Rajan P. Dev


































Rajan P. Dev

Rajan P. Dev 2008.jpg
Rajan P. Dev at the 2008 Association of Malayalam Movie Artists meeting in Kochi

Born
(1951-05-20)20 May 1951
Cherthala, Travancore Cochin, India
Died
2 July 2009(2009-07-02) (aged 58)
Kochi, Kerala, India
Occupation
Stage and film actor, film director
Years active
1980–2009
Spouse(s)
Santhamma
Children
3

Rajan P Dev (20 May 1951 – 29 July 2009) [1] 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.[2] Rajan P. Dev died in Kochi Wednesday 29 July 2009 due to a liver disease.




Contents






  • 1 Family


  • 2 Stage career


  • 3 Film career


  • 4 Death


  • 5 Filmography


    • 5.1 As an actor


      • 5.1.1 Malayalam


      • 5.1.2 Tamil


      • 5.1.3 Telugu




    • 5.2 As Director




  • 6 Serials


  • 7 References


  • 8 External links





Family


He is born to S.J Dev and Kuttyamma on 1951 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.[3]


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. Unni is a Sound Engineering student in Chennai. He tried his luck in movies like Sakkariyayude Garbhinikal and Aadu Oru Bheegarajeeviyanu.[4]



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.[5] 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 Award in 1984, 1986.[6] 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.[5]



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.[7] 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.[8] 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.[9]



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.[8][10] The last film that he had acted was Ringtone, directed by Ajmal.[11] 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(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. Relax (2003)


