Dileep

Dileep
Born Gopalakrishnan Padmanabhan Pillai
Edavanakad, Kerala, India
Residence Aluva, Kerala
Other names Janapriya Nayakan (popular hero)
Alma mater Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala
Occupation Actor, producer, businessman
Years active 1991–present
Spouse(s)
Manju Warrier
(m. 1998; div. 2015)

Kavya Madhavan (m. 2016)
Children Meenakshi Dileep
Awards Kerala State Film Awards
Filmfare Awards South

Gopalakrishnan Padmanabhan Pillai, best known by his stage name, Dileep, is an Indian film actor, mimicry artist, producer, assistant director, and businessman.[1]

Dileep attained popularity through his mimicry acts in stage shows and on a television comedy series named Comicola which aired on Asianet. He made his acting debut with a small role in Kamal's 1992 film, Ennodu Ishtam Koodamo. His role as Dileep in the 1994 film, Manathe Kottaram, paved the way to his acting career, and he established himself as a prominent actor during the late 1990s. His films Two Countries (2015) and Ramaleela (2017) each grossed over ₹50 crores (500 million rupees), placing them among the top 10 highest-grossing Malayalam films.[2] He won a Filmfare Award for Best Actor and two Kerala State Film Awards for acting.

As a film producer, Dileep won the Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Film. In 2008, Dileep and Grand Production produced Twenty:20 in order to raise funds for the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA), and it became the highest-grossing movie at the time.

On 10 July 2017, Dileep was arrested by the Kerala Police and was subsequently remanded for conspiracy to kidnap and attempted rape of an Indian film actress.[3] Dileep was later denied bail by a magistrate court and the Kerala High Court.[4] On 4 October 2017, Dileep was released on bail by the High Court with conditions.[5]

Early Life

Dileep was born in Edavanakad, Ernakulam district, to Padmanabha Pillai and his wife Sarojam. He was the eldest among the couple's three children.[6] He has a brother, Anoop, and a sister, Sabitha.[7] He studied in VVBHS high school, where he passed the 10th Standard in 1985, and joined Union Christian College, Aluva (pre-degree, 3rd group, 1985–1987) and pursued a degree in history from Ernakulam Maharaja's College.[8][9] Dileep started to take mimicry seriously at Maharaja's.[8] Dileep rendered his voice in Onam-based comic albums "De Maveli Kombathu", with his friends Nadirshah and Abi.

Career

1991–2000

Dileep started his career at Kalabhavan, working as a mimicry artist. He also performed in Asianet's comedy show Comicola. Later, he served as the assistant director to the Indian film director, Kamal. While being an assistant director, Dileep acted in a few small roles, debuting with a small scene in Kamal's Ennodu Ishtam Koodamo (1992). Kamal recommended his name to many directors. The film Manathe Kottaram (1994), directed by Sunil, gave him his first break in the role of Dileep, through which he gained his screen name. Other minor roles during this time included Joshi's Sainyam (1993), Sibi Malayil's Sindoora Rekha (1995), Viji Thampi's Pidakozhi Koovunna Nootand (1994), Kamal's Ulladakkam (1993) and Sudhinam (1994), Thooval Kottaram (1996), Swapna Lokathe Balabhaskaran (1996), and Ee Puzhayum Kadannu (1996). He played a supporting role in I. V. Sasi's Varnapakittu (1997). Punjabi House (1998) led to the beginning of the popular Dileep-Harishri Asokan combo. His other films, Meenathil Thalikettu (1998) and Chandranudikkunna Dikhil (1999), also fared well.

