Madhupal

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Madhupal at the 2008 Association of Malayalam Movie Artists meeting in Kochi

Madhupal is an Indian film actor, director, and screenwriter known for his work in Malayalam cinema. Madhupal made his acting debut through Kashmeeram in 1994 and directorial debut through Thalappavu (2008) which was about Naxal Varghese; it won several awards in 2008.[1]

Biography

Madhupal's association with cinema dates back to the time when he was a kid in Palakkad, his father was running a cinema theatre. He is a native of Calicut and took post graduation in commerce. He is a noted actor and short story writer in Malayalam. He has acted in more than 90 films in Malayalam, Tamil, English and Hindi including lead roles. His short stories have been translated to many other languages like English, Hindi, and Tamil. He started his career in films as an assistant director to the eminent film makers like Bharath Gopi, Rajiv Anchal.Madhupal assisted Rajeev Anchal in Butterflies Kashmeeram"GURU"(the film won National awards and the only entry to OSCAR from India in the year 1997),"MADE IN USA"(which had R. Madhavan in the lead), "NOTHING BUT LIFE"(English, shoot at Las Vegas)and the eminent actor Bharath Gopi in the film Yamanam( the film won National Award in 1991). He turned actor in Kashmeeram. It was a negative role and more of such roles came his way after that. He won the Critic's Award for Best Debutante actor for his role in the film "Kashmeeram" and the second best actor for his role of Hari in the series on MT Kathakal, called Kazhcha, telecast on Amritha TV. He also assisted Jude Attipetty in the direction of Shararandal a 13-part serial, written by national award winning writer P. F. Mathews. He also wrote Dialog for the Malayalam movie "Bharatheeyam which was released in 2007. Films acted include Kashmeeram(1994), Soosanna, Agnisakshi, Guru, Made in USA, Rishivamsam, Vardhakyapuraanam,Ravanaprabhu, Twenty-Twenty, Freekick(Hindi), Nothing but Life(English), Oru naal Oru Kanavu(Tamil).His first directorial venture was for television (Akaasaththile Paravakal, telecasted on Kairali Channel) and got many awards. Thalappavu is his big screen directorial debut and the film has got Kerala State Best Debutante Director Award and various organisations awards.Madhupal has drawn more and more into the world of letters and published five collections of short stories, Social activities also keep him occupied. He was engaged in several projects to help the tsunami affected, as he is also associated with Shantigiri Ashram.He is a former Member of Kerala Chalachithra Academy (the organizers of IFFK), Member of Kerala Folklore Academy (Kerala state Govt. organization) and Kerala Children’s Film Society (Kerala state Govt. organization).His second film OZHIMURI (a document of separation)is selected for Indian Panorama 2012 and International Film Festival of Kerala 2012. 'Ozhimuri' won Kerala State Second Best Movie Award.

Personal life

Madhupal is married to Rekha. He has 2 daughters Madhavi and Meenakshi.[2]

Awards and recognitions

  • Best Second film of the year 2012 Kerala State Government Film Award [(Ozhimuri)]
  • Best Film 2012 Pearl Award Quatar Kerala Film Producers Film [(Ozhimuri)]
  • Best Director award Jaihind Television 2012 film [(Ozhimuri)]
  • Best Director award Doordharsan Nirav award film [(Ozhimuri)]
  • Best Second Film Kerala Film Critics award 2012 of the movie [(Ozhimuri)]
  • Best Actor Special Jury National award Government of India to Lal film [(Ozhimuri)]
  • Director of Excellence award from Indonesia Film Festival 2013 film Ozhimuri
  • Best serial Award for Direction 2012 Kerala State Government {(Daivaththinu swantham Devootty)}
  • Best Debut Director 2008 Kerala State Government for the movie Thalappavu
  • Best Director 2008 Kerala Film Critics Award 2008 the movie Thalappavu
  • Best Director 2008 Sohan Antony Memorial Award 2008 the movie Thalappavu
  • Best Debut Director 2008 Jesy Foundation Award for the movie Thalappavu
  • Best Debut Director 2008 ALA Award for the movie Thalappavu
  • Best Director 2001 TV serial Aakaasaththile paravakal Kerala Film Critics Award
  • Best Director 2001 TV Serial Malayalam Television Viewers Association Award
  • Kairaly Atlas Saahithya Award 2006 for the story Velicham nizhanlinu velippedum(published in Bhaashaaposhini)

