Babu Janardhanan

Babu Janardhanan
Babu Janardhanan
Born	Babu Janardhanan; Changanassery, Kerala, India
Occupation(s)	screenwriter, film director
Years active	1990 - present
Children	Neelima Baburaj, Niranjan Baburaj

Babu Janardhanan is an Indian screenwriter and director, known for Malayalam films.^[1]^[2]^[3]^[4]^[5]

Biography

Personal life

He was born at Changanassery, Kerala, as the son of Mr. Janardanan and Mrs. Pankajakshi.^[6] 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.^[7] 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.^[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
1997	Anubhoothi
1998	Panchaloham
1999	Thachiledathu Chundan
1999	Chandranudikkunna Dikhil
2000	Dreamz
2002	Chathurangam
2006	Achanurangatha Veedu
2006	Vaasthavam
2007	Avan Chandiyude Makan
2007	Heart Beats
2008	Thalappavu
2011	City of God
2013	Musafir
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
2013	Kallan: Thaskaran Maniyan Pillayude Athmakadha	Jayasurya, Biju Menon, Salim Kumar	Announced

References

^ "Babu Janardhanan turns to director". Filmreviews.bizhat.com. 11 November 2010. Archived from the original on 30 April 2012. Retrieved 24 November 2011.
^ "Babu Janardhanan calls the shots | Film Reviews". Filmreviews.bizhat.com. 15 March 2011. Archived from the original on 30 April 2012. Retrieved 24 November 2011.
^ "Review: Bombay March 12 is hard-hitting - Rediff.com Movies". Rediff.com. 1 July 2011. Retrieved 24 November 2011.
^ "'Bombay, march12' for June 24 - Malayalam Movie News". IndiaGlitz. Archived from the original on 30 May 2011. Retrieved 24 November 2011.
^ "Babu Janardhanan.:Profile And Biography, Malayalam Movie Dialogue Babu Janardhanan". Metromatinee.com. Archived from the original on 9 January 2012. Retrieved 24 November 2011.
^ "ഗോഡ് ഫോര്‍ സെയിലിന്റെ മൂല്യം , Interview - Mathrubhumi Movies". Archived from the original on 17 December 2013. Retrieved 15 December 2013.
^ "ഇത് എന്റെ ആഗ്രഹമായിരുന്നു , Interview - Mathrubhumi Movies". Archived from the original on 19 December 2013. Retrieved 19 December 2013.
^ "ഒരു തിരക്കഥപോലെ ജീവിതം... | mangalam.com". Archived from the original on 6 December 2013. Retrieved 11 December 2013.

[1] "Babu Janardhanan turns to director". Filmreviews.bizhat.com. 11 November 2010. Archived from the original on 30 April 2012. Retrieved 24 November 2011.

[2] "Babu Janardhanan calls the shots | Film Reviews". Filmreviews.bizhat.com. 15 March 2011. Archived from the original on 30 April 2012. Retrieved 24 November 2011.

[3] "Review: Bombay March 12 is hard-hitting - Rediff.com Movies". Rediff.com. 1 July 2011. Retrieved 24 November 2011.

[4] "'Bombay, march12' for June 24 - Malayalam Movie News". IndiaGlitz. Archived from the original on 30 May 2011. Retrieved 24 November 2011.

[5] "Babu Janardhanan.:Profile And Biography, Malayalam Movie Dialogue Babu Janardhanan". Metromatinee.com. Archived from the original on 9 January 2012. Retrieved 24 November 2011.

[6] "ഗോഡ് ഫോര്‍ സെയിലിന്റെ മൂല്യം , Interview - Mathrubhumi Movies". Archived from the original on 17 December 2013. Retrieved 15 December 2013.

[7] "ഇത് എന്റെ ആഗ്രഹമായിരുന്നു , Interview - Mathrubhumi Movies". Archived from the original on 19 December 2013. Retrieved 19 December 2013.

[8] "ഒരു തിരക്കഥപോലെ ജീവിതം... | mangalam.com". Archived from the original on 6 December 2013. Retrieved 11 December 2013.

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