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{{short description|Indian film actor}}
{{Short description|Indian film actor (1939–2015)}}
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| name = Mala Aravindan
| name = Mala Aravindan
| image = Mala Aravindan.png
| image = Mala Aravindan.png
| birthname = T. K. Aravindan<ref name="mangalam0">http://www.mangalam.com/mangalam-varika/76258?page=0,0 {{Dead link|date=August 2022}}</ref>
| birthname = T. K. Aravindan<ref name="mangalam0">{{Cite web |url=http://www.mangalam.com/mangalam-varika/76258?page=0,0 |title=Archived copy |access-date=28 January 2015 |archive-date=6 August 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130806045108/http://www.mangalam.com/mangalam-varika/76258?page=0,0 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
| birth_date = {{Birth date|df=yes|1939|1|15}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.marunadanmalayali.com/more/obituary/malayalam-actor-mala-aravindan-dead-12443|title = മാള അരവിന്ദൻ ഒടുവിൽ മരണത്തിന് കീഴടങ്ങി; മരണം വിളിച്ചത് ഹൃദയാഘാതത്തെ തുടർന്ന് ഒരാഴ്‌ച്}}</ref>
| birth_date = {{Birth date|df=yes|1939|1|15}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.marunadanmalayali.com/more/obituary/malayalam-actor-mala-aravindan-dead-12443|title = മാള അരവിന്ദൻ ഒടുവിൽ മരണത്തിന് കീഴടങ്ങി; മരണം വിളിച്ചത് ഹൃദയാഘാതത്തെ തുടർന്ന് ഒരാഴ്‌ച്}}</ref>
| birth_place = [[Vadavucode]], [[Ernakulam]], British India
| birth_place = [[Vadavucode]], [[Ernakulam]], British India
| death_date = {{Death date and age|df=yes|2015|1|28|1939|1|15}}
| death_date = {{Death date and age|df=yes|2015|1|28|1939|1|15}}
| death_place = [[Coimbatore]], [[Tamil Nadu]], India
| death_place = [[Coimbatore]], [[Tamil Nadu]], India
| othername = Mala (മാള)
| othername = Mala (മാള)
| occupation = Actor, [[Tabla]] percussionist
| occupation = {{Flatlist|
* Actor
⚫
| yearsactive = 1976–2015
* [[tabla]] percussionist
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| spouse = Geetha
}}
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| yearsactive = 1976–2015
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| spouse = Geetha
}}
}}


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==Early life==
==Early life==


