Kunchacko Boban is an Indian actor and producer, who has worked predominantly in the Malayalam film industry. He is popularly known as “Chackochan” and his fans fondly call him “Chocolate Boy” due to his romantic roles in films. As of 2023, he has appeared in over 100 films.
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Kunchacko Boban was born on Tuesday, 2 November 1976 (age 47 years; as in 2023) in Alappuzha, Kerala, India. Their zodiac sign is Scorpio. After completing his schooling, he joined St. Birchman’s College in Changanassery, Kerala. Subsequently, he graduated with a first class degree in B.Com from Santana Dharma College in Alappuzha, Kerala. Additionally, he displayed a passion for sports, excelling in cricket, table tennis and basketball, with a particular talent for badminton. Apart from this, she also received training in Bharatanatyam from Amritam Gopinath during her childhood days.
Physical Appearance
Height (Approx): 5′ 7″
Weight (Approx): 76 kg
Hair Color: Black
Eye colour: black
Kunchacko Boban with Fars Film Group founder Ahmed Golchin
Family
Boban hails from a Syro-Malabar Catholic family in Alappuzha, Kerala, with roots in the Malliyampurakal family, best known for owning Kerala’s first film studio, Udaya Studios.
parents and siblings
Boban was born to Boban Kunchacko and Mauli Boban. His father was a film producer, actor, director and screenwriter, while his mother was a housewife.
Kunchacko Boban’s father Boban Kunchacko and mother Mauli Boban
Boban has two younger sisters, Anu and Meenu.
Kunchacko Boban with her sisters Anu and Meenu
wife and children
After a few years of courtship, Boban got married to Priya Ann Samuel. Their wedding ceremony took place on 2 April 2005 at the Little Flower Syro Catholic Church, Ernakulam. The couple have a son, Izhak Boban Kunchacko, born on 16 April 2019. His son was baptized on 30 June 2019.
Kunchacko Boban with Priya Ann Samuel and her son Izhak Boban
other relatives
Kunchacko, a prominent filmmaker in the Malayalam film industry and the founder of Udaya Studios, is Boban’s grandfather.
Kunchacko Boban’s grandfather
He is the grandson of Navodaya Appachan (deceased), the founder of Navodaya Studios and a renowned film producer, director and entrepreneur. Boban also has a family relationship with Jijo Punnoose, who is also a film director.
relationships/affairs
Kunchacko first met Priya when he and his friends approached Boban for his autograph in the 90s. They dated each other until their marriage in 2005.
Address
11C, Abad Silver Crest, SC Bose Road, Jawahar Nagar, Kadavanthra, Kochi-682 020
signature/autograph
Kunchacko Boban’s autograph
livelihood
film
Kunchacko Boban made her debut in the 1997 film Aniyathipravu, directed by Fazil and co-starring Shalini; However, he made his debut as a child artiste in the film Dhanya, which was produced by his father in 1981. His film Aniyathipravu became a big hit and set new records in Malayalam cinema.
Poster of Kunchacko Boban’s first film- Aniyathipravu
Dhanya (1981) movie poster
Later, he played a brief role in Harikrishnans (1998), which was the highest-grossing Malayalam film of that year.
Movie poster- Harikrishnans
Kunchacko and Shalini worked together again for successful romantic films such as Nakshatrarattu (1998), Niram (1999), and Prem Pujari (1999). He also appeared in other significant box-office successes such as Priyam (2000), Satyam Shivam Sundaram (2000), Friends (2001), Narendran Makan Jayakantan Vaka (2001), and Kalyanaraman (2002).
Movie Poster- Narendran Makan Jayakantan Vaka
After her marriage in 2005, Boban decided to step away from the film industry for some time. He returned to acting in 2008 with a guest appearance in a song from the film Twenty:20 and later appeared in Shafi’s film Lollipop. Boban returned as an actor after playing the character Ravi Varma in VK Prakash’s 2009 comedy film Gullumal: The Escape, which was a commercial success.
