Pratap Pothen Age, Wiki and Bio

Pratap Pothen

Quick Info

ProfessionActor, Filmmaker, Scriptwriter, Producer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth13/08/1952
Age72 years
BirthplaceTrivandrum, Kerala

Bio/Wiki

Other namePratap Pothan

Physical Stats & More

Height170 cm
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolThe Lawrence School, Lovedale, Tamil Nadu
College/UniversityMadras Christian College, Chennai
Educational QualificationBA in Economics (1972)

Personal Life

Religious ViewsAgnostic
Food HabitNon-vegetarian

Relationships & More

Marital StatusDivorced
Marriage Date
First Marriage1985
Second Marriage1990

Family

FatherKolathinkal Pothan (businessman)
MotherName Not Known
Siblings
Elder Brothers
  • Hari Pothen (film producer)
  • Mohan Pothen
Sister
  • Devi Pothen
Spouse
First WifeRaadhika Sarathkumar (actress and producer)
Second WifeAmala Satyanath (general manager with Tata group in Mumbai)
Children
DaughterKeya (from his second wife Amala Satyanath)

Career

Debut
  • Film (Malayalam; As an actor): Aaravam (1978) as Kokkarakko
  • Film (Tamil; As an actor): Azhiyadha Kolangal (1979) as Indumathi's husband
  • Film (Telugu; As an actor): Aakali Rajyam (1981) as Pratap
  • Film (Hindi; As an actor): Guru (2007) as K. R. Menon I.A.S.
  • Film (Tamil; As a director): Meendum Oru Kaathal Kathai (1985)
  • Film (Malayalam; As a director): Rithubhedam (1987)
  • Film (Tamil; As a writer): Solla Thudikuthu Manasu (1988)
  • TV (Tamil; As an actor): Naalaya Iyakkunar (2009) in a supporting role; aired on Kalaignar TV
Awards
  • 1979: Filmfare Award South for Best Actor (Malayalam) for Thakara
  • 1984: National Film Award for Best Debut Film of a Director for the film Meendum Oru Kaathal Kathai (Tamil)
  • 1987: Filmfare Award South for Best Director (Malayalam) for Rithubhedam
  • 2012: South Indian International Movie Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role (Malayalam) for 22 Female Kottayam
  • 2012: Vanitha Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for Ayalum Njanum Thammil (Malayalam)
  • 2013: Asianet Film Award for Special Jury Mention for acting for Idukki Gold (Malayalam)
  • 2014: Kerala State Film Award for Special Jury Award for acting for Once Upon a Time There was a Kallan (Malayalam)

Some Lesser Known Facts

Pratap Pothen was a versatile Indian actor, director, writer, producer, and filmmaker.
He appeared in over 100 South Indian films during his career.
Born and raised in Chennai, he had strong roots in the city.
Pothen discovered his passion for theatre while studying in college.
Before transitioning to films, he worked as a copywriter at advertising agencies.
Additionally, he founded an advertising agency named 'Green Apple' and directed TV commercials.
An advocate for animals, he adored his pet dog.
Often seen smoking and drinking at social events, Pratap Pothen enjoyed his leisure time.
Tragically, he passed away on July 15, 2022, at his Chennai residence.