# Dharmajan Bolgatty

Dharmajan Bolgatty (born 1976) is an Indian actor, producer, comedian, politician and entrepreneur , who works in Malayalam films, television, and stage shows. He began his career as a comedian appearing in sketch comedies on stage, later forayed into such comedic television shows and into films in 2010s. Dharmajan entered active politics in 2021, ahead of the assembly elections in Kerala. He is a member of Indian National Congress and was the United Democratic Front candidate in Balusseri constituency.

## Career

He appeared in several TV shows and received his breakthrough through the success of the TV comedy show Bluff Master on Asianet Plus, hosted along with his friend Ramesh Pisharody. Later they became a popular comedy duo. Both of them together have wrote script for the comedy show Cinemala. The duo is also known for the Malayalam TV show Badai Bungalow. He started his Malayalam cinema career with the film Paappi Appacha (2010). He played the role of Dileep's driver sidekick. He is mainly seen in comedy roles.
After his full length role in Paappi Appacha, his roles in Kattappanayile Rithwik Roshan, Aadu and Aadu 2 established him as a comedy actor in the Malayalam film industry. He is also announced to become a playback singer. He is also a businessman and has established fish stores himself. He is also a film producer and produced a film named Nithyaharitha Nayakan in 2018.

## Politics

Dharmajan is a member of Indian National Congress. He was active in student politics and was a member of Kerala Students Union, the student wing of Congress. He ended his active presence in politics when he became busy in the field of art. He entered active politics again in 2021, ahead of the assembly elections in Kerala. In the 2021 assembly election, he represented the United Democratic Front in Balusseri constituency. He failed to the LDF candidate, Sachin Dev for 20000 plus votes.

## Personal life

He was born to Kumaran and Madhavi in the city of Kochi, Kerala. He completed his primary education at Mulavukad High School and later joined St. Albert's College. He is married to Anuja and has two daughters, Veda and Vyga.

## Filmography
### Films

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2010 | Paappi Appacha | Kuttappi | Debut film |
| 2011 | Pachuvum Kovalanum | | |
| 2012 | Ordinary | Antappan | |
| 2012 | Naughty Professor | | |
| 2012 | My Boss | Hotel waiter | |
| 2012 | Puthiya Theerangal | | |
| 2012 | Chapters | | |
| 2013 | Ithu Manthramo Thanthramo Kuthanthramo | | |
| 2013 | Isaac Newton S/O Philipose | | |
| 2013 | Sound Thoma | Coconut Climber Kittunni | |
| 2013 | Arikil Oral | | |
| 2014 | Vasanthathinte Kanal Vazhikalil | | |
| 2014 | Onnum Mindaathe | | |
| 2014 | Kurutham Kettavan | | |
| 2014 | Villali Veeran | Biju Brahmanan | |
| 2014 | Nagara Varidhi Naduvil Njan | | |
| 2015 | Aadu-Oru Bheegara Jeevi Aanu | Captain Cleetus | |
| 2015 | Jilebi | Tony | |
| 2015 | Life of Josutty | | |
| 2015 | Amar Akbar Anthony | Patient | |
| 2015 | Punchirikku Parasparam | | Short Film |
| 2016 | Kattumakkan | | |
| 2016 | Pachakkallam | | |
| 2016 | Kolamasss | | |
| 2016 | Darvinte Parinamam | Local Guy | |
| 2016 | Dhanayathra | Servant | |
| 2016 | Angana Thanne Nethave Anjettennam Pinnale | | |
| 2016 | Aneesya | | |
| 2016 | Ann Maria Kalippilaanu | Saabu | |
| 2016 | Pretham | Yeshu | |
| 2016 | Welcome to Central Jail | Sugunan | |
| 2016 | Kattappanayile Rithwik Roshan | Dasappan | |
| 2017 | Achayans | Sudharman | |
| 2017 | Godha | Danger | |
| 2017 | Chicken Kokkachi | | |
| 2017 | Chunkzz | Athmaram K.T./ Athmavu | |
| 2017 | Cappuccino | Jango | |
| 2017 | Aana Alaralodalaral | Inzamam Imran Khan | |
| 2017 | Punyalan Private Limited | Advocate Peer Thanish | |
| 2017 | Aadu 2 | Captain "Sachin" Clematis | |
| 2018 | Kuttanadan Marpappa | Motta | |
| 2018 | Vikadakumaran | Binu Sebastian | |
| 2018 | Shikkari Shambhu | | |
| 2018 | Laughing Apartment Near Girinagar | | |
| 2018 | Nithyaharitha Nayakan | Binuraj | Also producer |
| 2018 | An International Local Story | - | |
| 2018 | Panchavarnathatha | - | |
| 2019 | Irupathiyonnaam Noottaandu | Godwin | |
| 2019 | Sakalakalashala | | Also singer |
| 2019 | Oru Yamandan Premakadha | Tinku | |
| 2019 | Brother's Day | Munna | |
| 2019 | Pattabhiraman | Sunimon | |
| 2019 | Margamkali | Bilal | |
| 2019 | Ittymaani: Made in China | Sainu | |
| 2019 | Ganagandharvan | Santhosh | |
| 2020 | Dhamaka | Shiva | |
| 2020 | Trance | Soji | |
| 2020 | Al Mallu | | |
| 2021 | Krishnankutty Pani Thudangi | | Cameo |
| 2021 | Erida | Servant | Bilingual film |
| 2021 | No Way Out | | |
| 2021 | Vidhi: The Verdict | Maniyan | |
| 2022 | Thirimali | | |
| 2023 | Corona Dhavan | Sabumon | |
| 2024 | Palayam PC | | |
| 2024 | Pavi Caretaker | Ratheesh | |
| 2024 | Virunnu | Murali | Bilingual film |
| 2024 | Porattu Nadakam | Murugan | |

