Harisree Ashokan

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Harisree Ashokan
Harisree Ashokan 2007.jpg
Born (1964-04-06) 6 April 1964 (age 60)
Kochi, India
OccupationFilm actor, Director
Years active1986 – present
Spouse(s)Preetha
ChildrenArjun Ashokan, Sreekutty Ashokan
Parent(s)Kunjappu, Janaki

Harisree Ashokan is an Indian film actor and director who is known for his comedy roles in Malayalam films. Ashokan has acted in more than 200 Malayalam films.[1] He started his career as a mimicry artist in the troupe Harisree and then worked in Kalabhavan.[2]

Early life[edit]

Ashokan (nicknamed Babu) was born as the sixth child among ten children to late Kunjappan and late Janaki on April 6, 1964[3] at Ernakulam, Kochi. He has nine siblings, late Raveendran, late Sasindran, Mohanan, Anil, Sunil, Santha, Vimala and late Sujatha.[4] He had his primary education from MIHS Ernakulam. After tenth he joined Kuyilin's Cochin Kalavedi.[5] He holds a diploma in Telecom Engineering from Ernakulam, Kerala.[6] He found work as an assistant lineman in 1984 with the Telecom Department in Cochin, Kerala. He worked until 1987, when he rose to become a lineman. While working there he joined Kalabhavan and worked for 6 years and later moved to Harisree, after which he began to be called as 'Harisree Ashokan'. His elder brother was also a telecom officer.[7]

Asokan was always interested in acting and was an amateur theatre actor. His style of comedy was watched by the Malayalam movie director Siddique during an event. Siddique was impressed and cast him in his second movie, Mannar Mathai Speaking.[8]

Film career[edit]

Ashokan made his screen debut in the 1986 movie Pappan Priyappetta Pappan. He played several numerous roles in the next years. Among these, he was noted for the role of beggar in the 1994 movie Parvathy Parinayam.[9] This role gave the first breakthrough in his film career. He acted in around ten movies in 1994 itself after acting in Parvathy Parinayam.[10] It was the movie Vrudhanmare Sookshikkuka in 1994, which gave him the major breakthrough, where he played one of the lead roles alongside Dileep, with whom Ashokan eventually formed one of the most celebrated comedy duos in Malayalam film industry throughout his career.[11]

In the 1998 movie Punjabi House, Ashokan played the character Ramanan, which is considered one of the best comedy characters in Malayalam films.[12] Many consider this as the best performace by Harishree Ashokan in his career which developed a cult following several years after its release.[13] The Dileep-Harishree Ashokan's other hit movie is Ee Parakkum Thalika, which was released in 2001, where he played the role of Sundaran. He played the character of Sugunan[14] in the 2002 movie Meesha Madhavan, which became the highest grossing Malayalam movie of that year. Harishree Ashokan's most famous roles in his career came out in 2003. In the slapsick comedy C.I.D. Moosa, he played the role of Thorappan Kochunni and in the movie Pulival Kalyanam, he became Theeppori Kuttappan. He played the character Krishankutty in Thilakkam. His role as Ugran in the movie Chronic Bachelor were also appreciated among the audience. All these films were a major blockbuster in 2003.[15]

In the 2005 Malayalam movie Boyy Friennd, Ashokan played the villain role for the first time in his career.

Dileep and Harishree Ashokan is a popular comedy pairing in Malayalam cinema. The duo have acted together in plenty of movies. Vriddanmarund Sookshikkuga, Punjabi House, Ee Parakkum Thalika, Meesa Madhavan, C.I.D Moosa, Thilakkam, Runway, Kochi Rajavu, Pandippada, Crazy Gopalan, Chess, Kuberan, Kaaryastan are some among the major movies among them.[16][17]

Ashokan made his directional debut through the 2019 movie An International Local Story.[18]

Family[edit]

He is married to Preetha. The couple have two children, Sreekutty and Malayalam film actor Arjun Ashokan.[19]

Filmography[edit]

As Director :

His released Malayalam films as an Actor includes :

2021
2019
  • Ilayaraja
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
2000
  • Nadan Pennum Nattupramaniyum as Pachu
  • Kattuvannu Vilichappol as Velappan
  • Sathyam Sivam Sundaram as Blindman
  • Varavay
  • Anamuttathe Angalamar as Ramanan
  • Millenium Stars
  • Vinayapoorvam Vidhyadharan
  • Ee Mazha Thenmazha
  • Kallu Kondoru Pennu
  • Melevaryathe Malakhakuttikal
1999
1998
  • Mayajalam as Manivarnnan
  • Punjabi House as Ramanan
  • Kunkumacheppu
  • Amma Ammayiamma
1997
  • Ikkareyanente Manasam as Thankappan
  • The Good Boys as Kunjandi
  • Hitler Brothers as Bhakthavalsalan
  • Aniathipravu as Chippayi
  • Poothumbiyum Povalanmarum
  • Moonukodiyum Munoorupavanum
  • Oru Mutham Manimutham
  • Arjunanpillayum Anjumakkalum
1996
1995
1994
  • Vadhu Doctoranu as Snake charmer
  • Manathe Kottaram
1993
1991
1989
1986