2000s

In 2000, Dileep starred in the films Mister Butler (2000), Darling Darling (2000) and Joker (2000). He played a supporting role in the blockbuster Thenkasipattanam (2000).[10] Ee Parakkum Thalika (2001) was considered a success. Ishtam (2001), and Mazhathullikkilukkam (2002) were not considered successful. He ended the year with Kunjikoonan (2002), and won the Kerala State Film Special Jury Award for playing the role of Kunjan in the film. The movie was also a considerable box-office success. With Lal Jose's Meesa Madhavan (2002), Dileep turned into a superstar overnight. He played the role of the thief Madhavan. The movie was the year's highest grosser. Kalyanaraman (2003), Jayaraj's Thilakkam (2003), and Johny Antony's C.I.D. Moosa (2003) continued the actor's successful box office run. He also produced and starred in T. V. Chandran's Kadhavaseshan (2004). In 2004, he starred in Priyadarshan's Vettam. Chanthupottu (2005) saw his reunion with Lal Jose. He won a Special Mention at the Kerala State Film Awards for his performance in the movie. He ventured into action with Joshy's Runway (2004). The movie gave Dileep the tag of Popular Actor. Kochi Rajavu (2005), his next release, was an above average-grosser. His next releases were Chess (2006) and Don (2006). He played the athlete Arjun in Speed Track, the debut of director Jayasurya. His second film with the director Sathyan Anthikad, Vinodayathra, was released in April 2007. He appeared in Blessy's Calcutta News (2008). In 2006 he lent his voice to the character played by Shahid Kapoor in Priyadarshan's Hindi film Chup Chup Ke.[11] The story of the 2006 movie Pachakuthira was written by Dileep.[12]

Dileep produced Joshiy's Twenty:20 (2008). In 2009, his films included Crazy Gopalan and Moz & Cat directed by director Fazil. The 2009 movie Passenger was a sleeper hit and Dileep's performance was well received. He ended the decade with critically acclaimed Swantham Lekhakan which saw him team up with Indian actress Gopika.

2010s

In the beginning of the 2010s, Dileep starred in Bodyguard directed by Siddique. The film was a moderate success while its remakes Kaavalan starring Vijay, and Bodyguard, starring Salman Khan became hits. Aagathan and Paappi Appacha were his next films. The former under performed while the latter fared well at the box office. His production venture Malarvaadi Arts Club was directed by Vineeth Sreenivasan which was also the debut vehicle of Nivin Pauly. The Hindi children's movie Toofan was released in 2010, directed by Major Ravi.[13] In 2010, he also starred in his 100th movie, Kaaryasthan. In 2011, he starred in Marykkundoru Kunjaadu. He also appeared in Christian Brothers and China Town. 2011 he also starred in Orma Mathram, The Filmstaar and Vellaripravinte Changathi, for which he won a Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor.[14]

His first release in 2012 was Spanish Masala directed by Lal Jose. The movie under performed at the box office. His next movie in 2012 Mayamohini swept the box office by storm, it went on to become one of the highest grosser in the history of Mollywood. With Mr. Marumakan and My Boss he continued his dream box office run. His first release in 2013 was the multi-starer Proprietors: Kammath & Kammath. Despite poor reviews, the star power of the leads (another being Mammootty) the movie became a big hit. He played the lead role in Vysakh's Sound Thoma and later starred in Sringaravelan. In 2014 was he appeared in Raffi's Ring Master. He also appeared in Avatharam and Villali Veeran. In 2015 he starred in Ivan Maryadaraman, a remake of Maryada Ramanna. He also did a guest appearance in a song in Kannada star Shivrajkumar 'sVajrakaya. He played the title character in Jeethu Joseph's Life of Josutty. "Two Countries" released on Christmas day 2015, directed by Shafi, became the highest-grossing film in his career. In 2016, his first film was "King Liar". Later he starred in Welcome to Central Jail, and Pinneyum, with veteran director Adoor Gopalakrishnan. His next movie was Georgettans Pooram. His next film, Ramaleela, came out after his release from jail. It is now ranked second in the list of all time Malayalam box office releases. His last movie was Kammarasmbhavam in which he shared screen space with notable South Indian actor Siddharth. His upcoming movies are "Professor Dinkan" and Kesu ee veedinte Naathan.