Poster of the movie Gulumal- The Escape
In critically acclaimed films like Traffic (2011), How Old Are You (2014), Vetta (2016), Take Off (2017), Virus (2019), Anjaam Pathira (2020), Nayattu (2021), Paada (2022) His performance in ), and Nanna Thaan Kes Kodu (2022) received widespread appreciation. In 2015, Boban played a role in Dr. Biju’s film Valiya Chirakulla Pakshikal, also known as Birds with Large Wings, which highlights the devastating impact of the use of endosulfan pesticides on villages in northern Kerala. The film received international recognition and was screened at many prestigious events such as the United Nations, Toronto Film Festival, New York Indian Film Festival and International Film Festival of India. Walia Chirkulla Pakshikal received the National Award for the best film focusing on environmental protection.
poster of valiya chirkulla pakshikal
In 2016, Kunchacko Boban revived the famous Malayalam film production company Udaya Pictures after 30 years of dormancy. He made his debut as a producer with the film Kochavva Paulo Aiyappa Coelho under this revived film label.
Television
Apart from doing films, Boban has also appeared in many television shows. He was a mentor in the 2018 reality show Nayika Nayakan. Boban has appeared as a special guest and hosted several award ceremonies and shows such as Mazhavil Entertainment Awards (2019) and E-Classil Njanumund (2021). He was also a judge on the 2021 reality show ‘Fun Upon a Time’ and the 2023 show ‘Dancing Stars’.
Kunchacko Boban, apart from her work in films and television, also supports important social causes. In 2014, he started the Celebrity Cricket Club (C3) and many famous celebrities joined in to help in charity work. Then in 2015, Boban founded a medical facility named Al Fasht in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, dedicated to children with autism.
controversies
Controversy over the movie poster of “Na Than Kes Kodu”
Controversy arose after the release of the poster of Kunchacko’s film “Na Than Kes Kodu”. The poster depicts potholes on Kerala roads at a time when the state government was receiving criticism for the condition of the roads. The slogan written on the poster is, “There are potholes on the road. But please come to the theatre.” This slogan led to several hate campaigns against the actor and the film led by the CPM party and its supporters.
Cyber attacks after the release of the poster of the film “Chera”
During the release of the film Chera, Kunchacko had to face a lot of criticism due to the poster of the film. The image on the displayed poster was similar to the image of Jesus lying in his mother’s lap after being taken down from the cross, which led Kunchacko to face cyber attacks and backlash for the film. Many thought the film’s name insulted Chera Christian sentiments, and Kunchacko’s comments section was filled with hate comments. Some people alleged that Malayalam cinema aimed to insult the faith of Christians.
Awards, Honors, Achievements
- Asianet Film Award for Best Star Pair for Niram in 1999 (shared with Shalini).
- Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actor for his role in the film Ee Sneathirathu in 2004.
- Kerala Film Critics Association Award for Second Best Actor for E Sneathirathu in 2004.
- Jayan Memorial Award for Best Young Actor for the film Elsamma Enna Anakutty in 2010.
- Nana Film Award for Special Jury Award for the film Elsamma Enna Anakutty in 2010.
- Kerala Kaumudi Award for Youth Icon for various films in 2010.
- Vayalar Rama Varma Award for Best Actor for the film Elsamma Enna Aankutty in 2010.
- In 2010, Ramu Kariat was given the Popular Actor Award for various films.
- Mathrubhumi Film Award for Best Star Pair for the film Sakudumbam Shyamala in 2010.
- Vanitha Film Awards in 2010 Best Star Pair Award for Mummy and Me.
- Asianet Film Awards Best Star Pair for Mummy and Me in 2010.
- Amrita FEFKA Film Awards Yuva Kirti Puraskar for various films in 2011.
- Asianet Film Awards Youth Icon of the Year for various films in 2011.
