Overview
Harisree Ashokan (born 6 April 1964) is an Indian actor and director who works predominantly in Malayalam cinema. He is best known for his comedy roles and has appeared in more than 200 Malayalam films over the course of his career.
Key Facts
| Name | Harisree Ashokan |
|---|---|
| Born | 6 April 1964 |
| Occupation | Actor, director |
| Industry | Malayalam cinema |
| Known for | Comedy roles |
| Films | More than 200 Malayalam films |
| Early association | Harisree mimicry troupe; Kalabhavan |
Background
Ashokan began his career as a mimicry artist with the troupe Harisree, from which he derived his stage prefix. He subsequently worked with Kalabhavan, the Kochi-based institution that has been a notable training ground for several Malayalam film artists, particularly comedians.
Career
Transitioning from the stage to the screen, Ashokan established himself as a comedy actor in Malayalam films. His filmography spans more than 200 titles, in which he has typically been cast in supporting and comic roles. In addition to acting, he has also worked as a director.
Significance
Ashokan is part of a generation of Malayalam comic actors whose careers emerged through the mimicry stage circuit of Kerala in the 1980s and 1990s, a pipeline that fed many performers into mainstream Malayalam cinema through troupes such as Harisree and institutions such as Kalabhavan.
Related Topics
References
- Harisree Ashokan – English Wikipedia
- Wikidata item: Q5657975