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Dharmajan Bolgatty
Born1976 (age 47–48)
Mulavukad, Kerala, India
NationalityIndian
Occupations
Years active2003–present
Political partyIndian National Congress
SpouseAnuja
Children2
Parents
  • Kumaran
  • Madhavi

Dharmajan Bolgatty (born 1976)[1] is an Indian actor, producer, comedian, politician 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.[2] Dharmajan entered active politics in 2021, ahead of the assembly elections in Kerala. He is a member of Indian National Congress and was the United Democratic Front candidate in Balusseri constituency.

Career

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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 popular comedy duo. Both of them together have wrote script for the comedy show Cinemala.[3] 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,[4] 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.[5][6] He is also a businessman and has established fish stores himself.[7][8] He is also a film producer and produced a film named Nithyaharitha Nayakan in 2018.[9][10][11][12]

Politics

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Dharmajan is a member of Indian National Congress. He was active in student politics and was a member of Kerala Students Union, the student wing of Congress. He ended his active presence in politics when he became busy in the field of art.[13] He entered active politics again in 2021, ahead of the assembly elections in Kerala. In the 2021 assembly election, he represented the United Democratic Front in Balusseri constituency. He failed to the LDF candidate, Sachin Dev for 20000 plus votes. [14]

Personal life

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He was born to Kumaran and Madhavi in 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 daughters, Veda and Vyga.[15]

Filmography

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Films

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Year Title Role Notes
2010 Paappi Appacha Kuttappi Debut film[16]
2011 Pachuvum Kovalanum [16]
2012 Ordinary Antappan [16]
Naughty Professor [16]
My Boss Hotel waiter [16]
Puthiya Theerangal [16]
Chapters [16]
2013 Ithu Manthramo Thanthramo Kuthanthramo [16]
Isaac Newton S/O Philipose [16]
Sound Thoma Coconut Climber Kittunni [16]
Arikil Oral [16]
2014 Vasanthathinte Kanal Vazhikalil [16]
Onnum Mindaathe [16]
Kurutham Kettavan [16]
Villali Veeran Biju Brahmanan
Nagara Varidhi Naduvil Njan
2015 Aadu-Oru Bheegara Jeevi Aanu Captain Cleetus
Jilebi Tony
Life of Josutty
Amar Akbar Anthony Patient
Punchirikku Parasparam Short Film
2016 Kattumakkan
Pachakkallam
Kolamasss
Darvinte Parinamam Local Guy
Dhanayathra Servant
Angana Thanne Nethave Anjettennam Pinnale
Aneesya
Ann Maria Kalippilaanu Saabu
Pretham Yeshu
Welcome to Central Jail Sugunan
Kattappanayile Rithwik Roshan Dasappan
2017 Achayans Sudharman
Godha Danger
Chicken Kokkachi
Chunkzz Athmaram K.T./ Athmavu
Cappuccino Jango
Aana Alaralodalaral Inzamam Imran Khan [17]
Punyalan Private Limited Advovate Peer
Aadu 2 Captain "Sachin" Clematis
2018 Kuttanadan Marpappa Motta
Vikadakumaran Binu Sebastian
Shikkari Shambhu [18]
Laughing Apartment Near Girinagar
Nithyaharitha Nayakan Binuraj Also producer
An International Local Story -
Panchavarnathatha -
2019 Irupathiyonnaam Noottaandu Godwin
Sakalakalashala Also singer
Oru Yamandan Premakadha Tinku
Brother's Day Munna [19]
Pattabhiraman Sunimon
Margamkali Bilal
Ittymaani: Made in China Sainu
Ganagandharvan Santhosh
2020 Dhamaka Shiva
Trance Soji
Al Mallu
2021 Krishnankutty Pani Thudangi Cameo
Erida Servant Bilingual film
No Way Out
Vidhi: The Verdict Maniyan
2022 Thirimali [20]
2023 Corona Dhavan Sabumon [21]
2024 Palayam PC [22]
Pavi Caretaker Ratheesh [23]
Virunnu Murali Bilingual film[24]
Porattu Naadakam † TBA [25]

