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Edavela Babu Age, Family, Biography

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Hometown: Thrissur, Kerala
Age: 61 Years
Marital Status: Unmarried

Edavela Babu

Bio/Wiki
Full NameAmmanath Babu Chandran
Profession(s)• Actor
• Film Director
Physical Stats
Height (approx.)5' 5" (165 cm)
Eye ColourBlack
Hair ColourBlack
Films
DebutMalayalam Film: Idavela (1982) as Ravi
Idavela (1982)
Malayalam TV: Kerala Samajam: Oru Pravasi Kadha on Asianet
Poster of the television serial 'Kerala Samajam Oru Pravasi Kadha' (2019)
Awards• Best Supporting Artist by “Film Critics Award” for "Samudhayam” (1994)
• Best Actor award by “Kerala Tele Critics Award” for the Tele film “Bhramaniyam” (1997)
• Best Second Actor award by “Centre for Media Studies" (Madhyama Padhana Kendram) Buddha Award” for the television show “Neeharam” (1999)
• Special Jury Award for outstanding performance by “Kerala Film Critics Association for the television show “Neeharam” (2000)
• Best Actor award by “Kerala Tele Critics Award” for the television show “Neeharam” (2000)
• Special Jury Award for outstanding performance by “Malayalam Television Viewers Association for the television show “Neeharam” (2000)
• Film City Best Event Director award for the television show "Thara Tharangam" on Surya TV (2006)
• Best Co-ordinator award for TWENTY 20 at Maharashtra Kerala Cutural Centre Tharagaini Award show (2010)
Politics
Political PartyIndian National Congress
Indian National Congress flag
Personal Life
Date of Birth11 August 1963 (Sunday)
Age (as of 2024)61 Years
BirthplaceIrinjalakuda, Thrissur, Kerala
Zodiac signLeo
NationalityIndian
HometownThrissur, Kerala
SchoolGovernment Model Boys Higher Secondary School, Irinjalakuda
College/UniversityChrist College, Irinjalakuda
Educational Qualification(s)• B.Com. from Christ College, Irinjalakuda (1984)
• M.Com. from a private institution
ReligionHinduism
CasteNair
Address3D 'Edathavalam' City Palace, E.V. Home P. Ltd. Azad Road, Opposite to Mathrubumi Kaloor, Ernakulam, Cochin - 682017
ControversyArrested on Rape Charges
In September 2024, Babu faced charges under IPC sections 354 (sexual assault), 376 (rape), and 509 (insulting a woman's modesty) based on a complaint by a female actor from Kochi. The same woman also filed complaints against many other Malayalam actors. [1]On Manorama
Social MediaInstagram
Relationships & More
Marital StatusUnmarried
Family
ParentsFather- V. Raman (deceased; former Administrative Assistant in Kerala Police)
Mother- Santha Raman (deceased; former Music Teacher at a Government High School in Kerala)
Santha Raman
SiblingsBrother- A. Jayachandran (businessman)
Style Quotient
Bike CollectionRoyal Enfield
Edavela Babu with his Royal Enfield

Edavela Babu

Some Lesser Known Facts About Edavela Babu

  • He grew up in Thrissur, Kerala.

    A childhood picture of Edavela Babu with his mother

    A childhood picture of Edavela Babu with his mother

  • During his school days, Edavela Babu actively participated in extracurricular activities and won many prizes. He received a scholarship after he won a Folk Dance competition at the 17th State School Youth Festival in 1977.
  • In college, he participated in many dance competitions and secured 1st place in dance from 1980 to 1983, representing Christ College, Irinjalakuda, at the Calicut University Youth Festival.

    Edavela Babu during his college days

    Edavela Babu during his college days

  • After that, Malayalam film director Sri Mohan once noticed his talent and gave him a role in the film Edavela in 1981, which became a turning point in his life.

    Edavela Babu on the poster of the film 'Edavela'

    Edavela Babu on the poster of the film ‘Edavela’

  • Edavela Babu then went on to act in more than 100 films, including one Hindi film Meena Bazar in 1991.
  • Some of his notable films include Peruvannapurathe Visheshangal (1989), Mazhavilkoodaram (1995), Masanagudi Mannadiyar Speaking (2004), Kadal Kadannu Oru Maathukutty (2013), Monster (2022), and DNA (2024).

    Edavela Babu on the poster of the film DNA (2024)

    Edavela Babu on the poster of the film DNA (2024)

  • Edavela Babu has also acted in over 200 television serials including Mizhi Randilum (Surya TV; 2003), Charulatha, Kaliyalla Kallyanam, and Andherdhar.
  • Apart from acting, he has hosted many live television shows on channels like Doordarshan, Asianet, Surya, Kairali, and IndiaVision.
  • Edavela Babu has done voice dubbing for many actors such as Vineeth, Rehman, K.P. Kumar, Ashok Pothen, Dileep, Vishnu, and Baiju.
  • He is skilled in modelling as well.
  • He believes that one should get married at the age of sixty.
  • Edavela Babu has served as General Secretary of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA), Vice-Chairman of Kerala State Film Development Corporation (KSFDC) and President of the Association of Television Media Artistes (ATMA).

    Edavela Babu during a press conference of AMMA

    Edavela Babu during a press conference of AMMA

  • He has served as a Vice President of Artistes of Cinema and TV Media Co-operative Society Limited (ACTCOS).
  • Edavela Babu is a member of several organizations including FEFKA (Film Employees Federation of Kerala), Dubbing Artistes Union (Life member), Malayalam Television Fraternity, and Television Chamber of Kerala (Life member).
  • He also serves in various roles such as an organizer at the South Indian International Academy (SIIFA), member and event director at Thanima Irinjalakuda, Life member of the Dr. K. N. Pisharody Smaraka Kathakali Club, Irinjalakuda, and member of Rover Scouts.
  • Edavela Babu likes travelling to distant places in his free time.

    Edavela Babu during a trip

    Edavela Babu during a trip

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