Jishnu Raghavan

Jishnu Raghavan Alingkil (23 April 1979 – 25 March 2016), was an Indian actor who predominantly appeared in Malayalam, Tamil and Hindi films. He is also Social activist. He had won Mathrubhumi Film Award for Best Male Debut and Kerala Film Critics Association Award for Best Actor for his first film Nammal (2002). He died after Prolong battle with cancer on 25 March 2016 and his last film was Traffic (2016).

Quotes

 * “Being positive and always smiling makes a lot of difference. I’m in ICU now, nothing to worry this is kind of my second home now. I have fun here. I started smiling at every situation now especially the nurses who take care of me. Trust me it made a lot of difference. They do a tough job of treating pain and in I C U things r worse but by smiling and being jovial creates such a good atmosphere that everything just gets better, it’s magic… smile is magic…try it.”
 * My first dialogue "Ammava member villikunu" .... here Umar uncle was ammavan and Nedumudi venu uncle was member.."
 * "By Gods grace and your prayers, the surgery I had to go through was successful. I am back home now and recovering. The cancerous tumor was completely removed but still have to go through radiation... for complete recovery I guess it will take another six months. Thanks a lot for your prayers and support".
 * On World Nurse Day he gave a heartwarming tribute to all the nurses who tirelessly work, through a FB post where he said, We truly and sincerley praise them for their services to the society but do we know at what conditions are they giving their more than 100% to us. They are over worked but underpaid nightingales who deserve much more. I once asked them "what prompts them to leave India and live away from their families and loved ones".
 * "People who are insecure about their lives run after money. If you are interested and passionate about your job, money will follow."
 * "It's one of the best roles I have done in my career and the experience of working with the young cast and crew is on par with my debut film Nammal."
 * “Being healthy is everything friends.”
 * "If I say I actually like to be a house husband - I enjoy cooking, I'm good at managing maids, I like gardening, super super market shopping is my favourite, taking care of kids and getting them to school''
 * “We should really do everything we can to contribute to the society and the country that we live in”
 * "She is the backbone of the house and nothing happens if she takes a break. Without her care and love I would have never been what I am. I can never become like her but can aspire to be"