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==Early life and Education==
==Early life and Education==
Jishnu is the son of Malayalam film actor and director Raghavan and Shobha. He did his schooling in Chennai and later at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan in Thiruvananthapuram. He also won the best student award during his time in school and has a BTECH Mechanical Engineering degree from the National Institute of Technology, Kozhikode.
Jishnu is the son of Malayalam film actor and director Raghavan and Shobha. He did his schooling in Chennai and later at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan in Thiruvananthapuram. He also won the best student award during his time in school and has a BTECH Mechanical Engineering degree from the National Institute of Technology, Kozhikode.
==Career==
==Acting Career==
Having appeared as a child artist in the movie ''Kilipatt'' in 1987, Jishnu made his film debut in a leading role in the blockbuster movie ''[[Nammal]]'' in 2002.<ref>{{cite news|author=Sanjith Sidhardhan|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-01-10/news-and-interviews/36257433_1_rajesh-nair-annum-innum-ennum-actor-jishnu|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130915094536/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-01-10/news-and-interviews/36257433_1_rajesh-nair-annum-innum-ennum-actor-jishnu|url-status=dead|archive-date=15 September 2013|title=Jishnu is excited about Annum Innum Ennum|date=10 January 2013|work=[[The Times of India]]|accessdate=15 September 2013}}</ref> His performance in the film earned him Mathrubhumi Award and [[Kerala Film Critics Association Awards|Kerala Film Critics Award]] for the Best Male Debut. He followed it with leading roles in ''[[Choonda]], Freedom, Parayam'' and supporting part in ''[[Nerariyan CBI]]'', ''[[Pauran]]'' and ''[[Chakkara Muthu]]''.
'''Jishnu Raghavan''' a promising career, first appearing as a child artist in the 1987 film Kilippattu. After that, he was Kamal in 2002.He made his film debut opposite Siddharth in the film directed by Nammal. Blockbuster, commercial success. His performance in the film won him the Matrubhumi Awards and [[Kerala Film Critics Association Awards|Kerala Film Critics Award]] for Best Debut Male. He followed it up with supporting roles in Choonda, Freedom, Parayam, Two Wheeler, Njaan, ''[[Nerariyan CBI]]'', ''[[Pauran]]'' , '''[[Yugapurushan]]'', and negative role in ''[[Chakkara Muthu]].  


Following through with some unnoticed movies he took a break from the film Industry to work for developing information technology in the rural areas. Then he returned to filmdom with the superhit film ''[[Ordinary (film)|Ordinary]]'' following which he did ''[[Nidra (2012 film)|Nidra]], [[Ustad Hotel]], [[Banking Hours 10 to 4]], [[Annum Innum Ennum]]'' and ''[[Rebecca Uthup Kizhakkemala]]''.<ref>https://www.nowrunning.com/movie/11512/malayalam/rebecca-uthup-kizhakkemala/index.htm</ref>
Along with a few uncredited films, he took a break from the film industry to work on developing information technology in rural areas. He later returned to the film industry with Ordinary films, after which he did cameos in Nidra, Banking Hours 10 to 4 and Ustad Hotel. He was also offered to act in the 2012 release Prabhuvinte Makkal. After that,[1] After Annam Innum Ennum, director Rajesh Nair said it had already grabbed eyeballs through its unique marketing. Now it is reported that actor Jishnu, who played the protagonist in this film, is supervising the production of this film. The actor, who is thinking of starting his own production house, said that as a start to his production dreams, he is working as a film supervisor even though he is not a producer. The young actor said that the team consists of young staff and they have been selected. Rajesh made sure that the staff had good young people. All of them have come forward to prove their mettle in the industry. On the sets it was shown that everyone was very wired,
 
He also experimented with acting at Barry John Theater Studios in Mumbai. In the same year , he signed his upcoming films '''Misfit''' alongside Vineeth and his father and actor Raghavan Indian Coffee House along with Siddharth Shiva's '''iPhone''', but these films did not release in theatres. Also, he signed the film '''Veerappa''', but at that time he was diagnosed with cancer in 2014.
 
Before his treatment continued, he successfully completed his Tamil debut as the lead actor in the 2015 film Kallappadam opposite Lakshmi Priya Chandramouli; It received positive reviews.
 
