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P. J. Antony
Actor

P. J. Antony

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The temple oracle in Nirmalyam.

Nirmalyam · Natakame Ulakam

Born
1 January 1925
Birthplace
Ernakulam
Died
14 March 1979

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P. J. Antony

Malayalam stage and screen performer whose work also included writing, directing and founding theatre companies. His performance in Nirmalyam earned a national acting award.

Early life

Before cinema

Served in the Royal Navy during the Second World War, then worked in a workshop and began collaborating with professional theatre artists.

Career

  1. 1957

    Screen debut

    Appeared in Randidangazhi, adapted from Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai’s novel.

  2. 1973

    Directing

    Directed Periyar.

  3. 1974

    National recognition

    Received the National Film Award for Best Actor for Nirmalyam.

Selected work

Nirmalyam

Played a temple oracle in M. T. Vasudevan Nair’s film.

Natakame Ulakam

Recorded recollections of his life in theatre.

Beyond work

Cultural activity

Worked with the politically engaged Kerala People’s Arts Club and established Prathibha Theatres in Kochi.

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