12 Facts About Jose Prakash

Kunnel Joseph Joseph, better known by his stage name, Jose Prakash was an Indian actor and singer who worked in Malayalam cinema.

Jose Prakash was a singer turned actor who had appeared in more than 300 films mostly in antagonist roles.

Jose Prakash was awarded with the J C Daniel Award in 2011, a day before he died aged 86.

Jose Prakash had four younger brothers and three sisters, among whom the youngest brother, Prem Prakash, is an actor.

Jose Prakash had his primary education from Sacred Heart Public School, Kottayam.

Jose Prakash was married to Philomina, who predeceased him in 1991.

Jose Prakash lived with his youngest son, Shaji Joseph, in Kochi till his death on 24 March 2012.

Jose Prakash was in the Indian army before entering the film industry.

Jose Prakash later left army and return to his homeland and start small business.

Jose Prakash started his early career as a singer who lend his voice for Prem Nazir, Sathyaneshan Nadar etc.

Jose Prakash was not at all a professional singer and does not attend any musical class.

Jose Prakash acted in more than 350 films in Malayalam language and retired from film industry in 2003 for health reasons.