Boban Kunchacko
Boban Kunchacko | |
|---|---|
| Born | 3 January[1] Kerala, India |
| Died | 9 July 2004[2] |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1952 – 1986/1987 |
| Spouse | Molly |
| Children | 3 (including Kunchacko Boban) |
| Father | Kunchacko |
Boban Kunchacko was an Indian film producer, director, and actor, known for his work in Malayalam cinema. The son of filmmaker Kunchacko, he succeeded his father in helming Udaya Studios and its production wing, Excel Productions.
Early life
Boban was born on 3 January[1][3] to fimmaker Kunchacko and Annamma.[4] He had three sisters—Molly, Sumi and Tessi.[5]
Career
Boban stepped into film industry as a child actor, debuting in Achan (1952).[3]
Following the death of Kunchacko in 1976, the ownership of Udaya Studios passed to Boban. Boban had already been producing films under the Udaya banner and was also engaged in other business ventures, including the operation of the Excel Glass Factory. However, financial difficulties eventually forced him to sell portions of the studio premises to V.J.T. Films.[6]
In 1981, his directorial Sanchari was released, which starred Prem Nazir, Jayan, and Mohanlal. The film is best known for the song "Rasoole Nin Kanivaale" composed by K. J. Yesudas. The song was inspired from an Arabic song which Boban referred to Yesudas.[7] Shajan C. Mathew, author of Yesudas' biography Ithihaasa Gaayakan: Yesudasinte Sangeetham, Jeevitham, called the song Yesudas' most successful composition.[8]
In 1986/1987, Anaswara Ganangal produced by Boban, marked the final film under the Udaya banner.[5][1] It was a film compiled largely from songs of earlier Udaya productions. Boban continued to be active in the film industry until his death in 2004.[6]
Personal life
Boban was married to Molly and they had three children: Kunchacko Boban, Anu, and Meenu.[9][4] Boban died on 9 July 2004.[2][9]
Filmography
- Directed
- 1980: Paalattu Kunjikannan
- 1981: Sanchari
- 1985: Aazhi
- Produced
- 1966: Anarkali
- 1970: Ningalenne Communistakki
- 1971: Lora Neeyevide
- 1977: Achaaram Ammini Osharam Omana
- 1977: Kannappanunni
- 1978: Aanappaachan
- 1980: Paalattu Kunjikannan
- 1981: Dhanya
- 1981: Sanchari
- 1983: Sandhya Mayangum Neram
- 1983: Theeram Thedunna Thira
- 1985: Aazhi
- Acted
- 1952: Achan
- 1954: Avan Varunnu
- 1955: Kidappadam
- 1960: Neeli Saali
References
- ^ a b c മനോരമ ലേഖകൻ. "'ഉദയ'യെ വെറുത്തിരുന്ന കുട്ടി: അച്ഛനൊപ്പമുള്ള അപൂർവ ചിത്രവുമായി കുഞ്ചാക്കോ ബോബൻ". Manoramaonline.com (in Malayalam). Retrieved 21 August 2025.
- ^ a b Web Desk (9 July 2021). "'പ്രിയപ്പെട്ട അപ്പൻ', ബോബൻ കുഞ്ചാക്കോയുടെ ഓര്മ ദിനത്തില് കുഞ്ചാക്കോ ബോബൻ". Asianet News (in Malayalam). Retrieved 21 August 2025.
- ^ a b Entertainment Desk (3 January 2022). "ഉദയ എന്ന പേര് വെറുത്ത ആ പയ്യനിൽ നിന്നും ഞാനെത്ര മാറി; ഹൃദയസ്പർശിയായ കുറിപ്പുമായി ചാക്കോച്ചൻ". Indian Express Malayalam (in Malayalam). Retrieved 21 August 2025.
- ^ a b "പാരമ്പര്യവഴിയിലെ കുഞ്ചാക്കോമാര് - Kunjacko Boban celebrates fathers day" (in Malayalam). Canchannels.com. Archived from the original on 24 September 2022. Retrieved 21 August 2025.
- ^ a b Keralakaumudi Daily (6 October 2020). "No revival for Udaya Studios as Kunchacko becomes a diminishing memory for Malayalis". Keralakaumudi Daily. Retrieved 21 August 2025.
- ^ a b "From now on, Udhaya studio will be a memory". Mathrubhumi. 4 May 2019. Retrieved 21 August 2025.
- ^ Menon, Ravi (29 January 2017). "യേശുദാസ് പിന്നെ പാട്ടിന് ഈണമിടാഞ്ഞതെന്തെ?". Mathrubhumi (in Malayalam). Retrieved 14 August 2025.
- ^ Mathew, Shajan C. (11 September 2015). "റസൂലേ നിൻ കനിവാലേ..." Manorama Online (in Malayalam). Retrieved 14 August 2025.
- ^ a b "'ഈ കുടുംബത്തേയും സുഹൃത്തുക്കളേയും സിനിമകളേയും തന്നതിന് നന്ദി'; അച്ഛന്റെ ഓർമകളിൽ ചാക്കോച്ചൻ". Mathrubhumi (in Malayalam). 9 July 2024. Retrieved 21 August 2025.