Short Bio
Bomman, also known as K. Bomman, is a Tamil Nadu Forest Department mahout (elephant handler) from India. His part in the Oscar-winning short documentary “The Elephant Whisperers” (2022) helped him earn notoriety.The Madras High Court decided to give Bomman custody of the elephant calf Bommi because of his knowledge and experience with raising elephants; he had previously raised Raghu with success. Bomman remains a Mahout, demonstrating commitment to both his line of work and the welfare of elephants.
Wiki/Overview
Full Name: | K. Bomman |
Nick Name: | N/A |
Profession: | Mahout, Temple Priest |
Known For: | Featuring in the Oscar-winning short documentary film “The Elephant Whisperers” (2022) |
Date of Birth: | 1971 |
Age (as in 2023): | 52years old |
Place of Birth: | Mudumalai, Nilgiris district, Tamil Nadu, India |
Father: | Kunjan |
Mother: | N/A |
Spouse: | Bellie Amma |
Education: | N/A |
Alma Mater: | N/A |
Organization: | Tamil Nadu Forest Department |
Residence: | Theppakadu Elephant Camp, Nilgiris district, Tamil Nadu, India |
Hometown: | N/A |
Nationality: | Indian |
Religion: | Hindiusm |
Height: | 5’6″ |
Weight: | N/A |
Zodiac Sign: | N/A |
Early Life
Bomman was born in 1971 in Mudumalai, Nilgiris district, Tamil Nadu, India. He was born into a Hindu family belonging to the Kattunayakan tribe.
Career
In 1984, Bomman started working for the Tamil Nadu Forest Department as a mahout at the Theppakadu Elephant Camp in the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve. He is in charge of locating and saving distressed elephants. After appearing in the 2022 documentary “The Elephant Whisperers,” which took home the Oscar for Best Documentary Short Film, Bomman became well-known.
Education
Details about Bomman’s education are not available.
Family & Affairs
- Father: Kunjan (Mahout)
- Mother: Not available
- Spouse: Bellie Amma (Mahout)
Bomman married Bellie Amma in the late 2000s. They have a son and a daughter. Unfortunately, his son died during the shooting of “The Elephant Whisperers,” and Bellie’s stepdaughter from her previous marriage died in a local hospital after self-immolation.
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Net Worth: | N/A |
Salary / Income: | N/A |
Achievement
Bomman’s notable achievement is being featured in the Oscar-winning documentary film “The Elephant Whisperers” (2022).
Trivia & Facts
- Bomman is a priest at a Ganesha temple and a mahout.
- Two baby elephants with the names Raghu and Bommi were saved and adopted by him.
- The Madras High Court ordered the forest department to give Bommi to Bomman because of his experience in raising elephants.
- Bomman, Bellie, Raghu, and Bommi were all there when Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Theppakadu Elephant Camp.
- The captain of the cricket team for the Chennai Super Kings, MS Dhoni, gave personalised jerseys to Bomman and Bellie.
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