Rajan P. Dev

Rajan P. Dev

Rajan P. Dev at the 2008 Association of Malayalam Movie Artists meeting in Kochi
Born (1954-05-20)20 May 1954
Cherthala, Travancore Cochin, India
Died 29 July 2009(2009-07-29) (aged 55)
Kochi, Kerala, India
Occupation Stage and film actor, film director
Years active 1980–2009
Spouse(s) Santhamma

Rajan P Dev (29 May 1951 – 29 July 2009) was an Indian film and stage actor. He was born in Cherthala in the Alappuzha district of the former state Thiru-Kochi (present day Kerala). He had acted in over 200 films in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada language films. He was noted for his villain roles laced with a touch of humour. He came into limelight for his characterisation of Kochuvava in the play Kattukuthira.[1] Rajan P. Dev died in Kochi Wednesday 29 July 2009 due to a liver disease.

Family

He is born to S.J Dev and Kuttyamma on 1954 at Thiruvalla. He has a sister, Raniyamma. He had his primary education from Govt. Boys Higher Secondary School, Cherthala, St. Michael's College, Cherthala and S.N. College, Cherthala.[2]

Rajan P Dev is married to Shanthamma. The couple have three children Asha, Jubilraj and Unni. Asha is married to Binoy a hotel businessman. Jubil Raj is an actor present from 2009. His best known films are Yakshiyum Njanum, Thappana, Thank You, Daivathinte Swantham Cleetus, KQ, Kunthapura and some Tamil movies. Unni is a Sound Engineering student in Chennai. He tried his luck in movies like Sakkariyayude Garbhinikal and Aadu Oru Bheegarajeeviyanu.[3]

Stage career

Rajan P. Dev, born to noted stage actor S. J. Dev and Kuttyamma, started his acting career with various professional play troupes in Kerala. His father remained one of his major influences.[4] He was noted for his performances in various plays in the troupe of senior stage actor N. N. Pillai. He was cast by S. L. Puram Sadanandan to do the pratagonist role of Kochuvava in his play Kattukuthira. The play, which was staged in over 100 venues and Dev became immensely popular all over Kerala. He received Kerala State Theater Best actor in 1984, 1986.[5] Along with his successful stage career, Dev launched his film career. Despite his success in films, he maintained a steady relationship with stage plays. He founded the play troupe Jubilee Theatres; and for its plays he did creative contributions in various departments. The last play by Jubilee Theatres, a satire titled Amminipuram Gramapanchayat had its lyrics and music by Dev.[4]

Film career

Dev launched his film career with Ente Mamattikkuttiyammakku (1983), directed by Fazil. When his superhit play Kattukuthira was made into a film, the role went to Thilakan. Dev expressed his disappointment on this in a magazine interview, which caught the attention of director Thampy Kannanthanam. He invited Dev to play the villain role of Carlos in his film Indrajalam (1990), starring Mohanlal. Just like his character Kochuvava, Carlos also became immensely popular so much so that for some years since then Dev was often referred to as Carlos, much like Keerikkadan Jose another popular villain character of that time.[6] The role of Carlos proved to be career defining for Dev, as he was showered with villain roles in a number of films.

Several of Dev's villain roles had a touch of comedy, but could not get out of the typical villain character mould. He got a break from this with Aniyan Bava Chetan Bava (1995) directed by Rajasenan, in which he played Aniyan Bava, the younger brother to Chettan Bava, played by Narendra Prasad. The film established his versatility. He went on to act in full-fledged comedy roles after it, most notably in films Sphadikam (1995), Thommanum Makkalum (2005) and Chota Mumbai (2007). He still continued to act his signature villain roles. He expanded his career to Tamil, Telugu and Kannada films starting with Gentleman (1993), directed by S. Shankar. He acted in over 50 films in those languages, most of which were villain roles. Out of about 150 films he acted in, about 35 of the roles he played were of corrupt police officers, another testimonial to the several typecasted roles he had to act in.[7] Dev has directed three films: Achammakuttiyude Achayan (1998), Maniyarakkallan and Achante Kochumolku (2003). He was planned to direct two more films titled Kayal Rajavu and Simham, starring Mammootty and Prithviraj, respectively.[8]

Death

Rajan P. Dev died in Kochi Wednesday, 29 July 2009 at 6.30 in the morning. Funeral ceremony was held on Thursday, 30 July 2009 at 11 am at St. Xavier's church, Angamaly.[7][9] The last film that he had acted was Ringtone (film), directed by Ajmal.[10] He is survived by his wife, children and grandchildren.

