Suraj Venjaramoodu

Suraj Venjaramood
On the inaugural ceremony of Eastman Colors, Vembayam
Born	Suraj Vasudevan Nair (1977-06-30) 30 June 1977 Venjarammoodu, Trivandrum, Kerala, India
Occupation	Actor, impressionist, television presenter
Years active	2001–present
Spouse(s)	Supriya (m. 2005)
Children	3
Awards	Kerala State Film Awards National Film Awards

Suraj Venjaramood (born 30 June 1977) is an Indian film actor and impressionist, who works in Malayalam film industry. He has acted in more than 100 films.^[1] He mainly plays comedy roles, though he has also played some character roles as well. He is a three-time recipient of the Kerala State Film Award for Best Comedian. In 2014, Suraj received the National Film Award for Best Actor for his performance in the Malayalam film Perariyathavar.^[2]

Early life

Venjaramood Vasudevan Nair Suraj is born as the youngest son among three children of Venjaramood Vasudevan Nair, a retired soldier with the Indian Army and Vilasini, a housewife.^[3] He was called by his father, mother and relatives by the name "Kuttappan". His elder brother V. V. Saji is currently serving in the Indian Army. His elder sister Sujatha is married and settled in Thiruvananthapuram. Suraj also wanted to serve the Army after completing his Secondary School Leaving Certificate, but had to give up as he broke his arm by falling from a bicycle. He had his primary education from K.V.M.L.P.S, Venjaramoodu.^[4] He completed his Mechanical course from Attingal Government ITI and turned to mimicry acting soon after that. His breakthrough came when he acted in Jagapoka, a comedy program which was broadcast on Kairali TV.^[5]

Acting career

Suraj started his career as a stand-up comedian. His mimicry shows were a success with the audience. He first acted in a film named Jagapoga which was a spoof of Malayalam movies.^[6] He played the role of Pachan as well as Dadasahib in this film. He is generally regarded for his artificial mockery of the Thiruvananthapuram accent for which he is largely criticised. So far Suraj has acted in more than 200 films and has played the lead character in the films Duplicate and Thaskara Lahala. He is known for acting in the films Arabikatha, Ivar Vivahitharayal, Annan Thambi, Veruthe Oru Bharya, LollyPop, Gulumal: The Escape, Sakudumbam Shyamala, Adaminte Makan Abu Perariyathavar Action Hero Biju and Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum.

He won the National Film Award for Best Actor at the 61st National Film Awards for the film Perariyathavar, directed by Dr. Biju.^[7] The story of the film revolved around a father and son working as Municipality workers and the harsh life they face. Noted filmmaker and jury chairman Saeed Mirza, while announcing Suraj's award in a press meet, said: "Suraj has played a municipal sweeper [in the film] but it is an incredibly dignified performance. He excels in comedy but in this film Suraj has brilliantly played a reticent character. I would not have been able to sleep had his name not been in the list of awardees."^[8]

Personal life

In 2005, Suraj married Supriya at Vaikuntam Auditorium, near Padmanabhaswamy Temple. They have three children: Kashinathan, Vasudev and Hridya. His son, Kashinathan, has acted in the films Annan Thambi and Teja Bhai & Family.

Awards

National Film Awards

• 2013: Best Actor – Perariyathavar (Directed By Dr. Biju)

South Indian International Movie Awards

• 2013: SIIMA for Best Comedian- Malayalam

Kerala State Film Awards

• 2013: Best Comedy Artist – Daivathinte Swantham Cleetus , Pullipulikalum Aattinkuttiyum
• 2010: Best Comedy Artist – Oru Naal Varum
• 2009: Best Comedy Artist – Ivar Vivahitharayal

Asianet Film Awards

• 2017: Best Character Actor – Thondimuthalum Drisakshyum
• 2014: Best Actor in a Comic Role – Cousins
• 2011: Best Actor in a Comic Role – Various films
• 2010: Best Actor in a Comic Role – Various films
• 2007: Best Actor in a Comic Role – Hallo

Asianet Comedy Awards

• 2016 :Multifaceted talent
• 2017 :Top TV performance

Asiavision Awards

• 2013 – Asiavision Awards – Best Comedian^[9]

Janmabhoomi film awards

• 2018 - Best Actor

Pravasi Express Awards Singapore

• 2018 : Pravasi Express Acting Excellence Award

Filmography

Television career

Other Works

References

External links

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