Kalabhavan Shajohn
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Kalabhavan Shajohn | |
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Born | Shaji John 30 November 1975 Kottayam, Kerala, India |
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Years active | 1998–present |
Spouse(s) | Dini |
Children | 2 |
Shaji John, professionally credited by his stage name Kalabhavan Shajohn is an Indian film actor, director and comedian who works primarily in Malayalam cinema.[1] He started his career as a mimicry artist in Kalabhavan, Kochi.[2] Making his debut in 1999 with My Dear Karadi and having made more than 90 appearances, he received a major breakthrough in his career with Drishyam (2013), in which he played a negative role. He made his directorial debut with Brother's Day starring Prithviraj.[3] As of June 2021, he has starred in more than 130 Malayalam films.
Personal life[edit]
He was born as Shaji John to E. J. John, a retired ASI and Rejina, a retired nurse, in Varissery, Kottayam, Kerala in India. He studied at St. Mary's College, Manarcaud[4] He has a brother Shibu John who is also a mimicry artist and radio RJ in Voice Of Kerala.[5]
He married Dini on 28 October 2004. The couple has a daughter, Hannaa and a son, Yohan.[6]
Awards and honours[edit]
Filmography[edit]
As actor[edit]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1999 | My Dear Karadi | Rangan | Body double for Kalabhavan Mani in bear costume |
2000 | Kinnara Thumbikal | ||
Kathara | |||
2001 | Aparanmar Nagarathil | Doctor | |
Ee Parakkum Thalika | Traffic Police | ||
2002 | Chirikudukka | Dr. Shankar | |
Kashillatheyum Jeevikkam | Police Officer | ||
www.Anukutumbam.com | |||
Bamboo Boys | SI Jagan | ||
Kayamkulam Kanaaran | |||
Nammal | |||
Akhila | Lineman | ||
2003 | Thilakkam | Pappan | |
CID Moosa | Police Constable | ||
Sadanandante Samayam | |||
Chakram | |||
2004 | Thalamelam | Sharavanan | |
Runway | Paramasivam's friend | ||
Rasikan | |||
2005 | Kochi Rajavu | Car Driver | |
Rajamanikyam | |||
Chanthupottu | |||
2006 | Achanuragatha Veedu | ||
Thuruppu Gulan | Truck Driver | ||
Kisan | Kuyilan | ||
Pachakuthira | |||
2007 | Inspector Garud | Police Constable Chacko | |
Khaki | Suraj | ||
2008 | Annan Thambi | A Drunkard | |
Magic Lamp | |||
Pachamarathanalil | Murukan | ||
Crazy Gopalan | Police Officer | ||
Cycle | |||
2009 | Hailesa | Kuttayi | |
Vellathooval | |||
Ee Pattanathil Bhootham | Police Constable Sahadevan | ||
Duplicate | Maikkattu Moose | ||
Swantham Lekhakan | |||
Shambhu | Kumaran | ||
2010 | In Ghost House Inn | Van Driver | |
Kanmazha Peyyum Munpe | Khadar | ||
Alexander the Great | |||
Paappi Appacha | Shashankan's Sidekick | ||
Karyasthan | Aadu Ramu | ||
Shikkar | |||
Elsamma Enna Aankutty | |||
Marykkundoru Kunjaadu | Solomon's Friend | ||
2011 | Kudumbasree Travels | Suman | |
Priyappetta Nattukare | Mani | ||
Venicile Vyapari | Isthiri Lonappan | ||
Christian Brothers | |||
Swapna Sanchari | |||
Lucky Jokers | |||
Janapriyan | |||
Killadi Raman | |||
Dr. Love | |||
Ulakam Chuttum Valiban | Police constable | ||
Maharaja Talkies | |||
Aazhakadal | Bosco | ||
2012 | Kunjaliyan | ||
Unnam | |||
Masters | Driver Santhosh | ||
Ee Thirakkinidayil | Sadananthan Pattikadu | ||
Mayamohini | Sisubalan | ||
