V. P. Khalid
V. P. Khalid | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1951 Kerala, India |
| Died | 24 June 2022 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1967–2022 |
| Children | Khalid Rahman Shyju Khalid Jimshi Khalid |
V. P. Khalid, also known as Cochin Nagesh (1951 – 24 June 2022) was an Indian Malayalam film actor and theatre artist. Khalid was a member of several professional drama troupes.[1][2] In 1973, he made his movie debut through Periyar directed by P. J. Antony.[3] He rose to fame among the television audience for his role as ‘Sumeshettan’ in Malayalam series Marimayam, aired in Mazhavil Manorama.[4] He died on 25 June 2022 at a film location in Vaikom after suffering a cardiac arrest.
Career[edit]
Khalid started his career as a drama artist at the age of 16.[5] He came as a replacement in that play and won the best comedian award for his performance in the play.[6] He was a member of several professional drama troupes such as Alleppey Theatres and Cochin Sanathana. Khalid had acted in plays like Dracula, Ancham Thirumurivu and Ezhunallathu.[7] In 1973, he made his big screen debut. He is known for his roles in movies such as Kanal Kaattu, Sunday Holiday, Ponnapuram Kotta, Anuraga Karikkin Vellam, Vikruthi and Puzhu.[8]
References[edit]
- ^ Correspondent, Special (24 June 2022). "Actor V. P. Khalid dead". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 7 January 2023.
- ^ "'Marimayam' fame VP Khalid passes away during film shoot". OnManorama. Retrieved 7 January 2023.
- ^ "Malayalam actor VP Khalid no more: Mammootty, Manju Warrier, and other M-Town celebs pay tribute - Times of India". The Times of India. 24 June 2022. Retrieved 7 January 2023.
- ^ "He is irreplaceable: Marimayam actors remember late co-star Khalid | TV - Times of India Videos". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 7 January 2023.
- ^ nirmal. "V P Khalid : സൈക്കിള് യജ്ഞം മുതല് 'മറിമായം' വരെ; മരണം വരെ കലാകാരനായിരിക്കാന് ആഗ്രഹിച്ച ഖാലിദ്". Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd (in Malayalam). Retrieved 7 January 2023.
- ^ "'തോന്നിയ സ്റ്റെപ്പുകളിലെ തോന്നിയ അഭ്യാസം'; വി.പി. ഖാലിദ് അങ്ങനെ കൊച്ചിൻ നാഗേഷ് ആയി". Mathrubhumi. 25 June 2022. Retrieved 7 January 2023.
- ^ "കൊച്ചിയിൽ ഇത്രയും സിനിമാക്കാരുള്ള വേറെ വീടുണ്ടോ? 'മറിമായം സുമേഷേട്ടൻ' നമ്മൾ വിചാരിക്കുന്ന ആളല്ല!". ManoramaOnline (in Malayalam). Retrieved 7 January 2023.
- ^ "Kerala: Actor V P Khalid dies of cardiac arrest". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 7 January 2023.