He was born in [[Vadavucode]], [[Ernakulam district]] of [[Kerala|Kerala state]] as the eldest son of Thanattu Ayyappan and Ponnamma. His father was an Excise department employee and his mother, a school music teacher. Soudamini, late Ramanathan (died in 2004) and Prakashan are his siblings.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.manoramaonline.com/cgi-bin/MMOnline.dll/portal/ep/malayalamContentView.do?contentId=18301095&programId=1073753760&tabId=11&contentType=EDITORIAL&BV_ID=@@@ |title=Manorama Online &#124; Malayalam News &#124; Latest News &#124; |access-date=28 January 2015 |archive-date=31 January 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150131064643/http://www.manoramaonline.com/cgi-bin/MMOnline.dll/portal/ep/malayalamContentView.do?contentId=18301095&programId=1073753760&tabId=11&contentType=EDITORIAL&BV_ID=@@@ |url-status=dead }}</ref> His father died when he was studying at seventh class.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.manoramaonline.com/cgi-bin/MMOnline.dll/portal/ep/malayalamContentView.do?contentId=18301015&programId=1073753760&tabId=11&contentType=EDITORIAL&BV_ID=@@@ |title=Manorama Online &#124; Malayalam News &#124; Latest News |access-date=28 January 2015 |archive-date=31 January 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150131064640/http://www.manoramaonline.com/cgi-bin/MMOnline.dll/portal/ep/malayalamContentView.do?contentId=18301015&programId=1073753760&tabId=11&contentType=EDITORIAL&BV_ID=@@@ |url-status=dead }}</ref> Later when his mother got transferred, his family relocated to [[Mala, Kerala|Mala]] in [[Thrissur district]] and he started using the place name as a prefix to his name.<ref>http://www.mangalam.com/mangalam-varika/76258 {{Dead link|date=August 2022}}</ref> He had his primary education from St Antony's High School, Mala, where his mother was a music teacher.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.manoramaonline.com/cgi-bin/MMOnline.dll/portal/localContentView.do?tabId=16&programId=1079897624&contentId=18305476&district=Thrissur&BV_ID=@@@ |title=Kerala Local News &#124; Thrissur &#124; Local Features |access-date=29 January 2015 |archive-date=2 February 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150202042501/http://www.manoramaonline.com/cgi-bin/MMOnline.dll/portal/localContentView.do?tabId=16&programId=1079897624&contentId=18305476&district=Thrissur&BV_ID=@@@ |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref name="mathrubhumi1">http://images.mathrubhumi.com/pdf/mala/mala_aravindan1.pdf {{Bare URL PDF|date=March 2022}}</ref> Seeing his talent in playing [[Tabla]] his mother joined him with Cochin Mohammed Ustad, a famous Tabla artist.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mathrubhumi.com/specials/mala_aravindan/518608/index.html |title=മലയാളത്തിന്റെ മാള - Mala Aravindan, മാള അരവിന്ദന്‍ &#124;&#124; Mathrubhumi Special |access-date=2015-01-29 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150129000112/http://www.mathrubhumi.com/specials/mala_aravindan/518608/index.html |archive-date=29 January 2015 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> He joined for Pre University degree in [[Christ College, Irinjalakuda]] but dropped out in between to concentrate on his career.<ref>http://images.mathrubhumi.com/pdf/mala/mala_aravindan3.pdf {{Bare URL PDF|date=March 2022}}</ref>
He was born in [[Vadavucode]], [[Ernakulam district]] of [[Kerala|Kerala state]] as the eldest son of Thanattu Ayyappan and Ponnamma. His father was an Excise department employee and his mother, a school music teacher. Soudamini, late Ramanathan (died in 2004) and Prakashan are his siblings.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.manoramaonline.com/cgi-bin/MMOnline.dll/portal/ep/malayalamContentView.do?contentId=18301095&programId=1073753760&tabId=11&contentType=EDITORIAL&BV_ID=@@@ |title=Manorama Online &#124; Malayalam News &#124; Latest News &#124; |access-date=28 January 2015 |archive-date=31 January 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150131064643/http://www.manoramaonline.com/cgi-bin/MMOnline.dll/portal/ep/malayalamContentView.do?contentId=18301095&programId=1073753760&tabId=11&contentType=EDITORIAL&BV_ID=@@@ |url-status=dead }}</ref> His father died when he was studying at seventh class.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.manoramaonline.com/cgi-bin/MMOnline.dll/portal/ep/malayalamContentView.do?contentId=18301015&programId=1073753760&tabId=11&contentType=EDITORIAL&BV_ID=@@@ |title=Manorama Online &#124; Malayalam News &#124; Latest News |access-date=28 January 2015 |archive-date=31 January 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150131064640/http://www.manoramaonline.com/cgi-bin/MMOnline.dll/portal/ep/malayalamContentView.do?contentId=18301015&programId=1073753760&tabId=11&contentType=EDITORIAL&BV_ID=@@@ |url-status=dead }}</ref> Later when his mother got transferred, his family relocated to [[Mala, Kerala|Mala]] in [[Thrissur district]] and he started using the place name as a prefix to his name.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.mangalam.com/mangalam-varika/76258 |title=Archived copy |access-date=29 November 2013 |archive-date=3 December 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203091455/http://www.mangalam.com/mangalam-varika/76258 |url-status=dead }}</ref> He had his primary education from St Antony's High School, Mala, where his mother was a music teacher.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.manoramaonline.com/cgi-bin/MMOnline.dll/portal/localContentView.do?tabId=16&programId=1079897624&contentId=18305476&district=Thrissur&BV_ID=@@@ |title=Kerala Local News &#124; Thrissur &#124; Local Features |access-date=29 January 2015 |archive-date=2 February 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150202042501/http://www.manoramaonline.com/cgi-bin/MMOnline.dll/portal/localContentView.do?tabId=16&programId=1079897624&contentId=18305476&district=Thrissur&BV_ID=@@@ |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref name="mathrubhumi1">{{Cite web |title=mala_aravindan1 |url=http://images.mathrubhumi.com/pdf/mala/mala_aravindan1.pdf |website=images.mathrubhumi.com}}</ref> Seeing his talent in playing [[Tabla]] his mother joined him with Cochin Mohammed Ustad, a famous Tabla artist.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mathrubhumi.com/specials/mala_aravindan/518608/index.html |title=മലയാളത്തിന്റെ മാള - Mala Aravindan, മാള അരവിന്ദന്‍ &#124;&#124; Mathrubhumi Special |access-date=2015-01-29 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150129000112/http://www.mathrubhumi.com/specials/mala_aravindan/518608/index.html |archive-date=29 January 2015 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> He joined for Pre University degree in [[Christ College, Irinjalakuda]] but dropped out in between to concentrate on his career.<ref>{{Cite web |title=mala_aravindan3 |url=http://images.mathrubhumi.com/pdf/mala/mala_aravindan3.pdf |website=images.mathrubhumi.com}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
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Aravindan started his career as a [[Tabla]] artist. He joined stage plays and started playing Tabla as a background artist. Later, he moved into acting and started performing in professional stage plays of Kottayam National Theaters, Nadakashala, Suryasoma Theatres etc. He continued acting in dramas for 12 years. He has won Kerala State Nataka Academy's Best Actor award for his role in Sooryasoma's play ''Nidhi''. He received State Award in 1978 and 6 other state level awards for the stage play ''Rasna''.<ref name="mathrubhumi1"/>
Aravindan started his career as a [[Tabla]] artist. He joined stage plays and started playing Tabla as a background artist. Later, he moved into acting and started performing in professional stage plays of Kottayam National Theaters, Nadakashala, Suryasoma Theatres etc. He continued acting in dramas for 12 years. He has won Kerala State Nataka Academy's Best Actor award for his role in Sooryasoma's play ''Nidhi''. He received State Award in 1978 and 6 other state level awards for the stage play ''Rasna''.<ref name="mathrubhumi1"/>


