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| :''In this ], the name Boban is a ], not a ], and the person should be referred to by the ],'' Kunchacko. | :''In this ], the name Boban is a ], not a ], and the person should be referred to by the ],'' Kunchacko. | ||
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| | birth_name = Kunchacko Boban | | birth_name = Kunchacko Boban | ||
| | birth_place = ], ], India | | birth_place = ], ], India | ||
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| | residence = ], Kerala, India | | residence = ], Kerala, India | ||
| | occupation = Actor, businessman | | occupation = Actor, businessman | ||
| | yearsactive = 1981, 1997-2005, 2008–present | | yearsactive = 1981, 1997-2005, 2008–present | ||
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| | spouse = Priya Ann Samuel (2005–present) | | spouse = Priya Ann Samuel (2005–present) | ||
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| '''Kunchacko Boban''' <!-- |
'''Kunchacko Boban''' <!--Please provide a source before adding a birth date--> is an Indian ] who has starred in over 50 ]s. | ||
| After making his debut in the production '']'' (1997), he went on to feature in films which include '']'' (1999)'', ]'' (2001), '']'' (2003), '']'' (2003), '']'' (2009), '']'' (2010), '']'' (2011), '']'' (2011), '']'' (2012) and '']'' (2013). He was awarded the special jury award for his performance in '']'' at the ] in 2004. | |||
| He is the grandson of director and producer ] of ], and the grandnephew of ] of ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/malayalam/article/81799.html |title=Kunchacko to turn producer - Malayalam Movie News |publisher=IndiaGlitz |date=2012-05-04 |accessdate=2012-08-02}}</ref> | |||
| After going through several years of decline throughout the 2000s, he made a ] with '']'' (2009). The 2010s saw a resurrection of his career. He earned critical and commercial success for his performances in '']'' (2010), '']'' (2011), '']'' (2011), '']'' (2012), '']''(2013) and '']''(2013). making him one of the most successful leading actors of ] industry.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.balconybeats.com/2011/actors/kunchacko-boban-to-score-a-half-century/ |title=Kunchacko Boban to score a half century |publisher=Balcony Beats |date=2011-06-08 |accessdate=2012-08-02}}</ref> | |||
| == Career == | == Career == | ||
| He began his career as lead in '']'' (1997) directed by ]. Kunchacko was then cast in movies like '']'', '']'' and '']''. Then he played a cameo in ]'s '']'' and played the lead in '']'', '']'', '']'', '']''. He also appeared in ] '']'' (1999), a campus based musical film. | |||
| === (1997–2000) === | |||
| He began his career as lead in '']'' (1997), co-starring ], and directed by ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metromatinee.com/artist/Kunchacko%20Boban-1042 |title=kunchacko boban |date=2011-06-08 |accessdate=2012-08-02}}</ref> He had a massive fan following after his evergreen blockbuster debut movie.<ref>.indiatimes.com Retrieved on 10 April 2013.</ref>. The waves he created among the teenage girls can be compared to that of ] during '']''. Once he even admitted that he got letters written with blood during this period from his lady admirers.<ref></ref>. Kunchacko Boban and Shalini gained a reputation as a star pair. They went on to work together in four films.<ref> indfilms Retrieved on 10 April 2013</ref> He stood out among the heroes of the late 1990s, when the middle-aged superstars concentrated on action films.<ref>.movies.amctv.com Retrieved on 10 April 2013</ref> Following the success of ''Aniathipravu'', Kunchacko Boban was cast in movies like '']'' and '']''. In '']'', he was again cast opposite ]. Both films were fairly successful. Then he played a cameo in ]'s '']'', which marked the reunion of ] and ] after 9 years. Then came a streak of '']'', average at the bow office the he went to '']'', '']'', '']'' etc. He had a single success in 1999, ] '']'', which featured him opposite ] for the final time. ''Niram'' was a rage among the colleges in Kerala and through this movie, he attained the title ''choclate hero'' among youngsters.<ref>Retrieved on 10 April 2013.</ref> | |||
| After '']'', '']'' and '']'', his next films included '']'', and '']''. The movie '']'' earned him a ] at the 2004 ]. | |||
| === (2000–2004) === | |||