Josettante Hero | Chandran | ||
Mullamottum Munthiricharum | |||
Pulival Pattanam | |||
Namukku Parkkan | Mohanan | ||
Thappana | Kochappi | ||
Ustad Hotel | Driver | ||
Scene Onnu Nammude Veedu | |||
MLA Mani: Patham Classum Gusthiyum | Neelakandan | ||
Bhoopadathil Illatha Oridam | |||
Manthrikan | Shekharan kutty | ||
Mullassery Madhavan Kutty Nemom P. O. | |||
My Boss | Ali (errand boy) | ||
Chapters | Bus conductor | ||
2013 | Isaac Newton S/O Philipose | ASI Singampuli Raju | |
Rebecca Uthup Kizhakkemala | |||
72 Model | Sub-Inspector S.R. Pavanan | ||
Kathaveedu | Johny | ||
Ladies and Gentleman | Mani | ||
Proprietors: Kammath & Kammath | Kallan Pathrose | ||
Sound Thoma | Sabu | ||
Sringaravelan | Vasu (Kannan's friend) | ||
Drishyam | Constable Sahadevan | Debut lead antagonist role | |
2014 | Mannar Mathai Speaking 2 | Babumon | |
Black Forest | |||
Praise the Lord | Fr. Antony | ||
Ring Master | Veterinary Doctor Muthu | ||
Ulsaha Committee | Babumon (Baliyaadu) | ||
Garbhasreeman | Gopalakrishnan | ||
Vaikeetentha Paripadi - Short Film | Sadanandan | ||
Njangalude Veettile Athidhikal | Rajan | ||
Mylanchi Monchulla Veedu | Ismail | ||
Cousins | Veerappa Gounder | ||
2015 | Bhaskar The Rascal | Abdu Razack | |
Rudrasimhasanam | Abdullah | ||
Compartment | |||
Urumbukal Urangarilla | Carlose | ||
Amar Akbar Anthony | Jadayu Sabu Ambulance Driver | ||
Vishwasam Athalle Ellam | Franklin | ||
Rajamma @ Yahoo | R Pavithran Nair | ||
2016 | Pavada | Eldo | |
Oppam | Madhu | ||
Kattappanayile Hrithik Roshan | Director James Antony | ||
2017 | Munthirivallikal Thalirkumbol | Monayi | |
Oru Mexican Aparatha | Shiyaz | ||
The Great Father | Sathyan | ||
Adventures of Omanakuttan | Vinayak Hegde | ||
Ramaleela | Thomas Chacko/TC | ||
Pareeth Pandari | |||
Sherlock Toms | Sugunan Master | ||
2018 | Kallai FM | Abdullah Koya | |
Sakhavinte Priyasakhi | |||
Orayiram Kinakkalal | Shajahan P. K. | ||
Kaithola Chathan | |||
Nonsense | PT Sir | ||
Oru Pazhaya Bomb Kadha | SI Rajendran | ||
Ottakoru Kaamukan | Firoz Khan | ||
2.0 | Telecommunication Minister Vairamoorthy | Tamil film; debut | |
Johny Johny Yes Appa | Chavaramplakal Jose | ||
Thattumpurath Achuthan | SI Justin John | ||
2019 | Irupathiyonnaam Noottaandu | Abusi | |
Lucifer | Aloshy Joseph | ||
Unda | Sam J. Matan | ||
Brother's Day | Police officer | Directorial debut | |
Ulta | Bhairavan Ayyappan | ||
2020 | Shylock | Prathap Varma | |
2021 | Kaduva | Fr. Gregory Amarakkadan |
As director[edit]
Year | Title | Writer | Notes |
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2019 | Brother's Day | Himself | Directorial debut |
References[edit]
- ↑ "Kalabhavan Shajon Movies - actor Kalabhavan Shajon Movies". NOWRUNNING.
- ↑ "Cochin Kalabhavan". cochinkalabhavan.com.
- ↑ "Holding a mirror to modern life". Deccan Chronicle. 27 July 2018. Retrieved 15 October 2018.
- ↑ "മണിയുടെ ഒഴിവിൽ കലാഭവനിലെത്തി; മൈഡിയർ കരടിയിൽ ഡ്യൂപ്പായി വെള്ളിത്തിരയിലും; ദൃശ്യത്തിലെ..."
- ↑ "Manorama Online Latest Malayalam News. Breaking News Events. News Updates from Kerala India".
- ↑ "Mangalam-varika-18-Feb-2013". mangalamvarika.com. Retrieved 30 October 2013.
- ↑ "TTK Prestige-Vanitha Film Awards: Shobhana, Prithviraj win best actor, actress awards - Kerala9.com". kerala9.com.