Sajan Sooreya is an Indian actor who is known for his appearances in Malayalam soap operas.[2] He has won several accolades including four Asianet Television Awards for Best actor.[3]
Sajan Sooreya | |
|---|---|
| Born | Sajan S. Nair |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2000–present |
| Notable work | Sthree Kumkumapoovu Bharya |
| Spouse | Vineetha[1] |
| Children | 2 |
He has done over 100 television series and has established himself as the most bankable actor in Malayalam television.[4] Before foraying into Television, he did theatre performances under his own troupe Arya Communication. Currently he owns a production company named Trio.
Personal life
editSajan was born to Satheeshan and Suryakala. He is a Clerk in Registration Department of the Government of Kerala. He is married to Vineetha and the couple has two daughters. They live in Thiruvananthapuram.[5]
Acting credits
edit| Year(s) | Show | Role | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Ashwathy | DD Malayalam | Television debut | |
| Detective Anand | Detective officer | |||
| Dayana | ||||
| 2001-2002 | Jwalayayi | Police Officer | DD Malayalam | |
| 2001 | Sthree | Gopan | Asianet | |
| 2002 | Snehadooram | |||
| Akkarapacha | ||||
| Sthreejanmam | Mayamma's bridegroom | Surya TV | ||
| 2003 | Sthree Oru Punyam | DD Malayalam | ||
| 2004 | Sthree Hridayam | Kailath Krishna Prasad(young) | Surya TV | |
| Thalolam | Giri | Asianet | ||
| 2005-2006 | Thulabharam | Vishwan | Surya TV | Unreleased serial with only promo been released |
| 2006 | Sthree | Gopan | Asianet | |
| 2007 | Unniyarcha | Aromal Chekavar | ||
| Swami Ayyappan | Arjuna | |||
| Priyamanasam | Surya TV | |||
| Ammakkayi | Jithendran | |||
| Sree Guruvayoorappan | Unni | |||
| 2007-2008 | Nirmalyam | Nandhan | Asianet | |
| A Amma | Kairali TV | retelecasted during the first lockdown of 2020 | ||
| 2008 | Kanakkuyil | Dr.Harikrishnan | Asisnet | |
| Officer | Amrita TV | |||
| 2008-2009 | Ammathottil | Sarathchandran | Asianet | |
| 2008-2010 | Snehathooval | |||
| 2009 | Coimbatore Ammayi | Amrita TV | ||
| 2010 | Snehatheeram | Surya TV | ||
| Lipstick | Vipin | Asianet | ||
| 2010-2011 | Dream City | Surya TV | ||
| 2011 | Alavudeente Albhuthavilaku | Ali Baba a.k.a. Kunjikkaka | Asianet | |
| 2011-2012 | Manasaveena | Kailash | Mazhavil Manorama | |
| Suryakanthi | Jaihind TV | |||
| Kanalpoovu | Sivaram | Jeevan TV | ||
| 2011-2014 | Kumkumapoovu | Mahesh | Asianet | Break Role[6] |
| 2012 | Innale | Surya TV | ||
| 2012-2013 | Nilapakshi | Kairali TV | ||
| 2013-2015 | Amala | Arjunan | Mazhavil Manorama | |
| 2014-2015 | Vadhu | Akhil/Nikhil | Surya TV | [7] |
| Ente Pennu | Mukundhan | Mazhavil Manorama | ||
| 2015 | Ithal | Amrita TV | [8] | |
| 2015-2016 | Sthreedhanam | Film actor Kiran | Asianet | Extended Cameo |
| 2016-2019 | Bharya | Naren | ||
| 2016 | Sagaram Sakshi | Kannan | Surya TV | |
| 2017-2018 | Mamangam | Adv.Vishnu | Flowers TV | [9] |
| 2018-2019 | Ilayaval Gayathri | Manu | Mazhavil Manorama | [10] |
| 2018 | Police | Deepu | ACV | |
| 2019 | Sabarimala Swami Ayyappan | Harichandra | Asianet | |
| Kasthooriman | Shankar | Extended Cameo | ||
| 2019-2020 | Kerala Samajam | Manohar | ||
| 2020–2021 | Jeevithanouka | Palackal Jayakrishnan | Mazhavil Manorama | [11] |
| 2021-2022 | Ente Maathavu | Murali | Surya TV | |
| 2023 | Koodevide | Govind | Asianet | Guest appearance |
| 2023-present | Geethagovindham | Arakkal Govind Madhav | [12] |
Other television shows
edit- Aram+Aram=Kinnaram (2021) as team captain
- Let's rock and roll (2021) as Contestant
- Kutty Chef (2020) as Judge
- Thakarppan Comedy (2019) as Contestant
- Urvashi Theatre (2018) as himself in Promo
- Sell Me the Answer as Contestant
- Ningalkkum Aakaam Kodeeshwaran as Contestant
- Onnum Onnum Moonu as Participant
- Munch Stars (2013) as Contestant
Filmography
edit| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Bunglavil Outha | Krishnanunni (Debut as a lead actor) |
| 2006 | Vrindavanam | |
| 2009 | Nayanam | |
| 2010 | Kaaryasthan |
Cameo appearance in the song Mangalangal |
| 2013 | White Paper | |
| 2014 | Manam Thelinju | |
| 2015 | Thinkal Muthal Velli Vare | Extended Cameo as himself |
| 2019 | A 4 Apple | |
| Fancy dress |
Music videos
edit- Snehathepatty Onnum Parayaruthu
- Muhabathin Kaalathu
- Sree Mayadurga
- Ninnodithiri
- Oh Fathima
- Rosappoovin Niramanu
- Manasariyum Koottukari
- Gurudevan
- Sarana Veedhi
- Peralaserry Srimurugan
- Oru Naal
- Keralam Gathi Maatum
Telefilms
edit- Aa divasangalil Parayanirunnathu
- Nizhal Mathram
- Shankarananda
- Nizhal
- Thondimuthal
- Oru Yathrayude Anthyam
References
edit- ^ "സാജൻ സൂര്യയുടെ വീട്ടുവിശേഷങ്ങൾ". ManoramaOnline (in Malayalam).
- ^ Soman, Deepa. "Sajan Surya said I am a natural actor - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "Sajan Surya bags the Best Actor Award - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "I feel delighted inside when people call me 'Vrithikettavan'". The Times of India. 13 July 2016. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 15 August 2023.
- ^ "സിനിമാക്കാർക്ക് സീരിയൽ നടൻമാർ രണ്ടാം കിടക്കാർ; സാജൻ സൂര്യ". malayalam.samayam.com.
- ^ "Rudran aka Shanavas Shanu". The Times of India. 31 January 2022. Retrieved 7 January 2023.
- ^ M, Athira (25 September 2014). "Quick five: Garnering accolades on the small screen". The Hindu – via www.thehindu.com.
- ^ "Sajan Surya gets busy - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "Mamankam, a new serial to be aired soon!". The Times of India. 16 September 2017. Retrieved 19 August 2019.
- ^ "Ilayaval Gayathri completes 100 episodes". The Times of India. 13 February 2019. Retrieved 19 August 2019.
- ^ "'Jeevithanouka' marks Sajan Surya's comeback - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "Sajan Surya's 'Geethagovindam' showcases the love of a 40-year-old businessman and a 23-year-old girl". The Times of India. 8 February 2023. Retrieved 22 February 2023.