Aravindan started his film career with the movie ''Ente Kunju'', but the film was never released. His first movie released was ''Thalirukal'' in 1967 in which he acted as a mental patient among many.<ref name="mangalam0"/> His first full-fledged role was in the 1968 movie ''Sindhooram'', directed by Balakrishnan, although it is his critically acclaimed performance from the movie Tharavu which gave him the actual mileage. Since then he has acted in over 400 films for 33 years and established his own style which became his trademark. During the initial stages of his career, the Mala-[[Kuthiravattam Pappu|Pappu]]-[[Jagathy Sreekumar|Jagathy]] trio was a guaranteed crowd-puller among [[Malayalam film]] audiences. His last film was ''Noolppaalam'' which is yet to be released. He was the president of the AMMA, the association of Malayalam film artistes.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/456162/actor-mala-aravindan-dead.html|title = Actor Mala Aravindan is dead|date = 28 January 2015}}</ref>
Aravindan started his film career with the movie ''Ente Kunju'', but the film was never released. His first movie released was ''Thalirukal'' in 1967 in which he acted as a mental patient among many.<ref name="mangalam0"/> His first full-fledged role was in the 1968 movie ''Sindhooram'', directed by Balakrishnan, although it is his critically acclaimed performance from the movie Tharavu which gave him the actual mileage. Since then he has acted in over 400 films for 33 years and established his own style which became his trademark. During the initial stages of his career, the Mala-[[Kuthiravattam Pappu|Pappu]]-[[Jagathy Sreekumar|Jagathy]] trio was a guaranteed crowd-puller among [[Malayalam film]] audiences. His last film was ''Noolppaalam,'' which is yet to be released. He was the president of the AMMA, the association of Malayalam film artistes.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/456162/actor-mala-aravindan-dead.html|title = Actor Mala Aravindan is dead|date = 28 January 2015}}</ref>


Mala was well known for his different acting techniques which included gestures, vocal variations and his unique laughing style. He was a jovial person who could shoot jokes at any situation. In one interview, Mala remembered once a random guy who came to him and asked him to tell some jokes. during the 1980s, Mala was a really busy artist since he was part of most of the movies doing various comedy roles. He also sang the popular song "Neeyarinjo Melemanathu" along with [[Mohanlal]] in the 1985 movie ''[[Kandu Kandarinju]]''. His memorable characters are from the movies ''[[Bhoothakannadi]], [[Sallapam]], [[Thaaravu]], [[Mimics Parade]], [[Kanmadam]], [[Joker (2000 film)|Joker]], [[Meesha Madhavan]]'' etc. In the late 1990s, when the mimicry trend took over Malayalam Cinema, there were movies like ''[[Moonu Kodiyum Munnooru Pavanum]]'' and ''Mimics Super 1000'', which featured full-fledged spoof characters imitating Mala Aravindan by various mimicry artists. Mala was a great fan of actor [[Nagesh]] and his acting style was greatly influenced by Nagesh.
Mala was well known for his different acting techniques which included gestures, vocal variations and his unique laughing style. He was a jovial person who could shoot jokes at any situation. In one interview, Mala remembered once a random guy who came to him and asked him to tell some jokes. during the 1980s, Mala was a really busy artist since he was part of most of the movies doing various comedy roles. He also sang the popular song "Neeyarinjo Melemanathu" along with [[Mohanlal]] in the 1985 movie ''[[Kandu Kandarinju]]''. His memorable characters are from the movies ''[[Bhoothakannadi]], [[Sallapam]], [[Thaaravu]], [[Mimics Parade]], [[Kanmadam]], [[Joker (2000 film)|Joker]], [[Meesha Madhavan]]'' etc. In the late 1990s, when the mimicry trend took over Malayalam Cinema, there were movies like ''[[Moonu Kodiyum Munnooru Pavanum]]'' and ''Mimics Super 1000'', which featured full-fledged spoof characters imitating Mala Aravindan by various mimicry artists. Mala was a great fan of actor [[Nagesh]] and his acting style was greatly influenced by Nagesh.
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== Personal life ==
== Personal life ==


Aravindan married his wife Geetha on 2 February 1971, after five years of dating. Geetha is a Christian, and was previously named Anna before changing her name.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.manoramaonline.com/cgi-bin/MMOnline.dll/portal/ep/malayalamContentView.do?contentId=18306554&programId=1073753760&tabId=11&contentType=EDITORIAL&BV_ID=@@@ |title=Manorama Online &#124; Malayalam News &#124; Latest News &#124; |access-date=28 January 2015 |archive-date=31 January 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150131004801/http://www.manoramaonline.com/cgi-bin/MMOnline.dll/portal/ep/malayalamContentView.do?contentId=18306554&programId=1073753760&tabId=11&contentType=EDITORIAL&BV_ID=@@@ |url-status=dead }}</ref> The couple have two children, Kishore (Muthu) and Kala. Kishore is married to Deepthi and they have a son Vedavyasan(Buchchan) and two daughters Varalakshmi, Urvi. Kala is married to Surendran and they have two children Devi and Vishnu.<ref>http://www.mangalam.com/mangalam-varika/80119 {{Dead link|date=August 2022}}</ref>
Aravindan married his wife Geetha on 2 February 1971, after five years of dating. Geetha is a Christian, and was previously named Anna before changing her name.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.manoramaonline.com/cgi-bin/MMOnline.dll/portal/ep/malayalamContentView.do?contentId=18306554&programId=1073753760&tabId=11&contentType=EDITORIAL&BV_ID=@@@ |title=Manorama Online &#124; Malayalam News &#124; Latest News &#124; |access-date=28 January 2015 |archive-date=31 January 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150131004801/http://www.manoramaonline.com/cgi-bin/MMOnline.dll/portal/ep/malayalamContentView.do?contentId=18306554&programId=1073753760&tabId=11&contentType=EDITORIAL&BV_ID=@@@ |url-status=dead }}</ref> The couple have two children, Kishore (Muthu) and Kala. Kishore is married to Deepthi and they have a son Vedavyasan and two daughters, Varalakshmi and Urvi. Kala is married to Surendran and they have two children Devi and Vishnu.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.mangalam.com/mangalam-varika/80119 |title=Archived copy |access-date=29 November 2013 |archive-date=3 December 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203075741/http://www.mangalam.com/mangalam-varika/80119 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