### Television

| Year | Program | Role | Channel | Notes |
| 2003-2009 | Cinemala | Various roles | Asianet | |
| 2004 | Ettu Sundarikalum Njanum | Script writer | Surya TV | |
| 2004-2009 | Bluffmasters | Co-host | Asianet Plus | |
| 2006 | 5 star Thattukada | Thattukadakkaran | Asianet Plus | |
| 2008 | Enganeyundashane | | Jaihind TV | |
| 2013-2016 | Badai Bungalow | Various roles | Asianet | |
| 2015 | Cinema chirima | Himself | Mazhavil Manorama | |
| 2016 | Flowers TV Awards 2016 | Co-host | Flowers | |
| 2017 | Comedy Super Nights | Various roles | Flowers | |
| 2018 | Panchavadippalam | | Flowers | |
| 2020 | Bigg Boss (Malayalam season 2) | Guest | Asianet | Episode 7 |
| 2020-2021 | Start Music Season 2 | Co-Host | Asianet | |
| 2020-2021 | Star Magic | Mentor | Flowers | |

## Awards and nominations
### Nominations

* Nomination, Asianet Film Awards for Best Supporting Actor (Kattappanayile Rithwik Roshan)
* Nomination, 6th South Indian International Movie Awards for Best Comedian Malayalam (Kattappanayile Rithwik Roshan)
* Nomination, 8th South Indian International Movie Awards for Best Comedian Malayalam (Kuttanadan Marpappa)
* Nomination, 2nd IIFA Ultsalvam for performance in a comic role Malayalam (Kattappanayile Rithwik Roshan)
* Nomination, 2nd IIFA Ultsalvam for performance in a comic role Malayalam (Kattappanayile Rithwik Roshan)
* Nomination, 10th South Indian International Movie Awards for Best Comedian Malayalam (Dhamaka)

### Won

* Won, Flowers Gulf Film Awards - Best comedy actor (Kattappanayile Rithwik Roshan)
* Won, Vanitha Film Awards 2017 for Best Comedian (Kattappanayile Rithwik Roshan)
* Won, Versatile Performer (TV) - Asianet Comedy Awards (Badai Bungalow)
* Won, Asianet Film Awards 2018 - Best comedian (Various films)
* Won, 3rd Anand TV film awards - Best Comedian (various films)