Shammi Thilakan is an Indian actor and dubbing artist who is active in
Malayalam films
Malayalam cinema is an Indian film industry of Malayalam-language motion pictures. It is based in Kochi, Kerala, India. The films produced in Malayalam cinema are known for their cinematography and story-driven plots. In 1982, ''Elippathayam' ...
. He is the son of veteran actor
Thilakan
Palappurathu Kesavan Surendranatha Thilakan (15 July 1935 – 24 September 2012) was an Indian film and stage actor who appeared in over 200 Malayalam films. Thilakan was known for his elaborate method acting, realistic and spontaneous appearan ...
. He lent his voice for
Napoleon
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in ''
Devasuram
''Devaasuram'' () is a 1993 Indian Malayalam-language action drama film directed by I. V. Sasi and written by Ranjith. It stars Mohanlal, Revathi, and Napoleon, with Innocent, V. K. Sreeraman, Maniyanpilla Raju, and Augustine in supporting r ...
'',
Prem Nazir in ''
Kadathanadan Ambadi
''Kadathanadan Ambadi'' is a 1990 Indian Malayalam-language sword and sorcery film directed by Priyadarshan and written by Cochin Haneefa. It is a sequel to the 1964 film ''Thacholi Othenan'' and the 1970 film ''Othenente Makan''. The film sta ...
'' and for
Nassar
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in ''
Ghazal
The ''ghazal'' ( ar, غَزَل, bn, গজল, Hindi-Urdu: /, fa, غزل, az, qəzəl, tr, gazel, tm, gazal, uz, gʻazal, gu, ગઝલ) is a form of amatory poem or ode, originating in Arabic poetry. A ghazal may be understood as a ...
'', for which he won a state award for best dubbing artist. He has acted in villain, comic and character roles.
Early life
Shammi is the second son of veteran actor
Thilakan
Palappurathu Kesavan Surendranatha Thilakan (15 July 1935 – 24 September 2012) was an Indian film and stage actor who appeared in over 200 Malayalam films. Thilakan was known for his elaborate method acting, realistic and spontaneous appearan ...
and his partner, Santha. Born on 20 May 1971 at Pathanamthitta district. He has two brothers, Shaji Thilakan and Shoby Thilakan, a half brother, Shibu Thilakan, and two half sisters, Sonia Thilakan and Sophia Ajith.
He did his primary education from NSS High School, Thadiyoor,
Pathanamthitta. He started his career as a theater artist at the age of 15. He worked in different drama troupes like PJ Theaters, Rashmi Theaters, Chalakudy Saradhi, Kalashala Thrippunithura, and Kollam Tuna. ''Fazah'' for Chalakudy Saradhi was the first drama he directed. He directed more than 25 dramas.
Personal life
He is married to Usha and has a son, Abimanyu. He currently resides in
Kollam
Kollam (), also known by its former name Quilon , is an ancient seaport and city on the Malabar Coast of India bordering the Laccadive Sea, which is a part of the Arabian Sea. It is north of the state capital Thiruvananthapuram. The city i ...
with family.
Awards
* 2018 -
Kerala State Film Awards-
Best Dubbing Artist: Odiyan
* 2013 -
TTK Prestige-Vanitha Film Awards - Best Comedian (
Neram
''Neram'' () is a 2013 Indian black comedy thriller film written, directed, and edited by Alphonse Puthren in his directorial debut. Simultaneously made in Malayalam and Tamil languages, the film is an extended version of the short film of the ...
,
Sringaravelan
''Sringaravelan'' is a 2013 Malayalam-language action comedy film directed by Jose Thomas and scripted by Udayakrishna-Siby K. Thomas. It stars Dileep and Vedhika in her debut in Malayalam cinema with Lal, Joy Mathew, Kalabhavan Shajohn, Baburaj ...
)
* 1993 -
Kerala State Film Awards-
Best Dubbing Artist: -
Gazal (1993 film)
''Ghazal'' (ഗസൽ) is a 1993 Malayalam film directed by Kamal. Vineeth and Mohini play the lead roles in the film and Thilakan appears in a supporting role. Director Kamal considers the film close to his heart, a film that took him to ch ...
Filmography
As an actor
As a dubbing artist
Television serials
* Kayamkulam Kochunni (Surya TV)
* Vikramadithyan (Asianet)
* Ente manasaputhri(Asianet)
* Vajram (Asianet)
* Kadamattathu Kathanar (Asianet)
* Crime & Punishment (Asianet)
* Saayvinte Makkal (Mazhavil Manorama)
* Mahathma Gandhi Colony (Surya TV)
References
External links
*
*http://keralaboxoffice.com/shammi-thilakan-father
*https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfvQj_Tgcac
Shammi Thilakan at MSIShammi Thilakan at Malayalasangeetham
Kerala State Film Award winners
Indian male film actors
Living people
Male actors from Pathanamthitta
Male actors in Malayalam cinema
Place of birth missing (living people)
People from Pathanamthitta
20th-century Indian male actors
21st-century Indian male actors
1971 births
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