| '']'' did fairly well, but in an age when ] had the ], Kunchacko's performance was really good.<ref> Retrieved on 10 April 2013.</ref> After '']'', '']'' and '']'', his next hits was '']'' a story of a soft-spoken and studious young man. Kunchacko's performance was really good the film became the biggest blockbusters in 2003.<ref>.Retrieved on 10 April 2013.</ref> and After ], his next release was '']''. The movie '']'' fetched him a ] at the 2004 ]. In 2005, he got married and started concentrating on real estate business as a series of his films flopped back to back. He had just one release – '']'' in 2006, after which he took a long hiatus from acting, spanning over two years. He returned to films in 2008 with a special appearance in a song in the multistarrer '']'' and ]'s '']'', starring alongside ] and ].<ref>.Retrieved on 10 April 2013.</ref><ref></ref> | |||
| In 2005, he got married and took a hiatus from acting spanning over three years and had one release – '']'' in that term. He returned to films in 2008 with a special appearance in a song in '']'' and ]'s '']''. | |||
| === (2009–present) === | |||
| In 2009, he again paired up with ] in '']''. | |||
| In 2009, he appeared in '']'', '']'', '']'' and ]'s '']''. His first release in 2011 was '']''. His later releases included '']'', '']'', '']'' and '']''. In 2011, he won the Youth Icon of the Year award at the ].{{citation needed|date=March 2013}} In 2012 he featured in three films, '']'', '']'' and '']''. ''Ordinary'' had 10, 000 shows in theatres before reaching the 50-day mark, a first, and grossed over 100 million.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/malayalam/article/81774.html|title=Ordinary completes 10000 shows|publisher=IndiaGlitz}}</ref> His 2013 works include '']'' and '']'', '']'' and '']'' director by ]. | |||
| == Filmography == | == Filmography == | ||
| {{Main| Kunchacko Boban filmography}} | {{Main| Kunchacko Boban filmography}} | ||
| == Refusal to Tamil == | |||
| When Mallywood actors and actresses are making a beeline to ], Kunchako Boban is one exception to the rule. The actor recently made a startling revelation. 'I did receive plenty of offers from ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sawaal.ibibo.com/movies/about-refusal-tamil-actor-kunchacko-boban-571757.html www|publisher=sawaal.ibibo.com |title=Refusal to Tamil |date=2013-09-29 |accessdate=24 October 2008}}</ref>People like ] and Agathiyan offered me films. But I had refused them. Unlike other heroes, my first priority is my health and personal life.' 'I don't believe in sacrificing my health or my personal life for the sake of money or popularity. I want to spend more time with my family. I want to enjoy life. Moreover my desire is to concentrate in ] movies now'.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sawaal.ibibo.com/movies/about-refusal-tamil-actor-kunchacko-boban-571757.html www|publisher=sawaal.ibibo.com |title=Refusal to Tamil |date=2013-09-29 |accessdate=24 October 2008}}</ref> | |||
| == Personal life == | == Personal life == | ||
| Kunchacko was born in ], ]. He is the grandson of film producer ] of the erstwhile ], the first film studio in Kerala. His father Boban Kunchacko was also an actor and producer who acted in a few films produced by Udaya. Boban Kunchacko later ventured into direction with the films ''Palattu Kunhikkannan'', ''Sanchari'' and ''Aazhi''. Kunchacko Boban is also the grandnephew of ] of the ]s. Kunchako Boban married Priya Ann Samuel on April 2, 2005. | Kunchacko was born in ], ]. He is the grandson of film producer ] of the erstwhile ], the first film studio in Kerala. His father Boban Kunchacko was also an actor and producer who acted in a few films produced by Udaya. Boban Kunchacko later ventured into direction with the films ''Palattu Kunhikkannan'', ''Sanchari'' and ''Aazhi''. Kunchacko Boban is also the grandnephew of ] of the ]s. Kunchako Boban married Priya Ann Samuel on April 2, 2005. | ||
| == Acting style and analysis == | |||
| Kunchacko Boban has been praised by contemporaries and commentators for his acting skills and devotion to his work.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/malayalam/article/81799.html |title=Kunchacko to turn producer - Malayalam Movie News |publisher=IndiaGlitz |date=2012-05-04 |accessdate=2012-08-02}}</ref> ] described Kunchacko Boban as a "natural" explaining that he had "a rawness in him" and "a crowd appeal, even when he was just with friends."<ref></ref> He is also known to committing heavily to each role and doing monumental research for his characters.<ref></ref><ref></ref> He can give a role much more than what you can dream of. He can do anything and be anyone. Also, what really makes him stand apart is the fact that he goes by the tonality of the character. He is somebody who has no boundaries. On the other hand, he has also been criticized by some film critics for his "trademark" overacting<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/boxoffice.php?id=15004289&cid=14625530 |title=Kerala Box-Office (June-July 2012) |date=1 August 2012 |publisher=Sify |accessdate=24 October 2012 }}</ref> | |||
