Manoj Guinness | |
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Born | Manoj Karimugal, Ambalamedu, Kochi, India |
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Years active | 1991–present |
Manoj Guinness is an Indian actor and comedian who appears in Malayalam films, television and stage shows. [1]
Manoj hails from Ernakulam, Kerala. Manoj did his schooling from Govt High School Ambalamugal and Gateway High School. Manoj completed his college education from Al-Ameen College, Edathala, Aluva. During his school and college days, Manoj performed Mimicry on stage. He has three siblings. [2] His younger brother Ajith appeared in ‘Elayanila’ and ‘Minnale’ aired in Jeevan TV. Ajith worked as scriptwriter for the film ‘Money Ratnam’ which had Fahad Faasil in lead role. [3] He is married and has one child and currently resides in his hometown Karimugal, Kerala. [4]
Guinness started his career as a mimicry artist in Cochin Century. He later shifted to Cochin Guinness, a popular mimicry troupe. He appeared in numerous stage shows worldwide. [5]
He also performed as the lead in the TV show Badai Bungalow. [6]
Year | Film | Role | Director | Note |
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2002 | Mazhathullikkilukkam | Uncredited role | Akbar -Jose | |
2007 | Nasrani | Uncredited role | Joshiy | |
2007 | Chocolate | Chakkyarkuthukaran | Shafi | |
2011 | Aazhakadal | Uncredited role | Shaan | |
2015 | My God | Chacko | M. Mohanan | |
2016 | Angane Thanne Nethave Anjettennam Pinnale | Rahul | Ajith Poojapura | |
2016 | Oru Muthassi Gadha | Jude Anthany Joseph | ||
2016 | Kavi Uddheshichathu..? | Ithilkanni | Liju Thomas | |
2017 | Prethamundu Sookshikkuka | Mohammed Ali, Shafeer Khan | ||
2017 | Cappaccino | Noushad | Post-production | |
2017 | Mask | Thief | ||
2018 | Chakkara Mavin Kombath | Kavi Sasi | ||
2018 | Queen | Dijo Jose Antony | ||
2018 | Ladoo | Lovlesh | Arungeorge K David | |
2019 | Bhayam | Biju | Ajith C Lokesh | |
2019 | Charminar | Valsan | Ajith C Lokesh | |
2019 | Adhyarathri | Kunjatta | Jibu Jacob | |
2019 | Pathamclassile prenayam | joye | Nithish k Nair | |
2021 | Muddy | Shajikuttan | Dr. Pragabhal | [7] |
Year | Show | Role | Channel | Note |
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2005-2010 | Cinemala | writer and various roles | Asianet | Comedy series |
2013- 2020 | Badai Bungalow season 1,2 | Manoj(various roles) | Asianet | Comedy talk show |
2020-2021 | Funny Nights with Pearle Maaney | Manoj | Zee Keralam | Comedy Talk show |
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