Sathaar


Sathar was an Indian film actor who primarily worked in Malayalam films. He made his acting debut with M. Krishnan Nair's Bharyaye Avashyamundu. He became a hero in 1976 with Anaavaranam, directed by A. Vincent. Even though he started as a leading man, later he became a successful villain as well as character actor. He also had important roles in the early 80's Tamil films Mayil and Soundaryame Varuga Varuga. He acted in almost 300 movies including Tamil and Telugu.
He was in the industry for more than 45 years and made a comeback after a brief hiatus with 22 Female Kottayam.
He died on September 17, 2019 at Aluva.

Family

He was the ninth child among ten children born to Khadarpillai and Fathima at Kadungalloor, Aluva, Ernakulam. His father was a landlord and his mother was a housewife. He had seven brothers, Abdu Kunjhu, Abdhulla, Kunju Mohammad, Kochumakkar, Veeravunny, V.K. Karim, Abdul Jaleel and two sisters, Khadeeja and Jameela. He had his primary education from Government High School West Kadungalloor Aluva and went on to pursue an M.A. in History from Union Christian College, Aluva.
During the filming of K. Narayanan's Malayalam film 'Beena', the love affair of Sathar and Jayabharathi soon surprised many in the film industry. He later married the actress Jayabharathi in 1979 and parted ways in 1987. Many thought of it as a news story to hear actors working together in a few films together. The climax, however, was by no means expected. It was reported that the two were separated, but they continued to live in good health until years later and die. In the last days, Jayabharathi was his only trust. The couple's only son Krish J. Sathaar made his debut as an actor in acclaimed director Siddique' s Mohanlal-starrer Ladies and Gentleman. Even though Jayabharathi was away for years, he never married again. In many reports, Sathar and Jayabharathi were divorced, but they were not divorced.

Death

Sathar died at 4:30 AM on 17 September 2019 at a private hospital. He had been undergoing treatment for a liver problem for three months at a private hospital in Aluva. He was 67. The funeral was held at West Kadungalloor Juma Masjid.

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
2014Manglish
2014Parayan Baaki Vechathu
2014Mr Fraud
2013Natholi Oru Cheriya MeenallaCapt. Geethakrishnan
2013On the Way
2013For SaleWarrier
2013KaanchiKrishna Pilla
2012No. 66 Madura Bus
201222 Female KottayamDK
2012Banking Hours 10 to 4
2008Roudram
2006Mantra Shakti
2006PakalK.M.P. Nambiar
2005VajramMandari Mathan
2003The Fire
2002Mohaswapnam
2002Anuragam
2002Kanalkireedam
2001Pranayakalathu
2001Ee Raavil
2000Rapid Action ForceSPJohn Varghese
2000Arayannangalude Veedu
1999Thachiledathu ChundanGeevarghese
1999SparshamRajashekharan
1999The GodmanA.Khader Sahib
1998Kalapam Pallippadan
1997Kalyana Unnikal
1997LelamKunnel Outhakutty
1997MasmaramMahadevan
1997Vamsam
1996HitlistMarkose
1996Dominic PresentationSatheesh Chandran
1996Mookkilla Rajyathu Murimookkan Rajavu
1995Aadyathe KanmaniNambyathiri
1995BoxerHome Minister
1995Chanda
1995Karma
1994Chief Minister K. R. Gowthami-
1994CommissionerSP Bobby I.P.S
1994Kambolam
1993Injakkadan Mathai & Sons
1993Devasuram
1993Soubagyam
1993MafiaKrishnan
1993Yadhavam
1992Nadodi
1992Ennodu Ishtam Koodamo
1992Kasargode Khadherbhai
1992AvalariyatheeDavid D'cruz
1990Parampara
1990Samrajyam
1990Thaalam
1990IndrajaalamChandrakumar
1990Indhanam
1990Lal Americayil
1989Aval Oru Sindhu
1989Kalpana HouseJohn Peter
1989Puthiya KarukkalJagadeesh
1989Ayiram Chirakulla MohamKaruppayan
1988Janma SathruJohny
1988Agnichirakulla Thumbi
1987Ithrayum KalamKrishnankutty
1987Manja Manthrangal
1987Kaalarathri
1987Avalude Kadha
1986Urukku Manushyan
1986Arorungi Arangorugi
1986Niramulla Raavukal
1986Shobaraj
1986Caberet Dancer
1985Black Mail
1985Chorakku ChoraMarkose
1985Janakeeya Kodathi
1985NayakanAli Abdulla
1985Shatru  Ramakrishnan
1985Kannaaram PothippothiChandran
1985OttayanJambu
1985Revenge
1985VellamThampi
1984Thacholi Thankappan
1984AdiyozhukkukalNarayanan
1984Mainakam
1984RakshassuRavi
1984Idavelakku Sesham
1984Pavam KrooranShaji
1984ManasariyatheMohan
1983Belt MathaiRoy
1983Mandanmar LondonilJohny
1983Visa
1983Kadamba
1982Kurukkante KalyanamGopi
1982Padayottam
1982Mazhu
1982KeniChandran
1982Sharam
1982Ee NaduRajagopala Varma
1982Thuranna JailJames
1982Bheeman
1982JambulingamMoosakutty
1982PanchajanyamSoman
1982Vidhichathum KothichathumSasi
1981AhimsaBichu
1981PathirasooryanBasheer
1981Aakramanam
1981ArayannamRaghu
1981Kodumudikal
1981Ira Thedunna Manushyan
1981Choothattam
1981AvatharamRavi
1981KaahalamDoctor
1980LavaGopi
1980MoorkhanRajan
1980Sakthi
1980Makaravilakku
1980SathyamRaghavan
1980MuthuchippikalGopi
1980PrakadanamGopalan
1980DeepamPrathap
1980Ammayum Makalum
1980AdhikaramGopan
1980Chandra Bimbam
1980Benz VasuMadhu
1980Soundaryame Varuga VarugaTamil film
1979Ishtapranesweri
1979JimmyJohny
1979Iniyethra Sandhyakal
1979Ivide Kattinu SugandamRavi
1979Manavadharmam
1979Sugathinu PinnaleSoman, Ramesh
1979Aval Niraparadhi
1979Avalude Prathikaram
1979Ajnatha Theerangal
1979NeelathamaraAppukuttan
1979SarapancharamPrabhakaran
1979Agni Parvatham
1979Thenthulli
1979Anarkali
1979Thiranottam
1979Ee Manoharatheeram
1978Seemandini
1978Chakrayudham
1978BeenaSarathchandran
1978Adimakachavadam
1978Avar Jeevikkunnu
1978Sundarimaarude Swapnangal
1978PadmatheerthamMuralidharan
1978Avalude RavukalPolice Inspector
1978Yagaswam
1978Iniyum PuzhayozhukumSalim
1977YatheemAssis
1976AnaavaranamDebute as Hero
1975Bharyaye Avashyamundu

Produced films