Paravoor Bharathan

Vadakkekarayil Koran Bharathan(16 January 1929- 19 August 2015), better known asParavoor Bharatanwas an Indian actor who acted inMalayalam films.He started his career in movies during the 1950s. Bharathan is known as a versatile actor and has played a variety of roles including negative roles, character roles and comedy roles.

Paravoor Bharathan
Born	Vadakkekarayil Koran Bharathan (1929-01-16)16 January 1929 Vavakkad,Travancore
Died	19 August 2015(2015-08-19)(aged 86) North Paravur,Kerala,India
Spouse	Thankamani
Children	4
Parent(s)	V. K. Koran Kurumbakutty

In thisIndian name,the nameVadakkekarayil Koranis apatronymic,and the person should be referred to by thegiven name,Bharathan.

Life

Bharathan was born to Vadakkekarayil Kochannan Koran and Kurumbakutty in 1929 atVavakkad,Moothakunnam inNorth Paravoor,Cochin. He went to S.N.M. High School, Moothakunnam but, had to discontinue his studies when his father died. His father died when he was very young and his mother took care of him.

He used to act during his school days as well. On one occasion, he caught the eye of Kedamangalam Sadanandan, a noted Kathaprasangam artiste, who introduced him to the state troupe - Pushpitha during mid-1940s. He started acting in stage shows in and aroundParavoor.He has also performed dramas in actorJose Prakash's drama troupe.

When the playRakthabandhamwas being made into a film, Vijayabhanu recommended Bharathan's name for a role. The movie released in 1951 and was directed by Vel Swamy. It had Cherthala Vasudeva Kurup, Ambalapuzha Meenakshi, S. D. Subbiah and others in main roles. Bharathan went on to act in films likeKerala KesariandMarumakal.

Bharathan spent a good amount of his early life as a stage actor. The turning point was his comic role in the playMaattoliin the early 50s. Acting alongside Bharathan in this play was Thankamani (she played a cameo inNeelakuyil), whom he later married.Parethante Vilapamwas the last telefilm andChangathikoottamreleased in 2009 was the last film he acted in.

Family

He was married to Thankamani.They have four children Pradeep, Madhu, Ajayan and Bindu.

Death

Bharathan died on 19 August 2015 morning at his home inParavoor.He was suffering from various age-related ailments and was under treatment. Coincidentally he died on the fiftieth anniversary of the filmChemmeen'srelease, in which he had played a minor role.

