'Everyone looked down on N N Pillai and his family': Vijayaraghavan recalls theatre struggles; 'My father treated me like a friend'
- Posted on September 19, 2026
- By The Times of India
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In brief
Renowned Malayalam actor Vijayaraghavan shares intimate insights into his formative years and the theatrical legacy inherited from his father, N N Pillai, a pioneering figure in Indian theatre. Despite societal prejudice against his family's artistic pursuits, Vijayaraghavan's father fostered an unconventional relationship with his son, treating him as an equal rather than merely a child. This candid reflection reveals how adversity and unconventional parenting shaped the actor's career and perspective on performance arts.
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'Everyone looked down on N N Pillai and his family': Vijayaraghavan recalls theatre struggles; 'My father treated me like a friend'
Versatile actor Vijayaraghavan has opened up about his childhood and his family's association with theatre. The actor is the son of legendary theatre personality N N Pillai.
