Krishna Prasad (actor)

Krishna Prasad N. P. is an Indian actor and agriculturist, who appears in Malayalam films and television. He made his acting debut as a teen in 1984 with a bit part in K. G. George's Panchavadi Palam. His debut credited role came in Padmarajan's 1988 drama Moonnam Pakkam. Since then, he has acted in over 150 films.

Krishna Prasad
Born
Krishna Prasad N. P.[1]

Alma materMahatma Gandhi University
Occupations
  • Actor
  • agriculturist
Years active1984; 1988–present
SpouseReshmi
Children2

He played leading role in K. S. Sethumadhavan's and M. T. Vasudevan Nair's drama Venal Kinavukal (1991) and in the TV serial Vritthandham on Doordarshan. He has mostly played supporting roles. Prasad has worked with various filmmakers, including Adoor Gopalakrishnan, A. K. Lohithadas, Sibi Malayil, Priyadarshan, Anjali Menon, Dr. Biju, Lal Jose, Martin Prakkat, Abrid Shine, and Midhun Manuel Thomas.

Prasad ventured into paddy cultivation in 2007. In 2010, he won Karshakamitra award from the Government of Kerala for his work in farming. Prasad has served as a member of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), Kerala State Chalachitra Academy, and Kerala Lalithakala Akademi.

Early life

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Krishna Prasad was born into a traditional agriculturist family. His ancestral home is in Anchuvilakku, Perunna, Changanassery. He has two siblings.[2] His father, N. P. Unnipilla was a teacher, social worker, and agriculturist. Prasad began acting at the age of eight, portraying a 70-year-old man in a stage drama titled Prism. From then on, he remained active in stage plays, which eventually led to his entry into cinema. He was a two-time Best Actor at Mahatma Gandhi University youth festival.[3] He is also a graduate of Mahatma Gandhi University.[4]

Career

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He made his acting debut as a teen in 1984 with K. G. George's Panchavadi Palam, playing a bit part as a charlatan's disciple. His father also appeared in the film.[5] It was followed by his debut credited role in Padmarajan's 1988 drama Moonnam Pakkam. He worked with Padmarajan again in a prominent role in Season (1989). He was then cast in a leading role in K. S. Sethumadhavan-directed drama Venal Kinavukal written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair. Around the same time, he played the leading role in the television serial Vritthandham on Doordarshan. In 1997, he acted alongside Sivaji Ganesan in Oru Yathramozhi. He has also acted in Malayalam television serials. He won Critics award for his acting in the serial Samaksham. He also acted in serials such as Nalukettu, Sthree, Samayam among others. He played an antagonistic role in the 2008 drama Mizhikal Sakshi.[3] He has acted in over 150 films.[2]

Prasad was appointed as a member of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), Kerala State Chalachitra Academy, and Kerala Lalithakala Akademi.[6]

Prasad ventured into paddy cultivation in 2007.[6] He also cultivates plantain and tapioca.[7] He holds a Kisan Credit Card. Prasad has also been involved as a social activist in agricultural field, in issues related to Kuttanad Package and paddy field fund. In 2008, he conducted an event called Bhakshyasurakshakkayi Karshakakkoottaima (farmers community for food security) for honouring farmers which was attended by thousands of farmers, who where honoured by wearing ponnada. A class seven question paper of SSA involved a question about Krishna Prasad as a farmer.[3] In 2010, he won Karshakamitra award from the Government of Kerala.[2] In 2023, Prasad joined fellow farmers in protesting the non-payment for their produce sold to Supplyco, which offered them unsolicited loans in place of cash payments.[8]

Personal life

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Krishna Prasad is married to Reshmi. They have two children—Prarthana Krishna and Prapancha Krishna.[6][2] He resides in Perunna, Changanassery. In 2020, he started a YouTube channel called Karshakasree Krishna Prasad.[3]

