki Vanna Vasantham’, ‘Archana Teacher’, ‘Grihalakshmi’, ‘Njan Ekananu’, ‘Rathilayam’ and ‘Mini’. He also produced and directed a movie in English ‘Sunrise in the West’, which was shot entirely in the USA. He was instrumental in introducing a number of talented actors, directors, lyricists, producers, singers and other technicians to the Malayalam filmdom.  He was the owner of once-renowned ''Uma'' studio at Puliyarakonam in Thiruvananthapuram. ''[[Mini (film)|Mini]]'' produced by Madhu won the [[National Film Award for Best Film on Family Welfare]], at the 43rd National Film Awards in 1995. The film focuses on the social issue of alcoholism.
Madhu was one of the lead actors in the Hindi film ''[[Saat Hindustani]]'', which was the debut movie of the Bollywood actor [[Amitabh Bachchan]] in 1969. His other Hindi films are ‘''Chakachak''’ directed by [[Sai Paranjpye]] and ''Maiyya'' directed by Anil.


Madhu was one of the lead actors in the Hindi film ''[[Saat Hindustani]]'', which was the debut movie of the Bollywood actor [[Amitabh Bachchan]] in 1969. His other Hindi films are ‘Chakachak’ directed by Sai Paranjpye and Maiyya directed by Anil.
Madhu has also done three Tamil films, as [[Rajinikanth]]'s father in ''[[Dharma Dorai]]'', ''[[Oru Ponnu Oru Paiyan]]'' and ''[[Bharatha Vilas]]''.
 
Madhu has also done three Tamil films, as [[Rajinikanth]]'s father in [[Dharma Dorai]], [[Oru Ponnu Oru Paiyan]] and [[Bharatha Vilas]].


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
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Madhu has so far acted in more than 400 movies including [[Malayalam]], [[Hindi]] and [[Tamil language|Tamil]] languages and directed 12 movies.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Madhu - Biography |url=https://madhutheactor.com/malayalam-film-actor/ |access-date=2020-11-05}}</ref>
Madhu has so far acted in more than 400 movies including [[Malayalam]], [[Hindi]] and [[Tamil language|Tamil]] languages and directed 12 movies.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Madhu - Biography |url=https://madhutheactor.com/malayalam-film-actor/ |access-date=2020-11-05}}</ref>


==Awards and accolades==
==Accolades==
;Padma Awards
 
=== [[Civilian award|Civilian Awards]] ===
* 2013 [[Padma Shri]]
* 2013 [[Padma Shri]]


;[[National Film Award]]  
=== [[National Film Award]] ===
* 1995 [[National Film Award for Best Film on Family Welfare]] for ''[[Mini (film)|Mini]]'' (Produced by Madhu) in 1995 (Directed by P. Chandrakumar)
* 1995 [[National Film Award for Best Film on Family Welfare]] for ''[[Mini (film)|Mini]]'' (Produced by Madhu) in 1995 (Directed by P. Chandrakumar)


;[[Kerala State Film Award]]
=== [[Kerala State Film Award]] ===
* 2004 [[J. C. Daniel Award]] for Lifetime Achievement from the [[Government of Kerala]].<ref name="The Hindu"/>
* 2004 [[J. C. Daniel Award]] for Lifetime Achievement from the [[Government of Kerala]].<ref name="The Hindu"/>
* 1995 [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Children's Film]] for ''Mini'' (Produced by Madhu) in 1995 (Directed by P. Chandrakumar)
* 1995 [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Children's Film]] for ''Mini'' (Produced by Madhu) in 1995 (Directed by P. Chandrakumar)
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* 1970 [[Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Film]] for ''[[Priya (1970 film)|Priya]]'' (Directed by Madhu) in 1970.
* 1970 [[Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Film]] for ''[[Priya (1970 film)|Priya]]'' (Directed by Madhu) in 1970.


;[[Filmfare Awards South]]
=== [[Filmfare Awards South]] ===
* 1994 [[Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award – South]] (1994)
* 1994 [[Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award – South]] (1994)
* 1977 [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Malayalam]] – ''Yuddha Kaandam'' (1977)
* 1977 [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Malayalam]] – ''Yuddha Kaandam'' (1977)
* 1976 [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Malayalam]] – ''[[Theekkanal]]'' (1976)
* 1976 [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Malayalam]] – ''[[Theekkanal]]'' (1976)
* 1972 [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Malayalam]] – ''[[Swayamvaram (1972 film)|Swayamvaram]]'' (1972) (inaugural winner)
* 1972 [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Malayalam]] – ''[[Swayamvaram (1972 film)|Swayamvaram]]'' (1972) (inaugural winner)
 
=== Other awards ===
;Other Awards
* 2013 Honored by the [[President of India]] during 100 years of Indian Cinema celebration held at [[Chennai]]
* 2013 Honored by the [[President of India]] during 100 years of Indian Cinema celebration held at [[Chennai]]
* 2013 Honour from the [[Government of Kerala]] for completing 5 decades in Malayalam film industry
* 2013 Honour from the [[Government of Kerala]] for completing 5 decades in Malayalam film industry
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*[http://www.madhutheactor.com Official website]
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For other uses, see Madhu (disambiguation).

