M. B. Padmakumar
Madavana Bhaskarannair Padmakumar is an Indian actor, television personality and filmmaker from Kerala. As an actor, he performed in a number of movies starting with Ashwaroodan (2006) Nivedyam (2007 film) and more than 15 television serials in Malayalam. His directorial debut was the 2014 film My Life Partner, which investigated the close relationship between two men and caused some controversy,[1] followed by 2015's Roopantharam,[2] 2017's Telescope,[3]
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Born | Madavana Bhaskarannair Padmakumar Thiruvalla, Kerala, India |
Nationality | Indian |
Occupation | Actor, Writer, Editor, Director |
Years active | 2005 - present |
Height | 188 cm (6 ft 2 in) |
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The release date of My Life Partner was delayed by a month because of its content, Kerala lacking "a socio-cultural space for LGBTs"; theater owners kept saying there were no screens available; in the end it was shown only in four small theaters and received a poor showing.[4] To Padmakumar's surprise, it finished second best in the 45th Kerala State Film Awards, and also won for Best Lead Actor. Best Sound Mix, Best Background Score[5]
Filmography
Director,Producer,Actor,Writer and Editor
Year | Title | Role | Actor | Director | Writer | Editor | Producer | Awards |
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2017 | Telescope[6] | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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2015 | Roopantharam[7] | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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2014 | My Life Partner | Yes | Yes |
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2013 | Thomson Villa | "Paul" | Yes | |||||
2012 | 72 Model | "Vijayan" | Yes | |||||
2010 | Kutty Srank | "Neelan" | Yes | |||||
2009 | Ee Pattanathil Bhootham | "Teja" | Yes | |||||
2009 | Keralotsavam 2009 | "Teja" | Yes | |||||
2009 | Daveed | "Daveed" | Yes | |||||
2007 | Thaniye | "Dr.Rajan" | Yes | |||||
2007 | Nivedyam (2007 film) | "Surendran" | Yes | |||||
2006 | Rakshakan | "Vijayan" | Yes | |||||
2005 | Ashwaroodan | "Padmapriya's Brother" | Yes | |||||
Television
Year | Serial | Channel | Language |
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2010 | Kunjalimarakkar | Asianet | Malayalam |
2010-2011 | Maharani (TV series) | Vijay TV | Tamil |
2011 | Vrindavanam | Asianet | Malayalam |
2012 | Agniputhri | Asianet | |
2012 | Sree Padmanabham | Amrita TV | |
2013 | Highway | Surya TV | |
2013 | Indira | Mazhavil Manorama | |
2014 | Amala (TV series) | Mazhavil Manorama | |
2014-2015 | Balamani | Mazhavil Manorama | |
2015 | Vishwaroopam | Flowers TV | |
2015 | 7 Rathrikal | Asianet | |
2015 | Sreekrishna Vijayam | Janam TV | |
2016 | Sathyam Shivam Sundaram | Amrita TV | |
2016 | Ennu Swantham Jani | Surya TV | |
2018 | Thenum Vayambum | Surya tv | |
2020 | Koodathayi | Flowers tv |
References
- G, Vijay (6 June 2014). "Malaylam film My Life Partner releases today amidst an unprecedented ban!". Rediff.com. Retrieved 24 August 2016.
- UR, Arya (27 January 2017). "Roopantharam enters IFFI". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 27 January 2017.
- K, Padmakumar (29 December 2017). "Telescope: a deep well as a microcosm of life..." Manoramaonline.com. Retrieved 29 December 2017.
- Sreekumar, Priya (24 August 2016). "My Life Partner was delayed due to the stigma attached to the gay community: M.B. Padmakumar". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 24 August 2016.
- Praveen, S. R. (13 August 2015). "Award for apt portrayal of a taboo subject". The Hindu. Retrieved 24 August 2016.
- Sreekumar, Priya (5 December 2017). "Inspired from the depths". Deccanchronicle.com. Retrieved 10 December 2017.
- G, Vijay (5 December 2017). "This opportunity at IFFI is reassuring". Thehindu.com. Retrieved 20 December 2016.