Arjun Ashokan
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Facts
- Debut with newcomers – Arjun made his acting debut in Orkut Oru Ormakoot (2012), a film that featured several fresh faces, marking his entry into cinema without the usual star-kid spotlight.
- Star kid but self-made – Despite being the son of popular comedian Harisree Ashokan, Arjun consciously avoided relying on his father’s fame and built his career through auditions and smaller roles.
- Education detour – He studied at Chinmaya Vidyalaya in Kochi and pursued commerce in college but did not complete his degree, choosing instead to focus on acting.
- Award recognition – He won the Best Entertainer Award at the Mazhavil Entertainment Awards in 2023, highlighting his growing popularity among audiences.
- Entrepreneurial streak – Apart from acting, Arjun is also listed as an entrepreneur, showing his interest in ventures beyond cinema.
- Food habit – He is a non-vegetarian, a detail often missed in casual profiles.
- Roots in Kochi – His family home is in Chembumukku, Kochi, and he continues to stay closely connected to his hometown despite his busy film career.
- Love story – Arjun married Nikhita Ganesh in December 2018 after a long relationship, and the couple now has a daughter.
- Versatile roles – He has played everything from light-hearted youth characters (June, Super Sharanya) to intense roles in thrillers (Varathan, Bramayugam), proving his adaptability.
- Breakthrough film – His performance in Parava (2017), directed by Soubin Shahir, is often considered the turning point that brought him into the limelight.