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==Early life== |
==Early life== |
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Ashok was born and brought up in a middle-class family to R. Balakrishnan and Radha Balakrishnan in [[Mumbai]]. He did his schooling at Fatima High School, Vidyavihar, and Vani Vidyalaya. He graduated with Majors in Sociology, Psychology & Hindi Literature from [[St. Xavier's College, Mumbai]]. |
Ashok Kumar was born and brought up in a middle-class family to R. Balakrishnan and Radha Balakrishnan in [[Mumbai]]. He did his schooling at Fatima High School, Vidyavihar, and Vani Vidyalaya. He graduated with Majors in Sociology, Psychology & Hindi Literature from [[St. Xavier's College, Mumbai]]. |
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Ashok works in South Indian films,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/cp/2009/05/01/stories/2009050150391600.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090504093002/http://www.hindu.com/cp/2009/05/01/stories/2009050150391600.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2009-05-04|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=2009-05-01|title=My First Break -- Ashok Kumar}}</ref> primarily in Tamil. His first step into the Tamil Film Industry was with ''[[Muruga (film)|Muruga]]'', directed by R. T. Neason, which released in 2007, followed by ''[[Pidichirukku]]'', directed by Kanagu, was released for Pongal 2008. He also did a cameo for a song in a Malayalam film titled ''[[Mulla (film)|Mulla]]'', directed by Lal Jose and the journey continues... |
Ashok Kumar works in South Indian films,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/cp/2009/05/01/stories/2009050150391600.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090504093002/http://www.hindu.com/cp/2009/05/01/stories/2009050150391600.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2009-05-04|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=2009-05-01|title=My First Break -- Ashok Kumar}}</ref> primarily in Tamil. His first step into the Tamil Film Industry was with ''[[Muruga (film)|Muruga]]'', directed by R. T. Neason, which released in 2007, followed by ''[[Pidichirukku]]'', directed by Kanagu, was released for Pongal 2008. He also did a cameo for a song in a Malayalam film titled ''[[Mulla (film)|Mulla]]'', directed by Lal Jose and the journey continues... |
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He starred in a short film titled ''Viol'' in 2017.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/creating-awareness-through-his-short-film/articleshow/57253365.cms|title = Creating awareness through his short film - Times of India|website = [[The Times of India]]}}</ref> |
He starred in a short film titled ''Viol'' in 2017.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/creating-awareness-through-his-short-film/articleshow/57253365.cms|title = Creating awareness through his short film - Times of India|website = [[The Times of India]]}}</ref> |
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As a teenager, he played the role of Little Krishna in [[Ramanand Sagar]]'s teleserial ''Sri Krishna'' for which he won the "Best Child Actor Award" from Uptron. It was telecast in [[Doordarshan]] in 1994-95. He also was awarded the coveted [[Nritya Mayur]] for excellence in dance from the State Government of Maharashtra.{{cn|date=May 2020}} |
As a teenager, he played the role of Little Krishna in [[Ramanand Sagar]]'s teleserial ''Sri Krishna'' for which he won the "Best Child Actor Award" from Uptron. It was telecast in [[Doordarshan]] in 1994-95. He also was awarded the coveted [[Nritya Mayur]] for excellence in dance from the State Government of Maharashtra.{{cn|date=May 2020}} |
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He was involved in stage productions like the musical "Evita" directed by Alyque Padamsee, "Love is the Best Remedy" by Jean Jacques Bellot, "Katha" in Hindi directed by Ravi Mishra of Ekjute Productions for which Ashok won the Best Actor Award during the IPTA, Manch and Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's/Bhavan's Kala Kendra Theatre Festivals.{{cn|date=May 2020}} He also directed the play "Cryptic Death" for the Thespo Theatre Festival.{{cn|date=May 2020}} |
He was involved in stage productions like the musical "Evita" directed by Alyque Padamsee, "Love is the Best Remedy" by Jean Jacques Bellot, "Katha" in Hindi directed by Ravi Mishra of Ekjute Productions for which Ashok Kumar won the Best Actor Award during the IPTA, Manch and Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's/Bhavan's Kala Kendra Theatre Festivals.{{cn|date=May 2020}} He also directed the play "Cryptic Death" for the Thespo Theatre Festival.{{cn|date=May 2020}} |
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== Filmography == |
== Filmography == |
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| Born | Ashok Kumar Balakrishnan 12 December 1981 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1993 – present |
| Spouse | Sharaniya |
Ashok Kumar Balakrishnan is an Indian actor who has appeared in Ramanand Sagar's Shree Krishna serial and now is working in Tamil and South Indian Film Industry.
