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Akhil Marar Age, Girlfriend, Wife, Family, Biography & More

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Wife: Rajalekshmi Akhil
Age: 34 Years
Hometown: Kollam

Akhil Marar

Bio/Wiki
ProfessionFilm Director
NicknameAkhil Raj [1]Facebook - Akhil Marar
Known forBeing the winner of Malayalam Season 5
Physical Stats & More
Height (approx.)in centimeters- 180 cm
in meters- 1.80 m
in feet & inches- 5’ 11”
Eye ColourBlack
Hair ColourBlack
Career
DebutFilm (Malayalam) (as a director): Perariyathavar (English – Names Unknown) (2015)
A poster of the Malayalam-language film Perariyathavar (2015)
TV: Big Boss Malayalam Season 5 on Asianet and Disney+ Hotstar as a participant
Akhil as a participant in a still from Asianet TV reality show Big Boss Malayalam Season 5 (2023)
Personal Life
Date of Birth7 September 1988 (Wednesday)
Age (as of 2022) 34 Years
BirthplaceKottarakkara, Kollam district, Kerala, India
Zodiac signVirgo
NationalityIndian
HometownKollam, Kerala
School• CF High School, Kottiyam, Kerala
• S.V.M.M.H.S.S. Vendar, Kerala
College/UniversityFatima Mata College, Kollam
Educational QualificationBachelor of Science in Mathematics
ReligionHinduism [2]Facebook - Akhil Marar
Food HabitNon-vegetarian [3]Instagram - Akhil Marar
Relationships & More
Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsAkhil Marar, during an interview, talked about his previous relationships and said that when he was pursuing an undergraduate degree at Fatima Mata College, Kollam, he was dating a girl who was also his classmate. Further, Akhil said that he wanted to marry her; however, she left him. [4]Manorama
Marriage Date1 January 2015
Family
Wife/SpouseRajalekshmi Akhil
Akhil with his family
ChildrenSon- None
Daughter- 2
• Parkrithi
• Prarthana
ParentsFather- Rajendran Pillai
Mother- Ammini Amma

Akhil Marar

Some Lesser Known Facts About Akhil Marar

  • Akhil Marar is an Indian director who predominantly works in Malayalam cinemas. He gained popularity after he participated in the Asianet reality show Big Boss Malayalam Season Five and won.
  • Akhil, after pursuing a Bachelor’s degree, started working as a representative in a medical company. Later, he worked in another medical company as an area manager. However, Akhil decided to quit his job, owing to his breakup with his girlfriend.
  • Soon after Akhil left his job at the medical company, he opened a juice kiosk named Alchemist at Kottathala, Kollam District, Kerala. In an interview, Akhil talked about his juice shop and discussed why he kept his shop name, Alchemist. He said,

    Inspired by the book that gave me the courage to follow his dreams, I quit my government job and walked towards my goal. When I gave up my studies and work and started a juice shop to make a living, the name was from my favorite book – Alchemist.”

  • Initially, Akhil also worked as an agriculturist and used to practice cultivation at a farm near his house in Kerala and his house’s terrace.
  • In 2015, Akhil made his directorial debut as an assistant director with the Malayalam-language film Perariyathavar (English – Names Unknown).
  • In 2021, he directed the Malayalam film Oru Thathvika Avalokanam. In an interview, Akhil talked about his experience of directing the Malayalam film Oru Thathvika Avalokanam (2021), and said,

    Although the shoot was charted for 40 days, there was pressure to complete it in 30 days and then in 25 days. Some portions of the script were shortened and finally finished in 30 days. The producer came to watch the film with 10 people as the editing of the film was completed when the first cut was done only for the editing rush. Many comments after watching the video file which is not even dubbed. I became arrogant and ungrateful when I had to resist. With that, the producer’s order not to put me on the editing table.”

    A poster of the Malayalam film Oru Thathvika Avalokanam (2021)

    A poster of the Malayalam film Oru Thathvika Avalokanam (2021)

  • In 2023, Akhil made his television debut as a participant with the Asianet and Disney+ Hotstar reality show Big Boss Malayalam Season 5; the show was hosted by actor Mohanlal.
  • Soon after Akhil participated in the reality show Big Boss Malayalam Season five, an interview of Akhil went viral on the internet in which he said that he never wanted to be a part of the reality show Big Boss. Akhil said,

    I didn’t have a program in Kerala that I despised like this. I have never watched Bigg Boss even for five minutes in my life.Better than that, I go to Lulu Mall and pick up four people in the middle of the road. Aren’t many people coming to see it.”

    On 2 July 2023, during the grand finale of the show, Akhil emerged as the winner; he was presented with a trophy and a cash prize of Rs 50 lakh. Reneesha Rahiman claimed the title of the first runner-up, while Junaiz VP was declared the second runner-up of the show.

    Akhil Marar won Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 5

    Akhil Marar won Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 5

  • According to Akhil, his favourite quote is,

    Real education starts after leaving from all the universities.” [5]Facebook – Akhil Marar