Awards

• 2004 Bahadoor Award

Filmography

1. 2009 - Changathikoottam
2. 2003 -Njan Salperu Ramankutty
3. 2003 -Arimpara
4. 2003 -C.I.D. Moosa
5. 2003 -Mazhanoolkkanavuas Varma
6. 2002 - Swararaga Ganga
7. 2001 -Achaneyanenikkishtam
8. 2001 - Chithrathoonukal
9. 2000 - Mazhanoolkanavu
10. 1999 - The Porter
11. 1998 -Kusruthi Kuruppu
12. 1997 -Aniathipravuas Udayavarma Thampuran
13. 1997 -Junior Mandrake
14. 1997 - Gajaraja Manthram
15. 1997 - Hitler Brothers
16. 1996 -Aramana Veedum Anjoorekkarum
17. 1996 -Saamoohyapadom
18. 1995 -Spadikamas Joseph
19. 1995 - Thirumanassu as Nandan's Father
20. 1995 -Aniyan Bava Chetan Bavaas Premachandran's father
21. 1995 -Achan Kombathu Amma Varampathu
22. 1994 -Pingami
23. 1994 - Moonam Loka Pattalam
24. 1994 - Pavam I. A. Ivachan
25. 1994 -Manathe Kottaram
26. 1994 - Bharya
27. 1994 -Kudumba Visesham
28. 1994 -Varabhalamas Pillai
29. 1993 -Meleparambil Aanveeduas Paramashivan
30. 1993 -Bandhukkal Sathrukkalas Appukkuttan
31. 1993 - Customs Diary
32. 1993 -Ammayane Sathyamas Iyer
33. 1993 -Sthalathe Pradhana Payyansas Minister
34. 1992 - Ente Ponnu Thampuran
35. 1992 -Ellarum Chollanu
36. 1992 - Aparatha
37. 1991 -Mookkilyarajyathu
38. 1991 -Godfatheras Anappara Parasuraman
39. 1991 -Ganamelaas K. S. Pillai
40. 1991 -Kanalkkattu
41. 1991 -Ottayal Pattalam
42. 1991 -Pookkalam Varavayi
43. 1991 -Amina Tailorsas Vaasu
44. 1991 -Ennum Nanmakal
45. 1991 -Aakasha Kottayile Sultan
46. 1990 -Gajakesariyogamas Khader
47. 1990 -Sasneham
48. 1990 -Varthamanakaalamas Thommachan
49. 1990 -In Harihar Nagar
50. 1990 -Thalayanamanthramas Contractor
51. 1990 -Nammude Naaduas Govinda Kuruppu
52. 1990 -Dr. Pasupathyas Kurup
53. 1990 -Kadathanadan Ambadi
54. 1990 -Shubhayathra
55. 1990 -Kalikkalam
56. 1990 -Marupuram
57. 1990 -Pavam Pavam Rajakumaran
58. 1990 -Vidhyarambham
59. 1990 -His Highness Abdullah
60. 1989 -Peruvannapurathe Visheshangal
61. 1989 -Mazhavilkavadias Vasu
62. 1989 -Mudra
63. 1989 -Mrigaya
64. 1989 -Jagratha
65. 1989 -Kodungallur Bhagavathi
66. 1988 -Pattanapravesham
67. 1988 -Janmandharamas Kittu
68. 1988 -Moonnam Mura
69. 1988 -Ponmuttayidunna Tharavu
70. 1987 -Idanaazhiyil Oru Kaalochaas Vattoly Thomachan
71. 1988 -Abkari
72. 1986 -Doore Doore Oru Koodu Koottam
73. 1986 -Snehamulla Simham
74. 1986 - Nyayavidhi
75. 1986 -Oru Yugasandhya
76. 1986 - Sayam Sandhya as Iyer
77. 1985 -Muhurtham Pathnonnu Muppathinuas Dr. Warrier
78. 1985 - Janakeeya Kodathi
79. 1985 -Anubandham
80. 1985 -Ee Lokam Ivide Kure Manushyar
81. 1985 -Iniyum Kadha Thudarumas
82. 1985 - Oru Kudakeezhil as Potti
83. 1985 - Oru Sandesham Koodi
84. 1985 - Aviduthe Pole Ivideyum
85. 1985 -Anakkorummaas Police officer
86. 1985 - Ambada Njane
87. 1985 - Kannaram Pothi Pothi as Murali
88. 1985 - Onnigu Vannenkil
89. 1985 - Idanilangal
90. 1984 - Adiyozhukkukal
91. 1984 - Unaroo
92. 1983 - Naanayam
93. 1983 - Iniyenkilum
94. 1983 - Kuyiline Thedi
95. 1983 - Changatham
96. 1983 -Mandanmar Londonilas Kuttappan
97. 1982 - Kurukkante Kalyanam
98. 1982 - Mylanji as Karim
99. 1982 - Raktha Sakshi
100. 1982 -Anuraagakkodathias Kunjunni
101. 1982 - Ayudham
102. 1982 -Enikkum Oru Divasamas Chandrika's father
103. 1982 -Padayottamas Mammootty
104. 1982 -Ee Naduas Bharathan
105. 1981 - Sahasam
106. 1981 - Ellam Ninakku Vendi as Panchayat President
107. 1981 - Avatharam as Velichappadu
108. 1981 - Orikkal Koodi
109. 1980 - Karimpana
110. 1980 - Theekadal as Kochu
111. 1980 - Ivar
112. 1980 - Rajaneegandhi as Shivaraman
113. 1980 - Kochu Kochu Thettukal
114. 1980 - Muthuchippikal as Velu
115. 1980 - Meen
116. 1979 -Neeyo Njaanoas Sankara Pilla
117. 1979 - Jimmy as Varghese
118. 1979 -Valeduthavan Valal
119. 1979 -Enikku Njaan Swanthamas Mohan's father
120. 1979 - Kaliyankkattu Neeli
121. 1979 - Ezhunirangal as Sankunni
122. 1979 -Irumbazhikalas Raghavan
123. 1978 - Thacholi Ambu
124. 1978 - Brashttu
125. 1978 - Midukki Ponnamma
126. 1978 - Kanalkattakal as Govindan
127. 1978 - Kudumbam Namukku Sreekovil as Karadi Kuttappan
128. 1978 - Velluvili as Naanu
129. 1977 - Aval Oru Devalayam
130. 1977 - Chathurvedam
131. 1977 - Ormakal Marikumo
132. 1977 - Aparadhi as Raman Nair
