Anoop Chandran, a prominent Malayalam film actor, rose to fame through his comedic roles and later garnered significant attention as a contestant on Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 1. This comprehensive biography explores his life, career, and controversies.

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Born in 1973 in Areeparambu, Cherthala, Alappuzha district, Kerala, India, Anoop Chandran is a celebrated actor renowned for his comedic performances. His notable film appearances include Rasathanthram (2006), Classmates (2006), and Shakespeare M.A. Malayalam (2008), which propelled him to widespread recognition.

Beyond his acting career, Anoop is actively involved in social activism, advocating for various social causes. His participation in Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 1 further cemented his place in the public eye.

Physical Appearance

Anoop stands approximately 5’7″ tall and weighs around 85 kg. He is distinguished by his brown eyes and black hair.

Family, Caste & Wife

Hailing from a middle-class Hindu family, Anoop is married to Vinaya Chandran. The couple shares two daughters.

Career

Anoop’s educational journey includes schooling at Cherthala South Government High School, Cherthala, and graduation from N.S.S. College, Cherthala. He honed his acting skills through training at the School Of Drama & Fine Arts.

His acting debut came in 2004 with Ranjith’s Malayalam film, Black, where he played the role of Pauly. His career encompasses diverse roles, extending to judging the comedy reality TV show Lunars Comedy Express (Asianet, 2014) and winning the Asianet Comedy Award for Best Actor (2017) for his performance in the TV serial Aluvayum Mathicurryum.

His appearance on Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 1 (2018) commanded a daily remuneration of ?70,000.

Controversies

Anoop faced controversies in 2013, including an arrest for disrupting a Youth Congress meeting in Cherthala and an FIR filed against him by Youth Congress supporters alleging a fight and use of abusive language. Both complaints were later withdrawn.

In 2017, he publicly accused actor Dileep (involved in the abduction and sexual assault case of an Indian actress) of attempting to sabotage his film career, stating that Dileep’s actions had negatively impacted his career.

Facts

Here are some interesting facts about Anoop Chandran:

• He is a supporter of the Communist Party.
• He consumes alcohol.
• He enjoys reading; his favorite book is Aarachar by K. R. Meera.
• He appreciates music, with Shahabaz Aman as his favorite singer.
• His favorite quote is “Nature is the truth.”
• He is a passionate animal lover.

Key Milestones