| During the span of his career, he has played an array, of roles from various film genres; ], ], ] and ] films.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.balconybeats.com/2011/actors/kunchacko-boban-to-score-a-half-century/ |title=Kunchacko Boban to score a half century |publisher=Balcony Beats |date=2011-06-08 |accessdate=2012-08-02}}</ref> Following the success of '']'', his film roles were subject to wide critical analysis. He also added: "Welcome to a new-look Mollywood. Today, it stands virtually transformed by his single-handedly into an entity that caters to Family's desire to see their superstar reflect their own weaknesses, pain and anguish.<ref></ref> The actor is contemplating limiting the number of his projects this year. "I am planning to cut down the number to five and choose only the cream of films that come my way," he says.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-02-05/news-interviews/31026443_1_movies-limits-sets|publisher=sawaal.ibibo.com| title=contemplating limiting the number of his projects |date=2013-09-29 |accessdate=23 august 2010}}. kunchackoboban. filmrelease.</ref> | |||
| == Awards == | == Awards == | ||
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| * 2004 – ] for '']'' | * 2004 – ] for '']'' | ||
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| * 2010 – Nominated - ] for '']'' | * 2010 – Nominated - ] for '']'' | ||
| ; ] | ; ] | ||
| * 2010 – ] with actress ] for '']''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.keralatv.in/2011/01/13th-ujala-asianet-film-award-winners/ |title=13th Ujala Asianet Film Award Winners | Malayalam Television Channels |publisher=Keralatv.in |date= |accessdate=2012-07-12}}</ref> | * 2010 – ] with actress ] for '']''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.keralatv.in/2011/01/13th-ujala-asianet-film-award-winners/ |title=13th Ujala Asianet Film Award Winners | Malayalam Television Channels |publisher=Keralatv.in |date= |accessdate=2012-07-12}}</ref> | ||
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| * 2010 - TTK Prestige |
* 2010 - TTK Prestige — Vanitha Film Awards: Best Star Pair Award with actress ] for '']''<ref> Manorama Online. February 10, 2011.</ref> | ||
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| * 2010 - Vayalar Ramavarma Film and Television Award for Best Actor - ] | * 2010 - Vayalar Ramavarma Film and Television Award for Best Actor - ] | ||
| * 2010 - Jayan Smaraka Award for Best Young Actor - ] | * 2010 - Jayan Smaraka Award for Best Young Actor - ] | ||
| * 2010 - Kerala Kaumudi Youth Icon Award |
* 2010 - Kerala Kaumudi Youth Icon Award — Elsamma Enna Aankutty, Mummy & Me, Four Friends, Sakudumbam Shyamala, Oridathoru Postman | ||
| *2010 - NANA Awards Special Jury Award - ] | *2010 - NANA Awards Special Jury Award - ] | ||
| * 2011 – ]-] Yuva Keerthi Award<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.bestmediainfo.com/2011/06/amrita-fefka-film-awards-announced/|title=Amrita FEFKA Film Awards Announced|date=2 June 2011|publisher=Best Media Info|accessdate=2 June 2011}} | * 2011 – ]-] Yuva Keerthi Award<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.bestmediainfo.com/2011/06/amrita-fefka-film-awards-announced/|title=Amrita FEFKA Film Awards Announced|date=2 June 2011|publisher=Best Media Info|accessdate=2 June 2011}} | ||
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| | ALTERNATIVE NAMES = Chackochan | | ALTERNATIVE NAMES = Chackochan | ||
| | SHORT DESCRIPTION = Indian actor | | SHORT DESCRIPTION = Indian actor | ||
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| Born | Kunchacko Boban Alappuzha, Kerala, India |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, businessman |
| Years active | 1981, 1997-2005, 2008–present |
| Spouse | Priya Ann Samuel (2005–present) |
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| Awards |
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Kunchacko Boban is an Indian film actor who has starred in over 50 Malayalam films.
After making his debut in the production Aniathipravu (1997), he went on to feature in films which include Niram (1999), Dhosth (2001), Swapnakoodu (2003), Kasthooriman (2003), Gulumaal (2009), Elsamma Enna Aankutty (2010), Traffic (2011), Seniors (2011), Ordinary (2012) and Romans (2013). He was awarded the special jury award for his performance in Ee Snehatheerathu at the Kerala State Film Awards in 2004.