==Death==
==Death==
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==Awards==
==Awards==


* 2013 : [[Kerala Film Critics Association Awards]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/Drishyam-Bags-Kerala-Film-Critics-Association-Awards/2014/01/30/article2027269.ece|title = 'Drishyam' Bags Kerala Film Critics Association Awards}}</ref> - Chalachitra Prathiba Puraskar
* 2013 : [[Kerala Film Critics Association Awards]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/Drishyam-Bags-Kerala-Film-Critics-Association-Awards/2014/01/30/article2027269.ece|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140221232342/http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/Drishyam-Bags-Kerala-Film-Critics-Association-Awards/2014/01/30/article2027269.ece|url-status=dead|archive-date=21 February 2014|title = 'Drishyam' Bags Kerala Film Critics Association Awards}}</ref> - Chalachitra Prathiba Puraskar
* [[Kerala Sangeeta Nataka Akademi]] Award for Best Actor - ''Nidhi'' (Suryasoma Theatres)
* [[Kerala Sangeeta Nataka Akademi]] Award for Best Actor - ''Nidhi'' (Suryasoma Theatres)


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#''[[Kaalchilambu]]'' (2021) - Posthumously released
#''[[Kaalchilambu]]'' (2021) - Posthumously released
#''[[Varnyathil Aashanka|Varnyathil Ashanka]]'' (2017) - Photograph of Mullani Pappan, reprisal from ''[[Meesa Madhavan]]''
#''Noolpalam'' (2016) - Posthumously released
#''Noolpalam'' (2016) - Posthumously released
#''Chaminte Company'' (2015) - Posthumously released
#''Chaminte Company'' (2015) - Posthumously released
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#''[[Masala Republic]]'' (2014)
#''[[Masala Republic]]'' (2014)
#''[[Punyalan Agarbattis]]'' (2013) as Ayyappan
#''[[Punyalan Agarbattis]]'' (2013) as Ayyappan
#''[[KQ (film)|KQ]]'' (2013) as Beeran
#''[[Vallatha Pahayan]]'' (2013) as
#''[[Vallatha Pahayan]]'' (2013) as
#''[[God for Sale]]'' (2013) as Velayudan
#''[[God for Sale]]'' (2013) as Velayudan
#''[[Once Upon a Time (2013 film)|Once Upon a Time]]'' (2013)
#''[[August Club]]'' (2013) as Lazer
#''[[August Club]]'' (2013) as Lazer
#''[[Thappana]]'' (2012)
#''[[Thappana]]'' (2012)
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#''[[Priyappetta Nattukare]]'' (2011) as Pappan
#''[[Priyappetta Nattukare]]'' (2011) as Pappan
# ''Ninnishtam Ennishtam 2'' (2011)
# ''Ninnishtam Ennishtam 2'' (2011)
#''[[Nanthuni]]'' (2010)
#''Nanthuni'' (2010)
#''[[Yakshiyum Njanum]]'' (2010)
#''[[Yakshiyum Njanum]]'' (2010)
#''[[9 KK Road]]'' (2010)
#''[[9 KK Road]]'' (2010)
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#''[[Doctor Patient]]'' (2009)
#''[[Doctor Patient]]'' (2009)
# ''[[Ee Pattanathil Bhootham]]'' (2009) Judge
# ''[[Ee Pattanathil Bhootham]]'' (2009) Judge
#''[[Twenty 20 (movie)|Twenty 20]]'' (2008)
#''[[Twenty:20 (film)|20]]'' (2008)
#''[[Positive (2008 film)|Positive]]'' (2008)
#''[[Positive (2008 film)|Positive]]'' (2008)
#''[[De Ignottu Nokkiye]]'' (2008)
#''[[De Ignottu Nokkiye]]'' (2008)
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#''[[Oomappenninu Uriyadappayyan]]'' (2002)
#''[[Oomappenninu Uriyadappayyan]]'' (2002)
#''[[Jagathy Jagadeesh in Town]]'' (2002) as Kallan Bhaskaran
#''[[Jagathy Jagadeesh in Town]]'' (2002) as Kallan Bhaskaran
#''[[Meesha Madhavan]]'' (2002)
#''[[Meesha Madhavan]]'' (2002) as Mullani Pappan
# ''[[Puthooramputhri Unniyarcha]]'' (2002) as Paanan
# ''[[Puthooramputhri Unniyarcha]]'' (2002) as Paanan
#''[[Kattuchembakam]]'' (2002)
#''[[Kattuchembakam]]'' (2002)
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# ''[[Akalathe Ambili]]'' (1985)
# ''[[Akalathe Ambili]]'' (1985)
#''[[Shantham Bheekaram]]'' (1985)
#''[[Shantham Bheekaram]]'' (1985)
#''[[Shatru]]'' (1985) as Thamarakshan/Kottada Vasu
#''[[Shathru (1985 film)|Shathru]]'' (1985) as Thamarakshan/Kottada Vasu
#''[[Thathamme Poocha Poocha]]'' (1984)
#''[[Thathamme Poocha Poocha]]'' (1984)
#''[[Koottinilamkili]]'' (1984)
#''[[Koottinilamkili]]'' (1984)
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#''[[Eden Thottam]]'' (1980)
#''[[Eden Thottam]]'' (1980)
#''[[Muthuchippikal]]'' (1980) as Sadashivan
#''[[Muthuchippikal]]'' (1980) as Sadashivan
#''[[Aavesham]]'' (1979)
#''[[Aavesham (1979 film)|Aavesham]]'' (1979)
#''[[Angakkuri]]'' (1979)
#''[[Angakkuri]]'' (1979)
#''[[Agnivyooham]]'' (1979)
#''[[Agnivyooham]]'' (1979)
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#''[[Olavum Theeravum]]'' (1970)
#''[[Olavum Theeravum]]'' (1970)
#''[[Madhuvidhu]]'' (1970)
#''[[Madhuvidhu]]'' (1970)
#''[[Velutha Kathreena]]'' (1968)
#''[[Thokkukal Kadha Parayunnu]]'' (1968)
#''[[Thokkukal Kadha Parayunnu]]'' (1968)
#''[[Pathirapattu]]'' (1967)(uncredited role)
#''[[Pathirapattu]]'' (1967)(uncredited role)

