V. P. Khalid | |
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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.
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]
V. P. Khalid | |
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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.
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]