| Ramesh Pisharody | |
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 Pisharody in 2016 | |
| Birth name | T. V. Ramesh |
| Born | 1 October 1983 [1] Alathur kuthanur, Palakkad, Kerala, India |
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| Years active | 2000–present |
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| Spouse | Sowmya |
| Children | 3 |
| Website | rameshpisharody |
T. V. Ramesh (born 1 October 1983), professionally credited as Ramesh Pisharody, is an Indian stand-up comedian, impressionist, television presenter, actor and film director. He works in Malayalam television shows, stage, and cinema. [2] [3] [4]
Pisharody was born as the youngest son in the family and has four siblings. He studied his first and second grades at Kendriya Vidyalaya in Velloor. [5] It was an English-medium school, where he made his mimicry debut by imitating a dog's barking for a musical drama. After putting pressure on his family he was moved to a Malayalam-medium school from his third grade onward so that he can enjoy holidays on Saturdays and there was no school uniform. Since then he has been participating in mimicry competitions. [6]
After winning second prize at a youth festival at Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala, he started getting stage programmes. In 2000, he joined Cochin Stallions, the mimicry troupe formed by actor Salim Kumar, where he worked for four years. Meanwhile, he completed graduation in politics from Dewaswom Board College, Thalayolaparambu. After which, he teamed up with mimicry artist Sajan Palluruthi and together they did several programmes. [5]
He joined Salim Kumar's mimicry troupe Cochin Stallions when it was formed in 2000 and worked for four years. He also made his television debut in 2000 in an Onam-special program with Salim Kumar on Asianet. Three years later, he began working with comedians Sajan Palluruthy and Kalabhavan Prajod in the comedy program Comedy Show on Asianet. Later, he went on to work in more comedy programs in Asianet, such as Cinemala , Five Star Thattukada, and Comedy Cousins. It was while working in Cinemala he first met Dharmajan Bolgatty, both of them would later team up to form a comedy duo. When Asianet Plus was launched in 2005, Pisharody and Dharmajan co-hosted the comedy show Bluffmasters. The show was a breakthrough in their career and it ran for more than 450 episodes. Besides, he also frequently performs on stage as a stand-up comedian. [5] [6]
He debuted as a film actor through Positive (2008) in a prominent supporting role. Although his first release was Nasrani (2007) in which he played a minor role. He then went on to act in several Malayalam films, mostly in supporting roles. In the 2014 film To Noora with Love , he acted in a negative role. His first leading role was in the comedy film Kappal Muthalaali (2009). [7] [8] His other notable films include Celluloid (2013), Left Right Left (2013), Immanuel and Amar Akbar Anthony . In 2013, Dharmajan and Pisharody teamed again for the comedy series Badai Bungalow on Asianet with Pisharody as co-host (with Mukesh) and Dharmajan as actor. It aired for five years.
Pisharody made his directional debut in 2018 through the comedy-drama Panchavarnathatha starring Jayaram and Kunchacko Boban, [9] [10] which received favourable reviews and successful run at the box office. His second directional venture was Ganagandharvan with Mammootty. [11] [12]
Ramesh is married to Soumya and the couple have three children. [8]
 | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Nasrani | Biju Cherian | Cameo appearance |
| 2008 | Positive | Cherry | Debut film work |
| 2009 | Achanum Ammayum Chirichappol | Binoy Eepan | |
| Kappal Muthalaali | Bhoominathan | Leading role | |
| 2011 | Maharaja Talkies | Avinash | |
| Veeraputhran | Akbar | ||
| 2012 | Manthrikan | Subrahmanyan | |
| 2013 | Celluloid | Pillai | |
| Immanuel | Venkatesh | ||
| Left Right Left | BBVP member | ||
| 2014 | Salala Mobiles | Shajahan | |
| Manja | Krish K.K | ||
| Peruchazhi | Minister's assistant | ||
| Nakshathrangal | Vinod | ||
| To Noora with Love | Brother James | ||
| 2015 | Amar Akbar Anthony | Nallavanaya Unni | |
