He won the National Film Award and Kerala State Film Award in 1999 for his performance as Ramu in "Vasanthiyum Lakshmiyum Pinne Njaanum". Mani who started his career as a mimicry artiste acted in over 200 films, including Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu films, and is especially known for his character and villain roles. CBI carried out a probe into his death and filed a report that there is no mystery in his death and concluded that he died of liver ailment. Mystery still shrouds on the death of the actor even after 5 years. Kalabhavan Mani who was under treatment for liver and kidney diseases breathed his last at the age of 45 on February 6, 2016. “Missing this talent.5 years gone without him.Aadarajalikal.,” wrote Jayaram who shared screen space with Mani in many movies. Mani’s close friends Dileep and Nadirshah also posted on Facebook as cherishing memories. “ Paying homage to the blessed actor who influenced me a lot in my art life,” wrote Vinayan. Ever since its founding, Kalabhavan has served as a grooming centre for acting aspirants. Kalabhavan is notable and known for being the first organized performing mimicry group in Kerala and which popularised the art of mimicry in the state of Kerala. He noted that Malayalis can not forget Kalabhavan Mani’s face. 'The House of Arts'), also known as Cochin Kalabhavan, is a centre for learning performing arts in Kochi, India. Mollywood superstars Mohanlal and Mammootty also took to their social media pages to pay tribute to the late actor.ĭirector Vinayan who associated with Mani in many films penned a heartfelt note on his Facebook page.
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That was the first time I met Saiju,” says Ayyappan, who is a driver at the Cherthala depot of Kerala Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC). On February 2018, while I was working at my house, someone in the neighbourhood told me that a man was cleaning and decorating the nameboard of the road which had Kalabhavan Mani’s name on it. “There is a lane in our locality which we named ‘Kalabhavan Mani road’. Kalabhavan Mani was an Indian film actor (Malayalam) born on 1 January, 1971.Mani was born in Chalakudy, Kerala. How Saiju came to join the NGO also has to do with his love for Kalabhavan Mani, Ayyappan, the founder of the NGO, tells TNM. The actor was known as the “poor man’s superstar” in Kerala and taking from his generosity, Saiju joined an NGO called named ‘Kalabhavan Mani Sevana Samithi’ in Thuravoor, his hometown in Cherthala. Saiju’s admiration towards Kalabhavan Mani is not just limited to modelling his auto around the actor. But whenever I called, he spoke very warmly.” “Mani chetan was so kind hearted that he even gave me his number seeing my enthusiasm,” Saiju recalls. Mani was there for a stage performance and Saiju says he even got to talk to him. That was the first as well as last time that I saw him,” Saiju shares. Find Kalabhavan Mani Actor Latest News, Videos & Pictures on Kalabhavan Mani Actor and see latest updates, news, information from NDTV.COM. “Mani chettan came to my home town in Cherthala for temple festival in 2012. Saiju still cherishes the moment when he met Kalabhavan Mani seven years ago. These are the highlights of my day,” Saiju beams. Every day I have these happy moments where I get the opportunity to talk about Mani chettan. Then I tell them about Mani chettan’s life, his struggles and his qualities.
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Malayalam movie actor photo gallery, date of birth, bio and images. “Almost everyone who boards my auto asks me why I have placed so many pictures of Mani even inside the auto. Read about malayalam actor kalabhavan mani movies, kalabhavan mani filmography and kalabhavan mani movie lists. Photo Kalabhavan Mani and his family affixed inside the auto The vehicle is now easily recognised by a many people in Kochi as ‘Mani’s auto’ – a matter of pride for Saiju. “After that I used my auto as a tool to remember Mani chettan and remind others of him.”Īpart from photos, Saiju’s auto also plays songs sung by the late actor. I was shocked - he was someone who I always looked up to he inspired me on difficult days,” recalls Saiju, brooding over his cup of black tea. “I was in the middle of my workday when I came to know Mani chettan had passed away.