Jayan
In the 1970s, Jayan was the most successful action hero of the Malayalam cinema. He established himeself as the one and only macho-star of Malluwood.This customs officer-turned-actor was from Kollam and his real name was Krishnan Nair. He came into the silver screen in 1972, with the film, 'Sakthi.' Angadi, Sarapanjaram, Moorkhan, Naayattu, Ithikkarappakki and Karimpna were some of his super hit films.
Some more Jayan films: Ariyappedatha Rahasyam, Kolilakkam, Thadavara, Anthappuram, Benz Vasu, Idi Muzhakkam, Kaantha Valayam, Kari Puranda Jeevithangal, Manushya Mrugam, Meen, Paallattu Kunjikannan, Aavesham, Angakkuri, Anupallavai, Avano Atho Avalo, Chuvanna Chirakukal, Irumpazhikal, Ivide Kattinu Sugandam, Jayikkanaayi Janichavan , Itha Ivide Vare.
Jayan always insisted on doing his own stunts, and always avoided dupes. And this resulted in his death on 18th November, 1980. At the height of his popularity, Jayan died in an accident while shooting for the movie 'Kolilakkam.' He was trying to board an airborne helicopter.
Jayan was very different from the typical Malayalam film star in the sense that he had a good physique that befitted an action hero. His onscreen dress code, most famous for the Elvis bellbottoms, his masculine image and the nature of his death turned him into something of a legend in Kerala. Jayan was also known for his very different and unique method of dialogue delivery.
(courtesy: wikipedia.com, imdb.com)
7 Comments:
Jayan is a legend who still lives in the heart of every malayalees. Even the new generation has got the chance to know him through our mimicry artists. It's really fantastic.
4:23 AM
Shri Jayan was a true star whom we adored as children. The pain and vaccum of his loss still lies in our hearts. He lives evergreen in our memories...
2:37 AM
The memories of Jayan is pinching 'Nombaram'. But he lives on...
Jayan in really a great actor. Still people remembering his characters. What type of roles he has done afterwards no other artist has done such roles. A great courageous man with full devotion and dedication towards his role. In world cinema nobody like as Jayan. Jobless keralites are arranaging mimicri programmes, there also they are remembering great Jayan. Even media's big B is nothing when comparing to Krishnan Nair. You will be remembered through out the years....
JAYAN was a Great Star in malayalam movies, the likes of him are rare. He lives forever!
actually, he was a naval rating. quit as Master Chief Petty officer sometime in the early 70s. i believe he was called Java Nair in the navy coz he rode the bike. he will be remembered for bringing action into malyalam films with a physique to make them believable.
Sandeep
Jayan is really a great star. He still lives in my memories.
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