Jose Kurian | |
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Born | Kochi |
Nationality | Indian |
Occupation | Film actor |
Years active | 1977–present |
Spouse | Susan Jose |
Jose Kurian is an Indian actor in Malayalam movies. He was a romantic hero in early eighties. He has acted in about 100 films.
Jose Kurian was born in Kochi. He made his debut through Dweepu in 1977. His role in Meen and song "Ullasapoothirikal" alongside Ambika was well noted. [1] He left movie industry late 1980s. He came back to the industry with a 2014 Malayalam movie named Salalah Mobiles . [2]
He is married to Susan Jose. His daughter Pranathi was a former actress. He had his high school and college education from St. Albert's High School and St. Albert's College, Ernakulam respectively.
Year | Serial | Channel | Notes |
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2012-2013 | Kadhayariyathe | Surya TV | television debut |
2020 | Aksharathettu | Mazhavil Manorama | |
2020 | Sooryakanthi | Mazhavil Manorama |
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