P. K. Venukuttan Nair (1931 – 26 November 2012) was an Indian theatre personality and Malayalam film actor. He was the vice-president of the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi and member of the Kendra Sangeet Natak Academy.[1] He received the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award in 1995 and the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Fellowship in 1998.[2][3] He won many awards at state-level competitions for professional theatre, including the P. J. Antony Award in March 2002.[4]
P. K. Venukuttan Nair | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1931 |
| Died | 26 November 2012 (aged 81) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actor |
Nair died on 26 November 2012 following a brief illness in Thiruvananthapuram at the age of 81.[5]
Filmography
edit- Swayamvaram (One's Own Choice, 1972)
- Mazhakkaaru (1973)
- Oolkatal (Bay, 1978) as Reena's father
- Swapnadanam (Journey Through a Dream, 1976) as Sumitra's father
- Ammaayi Amma (1977)
- Poojakkedukkaatha Pookkal (1977) as P. N. Pilla
- Kodiyettam (1978)
- Ulkadal (1979)
- Simhaasanam (1979)
- Kannukal (1979) .... Keshavan Nair
- Daaliyappookkal (1980)
- Poochasanyaasi (1981)
- Aambalppoovu (1981)
- Gaanam (1982)
- Oru Cheru Punchiri (A Slender Smile, 2000) as Govindettan
References
edit- ^ http://www.mangalam.com/print-edition/sunday-mangalam/120989 [dead link]
- ^ "Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award: Drama". Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Kerala. Retrieved 26 February 2023.
- ^ "Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Fellowship: Drama". Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Kerala. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
- ^ "Venukutta Nair gets Antony award". The Times of India. 23 February 2002. Archived from the original on 14 December 2013. Retrieved 26 November 2012.
- ^ "Theatre personality Venukuttan Nair passes away". Press Trust of India. 26 November 2012. Retrieved 26 November 2012.