Madhu
Born
Madhavan Nair

(1933-09-23) 23 September 1933 (age 92)[1]
Gowrishapattom, Trivandrum,[2] Kingdom of Travancore
Alma materNational School of Drama
University College Thiruvananthapuram
OccupationFilm actor, director, producer, former film studio owner
Years active1963 – Present
Spouse(s)Jayalakshmi
Children1 (Dr. Uma)
AwardsJ. C. Daniel Award (2004)
Padma Shri (2013) [3]
Websitewww.madhutheactor.com

Madhavan Nair, commonly known by his stage name Madhu, is an Indian actor, director, producer, former college lecturer and former film studio owner, who works in Malayalam cinema and a certain number of Hindi and Tamil films.[4][5] He was a prominent lead actor during the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s and has acted in more than 400 films. Madhu has also directed 12 films, produced 15 films and at one time owned the Uma Film Studio. He was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India in 2013 for his contributions towards the arts. He was honored with the J. C. Daniel Award by the Government of Kerala in 2004, for his outstanding contributions to Malayalam films.[6] He is the president of Indian People's Theatre Association (IPTA) Kerala Unit.[7][8][9]

Mini, a children's movie produced by him, bagged the Indira Gandhi National Award for Best Film on Family Welfare, at the 43rd National Film Awards in 1995. He is the inaugural winner of the Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Malayalam for his performance in Swayamvaram (1972), and has received three more Filmfare awards and is also the recipient of five Kerala State Film Awards. Madhu starred Chemmeen won the President's Gold Medal for the All India Best Feature Film in 1965, becoming the first Malayalam film to win the title.

Personal life[edit | edit source]

He was born on 23 September 1933 at Gourishapattom, Thiruvananthapuram. His father, R. Parameswaran Pillai, was the erstwhile Mayor of Trivandrum and his mother Thankamma was a housewife.[10] He has four sisters. He had his primary schooling up to the fourth standard at Kunnukuzhi L.P School, fifth class (preparatory) at S. M. V. School, 1st form to 3rd form at Pettah Middle School and fourth form to sixth form (SSLC) at St. Joseph's High School. He did pre university degree from Mahatma Gandhi College and graduation in Hindi from University College. He did his post graduation in Hindi from Banaras Hindu University (BHU).[11][12]

He was married to Jayalakshmi till her death in 2014. They have a daughter Uma.[13][14]

Career[edit | edit source]

He started his career as a Hindi lecturer in S. T. Hindu College and then Scott Christian College at Nagercoil.[15][16] During that time he chanced upon a newspaper advertisement inviting applications for the National School of Drama course. While studying at NSD, he became acquainted with Ramu Karyat, who offered him a role in his forthcoming film Moodupadam. After completing the course, Madhu went to Chennai to screen test for Karyat's film. While there, in 1963, he was offered a role in N N Pisharody's film, Ninamaninja Kalpadukal and this became his debut. In the movie, he portrayed Stephen, a brave soldier of the Indian army who sacrifices his life, on the battle field, for his motherland. The role and the movie were well received by the public. ‘Moodupadam’, for which he had come to Chennai for the make up test, became his second film. From thereon, there was no looking back. He has expressed all facets of life through his various acting roles. Perhaps his most notable role during his early career, was in Karyat's Chemmeen, which won the President's Gold Medal. Madhu entered Malayalam cinema at a time when lead roles were dominated by actors like Prem Naseer and Sathyan and created a niche for himself. One of his early films where he made a mark was Bhargavi Nilayam, a suspense movie, where he is the only actor on screen during the first half, an extremely difficult task for an actor and that too a newcomer. Followed by Udhyogastha, Virunnukari, and Veettu Mrugam, by P. Venu. Madhu has the good fortune of having brought to life on screen, memorable characters from the works of eminent writers in Malayalam; Vaikom Muhammad Basheer, Thakazhi, P. Kesavadev, Uroob, Ponkunnam Varkey, S. K. Pottekkatt, Changampuzha, M. T. Vasudevan Nair, G. Vivekanandan, N. N. Pisharady and C. Radhakrishnan, to name a few.

