Dharmajan Bolgatty
Dharmajan Bolgatty is an Indian actor, producer, comedian and entrepreneur, who works in Malayalam films, television, and stage shows. He began his career as a comedian appearing in sketch comedies on stage, later forayed into such comedic television shows and into films in 2010s.[1]
Dharmajan Bolgatty | |
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Nationality | Indian |
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Years active | 2010 – present |
Spouse(s) | Anuja |
Children | 2 |
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Career
He appeared in several TV shows and received his breakthrough through the success of the TV comedy show Bluff Master on Asianet Plus, hosted along with his friend Ramesh Pisharody. Later they became a comedy duo. The duo is also known for the Malayalam TV show Badai Bungalow. He started his Malayalam cinema career with the film Paappi Appacha (2010). He played the role of Dileep's driver sidekick. He is mainly seen in comedy roles.
After his full length role in Paappi Appacha,[2] his roles in Kattappanayile Rithwik Roshan, Aadu and Aadu 2 established him as a comedy actor in the Malayalam film industry. He is also announced to become a playback singer.[3][4] He is also a businessman and has established fish stores himself.[5][6] He is also a film producer and produced a film named Nithyaharitha Nayakan in 2018.[7][8][9][10]
Personal life
He was born to Kumaran and Madhavi at Mulavukad, one of the islands that forms part of the city of Kochi, Kerala. He completed his primary education at Mulavukad High School and later joined St. Albert's College. He is married to Anuja and has two children, Veda and Vyga.[11]
Filmography
Films
Year | Title | Role | Director | Notes |
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2010 | Paappi Appacha | Kuttappi | Mamas | Debut film[12] |
2011 | Pachuvum Kovalanum | Thaha | [12] | |
2012 | Ordinary | Antappan | Sugeeth | [12] |
2012 | Naughty Professor | Hari Narayanan | [12] | |
2012 | My Boss | Hotel waiter | Jeethu Joseph | [12] |
2012 | Puthiya Theerangal | Sathyan Anthikad | [12] | |
2012 | Chapters | Sunil Ibrahim | [12] | |
2013 | Ithu Manthramo Thanthramo Kuthanthramo | Anil Pallithazhathu | [12] | |
2013 | Issac Newton S/O Philipose | V Bose | [12] | |
2013 | Sound Thoma | Coconut Climber Kittunni | Vyshakh | [12] |
2013 | Arikil Oral | Sunil Ibrahim | [12] | |
2014 | Vasanthathinte Kanal Vazhikalil | Anil V Nagendran | [12] | |
2014 | Onnum Mindaathe | Sugeeth | [12] | |
2014 | Kurutham Kettavan | Shiju Cherupannur | [12] | |
2014 | Villali Veeran | Biju Brahmanan | Sudheesh Shankar | |
2014 | Nagara Varidhi Naduvil Njan | Shibu Balan | ||
2015 | Aadu-Oru Bheegara Jeevi Aanu | Captain Cleetus | Midhun Manuel Thomas | |
2015 | Jilebi | Tony | Arun Shekhar | |
2015 | Life of Josutty | Jeethu Joseph | ||
2015 | Amar Akbar Anthony | Patient | Nadirshah | |
2015 | Punchirikku Parasparam | Hari P. Nair | Short Film | |
2016 | Kattumakkan | Shalil Kallur | ||
2016 | Pachakkallam | Prasanth Mambully | ||
2016 | Kolamasss | |||
2016 | Darvinte Parinamam | Local Guy | Jijo Antony | |
2016 | Dhanayathra | Servant | ||
2016 | Angana Thanne Nethave Anjettennam Pinnale | |||
2016 | Aneesya | |||
2016 | Ann Maria Kalippilaanu | Saabu | Midhun Manuel Thomas | |
2016 | Pretham | Yeshu | Ranjith Sankar | |
2016 | Welcome to Central Jail | Sugunan | Sundar Das | |
2016 | Kattappanayile Rithwik Roshan | Dasappan | Nadirshah | |
2017 | Godha | Danger | Basil Joseph | |
2017 | Chicken Kokkachi | Anuranjan Premji | ||
2017 | Chunkzz | Athmaram K.T./ Athmavu | Omar Lulu | |
