Overview
Roshan Basheer (born 28 June 1991) is an Indian film actor who works predominantly in Malayalam cinema, with appearances in Telugu and Tamil language films as well. He is best known for playing Varun Prabhakar, a pivotal antagonist, in the 2013 Malayalam drama-thriller Drishyam.
Key facts
| Full name | Roshan Basheer |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 28 June 1991 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Residence | Kuttiady, Kerala, India |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Languages of work | Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil |
| Notable role | Varun Prabhakar in Drishyam (2013) |
| Father | Kalanthan Basheer, actor, short film director and producer |
Background
Roshan Basheer hails from Kuttiady, a town in the Kozhikode district of Kerala. He was born into a family with a film background; his father, Kalanthan Basheer, is an actor as well as a short film director and producer, an environment that placed Roshan in close contact with the craft of cinema from an early age.
Career
Basheer entered Malayalam cinema as a young actor and gained widespread recognition for his portrayal of Varun Prabhakar in Drishyam (2013), directed by Jeethu Joseph and starring Mohanlal. The character is central to the film's plot, and the role brought Basheer significant attention within the Malayalam film industry.
Beyond Malayalam productions, he has also taken up assignments in Telugu and Tamil films, broadening his presence across South Indian cinema.
Significance
Although a relatively young entrant when Drishyam released, Basheer's performance in one of the most commercially and critically acclaimed Malayalam films of the 2010s established his identity in the industry. The film's broad reach across Indian film markets, including multiple remakes in other languages, contributed to lasting recognition of his debut-era role.