References[edit]

  1. ↑ "ഹാസ്യത്തിന് ശ്രീയേകി അശോകന്‍". Archived from the original on 2 December 2013. Retrieved 15 September 2014.
  2. ↑ "Cochin Kalabhavan". Archived from the original on 12 October 2014. Retrieved 15 September 2014.
  3. ↑ "Profile of Malayalam Actor Harishree Ashokan". en.msidb.org. Retrieved 16 March 2021.
  4. ↑ "സിനിമാതാരം ഹരിശ്രീ അശോകന്റെ അമ്മ അന്തരിച്ചു". 5 July 2017. Archived from the original on 5 July 2017. Retrieved 6 July 2017.
  5. ↑ "CiniDiary". Archived from the original on 19 May 2015. Retrieved 6 May 2015.
  6. ↑ "Manoramaonline". Archived from the original on 19 March 2014. Retrieved 15 September 2014.
  7. ↑ "Biodata". Archived from the original on 20 February 2012. Retrieved 15 September 2014.
  8. ↑ "വീണ്ടും അശോകന്റെ ഹരിശ്രീ , Interview". Mathrubhumi Movies. Archived from the original on 15 December 2013. Retrieved 15 September 2014.
  9. ↑ "Harisree Ashokan Revealed Dileep Suggest Him In Parvathy Parinayam | ദിലീപിന്റെ നിര്‍ബന്ധം കൊണ്ട് മാത്രം ചെയ്തതാണ്; കരിയറില്‍ ബ്രേക്ക് സംഭവിച്ച സിനിമയെ കുറിച്ച് ഹരിശ്രീ അശോകന്‍ - Malayalam Filmibeat". malayalam.filmibeat.com (in മലയാളം). 25 January 2021. Retrieved 27 May 2021.
  10. ↑ "'പാര്‍വതി പരിണയ'ത്തിലെ ആ പിച്ചക്കാരന് പിന്നില്‍ എ.ആര്‍ റഹ്മാന്‍- ഹരിശ്രീ അശോകന്‍". Mathrubhumi. Retrieved 27 May 2021.
  11. ↑ "കൂടെ പോരുന്നോ എന്ന് അശോകേട്ടന്‍ ചോദിച്ചു, ആ വിളി എന്റെ ജീവിതം മാറ്റിമറിച്ചു- ദിലീപ്". Mathrubhumi. Retrieved 27 May 2021.
  12. ↑ മാധവന്‍, അനുശ്രീ. "ചിരിപ്പിക്കുമ്പോൾ ആരും കാണാതെ രമണൻ കരഞ്ഞു; ഹരിശ്രീ അശോകൻ പറയുന്നു". Mathrubhumi. Retrieved 27 May 2021.
  13. ↑ "My career will endure as long as 'Punjabi House' is remembered: Harisree Asokan". OnManorama. Retrieved 27 May 2021.
  14. ↑ "Malayalam News - Happy Birthday Harisree Ashokan | ഹാസ്യലോകത്തെ കിരീടം വയ്ക്കാത്ത രാജാക്കന്മാരിൽ ഒരാൾ; ഹരിശ്രീ അശോകന് ഇന്ന് പിറന്നാൾ | News18 Kerala, Film Latest Malayalam News | ലേറ്റസ്റ്റ് മലയാളം വാർത്ത". malayalam.news18.com. Retrieved 27 May 2021.
  15. ↑ "രമണൻ മുതൽ തൊരപ്പൻ കൊച്ചുണ്ണി വരെ വരയാകുന്നു; കാണികൾക്ക് സ്വന്തം കാരിക്കേച്ചറും കയ്യിൽ കിട്ടും". www.asianetnews.com. Retrieved 27 May 2021.
  16. ↑ മേനോൻ, ശ്രീലക്ഷ്മി. "ജൂലെെ നാല്: മെഗാ ഹിറ്റായ നാല് ചിത്രങ്ങളും കൂട്ടുകെട്ടും, ഹരിശ്രീ അശോകൻ പറയുന്നു". Mathrubhumi. Retrieved 27 May 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  17. ↑ "Dileep Is A Perfectionist Revealed Harisree Ashokan | ചെയ്യുന്ന ഏത് കാര്യത്തിലും പെര്‍ഫക്ഷന്‍ ആഗ്രഹിക്കുന്ന ആളാണ് ദിലീപ്, നടനെ കുറിച്ച് ഹരിശ്രീ അശോകന്‍ - Malayalam Filmibeat". malayalam.filmibeat.com (in മലയാളം). 15 February 2021. Retrieved 27 May 2021.
  18. ↑ "'രമണൻ' ഉള്ള കാലത്തോളം എന്നെ ആർക്കും ഔട്ടാക്കാൻ പറ്റില്ല: ഹരിശ്രീ അശോകൻ". www.manoramaonline.com. Retrieved 27 May 2021.
  19. ↑ "ചിരിശ്രീ...!". - mangalam.com. Archived from the original on 3 March 2015. Retrieved 15 September 2014.
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