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{{Short description|Indian screenwriter}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2019}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Bobby–Sanjay
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| birth_place = [[Kerala]], [[India]]
| occupation = [[Screenwriter]]
| years_active = 1998–present
| parents = [[Prem Prakash]] Daisy Luke
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| other_names =
| family = [[Jose Prakash]] (uncle) [[Dennis Joseph]] (cousin)
| spouse = Anju (Bobby) Anjana (Sanjay)
| website =
}}

'''Bobby''' and '''Sanjay''' are an [[Indian people|Indian]] [[screenwriter]] duo working in [[Malayalam cinema]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies/interview/362345/ |title=പൃഥ്വിരാജിന്റെ ചങ്കൂറ്റം |work=MAthrubhumi |accessdate=15 December 2013 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131215012025/http://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies/interview/362345/ |archivedate=15 December 2013 }}</ref> They are the sons of the actor [[Prem Prakash]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/bobby-sanjay-on-a-roll-news-malayalam-lbnqgLbdaab.html |title=Bobby & Sanjay on a roll |access-date=21 January 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110117052111/http://www.sify.com/movies/bobby-sanjay-on-a-roll-news-malayalam-lbnqgLbdaab.html |archive-date=17 January 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

== Career ==

=== Films ===
Bobby and Sanjay are noted scriptwriters in [[Malayalam films]]. They started their film career by scripting [[Sibi Malayil]]'s ''[[Ente Veedu Appuvinteyum]]'' (2003), which was a great critical and commercial success in Kerala. Their second bigscreen venture ''[[Notebook (2006 film)|Notebook]]'' (2006) was directed by [[Rosshan Andrrews]]. They were able to incorporate several contemporary themes including teenage pregnancy in the film, which has a cult following amongst youngsters of Kerala.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.hindu.com/fr/2006/09/15/stories/2006091500070200.htm |newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |title=Snapshots of school life |date=15 September 2006 |accessdate=25 January 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090603055706/http://hindu.com/fr/2006/09/15/stories/2006091500070200.htm |archive-date=3 June 2009 |url-status=dead }}</ref> In 2010, they scripted the film ''[[Traffic (2011 film)|Traffic]]'', which is widely credited to have led to a [[New Wave (Malayalam film movement)|new wave in Malayalam cinema]]. They worked for more than two years to complete the scripting of ''Traffic'', which was inspired by true incidents.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article804622.ece |title=It happened one day... |author=Vijay George |date=30 September 2010 |work=[[The Hindu]] |accessdate=25 January 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121021082734/http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article804622.ece |archive-date=21 October 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The film was very well received in Kerala. They associated again with Rosshan Andrrews for the film ''[[Casanovva]]'' (2012), which was one of the costliest Malayalam films of the time. The film was met with scathing reviews and dismal box office collections and was voted as one of the most disappointing films of the year 2012.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-south-the-most-disappointing-malayalam-films-of-2012/20130118.htm |title=The Most Disappointing Malayalam Films of 2012 |access-date=27 April 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140203033536/http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-south-the-most-disappointing-malayalam-films-of-2012/20130118.htm |archive-date=3 February 2014 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/10-disappointing-films-of-2012-imagegallery-Malayalam-nbdlvqeidie.html?post_ad=1 |title=10 disappointing films of 2012 |access-date=27 April 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140317192950/http://www.sify.com/movies/10-disappointing-films-of-2012-imagegallery-Malayalam-nbdlvqeidie.html?post_ad=1 |archive-date=17 March 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Their next work ''[[Ayalum Njanum Thammil]]'', directed by [[Lal Jose]] centred on a committed senior doctor and an irresponsible junior doctor and, the film, through their relationship, portrayed a vivid picture of the medical profession. The film was one of the most successful films of the year and won numerous accolades including four [[Kerala State Film Awards]]. In 2013, they associated for the third time with Rosshan Andrrews in the film ''[[Mumbai Police (film)|Mumbai Police]]''. The film was a huge box office success and earned very good reviews;<ref>Deepa Gauri. ''The best of Malayalam cinema in 2013'' 26 December 2013 [[Khaleej Times]] {{cite web |url=http://www.khaleejtimes.com/citytimes/inside.asp?xfile%3D%2Fdata%2Fcitytimes%2F2013%2FDecember%2Fcitytimes_December198.xml%26section%3Dcitytimes |title=The best of Malayalam cinema in 2013 |accessdate=22 January 2014 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140102124957/http://www.khaleejtimes.com/citytimes/inside.asp?xfile=%2Fdata%2Fcitytimes%2F2013%2FDecember%2Fcitytimes_December198.xml&section=citytimes |archivedate=2 January 2014 }}</ref> a critic from [[Sify.com]] called the film "one of the best films to have emerged from Malayalam cinema in a long time."<ref>[http://www.sify.com/movies/mumbai-police-review-malayalam-15028048.html "Mumbai Police Film Review"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130509001132/http://www.sify.com/movies/mumbai-police-review-malayalam-15028048.html |date=9 May 2013 }}. Sify.com. Retrieved 27 April 2014.</ref> In 2014, they associated with Rosshan Andrrews for the fourth time, in ''[[How Old Are You? (film)|How Old Are You]]'', which marked the return of ace actress [[Manju Warrier]] to cinema after a sabbatical of over a decade.<ref>{{cite web|last=Roshith|first=Sivalakshmi|date=5 December 2013|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/How-Old-Are-You-Unveiling-the-Male-Female-Bond/2013/12/05/article1927850.ece#.UzM3-vl5P_E|title="How Old Are You: Unveiling the Male-Female Bond"|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140428041622/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/How-Old-Are-You-Unveiling-the-Male-Female-Bond/2013/12/05/article1927850.ece#.UzM3-vl5P_E |archive-date=28 April 2014}}</ref>

