Harisree Ashokan is an Indian film actor who is known for his comedy roles in Malayalam films. He has acted in more than 100 Malayalam films. He started his career as a mimicry artist in Harisree and then worked in Kalabhavan, Kochi. Ashokan was born as the sixth child among ten children to Kunjappan and Janaki on April 6, 1964 at Ernakulam, Kochi. he joined Kalabhavan and worked for 6 years and later moved to Harisree, after which he began to be called as 'Harisree Ashokan'. Asokan was always interested in acting and was an amateur theatre actor. His style of comedy was watched by the Malayalam movie director Siddique during an event. Siddique was impressed and cast him in his second movie, Ramji Rao Speaking.He is married to Preetha. The couple have two children.