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 several Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam language films.
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Jayaram Subramaniam was born on Friday, 10 December 1965 (age 57 years; as in 2022) in Perumbavoor, Kerala. Jayaram grew up in Perumbavoor city of Kerala. He studied at the Government Boys High School, Perumbavoor. Later, Jayaram went to Sree Shankar College, Kalady, Kerala and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics. According to sources, after completing college, Jayaram worked as a medical representative. According to reports, Jayaram did his undergraduate course in Chenda from the National Institute of Ulsawam Sciences and Technology in Thrissur, Kerala.
Jayaram Subramaniam in 1988 – an image from the film ‘Witness’
Physical Appearance
Height (Approx): 5′ 9″
Weight (Approx): 80 kg
Hair Color: Black (dyed)
Eye colour: black
Body Measurements (Approx): Chest: 42 inches, Waist: 32 inches, Biceps: 15 inches
Family
Jayaram Subramaniam belongs to a Brahmin Tamil family from Kerala.
parents and siblings
Jayaram’s father’s name is Subramaniam Iyer and mother’s name is Thankam (deceased). Being the second of three children, Jayaram has an elder brother Venkata Ram (deceased) and a younger sister Manjula.
wife and children
On 7 September 1992, Jayaram Subramaniam married Ashwathy (stage name Parvathy), a former Indian actress, classical dancer and costume designer, who appeared in Malayalam films. Jairam and Awasthi first met in 1988.
A picture from the wedding of Jayaram Subramaniam and Awasthi
Jairam with his wife Awasthi
Jayaram and Awasthi have two children named Kalidas Jayaram and Malavika Jayaram. Kalidas is a Tamil and Malayalam actor.
Jayaram Subramaniam’s family picture – 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.
Jairam and Awasthi in 1988 – picture from the time when both were dating each other
Religion
Jayaram Subramaniam follows Hindu religion.
Caste
Jairam belongs to a Brahmin family.
livelihood
film
Jayaram made his debut in 1988 with Padmarajan’s mystery thriller ‘Aparan’. He appeared as Vishwanathan (protagonist) and Uthaman (antagonist) in the film; Jayaram played a double role.
Jayaram Subramaniam (left) with one of his co-stars in ‘Aparaan’ (1988)
He made his debut in Tamil language films as ‘Chellappa’ in the film ‘Gokulam’ in 1993.
Jayaram Subramaniam as ‘Chellappa’ in ‘Gokulam’ (1993)
Awards, Honors, Achievements
Citizen 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 Second Best Actor for the film ‘Swayamvaram Panthal’.
Tamil Nadu State Film Awards
In 2000, Jayaram Subramaniam won a special award for the film ‘Tenali’.
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 ‘Theerthadaanam’.
- Jayaram Subramaniam won the Best Supporting Actor award for his performance in the film ‘Panchathanathiram’ in 2002.
- In 2003, Jayaram won the Best Actor Award for ‘Manasinakkare’.
Asianet Film Awards
- In 1998, he won the Best Actor Award for the film ‘Sneham’.
- In 2001, Jayaram received the Best Actor Award for his work in the films ‘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 honored with a special commemoration.
- In 2014 and 2018 he won the Golden Star of the Year Award.
Asianet Comedy Awards
- In 2015, Jayaram won the Best Actor Award for the film ‘Thinkal Muthal Veli Vere’.
- In 2017, Jayaram received the Best Actor Award for ‘Achayans’.
South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA)
- In 2012, Jayaram Subramaniam was nominated for the Best Comedian Award for his work in ‘Thuppakki’.
- Jayaram was nominated for the SIIMA Awards under the category Best Actor in a Negative Role (Telugu) for ‘Bhaagamathie’ in 2019.
other awards
- In 1996, Jayaram won the Cini Best Actor Award and Rotary Club Award for the film ‘Thooval Kottaram’.
- In 2002, he was awarded the V. Shantaram Award for his performance in ‘Shesham’.
- In 2008, Jayaram Subramaniam was awarded the JC Daniel Award for his performance in ‘Veruthe Oru Bharya’, considered Kerala’s highest award in Malayalam cinema.
- In 2011, he won the Sathyan Award for Lifetime Achievement. He won the Jaihind TV Award for Best Actor for ‘Kadha ‘Thudarunnu’.
- Jayaram won the Vayalar Film Award in the Best Actor category for ‘Nadaan’ and ‘Swapanam’ and the Kerala Kalamandalam MKK Nair Award in 2014.
Favorite
- Food: Thayiru Sadam, Mango Pulissery
Facts/General Knowledge
- Apart from being an established actor, Jayaram Subramaniam is a skilled percussionist, mimicry artist and farmer.
- Jayaram describes Padmarajan as his guru.
- Jayaram is an ardent animal lover, especially elephants.
A picture of Jayaram with the elephant
- It was revealed in an interview that Jayaram loved animals so much since childhood that he used to collect pictures of elephants while his friends were busy collecting matchsticks and labels. Recalling those moments of childhood, Jayaram said,
As a boy, when my classmates collected matchbox labels and stamps, I collected about 400 photographs of elephants, including paper clippings and black-and-white photographs.
- According to some sources, Jayaram was once invited as the chief guest to the Thrissur temple where he was to consecrate an elephant named Padmanabhan as ‘Gajaraja’. After seeing the elephant, Jaime recognized it as his childhood favorite elephant. According to Jayaram, he was informed a few years later that the said elephant died; However, its teeth were transferred to him in a legal manner, and Jayaram respectfully kept them in his drawing room.
- According to sources, the first copy of ‘Aalakuttathil Oranpokkam’ was given to Jayaram’s own elephant mahout; Jayaram’s elephant was shown in many films. Talking about his experience of writing the book, Jayaram said,
People used to ask me why I did not write despite being a relative of Malayathoor Ramakrishnan. Of course I always wanted to write but didn’t want to attempt any great literature. Nor did I want to write my autobiography. What is there to write? As someone who loves animals more than humans, I focused on this topic.”
- According to Jayaram, Tamil actor Ajith and his wife Shalini are his family friends.
- Jayaram Subramaniam is the nephew of Malayathoor Ramakrishnan, a famous Indian writer and cartoonist of Malayalam literature.
- In 2020, through a post on social media, Jayaram revealed that he had quit smoking long ago.
Jairam Subramaniam’s post about quitting smoking
- In an interview, Jayaram revealed that he would only have gravy for non-vegetarian dishes.
- Jayaram Subramaniam is a fitness enthusiast. He often shares his intense workout videos on social media.
- Jayaram has a golden visa of UAE.
Photograph of Jayaram (left) holding UAE Golden Visa in left hand with Yusuf Ali MA, Chairman and Managing Director of Lulu Group International
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