Rajan P. Dev
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Rajan P. Dev at the 2008 Association of Malayalam Movie Artists meeting in Kochi
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| Born |
20 May 1954 Cherthala, Travancore Cochin, India |
| Died | 29 July 2009 (aged 55) Kochi, Kerala, India |
| Occupation | Stage and film actor, film director |
| Years active | 1980–2009 |
| Spouse(s) | Santhamma |
| Children | Asha, Jubil, Unni |
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Rajan P Dev (29 May 1951 – 29 July 2009) was an Indian film and stage actor. He was born in Cherthala in the Alappuzha district of the former state Thiru-Kochi (present day Kerala). He had acted in over 200 films in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada language films. He was noted for his villain roles laced with a touch of humour. He came into limelight for his characterisation of Kochuvava in the play Kattukuthira. Rajan P. Dev died in Kochi Wednesday 29 July 2009 due to a liver disease.
He is born to S.J Dev and Kuttyamma on 1954 at Thiruvalla. He has a sister, Raniyamma. He had his primary education from Govt. Boys Higher Secondary School, Cherthala, St. Michael's College, Cherthala and S.N. College, Cherthala.
Rajan P Dev is married to Shanthamma. The couple have three children Asha, Jubilraj and Unni. Asha is married to Binoy a hotel businessman. Jubil Raj is an actor present from 2009. Unni is a Sound Engineering student in Chennai. He tried his luck in movies like Sakkariyayude Garbhinikal and Aadu Oru Bheegarajeeviyanu.
Rajan P. Dev, born to noted stage actor S. J. Dev and Kuttyamma, started his acting career with various professional play troupes in Kerala. His father remained one of his major influences. He was noted for his performances in various plays in the troupe of senior stage actor N. N. Pillai. He was cast by S. L. Puram Sadanandan to do the pratagonist role of Kochuvava in his play Kattukuthira. The play, which was staged in over 100 venues and Dev became immensely popular all over Kerala. He received Kerala State Theater Best actor in 1984, 1986. Along with his successful stage career, Dev launched his film career. Despite his success in films, he maintained a steady relationship with stage plays. He founded the play troupe Jubilee Theatres; and for its plays he did creative contributions in various departments. The last play by Jubilee Theatres, a satire titled Amminipuram Gramapanchayat had its lyrics and music by Dev.
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