| Sajan Sooreya | |
|---|---|
| Born | Sajan S. Nair |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2000–present |
| Notable work | Sthree Kumkumapoovu Bharya |
| Spouse | Vineetha |
| Children | 2 |
Sajan Sooreya is an Indian actor who is known for his appearances in Malayalam soap operas. He has won several accolades including four Asianet Television Awards for Best actor.
He has done over 100 television series and has established himself as the most bankable actor in Malayalam television. Before foraying into Television, he did theatre performances under his own troupe Arya Communication. Currently he owns a production company named Trio.
Personal life
Sajan was born to Satheeshan and Suryakala. He is a Clerk in Registration Department of the Government of Kerala. He is married to Vineetha and the couple has two daughters. They live in Thiruvananthapuram.
Acting credits
| Year(s) | Show | Role | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Ashwathy | DD Malayalam | Television debut | |
| Detective Anand | Detective officer | |||
| Dayana | ||||
| 2001-2002 | Jwalayayi | Police Officer | DD Malayalam | |
| 2001 | Sthree | Gopan | Asianet | |
| 2002 | Snehadooram | |||
| Akkarapacha | ||||
| Sthreejanmam | Mayamma's bridegroom | Surya TV | ||
| 2003 | Sthree Oru Punyam | DD Malayalam | ||
| 2004 | Sthree Hridayam | Kailath Krishna Prasad(young) | Surya TV | |
| Thalolam | Giri | Asianet | ||
| 2005-2006 | Thulabharam | Vishwan | Surya TV | Unreleased serial with only promo been released |
| 2006 | Sthree | Gopan | Asianet | |
| 2007 | Unniyarcha | Aromal Chekavar | ||
| Swami Ayyappan | Arjuna | |||
| Priyamanasam | Surya TV | |||
| Ammakkayi | Jithendran | |||
| Sree Guruvayoorappan | Unni | |||
| 2007-2008 | Nirmalyam | Nandhan | Asianet | |
| A Amma | Kairali TV | retelecasted during the first lockdown of 2020 | ||
| 2008 | Kanakkuyil | Dr.Harikrishnan | Asisnet | |
| Officer | Amrita TV | |||
| 2008-2009 | Ammathottil | Sarathchandran | Asianet | |
| 2008-2010 | Snehathooval | |||
| 2009 | Coimbatore Ammayi | Amrita TV | ||
| 2010 | Snehatheeram | Surya TV | ||
| Lipstick | Vipin | Asianet | ||
| 2010-2011 | Dream City | Surya TV | ||
| 2011 | Alavudeente Albhuthavilaku | Ali Baba a.k.a. Kunjikkaka | Asianet | |
| 2011-2012 | Manasaveena | Kailash | Mazhavil Manorama | |
| Suryakanthi | Jaihind TV | |||
| Kanalpoovu | Sivaram | Jeevan TV | ||
| 2011-2014 | Kumkumapoovu | Mahesh | Asianet | Break Role |
| 2012 | Innale | Surya TV | ||
| 2012-2013 | Nilapakshi | Kairali TV | ||
| 2013-2015 | Amala | Arjunan | Mazhavil Manorama | |
| 2014-2015 | Vadhu | Akhil/Nikhil | Surya TV | |
| Ente Pennu | Mukundhan | Mazhavil Manorama | ||
| 2015 | Ithal | Amrita TV | ||
| 2015-2016 | Sthreedhanam | Film actor Kiran | Asianet | Extended Cameo |
| 2016-2019 | Bharya | Naren | ||
| 2016 | Sagaram Sakshi | Kannan | Surya TV | |
| 2017-2018 | Mamangam | Adv.Vishnu | Flowers TV | |
| 2018-2019 | Ilayaval Gayathri | Manu | Mazhavil Manorama | |
| 2018 | Police | Deepu | ACV | |
| 2019 | Sabarimala Swami Ayyappan | Harichandra | Asianet | |
| Kasthooriman | Shankar | Extended Cameo | ||
| 2019-2020 | Kerala Samajam | Manohar | ||
| 2020–2021 | Jeevithanouka | Palackal Jayakrishnan | Mazhavil Manorama | |
| 2021-2022 | Ente Maathavu | Murali | Surya TV | |
| 2023 | Koodevide | Govind | Asianet | Guest appearance |
| 2023-present | Geethagovindham | Arakkal Govind Madhav |
Other television shows
- Aram+Aram=Kinnaram (2021) as team captain
- Let's rock and roll (2021) as Contestant
- Kutty Chef (2020) as Judge
- Thakarppan Comedy (2019) as Contestant
- Urvashi Theatre (2018) as himself in Promo
- Sell Me the Answer as Contestant
- Ningalkkum Aakaam Kodeeshwaran as Contestant
- Onnum Onnum Moonu as Participant
- Munch Stars (2013) as Contestant
Filmography
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Bunglavil Outha | Krishnanunni (Debut as a lead actor) |
| 2006 | Vrindavanam | |
| 2009 | Nayanam | |
| 2010 | Kaaryasthan |
Cameo appearance in the song Mangalangal |
| 2013 | White Paper | |
| 2014 | Manam Thelinju | |
| 2015 | Thinkal Muthal Velli Vare | Extended Cameo as himself |
| 2019 | A 4 Apple | |
| Fancy dress |
Music videos
- Snehathepatty Onnum Parayaruthu
- Muhabathin Kaalathu
- Sree Mayadurga
- Ninnodithiri
- Oh Fathima
- Rosappoovin Niramanu
- Manasariyum Koottukari
- Gurudevan
- Sarana Veedhi
- Peralaserry Srimurugan
- Oru Naal
- Keralam Gathi Maatum
Telefilms
- Aa divasangalil Parayanirunnathu
- Nizhal Mathram
- Shankarananda
- Nizhal
- Thondimuthal
- Oru Yathrayude Anthyam
References
- "സാജൻ സൂര്യയുടെ വീട്ടുവിശേഷങ്ങൾ". ManoramaOnline (in Malayalam).
- Soman, Deepa. "Sajan Surya said I am a natural actor - Times of India". The Times of India.
- "Sajan Surya bags the Best Actor Award - Times of India". The Times of India.
- "I feel delighted inside when people call me 'Vrithikettavan'". The Times of India. 13 July 2016. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 15 August 2023.
- "സിനിമാക്കാർക്ക് സീരിയൽ നടൻമാർ രണ്ടാം കിടക്കാർ; സാജൻ സൂര്യ". malayalam.samayam.com.
- "Rudran aka Shanavas Shanu". The Times of India. 31 January 2022. Retrieved 7 January 2023.
- M, Athira (25 September 2014). "Quick five: Garnering accolades on the small screen". The Hindu – via www.thehindu.com.
- "Sajan Surya gets busy - Times of India". The Times of India.
- "Mamankam, a new serial to be aired soon!". The Times of India. 16 September 2017. Retrieved 19 August 2019.
- "Ilayaval Gayathri completes 100 episodes". The Times of India. 13 February 2019. Retrieved 19 August 2019.
- "'Jeevithanouka' marks Sajan Surya's comeback - Times of India". The Times of India.
- "Sajan Surya's 'Geethagovindam' showcases the love of a 40-year-old businessman and a 23-year-old girl". The Times of India. 8 February 2023. Retrieved 22 February 2023.