  58. Achante Kochumolku(2003)....Gabriel Panachikkadan


  59. Swantham Malavika (2003)


  60. The King Maker Leader (2003)...Kaimal


  61. Jagathi Jagathish in Town (2002).... Minister Vishwanadan


  62. Kai Ethum Doorathu (2002)


  63. Oomappenninu Uriyadappayyan (2002)


  64. Sivam(2002)


  65. Njan Rajavu (2002)


  66. Akhila (2002) .... Sekharan Nair


  67. Swarna Medal (2002).... Balakrishanan


  68. Videsi Nair Swadesi Nair (2002)


  69. Nariman (2001)


  70. Sharjah To Sharjah (2001)


  71. Karumadikkuttan (2001)


  72. Ee Nadu Innalevare (2001).... C.M


  73. Nagaravadhu (2001)


  74. Kakkinakshathram (2001) .... Anamuttathu Hajiyar


  75. Nakshathragal Parayathirunnathu (2001)


  76. Rakshasa Rajav (2001)


  77. Vakkalathu Narayanankutty (2001)


  78. Cover Story (2000)


  79. Rapid Action Force (2000)...Koshi Naina


  80. Mera Naam Joker (2000) .... Ittoop


  81. The Warrant (2000).....Navajeevan Madhavji


  82. Dada Sahib (2000)..... Skaraia Zachariah


  83. Satyameva Jayate (2000)


  84. Kallukondoru Pennu (2000) .... Sreekandan


  85. Aakasha Ganga (1999)


  86. Aayiram Meni (1999)


  87. Parasala Pachan Payyannoor Paramu (1999)


  88. Crime File (1999) ..... Mammala Mammachen


  89. Deepasthambham Mahascharam (1999)


  90. Ezhupunna Tharakan (1999) ..... Kumbanadan Lazar


  91. Independence (1999)


  92. Jananayakan(1999)....Doraiswami


  93. Panchapandavar (1999)


  94. Swastham Grihabaranam (1999)


  95. Alibabayum Arara Kallanmarum (1998)


  96. Achammakuttiyude Achayan (1998), also director (debut)


  97. Dravidan (1998)


  98. Grama Panchayath (1998)


  99. Kallu Kondoru Pennu (1998)


  100. Vismayam (1998)


  101. Kalaapam(1998)....Vaniyamkulam Vishwam


  102. Kottaram Veettile Apputtan (1998)


  103. Varnapakittu (1997)) ..... Pappan


  104. Aattuvela (1997)


  105. Bhoopathi (1997)


  106. Masmaram (1997)


  107. Asuravamsam (1997) .... Moosa Settu


  108. Ekkareyanente Manasam (1997)....Sumathi's Uncle


  109. Janathipathyam (1997)


  110. Junior Mandrake (1997)


  111. Kalyana Unnikal (1997)


  112. Kottapurathe Koottukudumbam (1997)


  113. Manthramothiram (1997)


  114. Newspaper Boy (1997)


  115. Azhakiya Ravanan (1997)


  116. Kinnam Katta Kallan (1996) ..... Doctor Raghav


  117. Malayala Masom Chingam Onnu (1996)


  118. Mookkilla Rajyathu Murimookkan Rajavu (1996)


  119. Sathyabhaamaykkoru Pranayalekhanam (1996)


  120. Mr. Clean (1996)


  121. Dominic Presentation (1996) .... Marthandan Pilla


  122. Yuvathurki (1996)


  123. Patanayakan (1996)


  124. Saamoohyapadom (1995)


  125. Alanchery Thambrakal (1995)


  126. The King (1995)


  127. Special Squad (1995) .... Fernandez


  128. Peterscott (1995).... Doctor


  129. Thirumanassu (1995).... Divan Thampi


  130. Oru Abhibhashakante Case Diary (1995)


  131. Agrajan (1995)


  132. Aniyan Bava Chetan Bava (1995)


  133. Kalamasseriyil Kalyanayogam (1995)


  134. Karma (1995)


  135. Kidilol Kidilam (1995)


  136. Mimics Action 500(1995)..Manimala Mamachan


  137. Kokkarakko (1995)


  138. Maanthrikam (1995)


  139. Mazhavilkoodaram (1995)


  140. Puthukottyile Puthu Manavalan (1995)


  141. Commissioner (1995)


  142. Sphadikam (1995).... Manimala Vakkachan


  143. Ezharakkoottam (1995)


  144. Three Men Army (1995)


  145. Tom & Jerry (1995)


  146. Cabinet (1994)....Varghesekutty


  147. Kudumba Visesham (1994)


  148. Manathe Kottaram (1994)


  149. Njan Kodiswaran (1994)


  150. Kambolam(1994)..... Thommichan


  151. Rudraksham (1994)


  152. Kadal(1994)..... Musthafa Haji


  153. Gandeevam (1994).....Karunakaran Nair


  154. Puthran (1994) .... Easho


  155. Chukkan (1994) .... Anandakrishna Iyyer


  156. Commissioner (1994) ..... Rajan Philip


  157. Palayam (1993)


  158. Gentleman (1993)


  159. Aayirappara (1993)


  160. Ekalavyan (1993)


  161. Injakkadan Mathai & Sons (1993)


  162. Janam (1993) .... Dasappan


  163. Mafia (1993) .... Moosakutty


  164. Pravachakan (1993)


  165. Sthalathe Pradhana Payyans (1993)


  166. Ente Ponnu Thampuran (1992)


  167. First Bell (1992)


  168. Kizhakkan Pathrose (1992) ... Chandi Muthalaali


  169. Ardram (1992) .... Mathai


  170. Kaazhchakkppuram (1992)


  171. Maanyanmaar (1992)


  172. Aparatha (1992) .... Madhavan


  173. Kuttapathram (1991).... Augustine Fernandez


  174. Mookkilyarajyathu (1991)


  175. Amina Tailors (1991) ..... Hydrose Moori


  176. Thudarkadha (1991) ..... Receiver Shivasankaran


  177. Chakravarthy (1991) .... Patrick Perreira