2017 | Cappuccino | Jango | Naushad | |
2017 | Aana Alaralodalaral | Inzamam Imran Khan | Dileep Menon | |
2017 | Punyalan Private Limited | Advovate Peer | Ranjith Sankar | |
2017 | Aadu 2 | Captain "Sachin" Clematis | Midhun Manuel | |
2018 | Kuttanadan Marpappa | Motta | Sreejith Vijayan | |
2018 | Vikadakumaran | Binu Sebastian | Boban Samuel | |
2018 | Laughing Apartment Near Girinagar | Nissar | ||
2018 | Nithyaharitha Nayakan | Binuraj | Binuraj | Also producer |
2018 | An International Local Story | - | Harisree Ashokan | |
2018 | Panchavarnathatha | - | Ramesh Pisharody | |
2019 | Irupathiyonnaam Noottaandu | Godwin | Arun Gopy | |
2019 | Sakalakalashala | Also singer | ||
2019 | Oru Yamandan Premakadha | Tinku | B. C Noufal | |
2019 | Brother's Day | Munna | Kalabhavan Shajon | |
2019 | Pattabhiraman | Sunimon | Kannan Thamarakkulam | |
2019 | Margamkali | Bilal | Sreejith Vijayan | |
2019 | Ittymaani: Made in China | Sainu | Jibi - Joju | |
2019 | Ganagandharvan | Santhosh | Ramesh Pisharody | |
2020 | Dhamaka | Shiva | Omar Lulu | |
2020 | Trance | Soji | Anwar Rasheed | |
2020 | Al Mallu | Boban Samuel | ||
2020 | Marad 357 | TBA | Kannan Thamarakulam | |
Television
No. | Program | Role | Channel | Notes |
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1 | Cinemala | Various roles | Asianet | |
2 | Bluffmasters | Co-host | Asianet Plus | |
3 | 5 star Thattukada | Thattukadakkaran | Asianet Plus | |
4 | Badai Bungalow | Various roles | Asianet | |
5 | Flowers TV Awards 2016 | Co-host | Flowers | |
6 | Comedy Super Nights | Various roles | Flowers | |
7 | Panchavadippalam | Flowers | ||
8 | Bigg Boss (Malayalam season 2) | Guest | Asianet | Episode 7 |
Awards and nominations
- Nominations
- Nomination, Asianet Film Awards for Best Supporting Actor (Kattappanayile Rithwik Roshan)
- Nomination, 6th South Indian International Movie Awards for Best Comedian Malayalam (Kattappanayile Rithwik Roshan)
- Nomination, 6th South Indian International Movie Awards for Best Comedian Malayalam (Kuttanadan Marpappa)
- Nomination, 2nd IIFA Ultsalvam for performance in a comic role Malayalam (Kattappanayile Rithwik Roshan)
- Nomination, 2nd IIFA Ultsalvam for performance in a comic role Malayalam (Kattappanayile Rithwik Roshan)
- Won
- Won, Flowers Gulf Film Awards - Best comedy actor (Kattappanayile Rithwik Roshan)
- Won, Vanitha Film Awards 2017 for Best Comedian (Kattappanayile Rithwik Roshan)
- Won, Versatile Performer (TV) - Asianet Comedy Awards (Badai Bungalow)
- Won, Asianet Film Awards 2018 - Best comedian (Various films)
- Won, 3rd Anand TV film awards - Best Comedian (various films)
References
- "Dharmajan Bolgatty with his family". Filmibeat. 12 August 2014.
- "It's now or never for Dharmajan Bolgatty". deccanchronicle. 22 December 2018.
- "Dharmajan takes new role as playback singer". Deccan Chronicle. 22 December 2018.
- "Dharmajan lends his voice for Makara Maasa song". Times of India. 22 December 2018.
- "Dharmajan to sell fish in Kochi; Kunchacko Boban inaugurates hub". Mathrubhumi. 22 December 2018.
- "Not a fishy business". newindianexpress. 22 December 2018.
- "Nithyaharitha Nayakan to release on November 16". New Indian Express. 22 December 2018.
- "Dharmajan Bolgatty-Vishnu Unnikrishnan's Nithyaharitha Nayakan to be released in November". cinemaexpress. 22 December 2018.
- "Dharmajan turns producer". Deccan Chronicle. 22 December 2018.
- "Vishnu Unnikrishnan in Dharmajan Bolgatty's Nithyaharitha Nayakan". Times of India. 22 December 2018.
- http://www.mangalamvarika.com/index.php/en/home/index/235/21
- "Dharmajan Bolgatty". Malayalasangeetham. 12 August 2014.