Filmography

As an actor

Malayalam

  1. Ringtone (2010)
  2. Brahmasthram(2010).... Ramachandran
  3. Black Stallion (2010).... Sebastain
  4. Sambhu (2009)
  5. Daddy Cool (2009)
  6. Ee Pattanathil Bhootham(2009)
  7. I.G. (2009)
  8. Hailesa (2009)
  9. Love In Singapore (2009) .... Irumbu Mani
  10. Bullet (2008)
  11. Aayudham (2008) .... Plavinchottil Chacko
  12. Shakespeare M.A. Malayalam (2008)
  13. Dae! Ingottu nokkiye... (2008)
  14. Gopalapuranam(2008)...... Gopalan Nair
  15. Sound of Boot (2008)
  16. Lollipop (2008)
  17. Kanichukulangarayil CBI (2008) ..... Krishna Gopan
  18. Annan Thambi(2008)
  19. Mayabazar (2008)....Akri Damodharan
  20. Roudram (2008)
  21. Chocolate (2007)
  22. Indrajith (2007).... 'Chemparunthu' Bhaskaran
  23. Kichamani M.B.A. (2007)
  24. Black Cat (2007)... Tharakan
  25. Alibhai (2007).... Karunakaran Thampi
  26. Nadiya Kollappetta Rathri (2007)
  27. Athisayan (2007)
  28. Abraham & Lincoln(2007)... Rahim Ravuthar
  29. Chotta Mumbai (2007)
  30. Sketch (2007) .... Chandrasekhara Shetty
  31. Nagaram (2007) .... Lonappan
  32. Panthaya Kozhi (2007) ... Jyotsar
  33. Raavanan (2007)...... Raman Menon
  34. Oruvan (2006)
  35. Highway Police (2006) .... David D'Souza
  36. Pothan Vava (2006)
  37. Vargam (2006)
  38. The Tiger (2005)
  39. Chanthupottu (2005)
  40. Bharatchandran IPS (2005)
  41. Pandippada (2005)
  42. Thaskara Veeran (2005)
  43. Kalyana Kurimanam(2005).... Aravindaksha Kuruppu
  44. Udayon (2005) .... Chetti
  45. Thommanum Makkalum (2005)
  46. Isra(2005)
  47. Natturajavu (2004)
  48. Aparichithan (2004)
  49. Shambu (2004).... Puthukodi Balan
  50. Thekkekkara Superfast (2004).... Philippose
  51. Vajram (2004)..... Varghese
  52. Vellinakshatram (film)(2004)
  53. C. I. Mahadevan 5 Adi 4 Inchu (2004).... Nambiar
  54. Sethurama Iyer CBI (2004))
  55. Vamanapuram Bus Route (2004)
  56. Kusruthi (2004)
  57. Achante Kochumolku(2003)....Gabriel Panachikkadan
  58. Swantham Malavika (2003)
  59. The King Maker Leader (2003)...Kaimal
  60. Jagathi Jagathish in Town (2002).... Minister Vishwanadan
  61. Kai Ethum Doorathu (2002)
  62. Oomappenninu Uriyadappayyan (2002)
  63. Sivam(2002)
  64. Njan Rajavu (2002)
  65. Akhila (2002) .... Sekharan Nair
  66. Swarna Medal (2002).... Balakrishanan
  67. Videsi Nair Swadesi Nair (2002)
  68. Nariman (2001)
  69. Sharjah To Sharjah (2001)
  70. Karumadikkuttan (2001)
  71. Ee Nadu Innalevare (2001).... C.M
  72. Nagaravadhu (2001)
  73. Kakkinakshathram (2001) .... Anamuttathu Hajiyar
  74. Nakshathragal Parayathirunnathu (2001)
  75. Rakshasa Rajav (2001)
  76. Vakkalathu Narayanankutty (2001)
  77. Cover Story (2000)
  78. Rapid Action Force (2000)...Koshi Naina
  79. Mera Naam Joker (2000) .... Ittoop
  80. The Warrant (2000).....Navajeevan Madhavji
  81. Dada Sahib (2000)..... Skaraia Zachariah
  82. Satyameva Jayate (2000)
  83. Kallukondoru Pennu (2000) .... Sreekandan
  84. Aakasha Ganga (1999)
  85. Aayiram Meni (1999)
  86. Parasala Pachan Payyannoor Paramu (1999)
  87. Crime File (1999) ..... Mammala Mammachen
  88. Deepasthambham Mahascharam (1999)
  89. Ezhupunna Tharakan (1999) ..... Kumbanadan Lazar
  90. Independence (1999)
  91. Jananayakan(1999)....Doraiswami
  92. Panchapandavar (1999)
  93. Swastham Grihabaranam (1999)
  94. Alibabayum Arara Kallanmarum (1998)