Personal life

Dileep married actress Manju Warrier on 20 October 1998.[15] The couple has one daughter, Meenakshi (born in 2000). In July 2014, Dileep filed for divorce which was granted on 31 January 2015.[16] Dileep married actress Kavya Madhavan on 25 November 2016 at Vedanta Hotel, Kochi.[15][17][18]

Actress molestation case

On 10 July 2017, Dileep was arrested by Kerala Police and subsequently remanded for the conspiracy of kidnapping and attempted rape of an Indian film actress.[3] On 4 October 2017, Dileep was released on bail by the Kerala High Court with certain conditions.[5]

Background

Dileep and Nadirshah were initially interrogated by the Kerala Police for 13 hours followed by 10 more hours in connection with the abduction and sexual assault of a popular Indian actress on 17 February 2017. She was allegedly kidnapped and then molested while traveling for work.[19] According to the First Information Report (FIR), a seven-member gang, with prime suspect (a.k.a. Pulsar Suni), molested the actress for almost two-and-half hours inside the moving vehicle.[20][21][22]

The actress took refuge at actor Lal's house and informed the police. The gang escaped in the van but was later arrested by the police.[23] The police registered an FIR with sections of rape, criminal intimidation, criminal conspiracy and relevant sections of the IT Act. The police said the victim's medical examination has confirmed rape.[24][25]

Investigation

Dileep and his close friends were accused of masterminding the attack. The investigation suggests that the prime accused Sunil Kumar had contacted Dileep’s manager Appunni, whose anticipatory bail plea was rejected by the high court.[26] The police searched an online dress showroom called "Laksyah" owned by Dileep's present wife Kavya Madhavan in search of a memory card in connection with the case investigation.[27] On 25 July 2017, Kavya Madhavan was questioned by a special investigation team from Kerala police for six hours probing the case.[28] The police also questioned singer Rimi Tomy and actor Siddique, both close friends of Dileep and his wife Kavya Madhavan, as part of the ongoing investigation.[29][30]

Aftermath

Following his arrest, Dileep's membership was revoked by film organisations, such as the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA), Film Exhibitors United Organisation of Kerala (FEUOK), Kerala Film Producers Association (KFPA), and Film Employees Federation of Kerala (FEFKA).[31] Several political parties protested against Dileep; his effigy was burned and business firms were vandalised, including Dhe Puttu restaurant. The protesting crowd marched to his multiplex theatre D Cinemas.[32] It was reported that Dileep's arrest caused a ₹50–60 crore (500–600 million rupee) loss in the Malayalam film industry. His then ongoing projects Kammara Sambhavam and Professor Dinkan were indefinitely delayed and Ramaleela, which was supposed to be released on 21 July 2017, was postponed due to the arrest.[33] The trial for the case was initially set for March 2018, but was postponed to August 2018. Reports indicate that Dileep alleges he was framed and that the investigation by the Kerala police was biased.[34][35]

Filmography

Playback singing

SongFilmYearLyrics
"Theme Music"Chandranudikkunna Dikhil1999S. Ramesan Nair
"Onnaam Malakeri"Kalyanaraman2002Kaithapram Damodaran
"Saare Saare"Thilakkam2003Kaithapram Damodaran
"Kandaal Njaanoru"Sound Thoma2013Nadirshah
"Ashakoshale Pennundo"Sringaravelan2013Nadirshah

Awards

Kerala State Film Award
Filmfare Awards
Asianet Film Awards
Vanitha Film Awards
  • 2013 – Best popular Actor –
Kerala Film Critics Awards
  • Best Actor – Chanthupottu
Jaihind Film Awards
  • 2010 – Most Popular Actor Award
  • 2011 – Chalachitra Pratibha award
  • 2012 – Best Actor – Mayamohini Arike
  • 2013 – Most Popular Actor Award
  • 2014 – Most Popular Actor Award
Siima Awards
Amrita Film Awards
  • 2008 – Best Film – Twenty:20
  • 2010 – Most Popular Actor Award

