Thilakan Age, Death, Wife, Children, Family, Biography & More
Thilakan Age, Death, Wife, Children, Family, Biography & More
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Age: 77 Years
Death Cause: Cardiac Arrest
Hometown: Thiruvananthapuram
| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Palappurathu Kesavan Surendranatha Thilakan |
| Other name | P. K. Surendranatha Thilakan |
| Profession | Actor, Retired Army Personnel |
| Famous for | Being one of the most renowned actors in the South Indian film industries |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters**- 173 cm** in meters**- 1.73 m** in feet & inches**- 5’8”** |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Grey (semi-bald) |
| Career | |
| Debut | Malayalam Film: Periyar (1973)  Tamil Film: Chatriyan (1990) as Arumai Nayagam alias Annachi  Kannada Film: Mother India (1995)  Telugu Film: Samarasimha Reddy (1999) as Narasimha Reddy  |
| Last Film | Ustad Hotel (2012) as the character Kareemikka  |
| Awards & Honours | Civilian Awards • Padma Shri in 2009 National Awards • Best Supporting Actor Award for the film Rithubhedam in 1987 • Special Jury Mention Award for the film Eakantham in 2006  • Special Jury Mention Award for the film Ustad Hotel in 2012 Kerala State Awards • Second Best Actor Award for the film Yavanika in 1981 • Second Best Actor Award for the film Yathra in 1985 • Second Best Actor Award for the film Panchagni in 1986 • Second Best Actor Award for the film Thaniyavarthanam in 1987 • Second Best Actor Award for the films Mukthi and Dhwani in 1988 • Special Jury Award for various films in 1989 • Best Actor Award for the film Perumthachan in 1990 • Second Best Actor Award for the film Kattathoru Penpoovu in 1991 • Best Actor Award for the film Perumthachan in 1994 • Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Fellowship in 2007 Filmfare Award South • Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to the Malayalam film industry in 2006 • Best Supporting Actor Male Award for the film Indian Rupee in 2011 Other Awards • Asianet Film Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions in the Malayalam film industry in 2001 • Bharat Gopy Award instituted by the Manavaseva Welfare Society for his contributions in the Malayalam film industry in 2010 |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 15 July 1935 (Monday) |
| Birthplace | Ayiroor, Travancore, British India (now Pathanamthitta District, Kerala, India) |
| Date of Death | 24 September 2012 |
| Place of Death | Thiruvananthapuram |
| Age (at the time of death) | 77 Years |
| Death Cause | Cardiac Arrest check sources BBC |
| Zodiac sign | Cancer |
| Signature |  |
| Nationality | • British Indian (1935-1947) • Indian (1947-2012) |
| Hometown | Thiruvananthapuram |
| School | • St Louis L. P. School, Mundakayam • CMS High School, Mundakayam • MD Seminary Higher Secondary School, Kottayam |
| College/University | Sree Narayana College, Kollam |
| Educational Qualification | 12th pass |
| Religious Views | Atheist |
| Caste | Ezhava-OBC |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
| Political Inclination | Communist Party of India check sources Malayala Manorama |
| Controversy | Difference of opinions with film associations: Thilakan alleged that his role in the film Christian Brothers was changed because of the intervention of Film Employees Federation of Kerala (FEFKA). Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA) issued a show cause notice for his public outburst for which he never replied. He was suspended regarding this issue. check sources The Hindu |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status (at the time of death) | Unmarried |
| Family | |
| Wife/Spouse | • Santha • Sarojam  |
| Children | Son(s)- 4 • Shaji Thilakan (deceased; actor)  • Shammi Thilakan (actor)  • Shobi Thilakan (actor, dubbing artiste)  • Shibu Thilakan (politician)  Daughter(s)- 2 • Sonia Thilakan (dentist)  • Sofia Thilakan (physiotherapist)  |
| Parents | Father- Palappurath T. S. Kesavan (1904-1972; ex-tea estate employee) Mother- P. S. Devayani (1912-2010; homemaker)  |
| Siblings | Brother- 1 • Sasi  Sister(s)- 4 |
| Other relatives | Grandson- Abhimanyu S. Thilakan (actor)  |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Thilakan
In an interview, he revealed that his second-grade school teacher, Mariyakutty, was the first to realise his artistic talent. Thilakan first appeared on stage as an actor in a play written by the teacher titled Kittunnathil Pathi, for a school annual function.
Thilakan dropped out of college and joined the Indian Army, for a brief period.
His army career came to an end after he met with a fatal accident and the army doctors decided to amputate his leg for which consent was not required during that time. It was an official visit by the prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru , that helped him. He appealed to the Prime Minister for a mandatory consent form for such surgeries after which the rules were amended and his legs were saved.
After his return, he and his friends, started a drama troupe called the Mundakayam Nataka Samithi.
As a professional theatre artist, he was part of several leading theatre groups such as Kerala People’s Arts Club (KPAC), Kalidasa Kalakendram in Kollam, Changanasserry Geedha, and P. J. Antony’s drama troupe.
Thilakan with the drama troupe
His mother did not like the profession he chose, and they were not on talking terms with each other for a very long period.
He considered the legendary actor and director, P. J. Antony, his guru and mentor. His debut film Periyar (1973) was P. J. Antony’s directorial.
He also performed various plays for the All India Radio (AIR).
Some of his evergreen characters apart from the award-winning roles are the grandfather in the film Moonnam Pakkam (1988), Ananthan Nambiar in the films Nadodikkattu (1987) and the sequel Pattanapravesham (1988), Paul Pailokkaran in Namukku Parkkan Munthirithoppukal (1986), Kochuvava in Kattukuthira (1990), and the retired station master, Raghavan Nair, in Sandesham (1991).
Thilakan in the film Kattukuthira
In an interview, he alleged that his role in Perumthachan (1990) was considered for the Best actor, but it was changed at the last minute by a politician for some political gains. check sources Rediff
His combination with Mohanlal was always well-appreciated by the audience, some of their notable films are Kireedam (1989), Chenkol (1993), Pavithram (1994), Spadikam (1995), and Evidam Swargamanu (2009).
Thilakan with Mohanlal in the film Spadikam
In an interview, he said that his popular character Chacko Maash in Spadikam had shades of his strict disciplinarian father.
Thilakan acted in every South Indian film industry. He acted in over 200 films.
He acted as the father of almost every lead actor in the Malayalam industry from Mammootty and Mohanlal to Kunchacko Boban and Prithviraj Sukumaran .
He favoured the political party, Communist Party of India (CPI).
He alleged that a Nair lobby was prevalent in the Malayalam film industry that worked behind the scenes to pass on prominent roles to the Savarna people. check sources The Quint
Thilakan suffered from various ailments such as diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease for quite a long time. He was hospitalised after he fainted while shooting for the film Scene Onnu Nammude Veedu. He was later shifted to KIMSHEALTH Hospital in Thiruvananthapuram for further treatment. His health deteriorated due to pneumonia and multiple heart attacks. check sources BBC
His cremation was held at Santhi Kavadam Electric Crematorium at Thycaud with full State honours.
He had a particular liking for driving long distances.
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