  95. Achammakuttiyude Achayan (1998), also director (debut)
  96. Dravidan (1998)
  97. Grama Panchayath (1998)
  98. Kallu Kondoru Pennu (1998)
  99. Vismayam (1998)
  100. Kalaapam(1998)....Vaniyamkulam Vishwam
  101. Kottaram Veettile Apputtan (1998)
  102. Varnapakittu (1997)) ..... Pappan
  103. Aattuvela (1997)
  104. Bhoopathi (1997)
  105. Masmaram (1997)
  106. Asuravamsam (1997) .... Moosa Settu
  107. Ekkareyanente Manasam (1997)....Sumathi's Uncle
  108. Janathipathyam (1997)
  109. Junior Mandrake (1997)
  110. Kalyana Unnikal (1997)
  111. Kottapurathe Koottukudumbam (1997)
  112. Manthramothiram (1997)
  113. Newspaper Boy (1997)
  114. Azhakiya Ravanan (1997)
  115. Kinnam Katta Kallan (1996) ..... Doctor Raghav
  116. Malayala Masom Chingam Onnu (1996)
  117. Mookkilla Rajyathu Murimookkan Rajavu (1996)
  118. Sathyabhaamaykkoru Pranayalekhanam (1996)
  119. Mr. Clean (1996)
  120. Dominic Presentation (1996) .... Marthandan Pilla
  121. Yuvathurki (1996)
  122. Patanayakan (1996)
  123. Saamoohyapadom (1995)
  124. Alanchery Thambrakal (1995)
  125. The King (1995)
  126. Special Squad (1995) .... Fernandez
  127. Peterscott (1995).... Doctor
  128. Thirumanassu (1995).... Divan Thampi
  129. Oru Abhibhashakante Case Diary (1995)
  130. Agrajan (1995)
  131. Aniyan Bava Chetan Bava (1995)
  132. Kalamasseriyil Kalyanayogam (1995)
  133. Karma (1995)
  134. Kidilol Kidilam (1995)
  135. Mimics Action 500(1995)..Manimala Mamachan
  136. Kokkarakko (1995)
  137. Maanthrikam (1995)
  138. Mazhavilkoodaram (1995)
  139. Puthukottyile Puthu Manavalan (1995)
  140. Commissioner (1995)
  141. Sphadikam (1995).... Manimala Vakkachan
  142. Ezharakkoottam (1995)
  143. Three Men Army (1995)
  144. Tom & Jerry (1995)
  145. Cabinet (1994)....Varghesekutty
  146. Kudumba Visesham (1994)
  147. Manathe Kottaram (1994)
  148. Njan Kodiswaran (1994)
  149. Kambolam(1994)..... Thommichan
  150. Rudraksham (1994)
  151. Kadal(1994)..... Musthafa Haji
  152. Gandeevam (1994).....Karunakaran Nair
  153. Puthran (1994) .... Easho
  154. Chukkan (1994) .... Anandakrishna Iyyer
  155. Commissioner (1994) ..... Rajan Philip
  156. Palayam (1993)
  157. Gentleman (1993)
  158. Aayirappara (1993)
  159. Ekalavyan (1993)
  160. Injakkadan Mathai & Sons (1993)
  161. Janam (1993) .... Dasappan
  162. Mafia (1993) .... Moosakutty
  163. Pravachakan (1993)
  164. Sthalathe Pradhana Payyans (1993)
  165. Ente Ponnu Thampuran (1992)
  166. First Bell (1992)
  167. Ardram (1992) .... Mathai
  168. Kaazhchakkppuram (1992)
  169. Maanyanmaar (1992)
  170. Aparatha (1992) .... Madhavan
  171. Kuttapathram (1991).... Augustine Fernandez
  172. Mookkilyarajyathu (1991)
  173. Amina Tailors (1991) ..... Hydrose Moori
  174. Thudarkadha (1991) ..... Receiver Shivasankaran
  175. Chakravarthy (1991) .... Patrick Perreira
  176. Kadinjool Kalyanam (1991) ..... Thalaivar Vellai Chami
  177. Oliyampukal (1990) .... Nanu
  178. Appu (1990)
  179. Ee Kannilkoodi (1990)
  180. Indrajaalam (1990) ..... Carlos
  181. Vyooham (1990)
  182. Ezhunnellath
  183. Swantham Ennu Karuthi (1989)
  184. Samvalsarangal (1988)
  185. Pappan Priyappetta Pappan (1986)
  186. Shyama (1986)
  187. Makan Ente Makan (1985)
  188. Akalathe Ambili (1985)
  189. Ente Mamattikkuttiyammakku (1983)
  190. Sphodanam (1981)

