Dharmajan Bolgatty (born 1976) is an Indian actor, producer, comedian, politician and entrepreneur, who works in Malayalam films, television, and stage shows. He began his career as a comedian appearing in sketch comedies on stage, later forayed into such comedic television shows and into films in 2010s. Dharmajan entered active politics in 2021, ahead of the assembly elections in Kerala. He is a member of Indian National Congress and was the United Democratic Front candidate in Balusseri constituency.
Career He appeared in several TV shows and received his breakthrough through the success of the TV comedy show Bluff Master on Asianet Plus, hosted along with his friend Ramesh Pisharody. Later they became a popular comedy duo. Both of them together have wrote script for the comedy show Cinemala. The duo is also known for the Malayalam TV show Badai Bungalow. He started his Malayalam cinema career with the film Paappi Appacha (2010). He played the role of Dileep's driver sidekick. He is mainly seen in comedy roles.
After his full length role in Paappi Appacha, his roles in Kattappanayile Rithwik Roshan, Aadu and Aadu 2 established him as a comedy actor in the Malayalam film industry. He is also announced to become a playback singer. He is also a businessman and has established fish stores himself. He is also a film producer and produced a film named Nithyaharitha Nayakan in 2018.
Politics Dharmajan is a member of Indian National Congress. He was active in student politics and was a member of Kerala Students Union, the student wing of Congress. He ended his active presence in politics when he became busy in the field of art."Art my livelihood, politics not for making money: Dharmajan Bolgatty". He entered active politics again in 2021, ahead of the assembly elections in Kerala. In the 2021 assembly election, he represented the United Democratic Front in Balusseri constituency. He failed to the LDF candidate, Sachin Dev for 20000 plus votes.
Early and personal life
He was born to Kumaran and Madhavi in the city of Kochi, Kerala. He completed his primary education at Mulavukad High School and later joined St. Albert's College. He is married to Anuja and has two daughters, Veda and Vyga.
Filmography Films Year Title Role Notes 2010 Paappi Appacha Kuttappi Debut film 2011 Pachuvum Kovalanum 2012 Ordinary Antappan Naughty Professor My Boss Hotel waiter Puthiya Theerangal Chapters 2013 Ithu Manthramo Thanthramo Kuthanthramo Isaac Newton S/O Philipose Sound Thoma Coconut Climber Kittunni Arikil Oral 2014 Vasanthathinte Kanal Vazhikalil Onnum Mindaathe Kurutham Kettavan Villali Veeran Biju Brahmanan Nagara Varidhi Naduvil Njan 2015 Aadu-Oru Bheegara Jeevi AanuCaptain Cleetus JilebiTony High Alert Life of Josutty Amar Akbar Anthony Patient Punchirikku Parasparam Short Film 2016 Kattumakkan Pachakkallam Kolamasss Darvinte ParinamamLocal GuyDhanayathra ServantAngana Thanne Nethave Anjettennam Pinnale Aneesya Ann Maria Kalippilaanu Saabu Pretham Yeshu Welcome to Central Jail Sugunan Kattappanayile Rithwik Roshan Dasappan 2017 Achayans Sudharman Godha Danger Chicken Kokkachi ChunkzzAthmaram K.T./ AthmavuCappuccino Jango Aana Alaralodalaral Inzamam Imran Khan Punyalan Private Limited Advocate Peer ThanishAadu 2Captain "Sachin" Clematis 2018 Kuttanadan Marpappa Motta Vikadakumaran Binu Sebastian Shikkari Shambhu Laughing Apartment Near Girinagar Nithyaharitha Nayakan Binuraj Also producerAn International Local Story-Panchavarnathatha- 2019 Irupathiyonnaam Noottaandu Godwin Sakalakalashala Also singer Oru Yamandan Premakadha Tinku Brother's Day Munna Pattabhiraman Sunimon Margamkali Bilal Ittymaani: Made in China Sainu Ganagandharvan Santhosh 2020 Dhamaka Shiva Trance Soji Al Mallu 2021 Krishnankutty Pani Thudangi Cameo Erida Servant Bilingual film No Way Out Vidhi: The Verdict Maniyan 2022 Thirimali 2023 Corona Dhavan Sabumon 2024 Palayam PC Pavi Caretaker Ratheesh Virunnu Murali Porattu Nadakam Murugan 2025 A Pan Indian Story Ambalamukkile Visheshangal 2026 Aadu 3 Sachin Cleetus
Television Year Program Role Channel Notes2003-2009Cinemala Various rolesAsianet2004Ettu Sundarikalum NjanumScript writerSurya TV2004-2009BluffmastersCo-host Asianet Plus20065 star Thattukada ThattukadakkaranAsianet Plus2008EnganeyundashaneJaihind TV2013-2016Badai Bungalow Various rolesAsianet2015Cinema chirimaHimselfMazhavil Manorama2016Flowers TV Awards 2016Co-hostFlowers2017Comedy Super Nights Various rolesFlowers2018Panchavadippalam Flowers2020Bigg Boss (Malayalam season 2) Guest Asianet Episode 72020-2021Start Music Season 2Co-HostAsianet Star MagicMentor Flowers
Awards and nominations Nominations Nomination, Asianet Film Awards for Best Supporting Actor (Kattappanayile Rithwik Roshan) Nomination, 6th South Indian International Movie Awards for Best Comedian Malayalam (Kattappanayile Rithwik Roshan) Nomination, 8th South Indian International Movie Awards for Best Comedian Malayalam (Kuttanadan Marpappa) Nomination, 2nd IIFA Ultsalvam for performance in a comic role Malayalam (Kattappanayile Rithwik Roshan) Nomination, 2nd IIFA Ultsalvam for performance in a comic role Malayalam (Kattappanayile Rithwik Roshan) Nomination, 10th South Indian International Movie Awards for Best Comedian Malayalam (Dhamaka)
Won Won, Flowers Gulf Film Awards - Best comedy actor (Kattappanayile Rithwik Roshan) Won, Vanitha Film Awards 2017 for Best Comedian (Kattappanayile Rithwik Roshan) Won, Versatile Performer (TV) - Asianet Comedy Awards (Badai Bungalow) Won, Asianet Film Awards 2018 - Best comedian (Various films) Won, 3rd Anand TV film awards - Best Comedian (various films)
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