Malayalam actor Ajith Vijayan, identified for his performances in movies like 5 Sundarikal and Bangalore Days, handed away in Kochi on Sunday on the age of 57. Along with his work in cinema, he was a well-known face in quite a few tv serials too. He was reportedly a local of Tripunithura’s Kannankulangara in Ernakulam district.
Hailing from a distinguished household of classical artistes, Ajith was the grandson of celebrated Kathakali exponent Kalamandalam Krishnan Nair and famend Mohiniyattam dancer Kalamandalam Kalyanikutty Amma, in line with Mathrubhumi. He was the son of the late CK Vijayan and Mohiniyattam dancer Kala Vijayan, and the nephew of the late veteran actor Kalasala Babu.
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Although he appeared in numerous movies and tv serials, Ajith Vijayan gained widespread recognition for his portrayal of the character Ambiswamy in director Amal Neerad’s phase Kullante Bharya within the anthology movie 5 Sundarikal (2013). Primarily based on a narrative by Chinese language writer Feng Jicai and scripted by Unni R, the phase follows a newlywed couple — a tall girl and her quick husband — who transfer right into a housing colony the place they grow to be the topic of gossip resulting from their bodily variations. The story unfolds from the attitude of a younger man (Dulquer Salmaan) confined to a wheelchair after an accident. Ajith’s efficiency as a judgmental aged neighbour earned him vital appreciation.
He additionally received reward for his function as an astrologer in Anjali Menon’s Bangalore Days (2014). Ajith additionally appeared in films equivalent to Sathyan Anthikad’s Oru Indian Pranayakadha (2013) and Nadirsha’s Amar Akbar Anthony (2015). Ajith is survived by his spouse Dhanya and their daughters Gayathri and Gauri.
