D Philip (1943 – 12 June 2022), a native of Thiruvalla in the British Raj, was a film and drama actor who worked in the Malayalam film industry.

D Philip
Born1943
Thiruvalla
Died12 June 2022
Thiruvananthapuram
NationalityIndian
Occupation(s)Film and drama actor
SpouseLeelamma Philip
ChildrenAnna Philip, Priya Philip
RelativesDaniel Saji(Grandson), Daya Davis (Granddaughter), Nida Davis (Granddaughter)

Career

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Philip started his acting career as a protégé of PJ Antony, first acting in the 1980 film Pralayam. This was followed by more than 100 Malayalam films including Kottayam Kunjachan, Vettam, Artham, Pazhashiraja and Time.[1]

He co-produced the movie Kolangal with KT Varghese, directed by KG George.[citation needed]

He died in a private hospital in Thiruvananthapuram[2] on 12 June 2022.[citation needed]

Awards

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In 1986, he won the State Award for his performance in the Kalidasa Kalakendra play 'Rainbow'.[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ "Veteran actor D Philip passes away". OnManorama. Retrieved 13 June 2022.
  2. ^ "Notable Malayalam Film and Drama Actor D Philip Dies Aged 79". News18. 13 June 2022. Retrieved 13 June 2022.