- Amrita at FEFKA Film Awards Popular Actor for Ordinary and Mallu Singh in 2012.
- Asianet Film Awards Special Jury Award for Pullipulikalam Attinkuttiyum and Romans in 2012.
- South Indian International Movie Awards for Best Actor in a Negative Role (Malayalam) for the film Seniors in 2012.
- Jai Hind TV Awards for various films in 2013.
- Asianet Film Awards Youth Icon of the Year for various films in 2014.
- Film Life Award Best Actor for the film Vettah in 2016.
- Asiavision Awards Man of the Year for Kochavva Paulo Ayappa Coelho and Vetta in 2016.
- Best Actor for the film Valiya Chirkulla Pakshikal at the Queensland Indian International Film Festival 2017.
- North American Film Award for the film Kochavva Paulo Ayappa Coelho in 2017.
- Asianet Comedy Awards for various films in 2017 Versatile actor.
- Malayala Awards Committee won the Best Actor Award for the film Take Off and Ramante Edanathottam in 2018.
- Popular Hero of the Year awards were given for the films Take Off and Ramante Adanthottam at the North American Film Awards 2018.
- Best Family Hero Award for the films Take Off and Ramante Edanathottam at the Vanitha Film Awards 2018.
- Best Actor Critics for the film Take Off, Ramante Adanthottam and Varanyathil Ashanka at the Asianet Film Awards 2018.
- CPC Cine Awards Special Honorary Award for Udaya Studio and its contribution to Malayalam cinema in 2020
- Vanitha Film Awards Socially Responsible Actor for the film Virus in 2020
- South Indian International Movie Awards Best Actor Critics (Malayalam) for the film Anjaam Pathira in 2020
- Indian Film Institute Best Actor in 2022 for the films Nana Than Kes Kodu, Ariyippu and Paada
- Malayala Awards Committee for Best Actor for the film Nanna Than Kes Kodu (2022).
- Kerala State Film Awards Special Jury Mention (Acting) in 2023 for the film Nanna Than Kes Kodu
- SIIMA Critics Award for Best Actor (Malayalam) for the film ‘Na Than Kes Kodu’ at the South Indian International Movie Awards held at Dubai World Trade Centre, UAE in September 2023
Kunchacko Boban with SIIMA Critics Award 2023
car collection
- land rover defender 110
Actor Kunchacko Boban’s Land Rover Defender
Facts/General Knowledge
- Udaya Studios, belonging to Boban’s ancestors, holds an important place in the history of the Malayalam film industry and is often considered the birthplace of the industry.
- Kunchacko’s grandfather was also a car enthusiast, owning a 1955 Studebaker Commander, registration number KRY 2464. The car has been in the family for over 60 years.
- Kunchacko Boban’s photograph made it into the Karnataka state curriculum textbook in 2022. The image was taken from his role of Raghunandan, a postman, in the film Oridathoru Postman. Boban posted about the matter on Instagram, adding a humorous comment. There were many amusing comments and reactions to her post. However, Karnataka state education officials clarified that the content the actor was discussing did not come from any official textbook of the government. Government department sources commented,
This is from a book by a private publisher based in Hubli. This is not part of the curriculum.”
- During his formative years, Kunchacko trained and gained skill in karate.
- He also appeared on the cover of Filmfare magazine in 1999.
- In her debut film Aniyathipravu, Kunchacko Boban did not lend her voice for the character. Instead, Krishnachandran, who had acted in the 1978 Malayalam film Rathinirvedam, lent his voice to the character of Kunchacko Boban in the film.
- Kunchako’s all-time favorite food is Karimeen (fried fish).
- On the 25th anniversary of Kunchacko’s debut film Aniyathipravu, Boban bought the Hero Honda Red bike which was used by his character Sudhi in the film. In an Instagram post he wrote,
The bike is back. After 25 years. Thank you for all your love. Thanks Bonnie for keeping it spotless. Thank you for making everything possible.”
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