References

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  2. ↑ "Worldwide box office collection Dileep-Mamta Mohandas Two countries enters Rs 50 crore club". ibtimes.co.in.
  3. 1 2 "Kerala actor Dileep arrested on conspiracy charge in actress attack". Indian Express. 11 July 2017.
  4. ↑ "HC rejects bail plea of Dileep". The Hindu. 24 June 2017. Retrieved 24 July 2017.
  5. 1 2 Gopakumar, K. c (3 October 2017). "Dileep granted bail in woman actor sexual assault case" – via www.thehindu.com.
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  7. ↑ "താരങ്ങളുടെ വോട്ടു ആർക്കൊക്കെ?". manoramaonline.com. Retrieved 17 May 2016.
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  9. ↑ "Dileep – Career, productions, latest movies and awards by actor Dileep Photos". Zonkerala.com. 27 October 1967. Retrieved 20 October 2013.
  10. ↑ James, Anu. "Kavya Madhavan's 8 best movies as she celebrates 25th anniversary in industry". International Business Times, India Edition. Retrieved 24 August 2018.
  11. ↑ "IndiaGlitz – Dileep is also a dubbing artist – Malayalam Movie News".
  12. ↑ "Profile of Malayalam Story Writer Dileep". en.msidb.org.
  13. ↑
  14. ↑ "Have portrayed role of ill-fated actor truthfully: Dileep – NDTV". 27 July 2014. Archived from the original on 27 July 2014.
  15. 1 2 "Dileep and Kavya Madhavan get married in a private ceremony, watch video and pics". 25 November 2016.
  16. ↑ "Manorama Online – Dileep-Manju to part ways". 14 May 2014. Archived from the original on 14 May 2014.
  17. ↑ "Marital maze: Manju Warrier was not Dileep's first wife, say TV reports". The Malayala Manorama. 8 August 2017. Retrieved 3 August 2017.
  18. ↑ Dileep and Kavya Madhavan expecting their first child. The Indian Express (6 September 2018). Retrieved on 2018-09-21.
  19. ↑ "Kerala actress abduction Police yet to clear Dileep after 13-hour questioning". Hindustantimes.
  20. ↑ "Exclusive-Malayalam actress molestation: Here is what the FIR says about the incident". The Indian Express. 22 February 2017. Retrieved 22 February 2017.
  21. ↑ "Leading Malayalam actress abducted and molested by former employee". The Indian Express. 11 July 2017.
  22. ↑ "Kerala Actress Who Was Abducted, Molested Speaks For First Time On Case". NDTV. 28 June 2017. Retrieved 28 June 2017.
  23. ↑ "Malayalam actress molestation case: I will always get up, she says". FIRSTPOST. 28 February 2017. Retrieved 28 February 2017.
  24. ↑ "Malayalam actor raped in her Audi by ex-driver". Times of India. 6 July 2017. Retrieved 6 July 2017.
  25. ↑ "Tight security as court records statement of abducted Malayalam actor". The New Indian Express. 19 February 2017. Retrieved 19 February 2017.
  26. ↑ "Kerala HC rejects Appunni's anticipatory bail plea". Manorama Online. 28 July 2017.
  27. ↑ "Attack on Actress: search on Kavya Madhavan's textile showroom". Malayala Manorama. 1 July 2017. Retrieved 1 July 2017.
  28. ↑ "Actor rape case: SIT questions Kavya Madhavan". Times of India. 26 July 2017. Retrieved 26 July 2017.
  29. ↑ "Malayalam actress abduction case: Cops question singer and TV anchor Rimi Tomy". The Indian Express. 27 July 2017. Retrieved 27 July 2017.
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  31. ↑ "Actor Dileep expelled from AMMA after his arrest". The Times of India. 11 July 2017. Retrieved 11 July 2017.
  32. ↑ "Mob turns violent, Dileep's business firms attacked". Deccan Chronicle. 21 July 2017. Retrieved 21 July 2017.
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  38. ↑
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