Quick Info
| Profession | Film Director, Screenwriter |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 07/09/1988 |
| Age | 37 years |
| Birthplace | Kottarakkara, Kollam district, Kerala, India |
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Bio/Wiki
| Akhil Marar is an Indian film director and screenwriter who predominantly works in Malayalam cinema. He gained widespread recognition after winning Big Boss Malayalam Season 5 in 2023. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 180 cm (5'11") |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Bachelor of Science in Mathematics | Fatima Mata National College, Kollam |
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Personal Life
| Akhil is known for his philosophy that real education extends beyond formal universities. He has been influenced by the book 'The Alchemist' and named his juice kiosk after it. |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Akhil Marar, during an interview, talked about his previous relationships and said that when he was pursuing an undergraduate degree at Fatima Mata College, Kollam, he was dating a girl who was also his classmate. Further, Akhil said that he wanted to marry her; however, she left him. |
Family
| Father | Rajendran Pillai |
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| Mother | Ammini Amma |
| Spouse | Rajalekshmi Akhil (married January 2015) |
| Children | Daughters - 2 (Parkrithi and Prarthana) |
Career
| Debut | Film (Malayalam) (as assistant director): Perariyathavar (2015); TV: Big Boss Malayalam Season 5 on Asianet and Disney+ Hotstar as a participant (2023) |
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| Years Active | 2015 – present |
| Notable Works | Perariyathavar (2015, assistant director), Oru Thathvika Avalokanam (2021, director) |
Favourites
| Book: The Alchemist | |
| Quote: 'Real education starts after leaving from all the universities.' |
Social Media
| https://www.facebook.com/akhil.marar |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Akhil Marar is an Indian film director primarily active in the Malayalam cinema industry. | |
| 2. He rose to fame by participating in and winning the Asianet reality show Big Boss Malayalam Season Five. | |
| 3. After completing his Bachelor’s degree, Akhil worked as a medical company representative and later as an area manager before deciding to leave his job due to a breakup. | |
| 4. Following his departure from the medical field, Akhil launched a juice kiosk called Alchemist in Kottathala, Kollam District, Kerala. | |
| 5. Influenced by the book "The Alchemist," Akhil left his government job to pursue his dreams by starting a juice shop. | |
| 6. Initially, Akhil also practiced agriculture near his home and on his house's terrace. | |
| 7. Akhil's directorial debut as an assistant director was in the Malayalam film Perariyathavar in 2015. | |
| 8. In 2021, Akhil directed the Malayalam film Oru Thathvika Avalokanam, where he faced challenges to complete the filming within a tight schedule. | |
| 9. In 2023, Akhil joined the reality TV show Big Boss Malayalam Season 5 on Asianet and Disney+ Hotstar, becoming the winner during the grand finale on 2 July 2023. | |
| 10. Despite not being fond of reality TV, Akhil became the champion of Big Boss Malayalam Season Five. | |
| 11. Akhil's favorite quote reflects his belief in continuous learning beyond traditional education. | |
| 12. Influenced by the book 'The Alchemist,' Akhil left his job in the medical industry to pursue his entrepreneurial dreams. | |
| 13. In 2021, Akhil directed the Malayalam film Oru Thathvika Avalokanam, which starred actors Aju Varghese and Prem Kumar. |