Joji John

Biography:

Joji John, Hailing from Mundakayam in the Kottayam district, Joji John is the son of K. J. John and Lusamma John. After completing his schooling, he earned a BA in Communicative Journalism and began his career at the Janmabhoomi newspaper in Ernakulam. He later ventured into the entertainment industry, starting as an assistant director in television serials before working in Malayalam cinema. However, several of the films he contributed to did not get released.

During his time as an assistant director, Joji met filmmaker Dileesh Pothan, a friendship that has lasted over a decade. It was Dileesh who suggested Joji for a role in the film Joji, considering him after auditions and acting training. Interestingly, aspects of Joji’s real-life experiences, characterized by his ventures into various jobs and fields, inspired the creation of the character Joji, played by Fahadh Faasil. In the film, Joji John himself was cast as Jason, the elder brother.

Joji has also directed a short film titled Elesyan, featuring Tiny Tom and Tara Kalyan. He resides in Mundakayam with his wife, Sharmil Joji, and their two children, Johan and Jovon. His extended family includes his parents, brothers Jomon John and Gigi John, and his sister Jinsi Benny and her family.