  178. Kadinjool Kalyanam (1991) ..... Thalaivar Vellai Chami


  179. Oliyampukal (1990) .... Nanu


  180. Appu (1990)


  181. Ee Kannilkoodi (1990)


  182. Indrajaalam (1990) ..... Carlos


  183. Vyooham (1990)


  184. Ezhunnallathu (1991)


  185. Swantham Ennu Karuthi (1989)


  186. Samvalsarangal (1988)


  187. Pappan Priyappetta Pappan (1986)


  188. Shyama (1986)


  189. Makan Ente Makan (1985)


  190. Akalathe Ambili (1985)


  191. Ente Mamattikkuttiyammakku (1983)


  192. Sphodanam (1981)


  193. Sanchary (1981) Chekuthaan Varghese




Tamil





  1. Malayan (2009)


  2. Karthik Anitha (2009)


  3. Thenavattu (2008)


  4. Manase Mounama (2007)


  5. Kalinga (2006)


  6. Aathi (2006)


  7. Sukran (2005)


  8. Campus (2004)


  9. Jai (2004)


  10. Nadhi Karaiyinile (2003)


  11. Sri Bannari Amman (2002)


  12. Bala (2002)


  13. Red (2002)


  14. Kushi (2000)


  15. Aasaiyil Oru Kaditham (1999)


  16. Poomagal Oorvalam (1999)


  17. Periya Idathu Mappillai (1997)


  18. Love Today (1997)


  19. Vaimaye Vellum (1997)


  20. Selva (1996)


  21. Sengottai (1996)


  22. Gentleman (1993)


  23. Suriyan (1992)


  24. Naangal (1992)


  25. Vasanthakala Paravai (1991)




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)


  13. Khushi (2001)




As Director




  1. Achamakuttiyude Achayan(1998)


  2. Achante Kochumolkku(2003)


  3. Maniyarakallan (2005)



Serials



  • Samayam (Asianet)

  • Ashtapadi (Surya TV)


  • Kadamattathu Kathanaar (Asianet)

  • Sanmanassulavarkku samadhanam (Asianet)


  • Swami Ayyappan (TV series) (Asianet)

  • 123 Sat (TV serial)



References





  1. ^ http://www.filmibeat.com/celebs/rajan-p-dev/biography.html


  2. ^ "The 'wild horse' has left all, for ever". The New Indian Express. 30 July 2009. Retrieved 30 July 2009..mw-parser-output cite.citation{font-style:inherit}.mw-parser-output q{quotes:"""""""'""'"}.mw-parser-output code.cs1-code{color:inherit;background:inherit;border:inherit;padding:inherit}.mw-parser-output .cs1-lock-free a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/65/Lock-green.svg/9px-Lock-green.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center}.mw-parser-output .cs1-lock-limited a,.mw-parser-output .cs1-lock-registration a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d6/Lock-gray-alt-2.svg/9px-Lock-gray-alt-2.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center}.mw-parser-output .cs1-lock-subscription a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/aa/Lock-red-alt-2.svg/9px-Lock-red-alt-2.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center}.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registration{color:#555}.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription span,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registration span{border-bottom:1px dotted;cursor:help}.mw-parser-output .cs1-hidden-error{display:none;font-size:100%}.mw-parser-output .cs1-visible-error{font-size:100%}.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registration,.mw-parser-output .cs1-format{font-size:95%}.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-left,.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-wl-left{padding-left:0.2em}.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-right,.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-wl-right{padding-right:0.2em}


  3. ^ http://cinidiary.com/people.php?pigsection=Actor&picata=1&no_of_displayed_rows=45&no_of_rows_page=10&sletter=


  4. ^ "Mangalam varika 9 july 2012". mangalamvarika.com. Retrieved 28 October 2013.


  5. ^ ab "Actor who never gave up theatre despite the lure of filmdom". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 30 July 2009. Retrieved 2009-07-30.


  6. ^ http://www.manoramaonline.com/cgi-bin/MMOnline.dll/portal/ep/malayalamContentView.do?contentId=12096335&programId=7940855&channelId=-1073750705&BV_ID=@@@&tabId=3


  7. ^ "Kattukuthira in play acts (in Malayalam)". Malayalam Webduniya. Retrieved 2009-07-30.


  8. ^ ab "Veteran actor Rajan P. Dev dead". Sify. 29 July 2009. Retrieved 2009-07-29.


  9. ^ "Kayal rajavu and Simham remained (in Malayalam)". Malayalam Webduniya. 29 July 2009. Retrieved 2009-07-30.


  10. ^ "Veteran Malayalam actor Rajan P. Dev dead". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2009-07-29.


  11. ^ "Actor Rajan P Dev passes away". The Press Trust of India. 29 July 2009. Retrieved 2009-07-29.




External links



  • Rajan P Dev at MSI


  • Rajan P. Dev on IMDb









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