In an acting career spanning over five decades, Madhu acted in over 370 films.[17] Although he was a big star in commercial films, he was generous enough to act in parallel movies. He acted in Adoor Gopalakrishnan's Swayamvaram, P. N. Menon's Olavum Theeravum etc.

Madhu also proved his talents as a film maker and director. His first directorial venture Priya released in 1970, was a trend setter in Malayalam. In this movie he dared to experiment by not taking up the main character role and instead, playing an anti-hero. The film won the Kerala Government award for the second best film that year. Madhu directed twelve movies including hit films like ‘Sindooracheppu’, ‘Manya Shree Vishwamitran’, ‘Neela Kannukal, ‘Akkaldama’, 'Kamam Krodham Moham’, ‘Theekanal’, ‘Dheerasameere Yamunathere’, ‘Aaradhana’, ‘Oru Yuga Sandhya’ and ‘Udayam Padinjaru’. He was the producer of most of these films. He produced fifteen movies including ‘Kaithapoo’, ‘Asthamayam’, ‘Shudhi Kalasham’, ‘Prabhatha Sandhya’, ‘Vaiki Vanna Vasantham’, ‘Archana Teacher’, ‘Grihalakshmi’, ‘Njan Ekananu’, ‘Rathilayam’ and Mini. He also produced and directed a movie in English ‘Sunrise in the West’, which was shot entirely in the USA. He was instrumental in introducing a number of talented actors, directors, lyricists, producers, singers and other technicians to the Malayalam filmdom. He was the owner of once-renowned Uma studio at Puliyarakonam in Thiruvananthapuram. Mini produced by Madhu won the National Film Award for Best Film on Family Welfare, at the 43rd National Film Awards in 1995. The film focuses on the social issue of alcoholism.

Madhu was one of the lead actors in the Hindi film Saat Hindustani, which was the debut movie of the Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan in 1969. His other Hindi films are ‘Chakachak’ directed by Sai Paranjpye and Maiyya directed by Anil.

Madhu has also done three Tamil films, as Rajinikanth's father in Dharma Dorai, Oru Ponnu Oru Paiyan and Bharatha Vilas.

Filmography[edit | edit source]

Main article: Madhu filmography

Madhu has so far acted in more than 400 movies including Malayalam, Hindi and Tamil languages and directed 12 movies.[18]

Accolades[edit | edit source]

Civilian Awards[edit | edit source]

National Film Award[edit | edit source]

Kerala State Film Award[edit | edit source]

Filmfare Awards South[edit | edit source]

Other awards[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "J.C. Daniel Award for Madhu". The Hindu. 23 April 2005. Archived from the original on 12 April 2016. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
  2. ↑ "Madhu makes Kerala proud". The Hindu. 26 January 2013. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
  3. ↑ "Winners of Padma awards function 2013 - 2 Padma Vibhushan, 10 Padma Bhushan and 42 Padma Shree awards presented". The Economic Times. 5 April 2013. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
  4. ↑ Venkiteswaran, C. S. (13 September 2012). "Madhavan Nair: An actor for all. Ninamaninja Kalpadukal was Madhu's first movie. seasons". The Hindu. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
  5. ↑ Kurian, Vinson (17 February 2013). "Actor Madhu counts a lot more than two syllables". Business Line. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
  6. ↑ "Technology For All". origin.mangalam.com.
  7. ↑ "കലാകാരന്മാര്‍ നോക്കുകുത്തികളാകരുത്: നടന്‍ മധു". Deshabhimani.
  8. ↑ "സമാന്തര സിനിമകളെ തള്ളിപ്പറയാനില്ല". Samakalika Malayalam.
  9. ↑ Pattannur, Radhakrishnan. "Bhagyalakshmi eyeing foray into politics?". Mathrubhumi.
  10. ↑ "Kannammoola-Tvpm". Archived from the original on 29 March 2008. Retrieved 8 November 2006.
  11. ↑ "JB Junction with Madhu". kairalionline.com. Archived from the original on 13 January 2016. Retrieved 31 March 2015.
  12. ↑ "CINIDIARY - A Complete Online Malayalam Cinema News Portal". cinidiary.com.
  13. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 17 December 2013. Retrieved 15 December 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  14. ↑ "Game again for arc lights, but its got to be different: Thespian Madhu (Where Are They Now?)". Outlook. 28 July 2019. Retrieved 17 August 2019.
  15. ↑ "Technology For All". origin.mangalam.com.
  16. ↑ "Veteran Malayalam Actor Madhu talks about his Kanyakumari Life | 2018 Interview". Archived from the original on 21 December 2021 – via www.youtube.com.
  17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 "Kerala News : J.C. Daniel Award for Madhu". The Hindu. 23 April 2005. Archived from the original on 12 April 2016.
  18. ↑ "Madhu - Biography". Retrieved 5 November 2020.

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