| Babu Janardhanan | |
|---|---|
| Born | Babu Janardhanan Changanassery, Kerala, India |
| Occupation(s) | screenwriter, film director |
| Years active | 1990 - present |
| Children | Neelima Baburaj, Niranjan Baburaj |
Babu Janardhanan is an Indian screenwriter and director, known for Malayalam films.
Biography
Personal life
He was born at Changanassery, Kerala, as the son of Mr. Janardanan and Mrs. Pankajakshi. Babu Janardhanan did his schooling at Madappally Govt. LPS and Govt. Higher Secondary School, Thrikkodithaanam and Pursued higher studies at AP School of Arts, Kottayam. He began his career as a school teacher at CPPHMHS, Ozhur, Tirur in Malappuram district. He is married to Sheeba. The couple have two children, Neelima and Niranjan.
Film career
His debut movie was Anandavruthantham directed by P. Anil in 1990.
In 2005, Achanurangatha Veedu collected the best second movie award in the Kerala State Film Awards. Salim Kumar, who played the protagonist in the movie won the best supporting actor award. In 2006, Vaasthavam brought Prithiviraj the state award for the best actor. In 2008, Thalappavu won Lal the state award for the best actor in the Kerala State Film Awards.
Filmography
As screenwriter only
| Year | Film |
|---|---|
| 1990 | Anandavruthantham |
| 1992 | Oru Kochu Bhoomikulukkam |
| 1994 | Sudinam |
| 1995 | Manikyachembazhukka |
| 1997 | Varnapakittu |
| Anubhoothi | |
| 1998 | Panchaloham |
| 1999 | Thachiledathu Chundan |
| Chandranudikkunna Dikhil | |
| 2000 | Dreamz |
| 2002 | Chathurangam |
| 2006 | Achanurangatha Veedu |
| Vaasthavam | |
| 2007 | Avan Chandiyude Makan |
| 2007 | Heart Beats |
| 2008 | Thalappavu |
| 2011 | City of God |
| 2013 | Musafir |
| 2016 | Swarna Kaduva |
As director and writer
| Year | Title | Starring | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Bombay March 12 | Mammootty, Roma, Unni Mukundan | |
| 2013 | Lisammayude Veedu | Meera Jasmine, Master Ajai Rahul Madhav, Salim Kumar | |
| 2013 | God for Sale | Kunchacko Boban, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Anumol | |
| Kallan: Thaskaran Maniyan Pillayude Athmakadha | Jayasurya, Biju Menon, Salim Kumar | Announced |
References
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- "Review: Bombay March 12 is hard-hitting - Rediff.com Movies". Rediff.com. 1 July 2011. Retrieved 24 November 2011.
- "'Bombay, march12' for June 24 - Malayalam Movie News". IndiaGlitz. Archived from the original on 30 May 2011. Retrieved 24 November 2011.
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- "ഗോഡ് ഫോര് സെയിലിന്റെ മൂല്യം , Interview - Mathrubhumi Movies". Archived from the original on 17 December 2013. Retrieved 15 December 2013.
- "ഇത് എന്റെ ആഗ്രഹമായിരുന്നു , Interview - Mathrubhumi Movies". Archived from the original on 19 December 2013. Retrieved 19 December 2013.
- "ഒരു തിരക്കഥപോലെ ജീവിതം... | mangalam.com". Archived from the original on 6 December 2013. Retrieved 11 December 2013.