Filmography

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Films

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Year Title Role Notes
1984 Panchavadi Palam Swami's disciple Bit part
1988 Moonnam Pakkam Sreedharan Debut credited role
1989 Season Housekeeper
1991 Venal Kinavukal Subramanya Iyyer/Subbudu Leading role
1992 Kamaladalam
1992 Ayalathe Adheham Sudheeran/Sudhi
1994 Pavithram Student
1994 Pakshe
1994 Sukrutham
1995 Kusruthikaatu Rajeev
1995 Thacholi Varghese Chekavar Prasad
1995 Arabia Villager
1996 Swapna Lokathe Balabhaskaran Manoj
1996 Kanjirappally Kariachan James
1997 Oru Yathramozhi
1997 Adukkala Rahasyam Angaadi Paattu
1997 Manikyakoodaram
1998 Meenathil Thalikettu Sudhi
1998 Kanmadam Ravi
1998 Nakshatratharattu Prakash
1998 Amma Ammaayiyamma Balachandran
2000 Summer Palace
2001 Nakshathragal Parayathirunnathu
2003 Mr. Brahmachari
2003 Meerayude Dukhavum Muthuvinte Swapnavum
2004 Wanted
2004 Vettam Hotel manager
2005 Iruvattam Manavaatti
2005 Naran
2006 Mahasamudram
2007 Nanma Ramankutty
2008 Mizhikal Sakshi Feroz
2009 Oru Pennum Randaanum Pankiyamma's baby's father
2010 Shikkar
2010 Chaverpada Suryanarayanan Potti/Badhusha Khan
2011 The Filmstaar Kishore
2012 Orange
2012 Parudeesa Johny
2013 Black Forest
2013 ABCD: American-Born Confused Desi
2013 God for Sale
2013 Pullipulikalum Aattinkuttiyum
2013 Daivathinte Swantham Cleetus
2013 Geethaanjali
2014 Raktharakshassu 3D
2014 Bangalore Days Kuttan's uncle
2014 Perariyathavar Bus conductor
2014 Aamayum Muyalum Kaikambakaran
2015 Fireman
2015 Monsoon
2015 Valiya Chirakulla Pakshikal Reporter Venukumar
2016 Hello Namasthe Musthafa
2016 Vettah
2016 Pinneyum Photographer
2016 Oppam Raghavan
2016 Kochavva Paulo Ayyappa Coelho Bank manager
2016 Buddhanum Chaplinum Chirikkunnu
2017 Sakhavu Advocate
2017 1971: Beyond Borders Sahadevan's friend
2018 Oru Kuttanadan Blog Mankombu
2018 Mandharam Rajesh's friend
2018 Madhuramee Yathra
2019 Irupathiyonnaam Noottaandu Mathew Koshy
2019 Oru Nakshathramulla Aakasham
2019 Ittymaani: Made in China Doctor
2021 Nayattu
2021 Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea
2022 Meppadiyan
2022 Mahaveeryar Krishnanunni
2022 Pathonpatham Noottandu Narayana Namboothiri
2022 Shefeekkinte Santhosham Shamsu
2023 Maheshum Marutiyum Dasappan
2023 1921: Puzha Muthal Puzha Vare
2024 Abraham Ozler MRI technician
2024 Ezhuthola Krishnan Ashaan
2024 Bad Boyz
2024 Kadha Innuvare
2024 Get-Set Baby[9]

Television

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Year Title Role Network
Vritthandham Doordarshan Leading role
1998 Sthree Asianet
Samayam Pottan Narayanan Asianet
Samaksham
2008 – 2010 Shri Mahabhagavatham Asianet
2018 Makkal (TV series) Gopan Mazhavil Manorama
2021 Room No. 54 ZEE5 Web series
2023-2024 Balanum Ramayum Mazhavil Manorama

Awards and nominations

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He has won Critics award for his acting in the television serial Samaksham. In 2010, he won Karshakamitra award from the Government of Kerala, recognising his efforts in farming.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Board of Members". lalithkala.com. Kerala Lalithakala Akademi. Archived from the original on 25 September 2024. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d e Ajith (12 May 2020). "മണ്ണിൽ വിയർത്തു പണിയെടുക്കുന്ന സിനിമാനടൻ! കൃഷ്ണപ്രസാദിന്റെ ലോക്ഡൗൺ ജീവിതം ഇങ്ങനെ." Manorama Online (in Malayalam). Retrieved 25 September 2024.
  3. ^ a b c d Krishnan, Arunima (23 May 2020). "മനസില്ലാ മനസോടെ കൃഷിയിലേയ്ക്കിറങ്ങി; ഇന്ന് പൊന്ന് വിളയിക്കുന്ന കർഷകൻ: കൃഷ്ണപ്രസാദ് പറയുന്നു". Manorama Online (in Malayalam). Retrieved 25 September 2024.
  4. ^ Prakash, E. T. (29 October 2017). "അഭിനയത്തിലും കൃഷിയിലും നൂറുമേനി". Mathrubhumi (in Malayalam). Archived from the original on 25 April 2020. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
  5. ^ "സിനിമയില്‍ പോയാല്‍ പിഴയ്ക്കില്ല, ഞാന്‍ അമ്മയ്ക്ക് കൊടുത്ത വാക്ക്‌ | KRISHNAPRASAD | CANCHANNELMEDIA". YouTube (in Malayalam). Can Channel Media. 20 January 2023. Retrieved 28 September 2024.
  6. ^ a b c Prakash, E. T. (6 November 2017). "This versatile actor is a State award winning farmer too". Mathrubhumi. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
  7. ^ "Krishna Prasad - AMMA". www.malayalamcinema.com. Association of Malayalam Movie Artists. Retrieved 24 June 2024.
  8. ^ "Actor-farmer Krishna Prasad says Jayasurya spoke on behalf of protesting farmers". Onmanorama. 31 August 2023. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
  9. ^ ETimes.in (12 February 2024). "Actor Krishna Prasad roped in for Unni Mukundan's 'Get-Set Baby'". The Times of India. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
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