Meet Mollywood’s top actor who was accused in the actress assault case, is a mimicry artist turned producer

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Having followed Dileep’s career for quite some time now, I must admit that he has undeniably left his mark on the Malayalam film industry. His journey from a mimicry artist to a leading actor is nothing short of inspiring. From his early days working as an assistant director under Kamal to his breakthrough roles in Meesha Madhavan and CID Moosa, Dileep has truly come a long way.

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Dileep’s cinematic career:

Known by the name Dileep but originally Gopalakrishnan Padmanabhan, this individual has made quite a name for himself in Malayalam films. Originally starting out as a performer in stage shows, utilizing his abilities as an impressionist or mimic, he eventually landed a role in the television comedy series Comicola on Asianet, thanks to his talents as a mimicry artist.

His popularity grew among the audience, eventually landing him a role in the sequel to the series, Cinemala. However, his journey into mainstream Malayalam cinema commenced when he started working as an assistant director under the esteemed director Kamal.

Initially, Dileep began working with the director in films, making appearances in minor roles starting from a brief scene in the 1992 film “Ennodu Ishtam Koodamo” directed by Kamal. Later, it was Kamal who started suggesting Dileep’s name to other directors as well.

By the close of the 1990s, this actor had taken on a variety of leading roles and even portrayed villainous characters. Films such as Ee Puzhayum Kadannu, Sallapam, and Punjabi House significantly boosted his reputation within the Malayalam film industry.

Check out a song from Punjabi House:

Starting in the 2000s, Dileep’s movie streak turned into something extraordinary as one hit after another made a lasting impression. His portrayal of Madhavan in Meesha Madhavan (2002) ignited a new fan base for him, propelling him to stardom. The following year saw the release of his most cherished and widely-loved slapstick comedy film, CID Moosa.

In this exciting phase, I found myself truly shining in the realm of Malayalam cinema, expanding my influence to become not just an actor, but also a producer. I financed the groundbreaking film titled Twenty: 20, a production that brought together every esteemed actor within the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA), legends like Mohanlal, Mammootty, Suresh Gopi, and many others, on a single screen.

Watch a song from CID Moosa here:

Through the years, this actor has appeared in numerous films within the Malayalam film industry and has even produced several of them. In his distinguished film career, he has been honored with Kerala State Film Awards for his movies Kunjikoonan (as an actor), Kathavasheshan (as a producer), Chanthupottu (Special Mention), and Vellaripravinte Changathi.

It’s worth noting that Dileep made significant contributions to a Tamil film titled Raajjiyam in 2002, where Captain Vijayakanth was the main star. Moreover, Dileep lent his voice to Shahid Kapoor for some of the mute scenes in the 2006 movie Chup Chup Ke, which was helmed by Priyadarshan. This film was actually a remake of one of Dileep’s successful movies, Punjabi House.

Dileep’s personal life:

As a die-hard fan, let me share some personal insights: I was thrilled to learn that my beloved star, Dileep, hails from the picturesque suburb of Edavanakad, nestled in Kochi’s district, on October 27, 1967. Born as the eldest of three siblings, he shares his journey with a younger brother named Anoop and a sister Sabitha. His educational journey led him to Ernakulam, where he delved deep into the study of History.

On October 20, 1998, actor Dileep tied the knot with actress Manju Warrier. They shared a daughter named Meenakshi, born in 2000. Unfortunately, their marriage ended in divorce by 2014 and was legally finalized the following year. Fast forward to November 25, 2016, Dileep married actress Kavya Madhavan, with whom he had collaborated on multiple films. By 2018, they became parents to a daughter named Mahalakshmi.

In the events of June 28, 2017, I found myself at the center of a storm when I was questioned by the Kerala police over allegations of abduction and sexual assault against a prominent Malayalam actress. A week later, on July 10, I was taken into custody by the authorities for suspected conspiracy. As a result, several film organizations rescinded my membership, and even political parties took it upon themselves to damage my business establishments.

Back in October 2017, I found myself behind bars, but not for long as the Kerala High Court granted me conditional bail. The following year, I took it upon myself to petition the court, alleging that the Kerala police had fabricated charges against me and requested they transfer the case to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

By 2021, director Balachandra Kumar asserted that Dileep was attempting to make witnesses uncooperative and assault investigating police officers. In response to these accusations, the Kerala police filed a new case for conspiracy, leading to the granting of anticipatory bail for him and other suspects. At present, legal proceedings against the actor have been temporarily halted.

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2024-11-12 18:10