He is the grandson of director and producer Kunchacko of Udaya Studios, and the grandnephew of Navodaya Appachan of Navodaya Studio.
Career
He began his career as lead in Aniathipravu (1997) directed by Fazil. Kunchacko was then cast in movies like Nakshathrathaarattu, Mayilpeelikkavu and Nakshathrathaarattu. Then he played a cameo in Fazil's Harikrishnans and played the lead in Chandamama, Ingane Oru Nilapakshi, Prem Poojari, Sahayathrikakku Snehapoorvam. He also appeared in Kamal's Niram (1999), a campus based musical film.
After Niram, Dosth and Narendran Makan Jayakanthan Vaka, his next films included Kasthooriman, and Swapnakkoodu. The movie Ee Snehatheerathu earned him a Special Jury Award at the 2004 Kerala State Film Awards.
In 2005, he got married and took a hiatus from acting spanning over three years and had one release – Kilukkam Kilukilukkam in that term. He returned to films in 2008 with a special appearance in a song in Twenty:20 and Shafi's LollyPop.
In 2009, he appeared in Gulumal: The Escape, Mummy & Me, Sakudumbam Shyamala and Lal Jose's Elsamma Enna Aankutty. His first release in 2011 was Traffic. His later releases included Seniors, Three Kings, Sevens and Doctor Love. In 2011, he won the Youth Icon of the Year award at the Asianet Film Awards. In 2012 he featured in three films, Spanish Masala, Ordinary and Mallu Singh. Ordinary had 10, 000 shows in theatres before reaching the 50-day mark, a first, and grossed over 100 million. His 2013 works include Romans and 3 Dots, God for Sale: Bhakthi Prasthanam and Pullipulikalum Aattinkuttiyum director by Lal Jose.
Filmography
Main article: Kunchacko Boban filmographyPersonal life
Kunchacko was born in Alappuzha, Kerala. He is the grandson of film producer Kunchacko of the erstwhile Udaya Studios, the first film studio in Kerala. His father Boban Kunchacko was also an actor and producer who acted in a few films produced by Udaya. Boban Kunchacko later ventured into direction with the films Palattu Kunhikkannan, Sanchari and Aazhi. Kunchacko Boban is also the grandnephew of Navodaya Appachan of the Navodaya Studios. Kunchako Boban married Priya Ann Samuel on April 2, 2005.
Awards
- 2004 – Special Jury Award for Ee Snehatheerathu
- 2010 – Nominated - Best Actor – Malayalam for Elsamma Enna Aankutty
- 2010 – Best Star Pair Award with actress Archana Jose Kavi for Mummy & Me
- 2011 – Youth Icon of the Year
- 2012 – Special Jury Award
- 2010 - TTK Prestige — Vanitha Film Awards: Best Star Pair Award with actress Archana Jose Kavi for Mummy & Me
- 2010 - Best Star Pair Award with actress Bhama for Sakudumbam Shyamala
- Other awards
- 2010 - Vayalar Ramavarma Film and Television Award for Best Actor - Elsamma Enna Aankutty
- 2010 - Jayan Smaraka Award for Best Young Actor - Elsamma Enna Aankutty
- 2010 - Kerala Kaumudi Youth Icon Award — Elsamma Enna Aankutty, Mummy & Me, Four Friends, Sakudumbam Shyamala, Oridathoru Postman
- 2010 - NANA Awards Special Jury Award - Elsamma Enna Aankutty
- 2011 – Amrita-FEFKA Yuva Keerthi Award
- 2011 – SIIMA Award – Best Villain in Malayalam for Seniors
References
- "Kunchacko to turn producer - Malayalam Movie News". IndiaGlitz. 2012-05-04. Retrieved 2012-08-02.
- "Ordinary completes 10000 shows". IndiaGlitz.
- "13th Ujala Asianet Film Award Winners | Malayalam Television Channels". Keralatv.in. Retrieved 2012-07-12.
- "Mammootty, Mamtha win Vanitha Film award". Manorama Online. February 10, 2011.
- "Mammootty, Mamtha win Vanitha Film award". Manorama Online. February 10, 2011.
- "Amrita FEFKA Film Awards Announced". Best Media Info. 2 June 2011. Retrieved 2 June 2011. 2013 - amrita tv film award popular actor 2013 - jaihind tv film award popular actor
- "Amritha awards for Mammootty, Kavya and T D Dasan". Indiaglitz. 2 June 2011. Retrieved 2 June 2011.