During his first battle with cancer, his friends made a short film called Speechless. He dedicated it to him. It has been doing the rounds in the online space for a long time. It is written and directed by debutant Jolly Joseph; It's about a college lecturer whose life is drastically changed by cancer. The short film stars film producer Shafir Saith, who is also Jishnu's friend, in the lead role.
 
He made his debut in Bollywood with a negative role in the 2016 release Traffic. He has also acted in short films, most notably Karma Games with Adarsh ​​Balakrishna, which was shot in 2013 and released in 2017. This is his directorial debut. Cinematography . Adarsh ​​Balakrishna paid tribute to Jishnu by releasing this short film. In total, Jishnu acted in 25 films in his 11 years of experience.<ref>{{cite news|author=Sanjith Sidhardhan|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-01-10/news-and-interviews/36257433_1_rajesh-nair-annum-innum-ennum-actor-jishnu|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130915094536/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-01-10/news-and-interviews/36257433_1_rajesh-nair-annum-innum-ennum-actor-jishnu|url-status=dead|archive-date=15 September 2013|title=Jishnu is excited about Annum Innum Ennum|date=10 January 2013|work=[[The Times of India]]|accessdate=15 September 2013}}</ref> Following through with some unnoticed movies he took a break from the film Industry to work for developing information technology in the rural areas. Then he returned to filmdom with the superhit film ''[[Ordinary (film)|Ordinary]]'' following which he did ''[[Nidra (2012 film)|Nidra]], [[Ustad Hotel]], [[Banking Hours 10 to 4]], [[Annum Innum Ennum]]'' and ''[[Rebecca Uthup Kizhakkemala]]''.<ref>https://www.nowrunning.com/movie/11512/malayalam/rebecca-uthup-kizhakkemala/index.htm</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==

Revision as of 05:49, 18 November 2022

Jishnu Raghavan
File:Jishnu Raghavan 4-.jpg
Jishnu Raghavan in 2012
Born
Jishnu Raghavan Alingkil

(1979-04-23)23 April 1979
Died25 March 2016(2016-03-25) (aged 36)
OccupationFilm actor
Years active1987; 2002–2017
Height1.89 m (6 ft 2 in)
Spouse(s)Dhanya Rajan
Parent(s)Raghavan
Shobha

Jishnu Raghavan Alingkil, known mononymously as Jishnu, was an Indian actor who appeared in Malayalam films. He was the son of actor Raghavan, who also directed Jishnu's debut film Kilipatt which was selected for the Indian Panorama.

Early life and Education

Jishnu is the son of Malayalam film actor and director Raghavan and Shobha. He did his schooling in Chennai and later at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan in Thiruvananthapuram. He also won the best student award during his time in school and has a BTECH Mechanical Engineering degree from the National Institute of Technology, Kozhikode.

Acting Career

Jishnu Raghavan a promising career, first appearing as a child artist in the 1987 film Kilippattu. After that, he was Kamal in 2002.He made his film debut opposite Siddharth in the film directed by Nammal. Blockbuster, commercial success. His performance in the film won him the Matrubhumi Awards and Kerala Film Critics Award for Best Debut Male. He followed it up with supporting roles in Choonda, Freedom, Parayam, Two Wheeler, Njaan, Nerariyan CBI, Pauran , Yugapurushan, and negative role in Chakkara Muthu.

Along with a few uncredited films, he took a break from the film industry to work on developing information technology in rural areas. He later returned to the film industry with Ordinary films, after which he did cameos in Nidra, Banking Hours 10 to 4 and Ustad Hotel. He was also offered to act in the 2012 release Prabhuvinte Makkal. After that,[1] After Annam Innum Ennum, director Rajesh Nair said it had already grabbed eyeballs through its unique marketing. Now it is reported that actor Jishnu, who played the protagonist in this film, is supervising the production of this film. The actor, who is thinking of starting his own production house, said that as a start to his production dreams, he is working as a film supervisor even though he is not a producer. The young actor said that the team consists of young staff and they have been selected. Rajesh made sure that the staff had good young people. All of them have come forward to prove their mettle in the industry. On the sets it was shown that everyone was very wired,

He also experimented with acting at Barry John Theater Studios in Mumbai. In the same year , he signed his upcoming films Misfit alongside Vineeth and his father and actor Raghavan Indian Coffee House along with Siddharth Shiva's iPhone, but these films did not release in theatres. Also, he signed the film Veerappa, but at that time he was diagnosed with cancer in 2014.