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Mala Aravindan
Born
T. K. Aravindan[1]

(1939-01-15)15 January 1939[2]
Vadavucode, Ernakulam, British India
Died28 January 2015(2015-01-28) (aged 76)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
Other namesMala (മാള)
Occupations
  • Actor
  • tabla percussionist
Years active1976–2015
SpouseGeetha

Mala Aravindan (15 January 1939 – 28 January 2015) was an Indian actor. He was best known for his work as a comedian and character artist in Malayalam films. He has acted in over 500 films.

Early life

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He was born in Vadavucode, Ernakulam district of Kerala state as the eldest son of Thanattu Ayyappan and Ponnamma. His father was an Excise department employee and his mother, a school music teacher. Soudamini, late Ramanathan (died in 2004) and Prakashan are his siblings.[3] His father died when he was studying at seventh class.[4] Later when his mother got transferred, his family relocated to Mala in Thrissur district and he started using the place name as a prefix to his name.[5] He had his primary education from St Antony's High School, Mala, where his mother was a music teacher.[6][7] Seeing his talent in playing Tabla his mother joined him with Cochin Mohammed Ustad, a famous Tabla artist.[8] He joined for Pre University degree in Christ College, Irinjalakuda but dropped out in between to concentrate on his career.[9]

Career

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Aravindan started his career as a Tabla artist. He joined stage plays and started playing Tabla as a background artist. Later, he moved into acting and started performing in professional stage plays of Kottayam National Theaters, Nadakashala, Suryasoma Theatres etc. He continued acting in dramas for 12 years. He has won Kerala State Nataka Academy's Best Actor award for his role in Sooryasoma's play Nidhi. He received State Award in 1978 and 6 other state level awards for the stage play Rasna.[7]

Aravindan started his film career with the movie Ente Kunju, but the film was never released. His first movie released was Thalirukal in 1967 in which he acted as a mental patient among many.[1] His first full-fledged role was in the 1968 movie Sindhooram, directed by Balakrishnan, although it is his critically acclaimed performance from the movie Tharavu which gave him the actual mileage. Since then he has acted in over 400 films for 33 years and established his own style which became his trademark. During the initial stages of his career, the Mala-Pappu-Jagathy trio was a guaranteed crowd-puller among Malayalam film audiences. His last film was Noolppaalam, which is yet to be released. He was the president of the AMMA, the association of Malayalam film artistes.[10]

Mala was well known for his different acting techniques which included gestures, vocal variations and his unique laughing style. He was a jovial person who could shoot jokes at any situation. In one interview, Mala remembered once a random guy who came to him and asked him to tell some jokes. during the 1980s, Mala was a really busy artist since he was part of most of the movies doing various comedy roles. He also sang the popular song "Neeyarinjo Melemanathu" along with Mohanlal in the 1985 movie Kandu Kandarinju. His memorable characters are from the movies Bhoothakannadi, Sallapam, Thaaravu, Mimics Parade, Kanmadam, Joker, Meesha Madhavan etc. In the late 1990s, when the mimicry trend took over Malayalam Cinema, there were movies like Moonu Kodiyum Munnooru Pavanum and Mimics Super 1000, which featured full-fledged spoof characters imitating Mala Aravindan by various mimicry artists. Mala was a great fan of actor Nagesh and his acting style was greatly influenced by Nagesh.

Personal life

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Aravindan married his wife Geetha on 2 February 1971, after five years of dating. Geetha is a Christian, and was previously named Anna before changing her name.[11] The couple have two children, Kishore (Muthu) and Kala. Kishore is married to Deepthi and they have a son Vedavyasan and two daughters, Varalakshmi and Urvi. Kala is married to Surendran and they have two children Devi and Vishnu.[12]

Death

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Mala Aravindan was admitted to Kovai Medical Centre Hospital in Coimbatore on 19 January 2015, following a massive heart attack and was shifted to the ICU on 24 January, where he was diagnosed with diffused block. He was on ventilator support. The actor had earlier undergone an angiogram after being hospitalized.[13] He died on 28 January 2015 at 6:30 AM, just five days short of his 44th wedding anniversary.[14] He was 76.[15] He is survived by his wife, children and grandchildren.

