Shanavas Shanu
{{Short description|Indian television actor}}
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| birth_place = Manjeri, Malappuram, Kerala, India
| occupation = Actor
| alma_mater = NNS College Malappuram
| yearsactive = 2010–present
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Shanavas Shanu is an Indian television actor best known for his roles as Rudhran in Kumkumapoovu and Indran in Seetha.{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/malayalam/meet-the-endearing-anti-hero-of-telly-town-shanavas-shanu/articleshow/63960761.cms|title=Meet the endearing anti-hero of telly town, Shanavas Shanu |website=The Times of India}}
Biography
Shanu was born in Manjeri, Malappuram. He studied at NNS College Malappuram. His mother's name is Mymoona. He has two younger sisters named Shanna and Jimsha Sheri. His father died at a very young age. He is married to Sona and has two children.{{Cite interview |url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/style/style-factor/2018/12/17/malayalam-serial-actor-shanavas-interview.html|script-title=ml:മനസ്സറിയാത്ത കാര്യങ്ങൾക്കു ഞാൻ ക്രൂശിക്കപ്പെടുന്നു: ഷാനവാസ് |language=ml |trans-title=I am crucified for things I do not understand: Shanavas |last=Shanu |first=Shanavas |date=17 December 2018 |website=ManoramaOnline}}
Career
Shanu made his television debut in 2010, playing the lead role opposite Nithya Das in Indraneelam. He rose to fame by playing the villainous hero Rudhran in Kumkumapoovu and became a household name among the Malayali audience.{{Cite news |title=11 years of 'Kumkumapoovu': From Shelly to Shanavas Shanu, here's what the actors are doing now |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/malayalam/11-years-of-kumkumapoovu-from-shelly-to-shanavas-shanu-heres-what-the-actors-are-doing-now/photostory/89256371.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-08-10 |issn=0971-8257}}
From 2017 to 2019, he played Indran in Seetha.{{Cite interview |url=https://malayalam.samayam.com/tv/celebrity-news/seetha-serial-actor-shanavas-shanu-about-his-role-in-seetha-and-his-ambitions/articleshow/73018176.cms |script-title=ml:സീതയിലെ വിവാഹം വല്ലാത്തൊരു അനുഭവമായിരുന്നു! ചെയ്യാനെളുപ്പം വില്ലത്തരമെന്നും ഷാനവാസ്! |language=ml |trans-title=Sita's wedding was a great experience! Shanavas says villains are easy to do! |last=Shanu |first=Shanavas |interviewer=Bibin Babu |website=malayalam.samayam.com}} His on-screen chemistry with Swasika{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/malayalam/seetha-actor-shanavas-shanu-i-was-initially-apprehensive-about-doing-intimate-scenes-with-swasika/articleshow/70891863.cms|title=Seetha actor Shanavas Shanu: I was initially apprehensive about doing intimate scenes with Swasika a|website=The Times of India}} created controversy among the younger audience. The pair were known as #Seethendriyam{{Cite web |url=https://malayalam.samayam.com/tv/reality-shows/seetha-serial-fame-swasika-and-shanavas-as-guests-in-onnum-onnum-moonnu-show-with-rimi-tomy/articleshow/74505233.cms |script-title=ml:അങ്ങനെ അവർ വീണ്ടും ഒന്നിച്ചു സൂർത്തുക്കളെ വീണ്ടും ഒന്നിച്ചു! ഒരേ സ്ക്രീനിൽ വീണ്ടും 'സീതേന്ദ്രിയം' |language=ml |trans-title=So they put the Surats back together again! 'Silence' again on the same screen |first=Lekshmi |last=Nair |date=6 March 2020|website=malayalam.samayam.com}} on social networking sites.
In 2018, he debuted as a lead hero in a Malayalam film titled Police Junior, which won him the New Face Award at the Adoor Bhasi Awards in 2019.{{citation needed|date=September 2020}} In 2019, he appeared in the television shows Alliyambal{{Cite web |title=Alliyambal: Shanavas Shanu to play Devan's childhood friend |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/malayalam/alliyambal-shanavas-shanu-to-play-devans-childhood-friend/articleshow/68219006.cms |website=The Times of India}} and Thamarathumbi.[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/malayalam/i-will-give-my-future-husband-a-second-chance-if-he-is-like-rajeevan-says-happily-single-rini-raj-of-thamara-thumbi-fame/articleshow/71941398.cms I will give my future husband a second chance if he is like Rajeevan, says happily single Rini Raj of Thamara Thumbi fame]
He is also a prominent figure in television shows like Star Magic{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/malayalam/seetha-team-bring-the-house-down-on-star-magic/articleshow/69484694.cms|title=Seetha team bring the house down on 'Star Magic' |website=The Times of India}} on Flowers TV and Thakarppan Comedy on Mazhavil Manorama.{{citation needed|date=September 2020}}
Television works
Filmography
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| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Speed Track | First appearance |
| 2010 | Rhythm | |
| 2011 | Nadakame Ulakam | |
| 2015 | Lasagu | |
| 2016 | Angane Thanne Nethave Anchettennam Pinnale | Lead Antagonist |
| 2017 | Aakashathinum Bhoomikkumidayil | |
| 2018 | Queen | |
| 2018 | Police Junior | Debut as a Lead Hero |
| 2019 | Big Salute |
Awards and nominations
- Asianet Television Awards 2012 - Best Popular Actor
- Asiavision Awards - Best Actor
- Adoor Bhasi Awards 2013 - Best Actor
- Thikkirushy Award 2013 - Best Actor
- Johnson Master Memorial Award - Best Actor
- Lohithadas Memorial Awards - Best Actor
- NCP Awards 2019 - Best Actor
- Adoor Bhasi Film awards 2019 - Best Debut
- Mollywood Flick Awards 2021- Best On-Screen Pair with Swasika
References
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External links
- {{IMDb name|8351178}}
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Category:Indian television actors