Ramesh Pisharody is a well-known Malayalam film actor, director, television anchor, and stage performer, celebrated for his unique flair in mimicry and comedy. With a career spanning over two decades, he has firmly established himself as one of Kerala’s most versatile entertainers.
Born on 1st October 1981 at Newsprint Nagar in Kottayam district, Ramesh is the youngest child of Cherukunnu Thekke Veedu Balakrishna Pisharody and Rema B Pisharody (of Dakshinamoorthi Pisharam, Kuthannoor). He has four elder siblings.
His early education began at Kendriya Vidyalaya, Velloor, where he first showcased his mimicry skills by imitating a dog’s bark in a school drama. To enjoy Saturdays off, he later moved to a Malayalam-medium school from third grade onward, where he continued to actively participate in mimicry competitions.
After winning second prize at a youth festival under Mahatma Gandhi University, Ramesh began receiving invitations for stage performances. In 2000, he joined the Cochin Stallions, a mimicry troupe led by actor Salim Kumar, where he worked for four years. He also completed his graduation in Politics from Dewaswom Board College, Thalayolaparambu during this time. Later, he collaborated with mimicry artist Sajan Palluruthi, and the duo performed extensively on various stages.
Film and Television Career
Ramesh began his film career with a minor role in Nasrani (2007), followed by a more prominent role in Positive (2008). He gained recognition through notable roles in films such as Kappal Muthalaali (2009), Celluloid (2013), Left Right Left (2013), Immanuel, Amar Akbar Anthony, and To Noora with Love (2014), where he played a negative character.
He rose to television fame with the hit comedy show Badai Bungalow on Asianet, co-hosted with actor Mukesh and featuring Dharmajan Bolgatty. The show ran successfully for five years, further enhancing his popularity.
In 2018, Pisharody made his directorial debut with the comedy-drama Panchavarnathatha, starring Jayaram and Kunchacko Boban, which received positive reviews and was a box office success. His second directorial venture, Ganagandharvan, featured superstar Mammootty in the lead role.
Awards and Recognition
- Asianet Comedy Awards (2015) – Best Anchor
- Asianet Television Awards (2016) – Entertainer of the Year
- Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi – Yuva Prathibha Puraskaram (Mimicry)
- Asiavision Film Awards – Promising Director in Family Entertainment
- Flowers TV Awards (2018) – Best Anchor
- Mazhavil Entertainment Awards (2019) – All-rounder
Personal Life
Ramesh Pisharody is married to Soumya, and the couple has three children – a daughter Pournami (affectionately called Peeli), and two sons Giridhar (Veeran) and Govardhan (Dheeran).