Awards

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Filmography

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  1. Kaalchilambu (2021) - Posthumously released
  2. Varnyathil Ashanka (2017) - Photograph of Mullani Pappan, reprisal from Meesa Madhavan
  3. Noolpalam (2016) - Posthumously released
  4. Chaminte Company (2015) - Posthumously released
  5. Nellikka (2015) - Posthumously released
  6. Lal Bahadur Shastri (2014)
  7. Masala Republic (2014)
  8. Punyalan Agarbattis (2013) as Ayyappan
  9. KQ (2013) as Beeran
  10. Vallatha Pahayan (2013) as
  11. God for Sale (2013) as Velayudan
  12. Once Upon a Time (2013)
  13. August Club (2013) as Lazer
  14. Thappana (2012)
  15. Prabhuvinte Makkal (2012)
  16. Priyappetta Nattukare (2011) as Pappan
  17. Ninnishtam Ennishtam 2 (2011)
  18. Nanthuni (2010)
  19. Yakshiyum Njanum (2010)
  20. 9 KK Road (2010)
  21. Cheriya Kallanum Valiya Policum (2010) as Kunju
  22. Canvas (2010)
  23. Again Kasargod Khader Bhai (2010)
  24. Swantham Bharya Zindabad (2010) as Sakhav ACS
  25. T. D. Dasan Std. VI B (2009)
  26. Chagathikoottam (2009)
  27. Rahasya Police (2009)
  28. Paribhavam (2009)
  29. Venalmaram (2009) as Sankarankutty
  30. Doctor Patient (2009)
  31. Ee Pattanathil Bhootham (2009) Judge
  32. 20 (2008)
  33. Positive (2008)
  34. De Ignottu Nokkiye (2008)
  35. Mulla (2008)
  36. Shalabam (2008) as Kumaran
  37. Kaalchilambu (2008)
  38. Thavalam (2008)
  39. Mayabazar (2008) as Kumarankutty Ashan
  40. Mizhikal Sakshi (2008) as Kadarukutty Musaliar
  41. Chithreshalabagalude Veedu (2008)
  42. Panthaya Kozhi (2007) as Chakrapani
  43. Athisayan (2007)
  44. Arunam (2006)
  45. Oruvan (2006) as Velu
  46. Achanteponnu Makkal (2006)
  47. Moonnamathoral (2006)
  48. Chanthupottu (2005)
  49. Finger Print (2005)
  50. OK Chacko Cochin Mumbai (2005) as Paramu
  51. Ponmudipuzhayorathu (2005) as Thankappan
  52. Perumazhakkalam (2004)
  53. Rasikan (2004) as Shivankutti's Uncle
  54. Sethurama Iyer CBI (2004)
  55. Chitrakoodam (2004) as Shankaran Thattan
  56. Mullavalliyum Thenmavum (2003)
  57. Pattalam (2003)
  58. Varum Varunnu Vannu (2003)
  59. Kaliyodam (2003)
  60. Kadha (2003)
  61. Chithrathoonukal (2003)
  62. Njan Salperu Ramankutty (2003)
  63. Nandanam (2003)
  64. Valkannadi (2002)
  65. Oomappenninu Uriyadappayyan (2002)
  66. Jagathy Jagadeesh in Town (2002) as Kallan Bhaskaran
  67. Meesha Madhavan (2002) as Mullani Pappan
  68. Puthooramputhri Unniyarcha (2002) as Paanan
  69. Kattuchembakam (2002)
  70. Aala (2002)
  71. Desam (2002) as Marthandan
  72. Suvarna Mohangal (2002)
  73. Swapnahalliyil Oru Naal (2002)
  74. Swaraga Ganga (2002)
  75. Grandmother (2002)
  76. Ee Bhargaveenilayam (2002)
  77. Puthuram Puthri Unniyarcha (2002)
  78. Andolanam (2001)
  79. Bhadra (2001)
  80. Unnathangalil (2001) as Joseph
  81. Karumadikuttan (2001)
  82. Kabani (2001)
  83. Thenthuli (2001)
  84. Pranayakalathu (2001)
  85. Kakki Nakshithrem (2001) as Sreedharan
  86. Chithrathoonukal (2001)
  87. Ennum Sambavami Yuge Yuge (2001)
  88. Varnnakazhchakal (2000)
  89. Rapid Action Force (2000) as Jail warden
  90. Kochu Kochu Santhoshangal (2000)
  91. Joker (2000)
  92. Madhuranombarakattu (2000)
  93. Mark Antony (2000)
  94. Ival Doupadi (2000)
  95. Aayiram Meni (1999)
  96. Udayapuram Sulthan (1999)
  97. Charlie Chaplin (1999)
  98. Magician Mahendralal from Delhi (1998) as Mammad
  99. Kanmadam (1998)
  100. Panchaloham (1998) as Karutha
  101. Thattakam (1998)
  102. Kulirkattu (1998)
  103. Thirakalkkappuram (1998)
  104. Manthri Maalikayil Manasammatham (1998)
  105. Kalyana Unnikal (1997)
  106. Kaliyoonjal (1997)
  107. Arjunan Pillayum Anchu Makkalum (1997)
  108. Hitler Brothers (1997)
  109. Junior Mandrake (1997)
  110. Sammanam (1997)
  111. Gajaraja Manthram (1997)
  112. Ekkareyanente Manasam (1997) as Sudhakaran
  113. Bhoothakannadi (1997)
  114. Anjarakalyanam (1997)
