10 Inspirational Keralites in the U.S.

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Shishir Ravindran Kurup

An Indian American actor, Shishir has played the role of Dr. Singh on Surface, a science fiction based serial. He has also made a guest appearance as this character with Bridgit Mendler in Goodluck Charlie. He has played roles in Heroes and Lost, two of the top shows on television.

Shishir has also been part of the Lemonade Mouth where he played the role of an overprotective father. It was here that he made friends with Naomi Scott, his co star. The two became close friends, with Shishir often visiting her along with her parents in London.

Born in Mumbai, India, Shishir mainly comes from a Malayalee background and is the son of Ravi Kurup and Bhavani Kurup. Apart from his career in acting, Shishir is also a theatrical director and playwright, having served as the member of a company called The Cornerstone Theatre in Los Angeles. Shishir is now married to Page Leong, an actress.