Babu Janardhanan is an Indian screenwriter and director, best noted for his acclaimed Malayalam films.[1][2][3][4][5][6]
Biography
Personal life
He was born at Changanassery, Kerala, as the son of Mr. Janardanan and Mrs. Pankajakshi.[7] 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.[8] 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.[9]
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.
Babu Janardhanan directed a documentary, in 1994, named "Sahanangalude Amma". The documentary was based on the life of Alphonsamma.[10]
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 | |
| 1999 | Crime File |
| 2000 | Dreamz |
| 2002 | Chathurangam |
| 2006 | Achanurangatha Veedu |
| Vaasthavam | |
| 2007 | Avan Chandiyude Makan |
| 2008 | Thalappavu |
| 2011 | City of God |
| 2013 | Musafir (2013 film) |
| 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
- ↑ Babu Janardhanan turns to director. Filmreviews.bizhat.com(2010-11-11).
- ↑ Babu Janardhanan calls the shots | Film Reviews. Filmreviews.bizhat.com(2011-03-15).
- ↑ Review: Bombay March 12 is hard-hitting - Rediff.com Movies. Rediff.com(2011-07-01).
- ↑ Bombay March 12 Malayalam Movie Preview, Synopsis - Malayalam movie Bombay March 12 Preview, Synopsis. Nowrunning.com.
- ↑ 'Bombay, march12' for June 24 - Malayalam Movie News. IndiaGlitz.
- ↑ Babu Janardhanan.:Profile And Biography, Malayalam Movie Dialogue Babu Janardhanan.. Metromatinee.com.
- ↑ Archived copy. Retrieved 15 December 2013.
- ↑ Archived copy. Retrieved 19 December 2013.
- ↑ Archived copy.
- ↑ Babu Janardhanan. Facebook.com.