Filmography

As a Actor

  1. Radio Jockey (2013)
  2. Tourist Home(2013).... Mammotty
  3. Aakasmikam (2012)
  4. Little Master (2012)
  5. Red Alert (2012)
  6. Marching Ahead (2013)
  7. Athe Mazha Athe Veyil (2011)
  8. Nakharam (2010)
  9. Kadaksham (2010)
  10. Aayirathil Oruvan (2009)
  11. Parayan Marannathu (2009)
  12. Twenty-Twenty (2008)Sekharankutty
  13. Kovalam (2008)....Ali Khan
  14. Nadhiya Kollappetta Raathri (2007)Dr.Ajayaghosh
  15. Sooryan(2007) Divakaran
  16. Paradeshi(2007) Adv.Pradeep
  17. Detective (2007) Jose
  18. Vaasthavam (2006) Joseph
  19. Chess (2006) Adv. Mathews
  20. Lion (2006)
  21. Pathaka(2006).... Pratheesh Nambiar
  22. Eakantham(2006)....Vishwanathan
  23. Lessons (2005) Father
  24. Five Fingers (2005)
  25. Oru Naal Oru Kanavu (2005) Sekhar
  26. Made In USA (2005)
  27. Deepangal Sakshi (2005)
  28. Isra (2005)... Balu
  29. Nothing But Life (2004) Johny
  30. Wanted (2004)
  31. Thalamelam(2004)
  32. Maratha Naadu(2004).... Majeed
  33. Manassinakkare (2003) Benny
  34. Valathottu Thirinjal Nalamathe Veedu (2003) Suresh
  35. Ammakilikkoodu (2003)
  36. Saphalam (2003)
  37. Achante Kochumolku (2003)... Chandu
  38. Margam (2003)
  39. Stop Violence (2002) Antony
  40. Chirikkudukka (2002) Nandakumar
  41. Kanmashi (2002)
  42. Desam (2002).... Vijayakrishnan
  43. Kanal Kireedam (2002)
  44. Kayamkulam Kanaran (2002)
  45. Ravanaprabhu (2001) Hari Narayanan
  46. Nalacharitham Nalam Divasam (2001)
  47. Chandanamarangal (2001)
  48. Dada Sahib (2000) Ravi
  49. Mark Antony (2000
  50. Susanna (2000)... Rameshan
  51. Pilots (2000)
  52. Mr Butler (2000)
  53. Ival Dhroupathi (2000) Ameer Khan
  54. Aakasha Ganga (1999) (Uncredited)
  55. Agni Sakshi (1999)
  56. Deepasthambham Mahaschyaram (1999)
  57. Captain (1999)
  58. Rishivamsham (1999)
  59. Stalin Sivadas (1999) .... Sukumaran
  60. Pallavoor Devanarayanan(1999)
  61. Samantharangal (1998)
  62. Sooryavanam (1998)
  63. Mailpeelikkavu (1998)
  64. Guru (1997)
  65. Asuravamsam (1997)
  66. Kilukil Pambaram(1997)
  67. Saphalam(1997).... Antony
  68. Snehadoothu (1997).... Mahendran
  69. Excuse Me Ethu Collegila (1996)
  70. Swapna Lokathe Balabhaskaran (1996)
  71. Ammuvinte Aangalamar (1996)
  72. Kaathil Oru Kinnaram (1996) .... Ajith
  73. Mayoora Nritham (1996)
  74. Kanchanam (1996)
  75. Ishtamanu Nooruvattom (1996)
  76. Mr. Clean (1996) Harikrishnan
  77. Oru Abihibhashakante Case Diary (1995) Reji
  78. Sadaram (1995) Nazar
  79. Sreeragam (1995)
  80. Thacholi Varghese Chekavar (1995) Venu
  81. Manthrikam (1995)
  82. Arabia (1995)
  83. Ezharakoottam(1995)
  84. Vardhakya Puranam (1994) Vysaakhan
  85. Kashmeeram (1994)
  86. Judgement (1990)

As a director

Year Film Language Cast Notes
2008 Thalappavu Malayalam Prithviraj, Lal, Atul Kulkarni, Maniyanpilla Raju, Dhanya Mary VargheseKerala State Film Award for Best Debutant Director

Kerala Film Critics Award for Best Film
Kerala Film Critics Award for Best Director
Kerala Film Critics Award for Best Script writer
Amateur Little Theatre Award for Best Debutant Director
Sohan Antony Memorial Film Award for Best Director
Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor-(Lal) ,

2012 Ozhimuri Malayalam Lal, Asif Ali, Bhavana, Shweta Menon, Mallika Madhupal invited 65 fresh faces in the age group of 10-70 years for this movie

Selected for Indian Panorama 2012
43rd International film Festival of India Goa 2012
17th International Film Festival of Kerala 2012
1st Kochi International Film Festial 2012
Asiavision Movie Award 2012
Kerala State Government Film Award Second Best Film Award 2012
Kerala Film Producers Association -Pearl Award 2013 Best Film and Best Actor
Jaihind Television film Award 2013 Best Director
Nominated—SIIMA Award for Best Director

Published works

  • Ee Jeevitham Jeevichu Theerkkunnathu
  • Hebrewil Oru Premalekhanam
  • Jainimettile Pashukkal (co-authored with Joseph Marien)
  • Pranayinikalude Uthyaanavum Kumbasaarakoodum
  • Kadal Oru Nathiyude Kathhayaanu
  • Madhupaalinte Kathhakal (2010, Published by Mathrubhumi Books)
  • Facebook (Novel) 2012 Published by Mathrubhumi Books


Other Works

He is presently judging popular reality show YUVATHARAM which is telecasting in Jaihind TV.

References

  1. ↑ http://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies/interview/22936/
  2. ↑ http://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies/interview/257875/

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