- Born
- January 1, 1930
- Died
- May 22, 2000 (aged 70)
- Place of birth
- Kodungallur, Thrissur, Kingdom of Cochin
- Also known as
- Bahadur, PK Kunjalu
Biography
Kunjalu Kochumoideen Padiyath (1930 – 22 May 2000), known by his stage name Bahadoor, was a Malayalam film actor and comedian who, along with Adoor Bhasi, redefined the way in which comedy and funny scenes were perceived in Malayalam cinema. They made a significant contribution toward establishing comedy as the predominant genre of Malayalam cinema. Bahadoor also appeared in some serious roles and in professional plays.