Telugu

  1. Krishna (2008)
  2. Kalidasu (2008)
  3. Yogi (2007)
  4. Veerabhadra (2005)
  5. Bunny (2005)
  6. Balu ABCDEFG (2005)
  7. Gudumba Shankar (2004)
  8. Arya (2004)
  9. Okkadu (2003)
  10. Dil (2003)
  11. Naaga (2003)
  12. Aadi (2002)

Tamil

  1. Malayan (2009)
  2. Thenavattu (2008)
  3. Aathi (2006)
  4. Kalinga (2006)
  5. Sukran (2005)
  6. Jai (2004)
  7. Nadhi Karaiyinile (2003)
  8. Sri Bannari Amman (2002)
  9. Bala (2002)
  10. Red (2002)
  11. Kushi (2000)
  12. Aasaiyil Oru Kaditham (1999)
  13. Love Today (1997)
  14. Periya Idathu Mappillai (1996)
  15. Sengottai (1996)
  16. Gentleman (1993)
  17. Suriyan (1992)
  18. Naangal (1992)

As Director

  1. Achamakuttiyude Achayan(1998)
  2. Achante Kochumolkku(2003)
  3. Maniyarakallan (2005)

Serials

References

  1. ↑ "The ‘wild horse’ has left all, for ever". The New Indian Express. 30 July 2009. Retrieved 30 July 2009.
  2. ↑ http://cinidiary.com/people.php?pigsection=Actor&picata=1&no_of_displayed_rows=45&no_of_rows_page=10&sletter=
  3. ↑ "Mangalam varika 9 july 2012". mangalamvarika.com. Retrieved 28 October 2013.
  4. 1 2 "Actor who never gave up theatre despite the lure of filmdom". The Hindu (Chennai, India). 30 July 2009. Retrieved 2009-07-30.
  5. ↑ http://www.manoramaonline.com/cgi-bin/MMOnline.dll/portal/ep/malayalamContentView.do?contentId=12096335&programId=7940855&channelId=-1073750705&BV_ID=@@@&tabId=3
  6. ↑ "Kattukuthira in play acts (in Malayalam)". Malayalam Webduniya. Retrieved 2009-07-30.
  7. 1 2 "Veteran actor Rajan P. Dev dead". Sify. 29 July 2009. Retrieved 2009-07-29.
  8. ↑ "Kayal rajavu and Simham remained (in Malayalam)". Malayalam Webduniya. 29 July 2009. Retrieved 2009-07-30.
  9. ↑ "Veteran Malayalam actor Rajan P. Dev dead". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2009-07-29.
  10. ↑ "Actor Rajan P Dev passes away". The Press Trust of India. 29 July 2009. Retrieved 2009-07-29.

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