  115. Snehadoothu (1997) as Veeramani
  116. Kaduva Thoma (1997) as D'Cruz
  117. Poomarathanalil (1997) as Ambujakshan
  118. Shobanam (1997)
  119. Ikkarayante Manasam (1997)
  120. Kudamattom (1997)
  121. Mimics Action 500 (1996)
  122. Sathyabhaamaykkoru Pranayalekhanam (1996)
  123. Sallapam (1996)
  124. Saamoohyapadom (1996)
  125. Dominic Presentation (1996) as Father Joseph Medayil
  126. King Solomon (1996)
  127. Harbour (1996)
  128. Excuse Me Ethu Collegila (1996)
  129. Kinnam Katta Kallan (1996) as Constable Mathew Joseph
  130. Punnaram (1995)
  131. Puthukottyile Puthu Manavalan (1995)
  132. Mazhavilkoodaram (1995)
  133. Kokkarakko (1995)
  134. Special Squad (1995) as Kochaugasthy
  135. Agnidevan (1995)
  136. Oru Abhibhashakante Case Diary (1995)
  137. Vadhu Doctoranu (1994) as Chinnappan
  138. Pingami (1994)
  139. Manathe Kottaram (1994)
  140. Varabhalam (1994)
  141. Gothram (1994)
  142. Dollar (1994) as Vettukili Damodharan
  143. Kambolam (1994) as Kochappy
  144. Kadal (1994) as Lasar
  145. Varanamalyam (1994) as Mathai
  146. Ponnu Chami (1993)
  147. Saubhaagyam (1993)
  148. Customs Diary (1993) as Skariachan
  149. Aagneyam (1993)
  150. Vakkeel Vasudev (1993)
  151. Adheham Enna Idheham (1993)
  152. Sarovaram (1993)
  153. Koushalam (1993)
  154. Jackpot (1993)
  155. Venkalam (1993)
  156. Saubagyam (1993)
  157. Uppukandom Brothers (1993)
  158. Kanyakumariyil Oru Kavitha (1993)
  159. Pravaachakan (1993)
  160. City Police (1993)
  161. Utsava Melam (1992)
  162. Maanthrika Cheppu (1992)
  163. Kizhakkan Pathrose (1992)
  164. Kallan Kappalil Thanne (1992)....Appunni Mashu
  165. Annu Good Friday (1992)
  166. Ayalathe Adheham (1992)
  167. Ente Ponnu Thampuran (1992)
  168. Ezharaponnana (1992)
  169. Simhadhwani (1992)
  170. First Bell (1992)
  171. Welcome To Kodaikanal (1992)
  172. Poochakkaru Manikettum (1992)
  173. Oru Swapnam Pole (1992)
  174. Maanyanmar (1992)
  175. Neelakurukkan (1992)
  176. Congratulations Miss Anitha Menon (1992)
  177. Kasargod Khader Bhai (1992) as Mammooty
  178. Mr & Mrs (1992)
  179. Sandesham (1991)
  180. Kizhakkunarum Pakshi (1991)....Nanappan
  181. Mimics Parade (1991) as Mammooty
  182. Ganamela (1991) as Appukuttan
  183. Neelagiri (1991)
  184. Keli (1991)
  185. Maydinam (1991) as Coach Warrier
  186. Agninilavu (1991)
  187. Amina Tailors (1991) as Jabbar
  188. Uncle Bun (1991)
  189. Kalari (1991)
  190. Mahassar (1991) as Shivadasan
  191. Kadinjool Kalyanam (1991)
  192. Mookilla Rajyathu (1991)
  193. Daivasahayam Lucky Centre (1991)
  194. Kalamorukkam (1991)
  195. Georgootty C/O Georgootty (1991)
  196. Ponnaranjanam (1990)
  197. Enquiry (1990)
  198. Maydinam (1990)
  199. Mukham (1990)
  200. Kottayam Kunjachan (1990) as Anthru
  201. Indhanam (1989)
  202. Puthiya Karukkal (1989)
  203. Mahayanam (1989)
  204. Carnival (1989)
  205. Jeevitham Oru Ragam (1989)
  206. Kodugallur Bhagavathi (1989)
  207. Ammavanu Pattiya Amali (1989)
  208. Annakutty Kodambakkam Vilikkunnu (1989) as Maducakkuzhi Achan
  209. Prabhatham Chuvanna Theruvil (1989)
  210. Agnichirakulla Moham (1989) as Govindan
  211. V.I.P. (1989) as Kuttoos
  212. Pattana Pravesham (1988)
  213. Kandathum Kettathum (1988) as Sadananthan
  214. Moonnam Mura (1988)
  215. Athirthikal (1988)
  216. Sankhanadam (1988)
  217. Janmatharam (1988) as Karunan
  218. Unnikrishnante Adyathe Christmas (1988)
  219. Onninu Purake Mattonnu (1988) as Appu
  220. Loose Loose Arappiri Loose (1988)
  221. Janmandharam (1988)
  222. Ulsavapittennu (1988)
  223. Swargam (1987)
  224. Nirabhedangal (1987) as Krishan
  225. Agnimuhurtham (1987)
  226. Oru Sindoora Pottinte Ormakku (1987)
  227. Ivare Sookshikkuka (1987)
  228. Mangalya Charthu (1987) as Pappan
  229. Kottum Kuravayum (1987)
  230. Athinumappuram (1987)
  231. Kalam Mari Katha Mari (1987) as Koya
  232. Revathikkoru Pavakkutty (1986)
  233. Pappan Priyappetta Pappan (1986)
  234. Oppam Oppathinoppam (1986) as Neelakandan