Before his treatment continued, he successfully completed his Tamil debut as the lead actor in the 2015 film Kallappadam opposite Lakshmi Priya Chandramouli; It received positive reviews.

During his first battle with cancer, his friends made a short film called Speechless. He dedicated it to him. It has been doing the rounds in the online space for a long time. It is written and directed by debutant Jolly Joseph; It's about a college lecturer whose life is drastically changed by cancer. The short film stars film producer Shafir Saith, who is also Jishnu's friend, in the lead role.

He made his debut in Bollywood with a negative role in the 2016 release Traffic. He has also acted in short films, most notably Karma Games with Adarsh ​​Balakrishna, which was shot in 2013 and released in 2017. This is his directorial debut. Cinematography . Adarsh ​​Balakrishna paid tribute to Jishnu by releasing this short film. In total, Jishnu acted in 25 films in his 11 years of experience.[1] Following through with some unnoticed movies he took a break from the film Industry to work for developing information technology in the rural areas. Then he returned to filmdom with the superhit film Ordinary following which he did Nidra, Ustad Hotel, Banking Hours 10 to 4, Annum Innum Ennum and Rebecca Uthup Kizhakkemala.[2]

Personal life

He is married to his long time girlfriend Dhanya Rajan who is an architect. They got married in 2007 and she is also Jishnu Raghavan's junior during their NIT days.[3]

Prolong Battle with Cancer

Jishnu was diagnosed with cancer two years ago and had been completely cured of it. But his cancer relapsed and since then he had been undergoing treatment for the same. He passed away at the age of 36 after prolonged battle with cancer on Friday morning at 8.15 AM at Amrita Hospital in Kochi.[4]

Filmography

No. Year Movie Name Role Notes Language
1 1987 Kilipattu Child artist
2 2002 Nammal Sivan Lead role Malayalam debut
3 2003 Choonda Devan Lead role Malayalam
4 2003 Valathottu Thirinjal Nalamathe Veedu Aji Lead role Malayalam
5 2004 Freedom Lalan Lead role Malayalam
6 2004 Parayam Raju Lead role Malayalam
7 2005 Nerariyan CBI Saikumar Supporting role Malayalam
8 2005 Pauran Student Leader Supporting role Malayalam
9 2006 Chakkara Muthu Jeevan Supporting role Malayalam
10 2007 Players Siddharth Parallel lead role Malayalam
11 2008 Chandranilekkoru Vazhi Jishnu Malayalam
12 2008 Njaan Lead role
13 2010 Yugapurushan Ayyappan Supporting role Malayalam
14 2012 Enakenna Pirandhaval Raju Tamil Dubbed version of Parayam
15 2012 Nidra Vishwan Supporting role Malayalam
16 2012 Ordinary Jose Mash Supporting role Malayalam
17 2012 Ustad Hotel Meharoof Cameo appearance Malayalam
18 2012 Banking Hours 10 to 4 Commando Avinash Sekhar Supporting role Malayalam and dubbed in

Tamil Telugu Hindi and English

19 2013 Annum Innum Ennum Sridhar Lead role Malayalam
20 2013 Rebecca Uthup Kizhakkemala Kuruvila Lead role Malayalam
21 2015 Kallappadam Supporting role Tamil debut
22 2015 Malini & Co. Supporting role Telugu debut
23 2016 Janata Hotel Telugu Dubbed version of Ustad Hotel
24 2016 Traffic Hemaan Abel's friend Supporting role Hindi debut
25 2017 Karma Game Hindi Short film also Cinematographer

References

  1. Sanjith Sidhardhan (10 January 2013). "Jishnu is excited about Annum Innum Ennum". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 15 September 2013. Retrieved 15 September 2013.
  2. https://www.nowrunning.com/movie/11512/malayalam/rebecca-uthup-kizhakkemala/index.htm
  3. Notice of death of Jishnu Raghavan, thenewsminute.com; accessed 26 March 2016.
  4. Famous Malayalam actor Jishnu Raghavan passes away after prolonged battle with cancer, IndianExpress.com; accessed 22 May 2021.

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