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Shaji John, professionally credited by his stage name Kalabhavan Shajohn is an Indian actor, director and comedian who works primarily in Malayalam cinema. He started his career as a mimicry artist in Kalabhavan, Kochi. 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. As of June 2021, he has starred in more than 130 Malayalam films.

Personal life

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 He has a brother Shibu John who is also a mimicry artist and radio RJ in Voice Of Kerala.

He married Dini on 28 October 2004. The couple has a daughter, Hanna and a son, Yohan.

Awards and honours

Filmography

As actor

Films

Web series

Playback singing

As director

References

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13. "'Bandra' teaser: Dileep and Tamannaah Bhatia's captivating chemistry shines in this action drama". The Times of India. 18 October 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
14. "Dev Mohan is a convict haunted by his past in his next in 'Pulli'". The Times of India. 4 January 2022. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
15. "First look poster of Aattam is out". Cinema Express. 11 August 2023. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
16. "'Ithuvare' teaser: Kalabhavan Shajohn starrer shines a spotlight on environmental concerns and forced evictions". The Times of India. 4 October 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 29 February 2024.
17. "Kalabhavan Shajohn-starrer Film CID Ramachandran Retd SI New Release Date Out". News18. 15 May 2024. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
18. "Dhyan Sreenivasan's comedy-drama 'Kudumbasthreeyum Kunjadum' gets a release date". The Times of India. 26 May 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
19. Santhosh, Vivek (12 June 2024). "Dhyan Sreenivasan-starrer Partners gets a release date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 12 June 2024.
20. Bureau, The Hindu (22 June 2024). "'Petta Rap' Teaser: Prabhu Deva sings, dances and fights in the musical actioner". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 26 August 2024. {{cite news}}: |last= has generic name (help)
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22. "Vijayaraghavan to headline 'Ouseppinte Osyath', shooting progresses". The Times of India. 2 August 2024. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
23. "Nagendran's Honeymoons trailer: Suraj Venjaramoodu on a wedding spree". Cinema Express.

External links

• Kalabhavan Shajohn on Facebook
• Ladies and Gentleman Movie review.
• Kalabhavan Shajohn at MSI
• Kalabhavan Shajohn at IMDb

• Indian male film actors
• Male actors from Kottayam
• Living people
• Male actors in Malayalam cinema
• Indian impressionists (entertainers)
• 21st-century Indian male actors
• 1977 births