Who Is Prathap Pothen Ex Wife Amala Satyanath Pothen? Children Details, Actor Passed Away At 69
Prathap’s second and ex wife was Amala Satyanath. They have a daughter named Keya Pothen together.
Renowned Indian actor and filmmaker, Prathap Pothen, has died. According to reports, Pothen was found lifeless in his Chennai apartment on the morning of July 15, 2022.
Pothen is remembered for his films like Sathura Adi 3500, Kamali From Nadukkaveri, Alice: A True Story, Forsenic, and many more. Likewise, he was last seen as Dr Geroge in the 2022 movie “CBI5 The Brain”.
Prathap Pothen Wife Amala Satyanath
Prathap Pothen ex wife was Amala Satyanath.
Satyanath is a former senior corporate professional. Though it is not clear how a corporate crossed paths with the filmmaker, it is well accepted that the former couple loved each other to get married.
They tied the knot in 1990 and lived a happy family life for over two decades. However, things started falling apart, and Prathap and Amala went separate ways in 2012.
After her public divorce, the ex wife chose to live a low-key life. So, there isn’t much information about Amala in 2022.
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Amala is not the actor’s first wife. Previously, he was married to actress Raadhika Sarathkumar.
The two met each other in the set of Meendum Oru Kaathal Kathai. Raadhika starred as an actress, while Prathap directed and acted in the film.
The movie was released in 1985, and the lovebirds held their wedding the same year. They parted their ways just one year after the union in 1986. Currently, Raadhika is married to actor Sarathkumar.
Prathap Pothen Daughter Keya Pothen
Prathap Pothen is survived by his daughter Keya Pothen. She was born in Prathap’s relationship with Amala.
The celebrity daughter is following in her father’s footsteps in the entertainment world as a singer.
From an early age, Keya was inspired by Prathap’s love for classic rock music. Seeing his daughter’s passion, Parathap even gave her music lessons.
Eventually, Keya attended the Swarnabhumi Academy of Music in Chennai to sharpen her skills. In college, she met friends with similar musical passions as her, and together they experimented with all styles of music, including trip-hop, electronic, rock, and roll.
Today, Keya is working as a lead singer for the Fractal Fruitcake band. She launched the band with her pals in 2019, and the team performs in different venues in Chennai.
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The daughter has not released a statement following her dad’s death. His demise must have devasted her.
Actor Prathap Pothen Passed Away At 69
Actor Prathap Pothen passed away at the age of 69. However, the cause of death is not available yet.
Prathap was a prominent actor in south Indian cinema. He acted in over 100 films in his career, including Tamil, Telegu, Malayalam, and Hindi.
During his last few years, Pothen was heavily involved in his ad agency named Green Apple. Similarly, he was also filming the movie titled Barroz: Guardian of D’Gama’s Treasure.
Prathap Pothen sir.. Why? ?
Thank you for being my friend, well-wisher who always wanted me to succeed. Will miss you forever. Rest in peace. #PrathapPothen pic.twitter.com/sokABDwydt
— Parvati (@paro_nair) July 15, 2022
Fans and friends have flooded social media with tribute posts for the late actor. His death is a heavy loss to the film industry.
We send our thought and prayers to Prathap Pothen’s friends and family. May his soul rest in peace. Thank you.