  235. Kunjattakilikal (1986)
  236. Naale Njagalude Vivaham (1986) as Mathachan
  237. Ennu Nadhante Nimmi (1986)
  238. Nyayavidhi (1986) as Mathunni
  239. Ente Entethumathrem (1986)
  240. Manjamantharangal (1986)
  241. Kshamichu Ennoru Vakku (1986)
  242. Adukkan Entheluppam (1986)
  243. Geetham (1986)
  244. Shyama (1986)
  245. Alorugi Arangorugi (1986)
  246. Moonnu Masagalkku Munbu (1986)
  247. Prathyekam Sradhikkukka (1986) ...Detective Veerabhadran
  248. Atham Chithira Chothi (1986) as Pushkaran
  249. Snehamulla Simham (1986)
  250. Veendum (1986)
  251. Padayani (1986)
  252. Icecream (1986)
  253. Rareeram (1986) as Aravindakshan
  254. Ponnumkudathinu Pottu (1986)
  255. Katturumbinum Kathukuthu (1986) as Johny
  256. Ithramathram (1986) as Augustine
  257. Oru Yugasandhya (1986) as Kuttappan
  258. Akalagalil (1986)
  259. Love Story (1986)
  260. Ninnishtam Ennishtam (1986)
  261. Upahaaram (1985) as Sundareshan
  262. Vellarikka Pattanam (1985)
  263. Premalekhanam (1985)
  264. Koodum Thedi (1985) as Vasu
  265. Akkare Ninnoru Maran (1985)
  266. Makan Ente Makan (1985)
  267. Oru Nokku Kanan (1985) as Vidyadharan Mashu
  268. Kandu Kandarinju (1985) as Kittan
  269. Maniyara (1985)
  270. Akkachide Kunjuvava (1985)
  271. Oru Kudakeezhil (1985) as Pushpangathan
  272. Scene No 7 (1985)
  273. Black Mail (1985)
  274. Akalathe Ambili (1985)
  275. Shantham Bheekaram (1985)
  276. Shathru (1985) as Thamarakshan/Kottada Vasu
  277. Thathamme Poocha Poocha (1984)
  278. Koottinilamkili (1984)
  279. Manithali (1984) as Subaid
  280. Vanitha Police (1984)
  281. Poochakkoru Mookkuthi (1984)
  282. Swantham Sarika (1984)
  283. Kaliyil Alpam Karyam (1984)
  284. Kadamattathachan (1984) as Ithappiri
  285. NH 47 (1984)
  286. Pavam Krooran (1984) as Mathulan
  287. Velichamillatha Veethikal (1984)
  288. Ethirppukal (1984)
  289. Theere Pratheekshikkathe (1984) as Karunan
  290. Vepralam (1984)
  291. Sreekrishnaparundu (1984)
  292. Belt Mathai (1983) as Kuttan Pilla
  293. Aana (1983) as Thomas
  294. Pourusham (1983)
  295. Mazhanilavu (1983) as Mathukutty
  296. Ee Yugam (1983)
  297. Rathilayam (1983) as Lonappan
  298. Thavalam (1983) as Vaasu
  299. Maniyara (1983) as Moideenkutty
  300. Kolakomban (1983)
  301. Nizhal Moodiya Nirangal (1983) as Kuruppu
  302. Coolie (1983)
  303. Pooviriyum Pulari (1982)
  304. Kakka (1982)
  305. Mylanchi (1982) as Moosa
  306. Ethiralikal (1982) as Pareed
  307. Komaram (1982)
  308. Kolakomban (1982)
  309. Ariyappedatha Rahasyam (1981) as Gopi
  310. Aarathi (1981)
  311. Greeshmajwala (1981) as Nair
  312. Swapnaraagam (1981)
  313. Sphodanam (1981) as Vasu Pilla
  314. Vayal (1981) as Naanu Nair
  315. Arayannam (1981) as Antony
  316. Sambavam (1981)
  317. Thadavara (1981) as Karnan
  318. Raktham (1981)
  319. Tharavu (1981) as Thanki
  320. Sphodanam (1981)
  321. Avatharam (1981) as Parasahayam Thankappan
  322. Itha Oru Dhikkari (1981) as Kumar
  323. Thakilu Kottampuram (1981) as Vasu
  324. Dhandha Yudham (1981)
  325. Oru Vilippadakale (1981)
  326. Daliyapookkal (1980)
  327. Kaavalmaadam (1980) as Rappai
  328. Adhikaram (1980) as Appukuttan
  329. Deepam (1980) as Subrahmanyam
  330. Arangum Aniyarayum (1980) as Ananthan
  331. Chakara (1980) as Kochu Pilla
  332. Thaliritta Kinakkal (1980)
  333. Eden Thottam (1980)
  334. Muthuchippikal (1980) as Sadashivan
  335. Aavesham (1979)
  336. Angakkuri (1979)
  337. Agnivyooham (1979)
  338. Kannukal (1979) as Kuruppu
  339. Madhurikkunna Rathri (1978)
  340. Samayamayilla Polum (1978)
  341. Madhuram Thirumadhuram (1976) as vakeel
  342. Sindooram (1976) - Debut film
  343. Olavum Theeravum (1970)
  344. Madhuvidhu (1970)
  345. Thokkukal Kadha Parayunnu (1968)
  346. Pathirapattu (1967)(uncredited role)
  347. Thalirukal (1967) (uncredited role)
  348. Ente Kunju (unreleased)

Television

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