Born in 1960, Shyamaprasad had his basic degree in Theatre Arts from the eminent School of Drama of Calicut University, India. Having been awarded the Commonwealth scholarship in 1989, he did his Masters in Media Productions at the Hull University, U.K. He has also worked as media researcher and creative contributor for BBC, Pebble Mill studios. Some of his most interesting work has been with Channel Four Televisions of Britain for their multi-racial programs. His features for TV and cinema have won him several national and provincial awards.

Visitors to Trivandrum wouldn't miss the distinctive amber coloured Windsor Mansion apartment at Kuravankonam junction, where he lives with wife Sheeba, son Vishnu and daughter Sivakami.