| Charlie | Sojan | Cameo appearance | |
| 2016 | Aadupuliyattam | Sunny | |
| Oru Muthassi Gadha | Fejo | ||
| Angane Thanne Nethave Anjettennam Pinnale | Wilson Puthuppally | ||
| 2017 | Ramante Edanthottam | Varmaji | |
| Achayans | Fr. Jose Keerikkadan | ||
| GandhiNagaril Unniyarcha | Das Injathotty | ||
| 2018 | Daivame Kaithozham K. Kumar Akanam | TV News reader | |
| Kuttanadan Marpappa | Peter | ||
| Chalakkudikkaran Changathi | Production Controller | ||
| Chanakya Thanthram | Music director[ clarification needed ] | ||
| Laughing Apartment Near Girinagar | Sunny | ||
| 2019 | Madhura Raja | Newsreporter | |
| Pattabhiraman | Unni | ||
| Kumbarees | Psycho Ramu | ||
| Ulta | Purushothaman | ||
| 2021 | The Priest | Dr. Sanjay | Director: Jofin T. Chacko & Producer: B. Unnikrishnan |
| Mohan Kumar Fans | Sajimon | Director: Jis Joy & Producer: Listin Stephen | |
| Laughing Budha | Director: Niju Soman | ||
| Archana 31 Not Out | |||
| 2022 | No Way Out | David cheriyan | |
| CBI 5: The Brain | Vinay , C.B.I. Officer | ||
| Malikappuram | Unni | ||
| Year | Film | Lead Cast | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Panchavarnathatha | Jayaram, Kunchacko Boban, Anusree | Directorial Debut |
| 2019 | Ganagandharvan | Mammootty, Vandana, Arya |
| Year | Film | Dubbed for | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Sita Ramam (Malayalam ) | Vennela Kishore | Durjoy Sharma |
| Year(s) | Program | Role | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Salam Saleem | Host | Asianet | TV debut |
| 2003–2004 | Comedy Nagar Second Street | Various roles | Asianet | |
| Comedy Show | Host | Asianet | ||
| 2003–2009 | Cinemala | Various roles | Asianet | Also as script writer |
| 2004–2009 | Bluff Masters | Co-Host | Asianet Plus | with Dharmajan Bolgatty |
| 2006 | 5 Star Thattukada | Asianet | Serial | |
| 2007 | Comedy Cousins | Co-Host | Asianet | |
| 2008 | Minnum Tharam | Himself | Asianet | |
| 2011 | Paattukalude Paattu | Surya TV | Serial | |
| 2013–2018 | Badai Bungalow | Host | Asianet | Comedy/Celebrity talk show [13] |
| 2015 | Cinema Chirima | Host | Mazhavil Manorama | |
| 2015 | Ulagadana Raavu | Host | Flowers TV | Launch event |
| 2015–2017 | Evide Ellarkum Sugham | Host | DD Malayalam | Phone-in program |
| 2016–2017 | Home Minister | Co-Host | Amrita TV | Game show |
| 2017 | D3 | Celebrity Judge | Mazhavil Manorama | Reality show |
| 2017 | Komedy Circus | Judge | Mazhavil Manorama | Reality show |
| 2017 | Lal Salam | Himself | Amrita TV | Keerthi Chakra Promotion |
| 2018 | Thakarppan Comedy | Judge | Mazhavil Manorama | Game show |
| 2018 | Comedy Utsavam | Judge | Flowers TV | Reality show |
| 2018 | Utsavam Super Star | Judge | Flowers TV | Reality show |
| 2018 | Comedy Stars Plus | Judge | Asianet Plus | Reality show |
| 2018 | Thamasha Bazaar | Himself | Zee Keralam | Comedy talk show |
| 2019–2020 | Big Salute | Judge | Mazhavil manorama | Reality show |
| 2019 | Paadam Namuk Paadam | Celebrity Judge | Mazhavil Manorama | Reality show |
| 2020 | Comedy Stars Season 2 | Judge | Asianet | Reality show |
| 2020 | Top Singer | Grand finale Judge | Flowers TV | Reality show |
| 2022 | Top Singer Season 2 | Judge | Flowers TV | Reality show |
| 2020-2021 | Engane oru Bharyayum Bharthavum | Judge | Flowers TV | Reality show |
| 2020 | Utsavam With Lalettan | Host | Flowers TV | Christmas special program |
| 2021 | Super 4 Season 2 | Celebrity Judge | Mazhavil Manorama | Reality show |
| 2021 | Star Magic | Mentor | Flowers TV | Game show |
| 2021-Present | Funs Upon a time season 1,2,3 | Judge / Producer | Amrita TV | Reality show |
| 2021 | Lets Rock And Roll | Participant | Zee Keralam | Game show |
| 2021 | Aram+Aram=Kinnaram | Judge | Surya TV | Reality show |
| 2021 | Oru Chiri Iru Chiri Bumper Chiri | Celebrity Judge | Mazhavil Manorama | Reality show |
| 2022 | Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Keralam | Judge | Zee Keralam | Reality show |
| 2022-Present | Star Comedy Magic | Mentor | Flowers TV | Game show |
| 2022 | Comedy Stars season 3 | Judge | Asianet | Reality show |
| 2023- present | Kidilam | Judge | Mazhavil Manorama | Reality show |
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