India's shortest actor. Weighs 61lbs or 4st 5lb (28kg).
Married to Gayatri, nine years his junior and more than twice his
height at 5ft 2ins. A government health inspector, she said: "It's been
an arranged marriage, but nobody compelled me into wedlock. I like him
and feel secure in his hands."
Hails from Ayemanam in India's Kerala state, the village made famous by
Booker Prize-winning Arundhati Roy in her novel, The God of Small
Things. He has founded the Kerala Small Men Association, with upwards
of 300 members. The association's height limit is 54 inches or 4' 6"
(135cm).
An economics graduate, he studied at Inter University but has since
made at least 18 films.
Has sometimes been credited as 'Unda Pakru', as this was the name of
the character he played on Indian television when first he came to the
attention of the public.
I think the image of hero has changed. I am not glamorous like other superstars but viewers like the talented, character artiste in me
Marrying a girl of normal height has been a dream ever since a girl spurned me at college. But sure, it steeled my resolve. We are looking forward to a long, prosperous life, and hope to be blessed with children with normal height,