Manoj K. Jayan is a popular Indian actor. His real name is Manoj Kadampoothramadam Jayan. He was born on 15th March, 1966 in Kottayam, Kerala, India. Manoj K. Jayan is known for Bheesmacharya (1994), Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja (2009), Dhrona 2010 (2010), Aaha (2021), Malikappuram (2022), Higuita (2023) and Jailer (2023). Apart, Manoj K. Jayan also will be a part of the new upcoming Indian movie Bilal (2024).
The notable actor, Manoj made his feature film debut with a minor role in the 1986 movie Ente Sonia, and rose to prominence courtesy of his performances in movies like Perumthachan (1990) and Kudumbasametham (1992). However, it was the musical drama Sargam (1992) which marked a turning point in the actor`s career. Manoj`s portrayal of Kuttan Thampuran, an epileptic with a fierce temper, earned him praise from all quarters and won him the first State Film Award of his career.
In the year 2010, Manoj`s portrayal of the tribal leader Thalakkal Chanthu in the historical drama Pazhassi Raja won him the second State Film Award of his career. Other notable acting credits include Sukrutham (1994), Valliettan (2000), Ravanaprabhu (2001), Kaazhcha (2004), Big B (2007) and Thattathin Marayathu (2012). The black comedy-thriller Neram (2013), the bilingual anthology film , Solo (2017) and the romantic drama My Story (2018) are among Manoj`s significant acting credits in recent times. His 2019 releases include 18am Padi, directed by Shankar Ramakrishnan and Ganagandharvan.
Manoj K. Jayan father name is K. G. Jayan and his mother name is V. K. Sarojini is a teacher. His marital status is married. Manoj K. Jayan wife name is Asha Jayan. They have onr child Tejalakshmi Jayan.