=== Television ===
Bobby and Sanjay scripted the [[Serial (radio and television)|television serial]] ''Avicharitham'' (2004), that was telecast in [[Asianet (TV channel)|Asianet]] for a period of 40 days. The serial won them critical acclaim and several accolades including the TV Critics Awards.<ref>[http://www.hindu.com/2005/02/19/stories/2005021908910400.htm "TV critics' awards announced"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110629033819/http://www.hindu.com/2005/02/19/stories/2005021908910400.htm |date=29 June 2011 }}. ''[[The Hindu]]''. 19 February 2005. Retrieved 2011-02-28.</ref> Bobby and Sanjay had also scripted for a serial named ''Avasthantharangal'' (''Mikhayelinte Santhathikal''). The lead role in this serial was played by their uncle and veteran actor [[Jose Prakash]].<ref>http://www.filmydum.com/top-stories/2831/bobby-sanjay-screenplays-are-hit-in-theatres-{{dead link|date=June 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>

== Personal life ==
Bobby and Sanjay are brothers and are nephews of the Late veteran actor [[Jose Prakash]]. Their father, [[Prem Prakash]], is also a film actor and producer.Their cousin is Dennis Joseph who was an Indian scripwriter and director. Their mother is a retired English professor from BCM College, [[Kottayam]]. They have a younger sister, named Thankam settled in Texas, USA. Bobby, the elder brother, is a practising physician and is settled in Kottayam with wife Anju and two daughters Anna and Maria. Sanjay is settled in [[Kochi]]. Sanjay studied at St Joseph College, Mannanam for his BEd Degree. Both of them did their schooling at [[Pallikkoodam]], [[Kalathilpady]]. Sanjay is married to Anjana, and has two daughters, Antara and Aisha.

