Sangeeth Sasidharan (born 23 May 1983), better known by his stage name Shashankan Mayyanad, is an Indian actor, comedian and screenwriter who works in Malayalam films, television and stage shows.[1] He began his career working in mimicry troops as comedian and writer, later attained popularity by contesting in the reality TV show Comedy Stars on Asianet.[2] He debuted as a screenwriter in 2019 with the comedy-drama Margamkali.
Shashankan Mayyanad | |
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| Born | Sangeeth Sasidharan (1983-05-23) 23 May 1983 (age 39) |
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| Years active | 2010–present |
| Spouse | Merlin (m. 2012) |
| Children | 1 |
Sasankan was born at Mayyanad in Kollam, Kerala to Sasidharan, a classical dancer, and Sarada, a singer. He studied till 10th standard and then joined in various professional mimicry troops in Kerala. He started with Kottayam Kalabhavana mimicry troop and later got an opportunity to do a comedy skit in 'Vodafone Comedy Stars' by the popular Malayalam entertainment channel Asianet in 2009, which became a huge success.[3][4]
Sasankan married Merlin (Anney). They have a daughter named Sivani.
| No. | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2019 | My Santa | Manukuttans Friend | |
| 2019 | Margamkali | Screenwriter | |
| 2019 | Thanka Bhasma Kuriyitta Thamburatty | ||
| 2019 | Ottam | ||
| 2019 | An International Local Story | ||
| 2018 | Daki | Muthu | |
| 2018 | Premasoothram | ||
| 2017 | Role Models | Channel Reporter | |
| 2015 | Urumbukal Urangarilla | ||
| 2015 | Jilebi | Autorickshaw driver | |
| 2015 | Plus or Minus | ||
| 2013 | Bangles | Constable Varghese | |
| 2010 | Best of Luck |