133. 1977 - Kaduvaye Pidicha Kiduva
134. 1977 - Agninakshathram
135. 1977 -Ormakal Marikkumoas Narayanan
136. 1977 - Guruvayoor Keshavan
137. 1977 - Vezhambal
138. 1977 -Anugrahamas Rowdi Kuttan nair
139. 1977 - Yatheem as Hameed
140. 1976 - Panchami
141. 1976 - Sexilla Stundilla
142. 1976 - Swimming Pool
143. 1976 - Themmadi Velappan as Chathu
144. 1976 - Priyamvada
145. 1975 - Kalyana Sougandikam
146. 1975 - Madhura Pathinezhu
147. 1975 - Love Letter
148. 1975 - Chandanachola
149. 1975 - Bharya Illatha Rathri
150. 1975 - Kalyanapanthal
151. 1975 - Muchittukalikkarante Makal
152. 1975 -Hello Darlingas Sekhar
153. 1975 - Chuvanna Sandhakal
154. 1975 - Abhimanam
155. 1975 - Ayodhya as Kittu Panikkar
156. 1974 - Rajahamsam
157. 1974 - Vishnu Vijayam
158. 1974 - Nadanmare Avashamundu
159. 1974 - College Girl as Kittunni
160. 1974 -Chakravakamas Devassia
161. 1974 - Ankathattu
162. 1974 -Thumbolarchaas Kunjuneeli's father
163. 1974 - Rahasya Rathri
164. 1974 -Youvanamas Mathew
165. 1973 - Nakhangal
166. 1973 -Panchavadias Manager Kumar
167. 1973 - Kaapalika as Adibharamantha Swami/Antony
168. 1973 - Anjathavasam as Rajappan
169. 1973 - Ladies Hostel as Vakkeel Pillai
170. 1973 -Sasthram Jayichu Manushyan Thottuas Sreedhara Menon
171. 1973 - Football Champion
172. 1973 - Ponnapuram Kotta
173. 1973 - Dharmayudham as Appunni
174. 1973 - Masappadi Mathupilla
175. 1973 - Kaliyugam
176. 1973 -Thottavadias Madhavan
177. 1973 - Divya Darshanam
178. 1973 - Urvashi Bharathi
179. 1973 -Thaniniramas Kozhi Krishnan/Aathmanantha Guru Swami
180. 1972 - Devi
181. 1972 - Manushya Bandhagal
182. 1972 - Vidharthikale Ithile Ithile
183. 1972 - Mayiladumkunnu
184. 1972 - Iniyoru Janmam Tharoo
185. 1972 -Gandharavakshetramas Govinda Menon
186. 1972 - Postmane Kaanmanilla
187. 1972 -Chembarathias Rasheed
188. 1972 - Shakthi
189. 1972 -Maravil Thirivu Sookshikkuka...Wan Lan/Esthappan
190. 1972 - Mantrakodi
191. 1972 -Panimudakkuas Mohammed
192. 1972 - Punarjanmam
193. 1972 -Maaya
194. 1971 - Oru Penninte Kadha
195. 1971 - Panchavankadu
196. 1971 - Karakanakadal as Ekkoyi
197. 1971 - Inquilab Sindabad
198. 1971 -Sindooracheppuas Kittu Kurup
199. 1971 -Thettuas Kurian
200. 1971 - Kochaniyathi as Soman
201. 1971 -Lanka Dahanam
202. 1971 -Anubhavangal Paalichakal
203. 1971 -Shikshaas Pankan Pilla
204. 1971 - Marunattil Oru Malayali as Kariyachan
205. 1970 - Olavum Theeravum
206. 1970 - Nizhalattom as Abraham
207. 1970 - Cross Belt as Kaduva Narayanapilla
208. 1970 - Aranaazhikaneram as Kochukutty
209. 1970 - Bheekara Nimishangal as Mathai
210. 1970 - Lottery Ticket
211. 1970 - Priya
212. 1970 - Triveni as Mathai
213. 1970 - Mindapennu as Kunjappan
214. 1970 - Ambalapravu
215. 1970 -Vazhve Mayamas Swami
216. 1970 - Kurukshetram
217. 1969 - Danger Biscuit as Chellappanashari
218. 1969 - Rahasyam as Vikraman
219. 1969 - Aalmaram
220. 1969- Balatha Pahayan as Adraan
221. 1969 - Rest House
222. 1969 - Mooladhanam as Naanu
223. 1969 -Velliyazhchaas Velu Pilla
224. 1969 - Mister Kerala
225. 1969 -Adimakalas Unnithan
226. 1969 -Kannoor Deluxeas Manager
227. 1969 - Kallichellamma as Vasu
228. 1969 - Nadi
229. 1969 - Vila Kuranja Manushyar
230. 1969 - Padicha kallan
231. 1968 - Bharyamar Sookhikkuka as Dileep
232. 1968 - Anchu Sundarikal
233. 1968 -Hotel High Rangeas Vaasu
234. 1968 -Viplavakarikalas Sankaran
235. 1968 - Thulabharam
236. 1966 - Kattumallika
237. 1966 - Kalyanarathriyil
238. 1965 -Chemmeen
239. 1965 - Kattuppokkal as Vareechan
240. 1965 -Karutha Kaias Khader
241. 1965 -Kadathukaranas Bhadran
242. 1965 -Kaliyodam
243. 1965 - Rajamalli
244. 1965 -Mayavias Police officer
245. 1965 - Bhoomiyile Malakha
246. 1964 - Atom Bomb
247. 1964 - Althara
248. 1962 -Snehadeepamas Mohan
249. 1962 - Kalpadukal
250. 1961 -Christmas Rathrias Porinchu
251. 1961 - Unniyarcha
252. 1961 -Bhakta Kuchela
253. 1952 - Marumakal
254. 1951 - Kerala Kesari
255. 1951 - Rakthabandham

External links

• http://en.msidb.org/displayProfile.php?category=actors&artist=Paravoor%20Bharathan&limit=173
• Paravoor BharathanatIMDb
• https://web.archive.org/web/20120404165205/http://popcorn.oneindia.in/artist/17716/1/paravoor-bharathan.html