December 22, 2024 / 11:05 PM ISTByFilmy Focus Writer

Kalabhavan Shajohn

Actor

Born : 04/03/1975

Birth Place : Kottayam, Kerala, India

Father : E. J. John

Mother : Rejina

Sibling : Shibu John

Spouse : Dini

Children : 2

Biography:

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.

More Details

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