Jayaram Subramaniam, popularly known as Jayaram, is an Indian actor who mostly works in the South Indian film industry. He has won various awards for his performances in various Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam films.
Wiki/Biography
Jayaram Subramaniam was born on Friday, 10 December 1965 (age 57 years; in 2022) in Perumbavoor, Kerala. Jayaram grew up in the town of Perumbavoor in Kerala. He studied at Government Boys High School in Perumbavoor. Later, Jayaram went to Sree Sankara College, Kalady, Kerala, and pursued a Bachelor of Arts in Economics. According to sources, after graduating from college, Jayaram worked as a medical representative. As per reports, Jayaram is pursuing a graduate course in Chenda from Ulsavam National Institute of Science & Technology in Thrissur, Kerala.
Jayaram Subramaniam in 1988 – Image from the movie ‘Witness’
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 5′ 9″
Weight (approx): 80 kg
Hair Color: Black (dyed)
Eye Color: Black
Body Measurements (approx): Chest: 42 inches, Waist: 32 inches, Biceps: 15 inches
Family
Jayaram Subramaniam belongs to a Tamil Brahmin family in Kerala.
Parents & Siblings
Jayaram’s father’s name is Subramaniyam Iyer, and his mother’s name is Thankam (deceased). Being the second of three children, Jayaram had an older brother named Venkit Ram (deceased), and a younger sister, Manjula.
Wife & Children
On 7 September 1992, Jayaram Subramaniam married Aswathi (stage name Parvathy), a former Indian actress, classical dancer, and costume designer, who appeared in Malayalam films. Jayaram and Awasthi first met in 1988.
Photo from Jayaram Subramaniam and Awasthi’s wedding
Jayaram with his wife, Awasthi
Jayaram and Awasthi have two children namely Kalidas Jayaram and Malavika Jayaram. Kalidas is a Tamil and Malayalam actor.
Jayaram Subramaniam family photo – From left – daughter Malavika Jayaram, wife Awasthi, Jayaram Subramaniam, and son Kalidas Jayaram
Relationships/Affairs
Reportedly, while working together, Jayaram and Awasthi were dating each other.
Jayaram and Awasthi in 1988 – Pictures from when the two were dating
religion
Jayaram Subramaniam is a Hindu.
Caste
Jayaram belongs to a Brahmin family.
Career
Movie
Jayaram made his debut with Padmarajan’s mystery thriller ‘Aparan’ in 1988. He appeared as Vishwanathan (protagonist) and Uthaman (antagonist) in the film; Jayaram plays two roles.
Jayaram Subramaniam (left) in ‘Aparan’ (1988) with one of his co-stars
He made his Tamil film debut with the film ‘Gokulam’ as ‘Chellappa’ in 1993.
Jayaram Subramaniam as ‘Chellappa’ in ‘Gokulam’ (1993)
Awards, Honors, Achievements
Public Award
In 2011, he was awarded the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award.
Kerala State Film Awards
- In 1990, Jayaram received the Special Jury Award for the film ‘Thooval Kottaram.’
- In 2000, he won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for the film ‘Swayamvaram Panthal.’
Tamil Nadu State Film Awards
In 2000, Jayaram Subramaniam won the Special Prize for a film called ‘Thenali.’
Filmfare Awards
- In 1998, Jayaram won the Best Actor Award for his performance in the film ‘Sneham.’
- In 2001, he won the Best Actor Award for ‘Theerthadanam.’
- Jayaram Subramaniam won the Best Supporting Actor Award for his performance in the film ‘Panchathanthiram’ in 2002.
- In 2003, Jayaram won the Best Actor Award for ‘Manassinakkare.’
Asianet Film Awards
- In 1998, he won the Best Actor Award for the movie ‘Sneham.’
- In 2001, Jayaram received the Best Actor Award for his work in films titled ‘Uthaman’ and ‘Theerthadanam.’
- In 2008, Jayaram Subramaniam won the Most Popular Actor Award for ‘Veruthe Oru Bharya’ in which he appeared as ‘Sugunan.’
