Dileep

Dileep : Biography

Dileep or Dilip (born October 27, 1968 in Desom, Aluva, Ernakulam, Kerala, India), whose real name is Gopalakrishnan, is one of the most successful comedic actors in Malayalam films.
Dileep was born in Alwaye near Ernakulam to Padmanabhan Pillai and Sarojam. Dileep did his pre-degree days at U.C. College and graduated from Maharajas College, Ernakulam. He is happily married to Manju Warrier and has a daughter, Meenakshi. He got 'Mathrubhumi' popular actor of the year 2002 award. Dileep won the 'Mathrubhumi' popular actor of the year award at Kochi. Manju Varier, his wife, received the award on his behalf. Dubai Atlas film awards: DILEEP selected BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR

Dileep : Career

He started his career in a troupe called Kalabhavan, working as a mimicry artist and assistant director, and had small comedy roles in films. The film Sallapam was a turning point in his career, where he graduated to serious roles.
His comic timing and dialogue delivery in films like Punjabi House, Kalyana Sougandhikam, Ee Parakkum Thalika, etc., made him very popular among the Malayalee audience, and he rose to stardom with his later films like Joker, Meesha Madhavan, etc. However, the actor has yet to prove his ability to handle a wide spectrum of characters other than comedic ones.
His talent for acting was not known in school and college where he rarely won any accolades or merits. The well known students in the arts world during the time when he was in school was Pradeep Singh (Violin artist), Anil Kumar (also known as Anil Mohan, present day TV artist), Siju (Mimicry artist), Shibu (Drums Player), Madhu (Singer), Ajay Chandrashekar (Kathakali), Lakshmi (Singing) etc. Gopalankrishan was an average student. His sister Jayalakshmi also went to the same school VVBHS (1987 batch). During 1985-1987 he tried to perform as a mimicry artist in U.C. college but was not successful and rarely won any accolades or merits.