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Gopi

Gopi is known for Yavanika (1982), Swayamvaram (1972), Nasrani (2007).

Biography

Gopinathan Velayudhan Nair, also known as Bharat Gopi, was an Indian film actor, producer, and director. Considered one of the greatest actors in the history of Indian cinema, Gopi was one of the first actors to be associated with the New Wave cinema movement in Kerala during the 1970s. He won many awards, including the National Film Award for Best Actor for his role as Sankarankutty in Kodiyettam (1977). His well-known roles include Aiyappan in Yavanika, Vasu Menon in Palangal, Prof. "Shakespeare" Krishna Pillai in Kattathe Kilikoodu, Dushasana Kurup in Panchavadi Palam, Nandagopal in Ormakkayi, Mammachan in Adaminte Vaariyellu, Shankaran in Chidambaram and Krishnan Raju in Aghaat. Gopi also directed the films Ulsavapittennu (1989) and Yamanam (1991), and produced the movie Padheyam (1993) directed by Bharathan. In 1991 the Government of India honoured him with the Padma Shri for his contributions towards the arts.

Questions about Gopi

How many Gopi films are in the catalogue?

The CineQuiz catalogue has 41 films with Gopi, from 1972 to 2008.

What was the first Gopi film?

The first Gopi film in the catalogue is Swayamvaram, from 1972.

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Known for

Trivia

Also works as
film director · film producer · director
Studied at
University College Thiruvananthapuram

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Full filmography

71 films — 41 in the catalogue

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