Vijay Menon
| Vijay Menon | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ottapalam, Kerala |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Film actor, Dubbing artist |
| Years active | 1981–present |
| Spouse(s) | Kala |
| Children | Malavika, Nikhil |
| Parent(s) |
Sudhakara Menon Lakshmi |
Vijay Menon is an Indian actor in Malayalam cinema.[1] He has acted in more than 100 films in all South Indian languages. He mainly handles in character roles and supporting roles.
Biography
Vijay Menon hails from Ottapalam, Kerala. His father Sudhakara Menon is from Ottapalam, Palakkad and mother Lakshmi is from Chengannur, Alappuzha. He has an elder brother and a younger sister. He had his primary education from Lawrence School, Lovedale, Ootty. He studied direction course from Film and Television Institute of India, Pune. He went to director Bharathan with a dream to become an assistant director. But that time Bharathan was looking new faces for his movie Nidra, seeing his talent Bharathan cast him in his movie Nidra making his debut movie as the same. Film went on to a huge success and he was well noted for his performance. He writes articles in The Indian Express about International Politics.[2] He won Kerala State Film Award for Best Dubbing artist in 2011 for the movie Melvilasom.[3]
Family
He is married to Kala. The couple have a daughter Malavika and a son Nikhil.
Awards
Partial filmography
Actor
- Kattumakkan (2016)
- Salt Mango Tree (2015)
- Jamna Pyari (2015)
- Zachariyayude Garbhinikal (2013)
- Police Maamman (2013)
- Caribbeans (2013).... Vijayan
- Banking Hours 10 to 4 (2012)
- Spirit (2012)
- Cobra (2012)
- Nidra (2012)
- Father's Day (2012)
- The King & the Commissioner (2012)
- Karpporadeepam (2012)
- Violin (2011)
- Nayakan (2010)
- Ring Tone (2010)
- Keralolsavam Mission 2009 (2009)
- Vairam (2009)
- Banaras (2009)
- Bhaarya Swantham Suhruthu (2009)
- Pachamarathanalil (2008)
- Nadiya Kollappetta Rathri(2007)
- Thaniye (2007)
- Sooryakireedam (2007)
- Masanagudi Mannadiyar Speaking (2004)
- Vajram (2004)
- Pranayaaksharangal (2001)
- Agrahaaram (2001)
- Pathram (1999)
- Meenathil Thalikettu (1998)
- Ezhu Nilaappanthal (1997)
- Boxer (1995)
- The King (1995)
- Sainyam (1994)
- Kadhanayika (1991)
- Utharakaandam (1991)
- Prosecution (1990)
- Mukham (1990)
- Ananthavruthaantham (1990)
- Iyer The Great (1990)
- Isabella (1988)
- Varusham 16 (1988) - Tamil
- Anbulla Malare (1984)
- Meenamaasathile Sooryan (1986).... Chirukandan
- Choodaatha Pookkal (1985)
- Nilavinte nattil (1984)
- Asthi(1983) ...Dileep
- Rachana (1983)
- Prem Nazirine Kanmanilla (1983)
- Nidra (1981)
Dubbing artist
| Year | Film | Character | Dubbed for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Laila O Laila | Victor Rana | Rahul Dev |
| 2015 | Samrajyam II: Son of Alexander | Vikramdas | K.C.Shankar |
| 2011 | Melvilasom | Colonel Surat Singh | Thalaivasal Vijay |
| 2011 | Teja Bhai & Family | Damodarji | Thalaivasal Vijay |
| 1999 | F. I. R. | Narendra Shetty | Rajeev |
| 2011 | collector | Christepher | Rajeev |
Direction
- Nilavinte nattil (1986)
- Pranayaaksharangal (2001)
Story
- Nilavinte nattil (1986)
- Pranayaaksharangal (2001)
Dialogue
- Nilavinte nattil (1986)
- Pranayaaksharangal (2001)
Screenplay
- Nilavinte nattil(1986)
- Pranayaaksharangal (2001)
Editing
- Nilavinte nattil (1986)
Television career
- Makal (Surya TV)
- Pattusari (Surya TV)
- Aalippazham (Surya TV)
References
- http://www.malayalachalachithram.com/profiles.php?i=2679
- http://entertainment.oneindia.in/celebs/vijay-menon.html