- In 2011, he received the Most Popular Actor Award for the film ‘Swapna Sanchari.’
- In 2012, he was awarded with a Special Commemoration.
- In 2014 and 2018, he won the Best Gold Star Award.
Asianet Comedy Awards
- Jayaram won the Best Actor Award for the film ‘Thinkal Muthal Velli Vare’ in 2015.
- In 2017, Jayaram received the Best Actor Award for ‘Achayans.’
South Indian International Film Awards (SIIMA)
- In 2012, Jayaram Subramaniam was nominated for the Best Comedian Award for his work in ‘Thuppakki.’
- Jayaram was nominated for a SIIMA Award under the category of Best Actor in a Negative Role (Telugu) for ‘Bhaagamathie’ in 2019.
Other Awards
- In 1996, Jayaram won the Sini Best Actor Award and the Rotary Club Award for the film ‘Thooval Kottaram.’
- In 2002, he was awarded with the V. Shantaram Award for his performance in ‘Shesham.’
- In 2008, Jayaram Subramaniam was awarded with the JC Daniel Award, considered Kerala’s highest award in Malayalam cinema, for his performance in ‘Veruthe Oru Bharya.’
- In 2011, he won the Sathyan Award for Lifetime Achievement. He won the TV Jaihind Award for Best Actor for ‘Kadha ‘Thudarunnu.’
- Jayaram won the Vayalar Film Award in the Best Actor category for ‘Nadan’ and ‘Swapanam,’ and the Kerala Kalamandalam MKK Nair Puraskaram in 2014.
Favourite
- Food: Thayiru Sadam, Mango Pulissery
Facts/Trivia
- Apart from being an established actor, Jayaram Subramaniam is a skilled percussionist, mime artist, and farmer.
- Jayaram refers to Padmarajan as his teacher.
- Jayaram is a lover of animals, especially Elephants.
Picture of Jayaram with an elephant
- In an interview, it was revealed that Jayaram was very fond of animals since childhood, so much so that as a child, he used to collect pictures of elephants while his friends were busy collecting matchboxes and labels. Recalling childhood moments, Jayaram said,
As a child, when my classmates collected matchbox labels and stamps, I collected nearly 400 pictures of elephants including paper cuttings and black and white photographs.”
- According to some sources, Jayaram was once invited to the Thrissur temple as the chief guest where he was supposed to anoint an elephant named Padmanabhan as ‘Gajaraja.’ After seeing the elephant, Jayam identified it as his favorite elephant since childhood. According to Jayaram, he was informed a few years later that the elephant had died; however, his tusk was legally transferred to him, and Jayaram placed it in his guest room as a tribute.
- According to sources, the first copy of ‘Aalkootttathil Oranapokkam’ was given to the elephant mahout Jayaram himself; Gajah Jayaram has been featured in many films. While talking about his experience writing the book, Jayaram said,
People used to ask why I didn’t write even though I was a relative of Malayatoor Ramakrishnan. Of course I always wanted to write but didn’t want to attempt great literature. I also don’t want to write my autobiography. What to write? As someone who loves animals more than people, I focused on this topic.”
- According to Jayaram, Tamil actor Ajith and his wife Shalini are family friends.
- Jayaram Subramaniam is the nephew of Malayalam literature writer and famous Indian cartoonist, Malayatoor Ramakrishnan.
- In 2020, through a post on social media, Jayaram revealed that he had stopped smoking a long time ago.
Jayaram Subramaniam’s post about quitting smoking
- In an interview, Jayaram revealed that he will only have gravy from non-vegetarian dishes.
- Jayaram Subramaniam is a fitness enthusiast. He often shares videos of his intense workouts on social media.
- Jayaram holds a UAE Gold Visa.
Photo of Jayaram (left) with the Chairman and Managing Director of LuLu Group International, Yusuf Ali MA, holding the UAE Gold Visa in his left hand
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Source: SCHOOL TRANG DAI