Television

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Year Program Role Channel Notes
2003-2009 Cinemala Various roles Asianet
2004 Ettu Sundarikalum Njanum Script writer Surya TV
2004-2009 Bluffmasters Co-host Asianet Plus
2006 5 star Thattukada Thattukadakkaran Asianet Plus
2008 Enganeyundashane Jaihind TV
2013-2016 Badai Bungalow Various roles Asianet
2015 Cinema chirima Himself Mazhavil Manorama
2016 Flowers TV Awards 2016 Co-host Flowers
2017 Comedy Super Nights Various roles Flowers
2018 Panchavadippalam Flowers
2020 Bigg Boss (Malayalam season 2) Guest Asianet Episode 7
2020-2021 Start Music Season 2 Co-Host Asianet
Star Magic Mentor Flowers

Awards and nominations

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Nominations
Won

References

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  1. ^ "Election Commission of India". affidavit.eci.gov.in. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
  2. ^ "Dharmajan Bolgatty with his family". Filmibeat. 12 August 2014.
  3. ^ "Dharmajan elaborates his love: for Pisharody, fish and wife Anooja | Watch video". OnManorama. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
  4. ^ "It's now or never for Dharmajan Bolgatty". deccanchronicle. 22 December 2018.
  5. ^ "Dharmajan takes new role as playback singer". Deccan Chronicle. 22 December 2018.
  6. ^ "Dharmajan lends his voice for Makara Maasa song". Times of India. 22 December 2018.
  7. ^ "Dharmajan to sell fish in Kochi; Kunchacko Boban inaugurates hub". Mathrubhumi. 22 December 2018. Archived from the original on 22 December 2018. Retrieved 22 December 2018.
  8. ^ "Not a fishy business". newindianexpress. 22 December 2018.
  9. ^ "Nithyaharitha Nayakan to release on November 16". New Indian Express. 22 December 2018.
  10. ^ "Dharmajan Bolgatty-Vishnu Unnikrishnan's Nithyaharitha Nayakan to be released in November". cinemaexpress. 22 December 2018.
  11. ^ "Dharmajan turns producer". Deccan Chronicle. 22 December 2018.
  12. ^ "Vishnu Unnikrishnan in Dharmajan Bolgatty's Nithyaharitha Nayakan". Times of India. 22 December 2018.
  13. ^ "Art my livelihood, politics not for making money: Dharmajan Bolgatty".
  14. ^ Ajithkumar, P. k (2 May 2021). "Kerala election results: How actor-politicians fared". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
  15. ^ Article title[usurped]
  16. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n "Dharmajan Bolgatty". Malayalasangeetham. 12 August 2014.
  17. ^ "Aana Alaralodalaral movie review". Times of India. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
  18. ^ "Vijay Yesudas casts a spell yet again with Shikkari Shambu's song". The Times of India. 4 January 2018. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
  19. ^ Sudhish, Navamy (7 September 2019). "'Brother's Day' review: just another mass entertainer". The Hindu. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
  20. ^ "Thirimali Movie review: Meandering through the path to nowhere". OnManorama. Retrieved 5 April 2023.
  21. ^ "Sreenath Bhasi, Lukman-starrer Corona Javan renamed Corona Dhavan". Cinema Express. 10 July 2023. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
  22. ^ "First Look Poster Of Palayam PC Out; Film To Release On January 5". News18. 14 December 2023. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
  23. ^ Features, C. E. (15 March 2024). "Dileep-starrer Pavi Care Taker to release on this date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
  24. ^ "Actor Baiju's Striking Makeover For Virunnu Impresses Fans; First-Look Poster Out". News18. 24 July 2023. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
  25. ^ Features, C. E. (14 July 2024). "Saiju Kurup's Porattu Naadakam gets a release date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
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