Shaji John, widely recognized by his stage name Kalabhavan Shajohn, is an Indian actor, director, and comedian primarily working in Malayalam cinema. He began his career as a mimicry artist at Kalabhavan, Kochi, and made his acting debut in My Dear Karadi (1999). Over the years, he has appeared in more than 130 Malayalam films, with a significant breakthrough in Drishyam (2013), where he portrayed a negative role. Shajohn ventured into directing with his debut film Brother’s Day, starring Prithviraj.
Born in Varissery, Kottayam, Kerala, Shajohn is the son of E. J. John, a retired ASI, and Rejina, a retired nurse. He completed his education at St. Mary’s College, Manarcaud. His brother, Shibu John, is also a mimicry artist and serves as a radio RJ for Voice of Kerala.
Shajohn married Dini on 28 October 2004, and the couple has two children: a daughter, Hanna, and a son, Yohan.
| Name | Kalabhavan Shajohn |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 04/03/1975 |
| Current Residence | Kottayam, Kerala, India |
| Religion | Christian |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Height | 179 CM |
| Hobbies | Watching Movies |
| Father | E. J. John |
| Mother | Rejina |
| Sibling | Shibu John |
| Spouse | Dini |
| Children | 2 |
| Marriage Date | 27/10/2004 |
| Educational Qualification | Graduate |
| College (s) | St. Mary's College, Manarcaud |
| Debut Movies | |
|---|---|
| Language | Movie Name |
| Malayalam | My Dear Karadi |
| Awards List | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Award | Category | Movie Name | |
| 2013 | Kerala State Film Awards | Special Mention | Drishyam | |
| 2013 | South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA) | SIIMA for Best Actor in a Negative Role | Drishyam | |
| 2013 | Vanitha Film Awards | Vanitha Film Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role | Drishyam | |
| 2013 | Asianet Film Awards | Asianet Film Awards for Best Actor in a Negative Role | Drishyam | |
| 2023 | Kerala Film Critics Association Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Ithuvare, Aattam | |
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