Raman Ashok Kumar (28 May 1961 – 25 September 2022), better known as Ashokan, was an Indian filmmaker from Kerala.[1][2][3] He was also the Managing director of Auberon Technology, an IT firm operating in Abu Dhabi and Kochi.[4]
Ashokan | |
|---|---|
| Born | 28 May 1961 (age 63) |
| Died | 25 September 2022 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Film director screenwriter IT Head |
| Years active | 1983 – 2003 |
| Known for | Varnam Mookilla Rajyathu |
| Spouse | Seetha |
| Relatives | Abhirami PhD (daughter) |
Joining as an assistant director in Aattakalasam,[5] he mastered the skills in directing feature films during his seven-year tutelage with Malayalam film director J. Sasikumar,[6][7] Ashokan is known for his debut directorial Varnam (1989), a commercial success[8] and Mookilla Rajyathu, the terrific classic comedy that you won't get bored even if you watch it countless times, as reviewed by The Times of India.[9]
Ashokan has also directed Kanappurangal, which won the second best tele film at Kerala State television awards 2001.[10][11]
Ashokan died in Kochi on 25 September 2022, at the age of 60.[12]
Filmography
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| Year | Title | Actors | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Varnam | Suresh Gopi, Jayaram, Ranjini | Malayalam | |
| 1990 | Saandram | Suresh Gopi, Parvathy, Innocent | Malayalam | Thaha as co-director |
| 1991 | Mookilla Rajyathu | Thilakan, Mukesh, Siddhique, Jagathy | Malayalam | Thaha as co-director |
| 1993 | Aacharyan | Thilakan, Sreenivasan, Suresh Gopi | Malayalam | |
| 2001 | Kanappurangal | Malayalam | Tele film |
References
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- ^ "Malayalam filmmaker Ashokan dies at 60 after prolonged illness". Hindustan Times. 26 September 2022. Retrieved 12 October 2022.
- ^ "പൂമുഖം - അശോകൻ". M3DB. Retrieved 13 October 2022.
- ^ "Malayalam film director Ashokan dies". Onmanorama. 26 September 2022. Retrieved 12 October 2022.
- ^ Prabhavathi, Nair (10 March 1995). "Director sets trends in Malayalam hit movies". Straits Times, Singapore.
- ^ "Malayalam director Ashokan passes away at 60". The News Minute. 26 September 2022. Retrieved 12 October 2022.
- ^ "Weekend Recommendation! 5 Mollywood comedy films to watch this weekend". The Times of India. No. 18 February 2022. Retrieved 14 October 2022.
- ^ "Television Awards - Kerala Culture.org" (PDF). www.keralaculture.org/. Retrieved 12 October 2022.
- ^ "Malayalam filmmaker Ashokan passes away at 60". The Indian Express. 26 September 2022. Retrieved 12 October 2022.
- ^ Sen, Srijita (26 September 2022). "Noted Malayalam Filmmaker Ashokan Passes Away at 60". News 18. Retrieved 12 October 2022.