Dharmajan Bolgatty

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Dharmajan Bolgatty
Born1976 (age 4748)
Mulavukad, Kerala, India
Nationality Indian
Occupations
Years active2003–present
Political party Indian National Congress
SpouseAnuja
Children2
Parents
  • Kumaran
  • Madhavi

Dharmajan Bolgatty (born 1976) [1] is an Indian actor, producer, comedian, politician and entrepreneur, who works in Malayalam films, television, and stage shows. He began his career as a comedian appearing in sketch comedies on stage, later forayed into such comedic television shows and into films in 2010s. [2] Dharmajan entered active politics in 2021, ahead of the assembly elections in Kerala. He is a member of Indian National Congress and was the United Democratic Front candidate in Balusseri constituency.

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Career

He appeared in several TV shows and received his breakthrough through the success of the TV comedy show Bluff Master on Asianet Plus, hosted along with his friend Ramesh Pisharody. Later they became a popular comedy duo. Both of them together have wrote script for the comedy show Cinemala. [3] The duo is also known for the Malayalam TV show Badai Bungalow . He started his Malayalam cinema career with the film Paappi Appacha (2010). He played the role of Dileep's driver sidekick. He is mainly seen in comedy roles.

After his full length role in Paappi Appacha , [4] his roles in Kattappanayile Rithwik Roshan , Aadu and Aadu 2 established him as a comedy actor in the Malayalam film industry. He is also announced to become a playback singer. [5] [6] He is also a businessman and has established fish stores himself. [7] [8] He is also a film producer and produced a film named Nithyaharitha Nayakan in 2018. [9] [10] [11] [12]

Politics

Dharmajan is a member of Indian National Congress. He was active in student politics and was a member of Kerala Students Union, the student wing of Congress. He ended his active presence in politics when he became busy in the field of art. [13] He entered active politics again in 2021, ahead of the assembly elections in Kerala. In the 2021 assembly election, he represented the United Democratic Front in Balusseri constituency. He failed to the LDF candidate, Sachin Dev for 20000 plus votes. [14]

Personal life

He was born to Kumaran and Madhavi in the city of Kochi, Kerala. He completed his primary education at Mulavukad High School and later joined St. Albert's College. He is married to Anuja and has two daughters, Veda and Vyga. [15]

Filmography

Films

YearTitleRoleNotes
2010 Paappi Appacha KuttappiDebut film [16]
2011 Pachuvum Kovalanum [16]
2012 Ordinary Antappan [16]
Naughty Professor [16]
My Boss Hotel waiter [16]
Puthiya Theerangal [16]
Chapters [16]
2013Ithu Manthramo Thanthramo Kuthanthramo [16]
Isaac Newton S/O Philipose [16]
Sound Thoma Coconut Climber Kittunni [16]
Arikil Oral [16]
2014 Vasanthathinte Kanal Vazhikalil [16]
Onnum Mindaathe [16]
Kurutham Kettavan [16]
Villali Veeran Biju Brahmanan
Nagara Varidhi Naduvil Njan
2015 Aadu-Oru Bheegara Jeevi Aanu Captain Cleetus
Jilebi Tony
Life of Josutty
Amar Akbar Anthony Patient
Punchirikku Parasparam Short Film
2016 Kattumakkan
Pachakkallam
Kolamasss
Darvinte Parinamam Local Guy
DhanayathraServant
Angana Thanne Nethave Anjettennam Pinnale
Aneesya
Ann Maria Kalippilaanu Saabu
Pretham Yeshu
Welcome to Central Jail Sugunan
Kattappanayile Rithwik Roshan Dasappan
2017 Achayans Sudharman
Godha Danger
Chicken Kokkachi
Chunkzz Athmaram K.T./ Athmavu
CappuccinoJango
Aana Alaralodalaral Inzamam Imran Khan [17]
Punyalan Private Limited Advovate Peer
Aadu 2 Captain "Sachin" Clematis
2018 Kuttanadan Marpappa Motta
Vikadakumaran Binu Sebastian
Shikkari Shambhu [18]
Laughing Apartment Near Girinagar
Nithyaharitha Nayakan BinurajAlso producer
An International Local Story -
Panchavarnathatha -
2019 Irupathiyonnaam Noottaandu Godwin
Sakalakalashala Also singer
Oru Yamandan Premakadha Tinku
Brother's Day Munna [19]
Pattabhiraman Sunimon
Margamkali Bilal
Ittymaani: Made in China Sainu
Ganagandharvan Santhosh
2020 Dhamaka Shiva
Trance Soji
Al Mallu
2021 Krishnankutty Pani Thudangi Cameo
Erida ServantBilingual film
No Way Out
Vidhi: The Verdict Maniyan
2022 Thirimali [20]
2023 Corona Dhavan Sabumon [21]
2024Palayam PC [22]
Pavi Caretaker Ratheesh [23]
Virunnu MuraliBilingual film [24]
Porattu NaadakamTBA [25]

Television

YearProgramRoleChannelNotes
2003-2009 Cinemala Various roles Asianet
2004Ettu Sundarikalum NjanumScript writer Surya TV
2004-2009BluffmastersCo-host Asianet Plus
20065 star ThattukadaThattukadakkaran Asianet Plus
2008Enganeyundashane Jaihind TV
2013-2016 Badai Bungalow Various roles Asianet
2015Cinema chirimaHimself Mazhavil Manorama
2016Flowers TV Awards 2016Co-host Flowers
2017Comedy Super NightsVarious roles Flowers
2018Panchavadippalam Flowers
2020 Bigg Boss (Malayalam season 2) Guest Asianet Episode 7
2020-2021Start Music Season 2Co-Host Asianet
Star MagicMentor Flowers

Awards and nominations

Nominations
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