Innocent actor

2023 - 3 - 27

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Malayalam actor Innocent passes away at 75 (The Indian Express)

Veteran Malayalam actor and former MP Innocent passed away at a private hospital in Kochi on Sunday. He was 75. Innocent, a cancer survivor, was admitted to ...

However, in 2015, the actor announced that he was cancer-free. He chronicled his battle with the illness in the book titled Laughter in the Cancer Ward. The actor made his silver screen debut in 1972 with Nrithasala. With the passing away of #Innocent Sir, we have lost a priceless gem. The actor even bankrolled movies like Vida Parayum Munpe, Ilakkangal and Ormakkayi. Covid related respiratory issues along with multiple organ failure and a cardiac arrest led to his death.”

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Popular Malayalam actor, former MP, Innocent passes away at 75... (The New Indian Express)

The actor, a cancer survivor after he was detected with the deadly disease as far back as 2012, has been undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Kochi ...

Aside from being a brilliantly inventive & gifted actor, he was a fine human being whom it was a pleasure to interact with in the Lok Sabha. A Leftist at heart, Innocent became a candidate in the Lok Sabha election on the request of the LDF. He was a person who fought bravely against a deadly disease and gave courage to the entire society through his actions. "The void that Innocent has left in Malayalam cinema cannot be filled. "Mourning the loss of character actor, comedian & one-time Kerala MP Innocent, who has just passed away at age 75. He later tested political waters, contesting and winning the Irinjalakuda municipal council elections as a Revolutionary Socialist Party-backed candidate in 1979. Innocent, who carved a style of his own, peaked as an actor from 1985 to the late 1990s, where he played a string of roles as a comedian, character roles, and even a few villain roles for directors like Priyadarshan, Sathyan Anthikkad, Fazil, and Kamal. Born Innocent Vareed Thekkethala on February 28, 1948, in Irinjalakuda, then a small village near Thrissur, as the fifth child of his parents, who had eight children, his early life has not been anything to write home about. After seeing the films he produced failing to ring the cash registers, Innocent decided to seriously involve himself as an actor in Mollywood even as he dumped the producer hat, which left him nearly bankrupt. 'Lekhayude Maranam Oru Flashback', a 1983 film directed by K G George that is considered a landmark movie and loosely based on the life of actress Shobha, was also produced by Innocent (along with David Kachapally). Innocent's body will be kept at the Rajiv Gandhi Indoor Stadium, Kadavanthra in Kochi from 8 am to 11 am on Monday for the public to pay their homage. KOCHI: Popular Malayalam film actor Innocent, known mostly as a comedian for his unique style and dialogue delivery in a career spanning over four decades and 500 films, died here on Sunday.

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Veteran Malayalam actor Innocent dies at 75 | Mint (Livemint)

Innocent entered the film industry as a producer and began his acting career, which included both comedy and character roles, in 1972.

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Malayalam's comedy king Innocent, 75, passes away (Mathrubhumi English)

Kochi: Veteran Malayalam actor-cum-politician Innocent passed away on Sunday (March 26) in Kochi. He was 75. He had been undergoing treatment for cancer ...

In addition to being an actor, Innocent has worked as a producer for a couple of projects too. The 75-year-old veteran comedian and character actor was diagnosed with cancer some years ago. The actor was under Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support at the hospital.

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Veteran Malayalam actor and former MP Innocent passes away at 75 (WION)

Innocent, one of the most popular actors in the Malayalam film industry, died here in Kerala on Sunday night. He was 75. He was admitted to a private ...

From the stadium, his body will be taken to his native place Iringalakkuda where the funeral will be held in the evening. Innocent has written a popular Malayalam book, 'Cancer Wardile Chiri' or 'Smile in Cancer Ward'. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in his condolence message said, "Innocent, through his natural acting had entered the hearts of people. [Twinning and winning! His body will be taken to the Rajiv Gandhi Indoor stadium in Ernakulam at 6.30 a.m. He was 75.

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Malayalam actor Innocent dies at 75; Prithviraj Sukumaran, Jayaram ... (Hindustan Times)

Malayalam actor Innocent died at the age of 75 in Kochi. Prithviraj Sukumaran, Manju Warrier, Tovino Thomas, Jayaram among others paid tributes to him.

Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a form of cardiopulmonary support where the patient's blood is pumped and oxygenated outside the body using a machine. As a parliamentarian, he fought for the welfare of his constituents. His latest movie was Prithviraj-starrer Kaduva and the last film he acted in was Pachuvum Atbuthavilakkum directed by Anoop Sathyan, son of ace director Satyan Anthikad. He was diagnosed with cancer twice and yet always maintained a positive attitude towards life, a fact remembered by many in their condolence messages on social media. Besides his acting career, he was active in politics also. Leader of Opposition in the state assembly V D Satheesan also condoled the actor's death, saying that Innocent, who made everyone laugh for decades "has become a painful memory today". He also remembered him as a public activist who touched the lives of the people around him. With the passing away of #Innocent Sir, we have lost a priceless gem. "It is a total loss for Malayalees," he added. "Deeply saddened by the passing of legendary Malayalam actor and former MP #Innocent. [Innocent](https://www.hindustantimes.com/topic/film-actor) died on Sunday at a private hospital in Kochi. not only on screen but also in life...#RIP #actorinnocent," Manju Warrier posted in Malayalam on her Instagram.

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Innocent (1948-2023): Man who made Keralites laugh, Innocent ... (The Indian Express)

The doyen of Malayalam comedy, Innocent leaves behind him an illustrious legacy spanning over half a century, during which he regaled his numerous fans with ...

The hub of Malayalam films and professionals, Madras rekindled in him his love for showmanship. In the early 1970s, a young Innocent moved to Davangere, Karnataka, to join his brothers’ matchbox factory. Debt-ridden, Innocent was forced to abandon both his factory and Davangere, and return to his hometown. The actor made his foray into films in 1972, with a small role in A B Raj’s Nrithasala. It was these very shows that helped Innocent survive, for his audience — huddled inside shop verandahs in Irinjalakuda — would pay him in cash and food. His last release was the Prithviraj Sukumaran-starrer Kaduva in 2022.

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Malayalam Actor Innocent Dies, Prithviraj Sukumaran And Dulquer ... (NDTV)

Veteran Malayalam actor and former member of Parliament Innocent died at a private hospital in Kochi on Sunday. After learning about the unfortunate event, ...

Innocent served as the president of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA), a guild of Malayalam artists from 2003 to 2018. A few years ago, he was diagnosed with cancer but in 2015 he announced that he was finally free of the disease. With his unique voice and mannerisms, he had endeared himself to countless cinema lovers as well as a toast of mimicry artists. He had also served as president of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA) for 12 consecutive years. Veteran Malayalam actor and former member of Parliament Innocent died at a private hospital in Kochi on Sunday. To everyone you met.

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malayalam: Malayalam actor Innocent of 'Ramji Rao Speaking' fame ... (The Economic Times)

Innocent was admitted to the hospital on March 3 after he complained of breathing trouble.

A versatile actor, he was brilliant both as a comic relief as well as a villain. ""Kerala will remember with gratitude that Innocent, who always had a left-wing mindset, became a Lok Sabha candidate at the request of the Left Democratic Front and after winning, prominently raised Kerala's demands in Parliament," he wrote. The late actor was also mourned by the Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. Tharoor also paid a moving tribute to the late actor. End of an iconic chapter in cinema history! In 2012, he was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. He was a three-time recipient of Kerala State Film Awards. A funeral service will be conducted at the St Thomas Cathedral Church at Irinjalakkuda, according to a [Times Of India](/topic/times-of-india)report. The actor also complained of an acute throat infection. He was also put on pulmonary support. Incidentally, Innocent was last seen in Sukumaran's action adventure 'Kaduva'. Sukumaran tweeted, "End of an iconic chapter!

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Malayalam actor Innocent death Updates: Innocent's funeral begins ... (The Indian Express)

Malayalam actor Innocent passes away Live Updates: Innocent died at the age of 75 on Sunday. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, Mohanlal, ...

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan remembered Innocent and wrote a post on Facebook. Covid related respiratory issues along with multiple organ failure and a cardiac arrest led to his death,” the hospital said in a statement. Veteran Malayalam actor and politician Innocent died on Sunday at a private hospital at the age of 75.

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Malayalams veteran actor Innocent passes away, tributes pour in (WION)

Veteran Malayalam actor Innocent passed away on Sunday (March 26) in Kochi. He was 75. Innocent breathed his last at a private hospital where he was ...

To everyone you met. You were all heart.” He will be remembered for enthralling audiences and filling people’s lives with humour. Remembering the late actor, many actors, and politicians paid tribute to the actor. [Twinning and winning! He was 75.

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