He then moved on to the Tamil and Telugu cinema too, and saw immense success in playing negative roles. Mani, who began his acting career in the Siby Malayil directed Malayalam film "Aksharam" and proved his ability as serious actor in "Vasanthiyum Lakshmiyum Pinne Njaanum", where he played a blind street singer. He started out as a mimicry artist at the famous art centre Kalabhavan, and gained popularity with the same in films too. He won the National Film Award in 2000 and Kerala state film award in 1999. Just a few days ago, there were even reports that the CPI(M) in Kerala could be roping Mani in to campaign for them in the upcoming elections. Many in the industry, including Mani's close friends, like Jayaram, told the media that they were unaware that his health had deteriorated.
His death has come as a huge shock to the Malayalam film industry that is already mourning the deaths of many artistes including actor Kalpana and ONV Kurup. While he brought much versatility to his many roles, and could as easily inhabit the outrageously funny role as the seriously underplayed, as befits a mimicry artist and folk singer, his voice was the core of his talent. Mani, who was previously an auto driver, was a true outsider who broke all conventions to chart a successful career for himself.
Kalabhavan Mani, born January 1, 1971, was an actor and singer, and started out in the Malayalam film industry.
Videos: Here are some of the best scenes of Kalabhavan Mani, the super-star villain He was undergoing treatment for a liver-related illness, according to the hospital.Īt 7.15 pm the hospital confirmed the actor's death. Though he had been admitted to the hospital, it was only on Sunday afternoon that news emerged that he was in a serious condition and on a ventilator. The versatile actor had been unwell for a few days and was admitted to a hospital in Kochi. Forty-five year old actor Kalabhavan Mani passed away in a Kochi hospital on Sunday.
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