Krishna Prasad N. P. is an Indian actor and agriculturist, who appears in Malayalam films and television. He made his acting debut as a teen in 1984 with a bit part in K. G. George's Panchavadi Palam. His debut credited role came in Padmarajan's 1988 drama Moonnam Pakkam. Since then, he has acted in over 150 films.
He played leading role in K. S. Sethumadhavan's and M. T. Vasudevan Nair's drama Venal Kinavukal (1991) and in the TV serial Vritthandham on Doordarshan. He has mostly played supporting roles. Prasad has worked with various filmmakers, including Adoor Gopalakrishnan, A. K. Lohithadas, Sibi Malayil, Priyadarshan, Anjali Menon, Dr. Biju, Lal Jose, Martin Prakkat, Abrid Shine, and Midhun Manuel Thomas.
Prasad ventured into paddy cultivation in 2007. In 2010, he won Karshakamitra award from the Government of Kerala for his work in farming. Prasad has served as a member of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), Kerala State Chalachitra Academy, and Kerala Lalithakala Akademi.
Early life
Krishna Prasad was born into a traditional agriculturist family. His ancestral home is in Anchuvilakku, Perunna, Changanassery. He has two siblings.[2] His father, N. P. Unnipilla was a teacher, social worker, and agriculturist. Prasad began acting at the age of eight, portraying a 70-year-old man in a stage drama titled Prism. From then on, he remained active in stage plays, which eventually led to his entry into cinema. He was a two-time Best Actor at Mahatma Gandhi University youth festival.[3] He is also a graduate of Mahatma Gandhi University.[4]
Career
He made his acting debut as a teen in 1984 with K. G. George's Panchavadi Palam, playing a bit part as a charlatan's disciple. His father also appeared in the film.[5] It was followed by his debut credited role in Padmarajan's 1988 drama Moonnam Pakkam. He worked with Padmarajan again in a prominent role in Season (1989). He was then cast in a leading role in K. S. Sethumadhavan-directed drama Venal Kinavukal written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair. Around the same time, he played the leading role in the television serial Vritthandham on Doordarshan. In 1997, he acted alongside Sivaji Ganesan in Oru Yathramozhi. He has also acted in Malayalam television serials. He won Critics award for his acting in the serial Samaksham. He also acted in serials such as Nalukettu, Sthree, Samayam among others. He played an antagonistic role in the 2008 drama Mizhikal Sakshi.[3] He has acted in over 150 films.[2]
Prasad was appointed as a member of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), Kerala State Chalachitra Academy, and Kerala Lalithakala Akademi.[6]
Prasad ventured into paddy cultivation in 2007.[6] He also cultivates plantain and tapioca.[7] He holds a Kisan Credit Card. Prasad has also been involved as a social activist in agricultural field, in issues related to Kuttanad Package and paddy field fund. In 2008, he conducted an event called Bhakshyasurakshakkayi Karshakakkoottaima (farmers community for food security) for honouring farmers which was attended by thousands of farmers, who were honoured by wearing ponnada. A class seven question paper of SSA involved a question about Krishna Prasad as a farmer.[3] In 2010, he won Karshakamitra award from the Government of Kerala.[2] In 2023, Prasad joined fellow farmers in protesting the non-payment for their produce sold to Supplyco, which offered them unsolicited loans in place of cash payments.[8]
Personal life
Krishna Prasad is married to Reshmi. They have two children—Prarthana Krishna and Prapancha Krishna.[6][2] He resides in Perunna, Changanassery. In 2020, he started a YouTube channel called Karshakasree Krishna Prasad.[3]
Filmography
Films
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vritthandham | Doordarshan | Leading role | ||
| 1998 | Sthree | Asianet | ||
| Samayam | Pottan Narayanan | Asianet | ||
| Samaksham | ||||
| 2008 – 2010 | Shri Mahabhagavatham | Asianet | ||
| 2018 | Makkal (TV series) | Gopan | Mazhavil Manorama | |
| 2021 | Room No. 54 | ZEE5 | Web series | |
| 2023-2024 | Balanum Ramayum | Mazhavil Manorama |
Awards and nominations
He has won Critics award for his acting in the television serial Samaksham. In 2010, he won Karshakamitra award from the Government of Kerala, recognising his efforts in farming.[2]
References
- ^ "Board of Members". lalithkala.com. Kerala Lalithakala Akademi. Archived from the original on 25 September 2024. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
- ^ a b c d e Ajith (12 May 2020). "മണ്ണിൽ വിയർത്തു പണിയെടുക്കുന്ന സിനിമാനടൻ! കൃഷ്ണപ്രസാദിന്റെ ലോക്ഡൗൺ ജീവിതം ഇങ്ങനെ." Manorama Online (in Malayalam). Retrieved 25 September 2024.
- ^ a b c d Krishnan, Arunima (23 May 2020). "മനസില്ലാ മനസോടെ കൃഷിയിലേയ്ക്കിറങ്ങി; ഇന്ന് പൊന്ന് വിളയിക്കുന്ന കർഷകൻ: കൃഷ്ണപ്രസാദ് പറയുന്നു". Manorama Online (in Malayalam). Retrieved 25 September 2024.
- ^ Prakash, E. T. (29 October 2017). "അഭിനയത്തിലും കൃഷിയിലും നൂറുമേനി". Mathrubhumi (in Malayalam). Archived from the original on 25 April 2020. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
- ^ "സിനിമയില് പോയാല് പിഴയ്ക്കില്ല, ഞാന് അമ്മയ്ക്ക് കൊടുത്ത വാക്ക് | KRISHNAPRASAD | CANCHANNELMEDIA". YouTube (in Malayalam). Can Channel Media. 20 January 2023. Retrieved 28 September 2024.
- ^ a b c Prakash, E. T. (6 November 2017). "This versatile actor is a State award winning farmer too". Mathrubhumi. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
- ^ "Krishna Prasad - AMMA". www.malayalamcinema.com. Association of Malayalam Movie Artists. Retrieved 24 June 2024.
- ^ "Actor-farmer Krishna Prasad says Jayasurya spoke on behalf of protesting farmers". Onmanorama. 31 August 2023. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
- ^ ETimes.in (12 February 2024). "Actor Krishna Prasad roped in for Unni Mukundan's 'Get-Set Baby'". The Times of India. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
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