Mukesh: Biography, Facts and Career
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Mukesh Madhavan (born Mukesh Babu; 5 March 1957), known mononymously as Mukesh, is an Indian actor, film producer, television presenter, and politician who predominantly works in Malayalam cinema besides also having sporadically appeared in Tamil-language films. In a film career spanning four decades, he has acted in over 275 Malayalam films. He made his onscreen debut in the 1982 film Balloon in the leading role. His 1996 film Kaanaakkinaavu premiered at the IFFI and won the Nargis Dutt Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration. He co-produced Kadha Parayumbol (2007), which won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value. He also produced the 2012 film Thattathin Marayathu, which is considered one of the defining films of the Malayalam New Wave. He was the chairman of the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy. Mukesh served as a member of the Kerala Legislative Assembly representing the Kollam constituency from 2016 to 2026.
Quick facts about Mukesh
- Full name: Mukesh
- Born: 1957-03-05
- Nationality: India
- Known as: Actor
- Wikidata ID: Q277422
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Who is Mukesh?
Mukesh Madhavan (born Mukesh Babu; 5 March 1957), known mononymously as Mukesh, is an Indian actor, film producer, television presenter, and politician who predominantly works in Malayalam cinema besides also having sporadically appeared in Tamil-language films.
What nationality is Mukesh?
Mukesh is India.
When was Mukesh born?
Mukesh was born on 1957-03-05.
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