== Filmography ==

{| class="wikitable" border="1"
|-
! Year
! Name
! Director
! Notes
|-
|2003
| ''[[Ente Veedu Appuvinteyum]]''
| [[Sibi Malayil]]
| Remade in Tamil as ''[[Kannadi Pookal]]''
|-
|2006
| ''[[Notebook (2006 film)|Notebook]]''
| [[Rosshan Andrrews]]
|
|-
|2011
| ''[[Traffic (2011 film)|Traffic]]''
| [[Rajesh Pillai]]
|'''Won''':[[Kerala State Film Award for Best Screenplay]] '''Won''':[[Kerala Film Critics Association Awards|Kerala Film Critics Award]] for Best Script '''Won''':Lohithadas Award for Best Script '''Won''':[[Asianet Film Award]] for Best Script '''Won''':Asiavision Movie Award for Best Screenplay '''Won''': Mathrubhumi Film Award for Best Screenplay '''Won''':Kochi Times Award for Best Script '''Won''':Amrita Film Award for Best Script '''Won''':Reporter TV Film Award for Best Script -''Remade in Tamil as [[Chennaiyil Oru Naal]]'' -''Remade in Hindi as [[Traffic (2016 film)]]''
|-
|2012
| ''[[Casanovva]]''
| [[Rosshan Andrrews]]
|
|-
|2012
| ''[[Ayalum Njanum Thammil]]''
| [[Lal Jose]]
| '''WON''':Amritha TV Award for Best Screenplay '''WON''':Reporter TV Award for Best Screenplay
|-
|2013
| ''[[Mumbai Police (film)|Mumbai Police]]''
| [[Rosshan Andrrews]]
| '''Won''':[[Kerala State Film Award for Best Screenplay]]
|-
|2014
| ''[[How Old Are You? (film)|How Old Are You]]''
| [[Rosshan Andrrews]]
|'''Won''':[[Kerala Film Critics Association Awards]] (2015) - Best Script '''Won''':Mangalam Film Awards - Best Screenplay -''Remade in Tamil as [[36 Vayadhinile]]''
|-
|2015
| ''[[Nirnnayakam]]''
| [[V. K. Prakash]]
|
|-
|2016
| ''[[School Bus (film)|School Bus]]''
| [[Rosshan Andrrews]]
|
|-
|2018
| ''[[Kayamkulam Kochunni (2017 film)|Kayamkulam Kochunni]]''
| [[Rosshan Andrrews]]
|
|-
|2019
| ''[[Uyare]]''
|Manu Ashokan
|
|-
|2019
|''[[Evidey]]''
|K K Rajeev
|Story only
|-
|2021
|''[[Mohan Kumar Fans]]''
|[[Jis Joy]]
|Story only
|-
|2021
|''[[One (2020 film)|One]]''
|Santhosh Viswanath
|
|-
|2021
|''[[Salute (2021 film)|Salute]]''
|[[Rosshan Andrrews]]
|
|-
|2021
| ''[[Kaanekkaane]]''
|Manu Ashokan
|Movie released on [[SonyLIV]]<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2021/09/11/kaanekkaane-digital-release-sonyliv-teaser-launched.html | title=Kaanekkaane' gears up for OTT release |work= Manorama News Online | date=11 September 2021 | accessdate=13 September 2021}}</ref>
|}

== Television ==
{| class="wikitable" border="1"
|-
! Name
! Year
! Director
! Channel
! Cast
|-
| Avasthantharangal || 2001 || [[Jude Attipetty]] || Kairali TV || [[Jose Prakash]], [[Jyothirmayi]], [[K. P. A. C. Lalitha]]
|-
| Avicharitham || 2004 || [[K. K. Rajeev]] || Asianet || [[Srividya]] , [[Prem Prakash]] , [[Suvarna Mathew]]
|-
| Aagneyam || 2009 || [[K. K. Rajeev]] || Doordarshan || [[Prem Prakash]] , Meera Krishna, Souparnika Subash
|-
| Eshwaran Saakshiyayi || 2015 || [[K. K. Rajeev]] || Flowers TV || [[Prem Prakash]] , [[Divya Prabha]], [[Reena (actress)|Reena]]
|-
| Avaril Oraal || 2017–2018 || Jayaraj Vijay || Surya TV || [[Sruthi Lakshmi]] , [[Sreejith Vijay]] , Rajani Chandy, [[Delna Davis]]
|}

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb name|id=1547713|name=Bobby}}
* {{IMDb name|id=1332681|name=Sanjay}}
* [https://www.facebook.com/BobbySanjayOfficial Bobby-Sanjay] at [[Facebook]]

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Anu priya22 at 07:07, 26 November 2023