Babu Janardhanan
Indian screenwriter and film director
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Babu Janardhanan is an Indian screenwriter and director, known for Malayalam films.[1][2][3][4][5]
Babu Janardhanan | |
|---|---|
| Born | Babu Janardhanan Changanassery, Kerala, India |
| Occupations | screenwriter, film director |
| Years active | 1990 - present |
| Children | Neelima Baburaj, Niranjan Baburaj |
Biography
Personal life
He was born at Changanassery, Kerala, as the son of Janardanan and Pankajakshi.[6] Babu 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.[7]
He is married to Sheeba. The couple have two children, Neelima and Niranjan.[8]
Film career
His debut movie was Anandavruthantham directed by P. Anil in 1990.[citation needed]
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.[citation needed]
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 | Ithu Pathiramanal |
| 2013 | Musafir |
| 2016 | Swarna Kaduva |
As director and writer
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Bombay March 12 | |
| 2013 | Lisammayude Veedu | |
| 2026 | God for Sale | |
| Gaandhi Bazaar Sunday Market | Filming |