Early life
Ashok Kumar was born and brought up in a middle-class family to R. Balakrishnan and Radha Balakrishnan in Mumbai. He did his schooling at Fatima High School, Vidyavihar, and Vani Vidyalaya. He graduated with Majors in Sociology, Psychology & Hindi Literature from St. Xavier's College, Mumbai.
Ashok Kumar works in South Indian films,[1] primarily in Tamil. His first step into the Tamil Film Industry was with Muruga, directed by R. T. Neason, which released in 2007, followed by Pidichirukku, directed by Kanagu, was released for Pongal 2008. He also did a cameo for a song in a Malayalam film titled Mulla, directed by Lal Jose and the journey continues...
He starred in a short film titled Viol in 2017.[2]
Career
As a teenager, he played the role of Little Krishna in Ramanand Sagar's teleserial Sri Krishna for which he won the "Best Child Actor Award" from Uptron. It was telecast in Doordarshan in 1994-95. He also was awarded the coveted Nritya Mayur for excellence in dance from the State Government of Maharashtra.[citation needed]
He was involved in stage productions like the musical "Evita" directed by Alyque Padamsee, "Love is the Best Remedy" by Jean Jacques Bellot, "Katha" in Hindi directed by Ravi Mishra of Ekjute Productions for which Ashok Kumar won the Best Actor Award during the IPTA, Manch and Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's/Bhavan's Kala Kendra Theatre Festivals.[citation needed] He also directed the play "Cryptic Death" for the Thespo Theatre Festival.[citation needed]
Filmography
Films
- All films are in Tamil, unless otherwise noted.
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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| 2007 | Muruga | Murugan | |
| 2008 | Pidichirukku | Velu | [3] |
| Mulla | Himself | Malayalam film; cameo | |
| 2012 | Kozhi Koovuthu | Kumaresan | |
| 2013 | Vetkathai Kettal Enna Tharuvaai | Shiva | |
| 2014 | Kadhal Solla Aasai | Mahesh | |
| 2015 | Kaki | Karthik | Telugu film |
| 2017 | Ka Ka Ka: Aabathin Arikuri | ||
| 2018 | Gangs of Madras | Ibrahim | |
| 2019 | Chithiram Pesuthadi 2 | Salim | |
| 2020 | Unakkagathane | Ashok Singh | Malaysian Tamil Film |
| 2022 | Vidiyatha Iravondru Vendum | Kathir | |
| Bestie | Ashok | ||
| Mayathirai | [4] | ||
| Are You Okay Baby? |
Web Series
| Year | Title | Role | Streaming channel |
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| 2021 | Kuruthi Kalam | Item Kumar | MX Player |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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| 1993 | Shri Krishna | Child Krishna | Debut TV show | [5] |
References
- ^ "My First Break -- Ashok Kumar". The Hindu. 1 May 2009. Archived from the original on 4 May 2009.
- ^ "Creating awareness through his short film - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "Seemingly endless search -- Pidichirukku". The Hindu.
- ^ "Prashanth releases trailer of Ashok Kumar, Chandini and Sheela Rajkumar's Mayathirai - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "रामानंद सागर का 'कन्हैया' जिसने कालिया नाग को खूब नचाया". navbharattimes.indiatimes.com (in Hindi). 3 May 2020. Retrieved 4 May 2020.