Babu Janardhanan is an Indian screenwriter and director, known for Malayalam films.
Biography
Personal life He was born at Changanassery, Kerala, as the son of Janardanan and Pankajakshi. 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.
He is married to Sheeba. The couple have two children, Neelima and Niranjan.
Film career His debut movie was Anandavruthantham directed by P. Anil in 1990.
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.
Filmography
As screenwriter only Year Film 1990 Anandavruthantham 1992Oru Kochu Bhoomikulukkam 1994 Sudinam 1995 Manikyachembazhukka1997 VarnapakittuAnubhoothi 1998 Panchaloham1999 Thachiledathu Chundan Chandranudikkunna Dikhil 2000 Dreamz 2002 Chathurangam2006 Achanurangatha Veedu Vaasthavam 2007 Avan Chandiyude Makan2007Heart Beats 2008 Thalappavu 2011City of God2013 Ithu Pathiramanal2013Musafir 2016Swarna Kaduva
As director and writer Year Title Notes2011 Bombay March 12 2013 Lisammayude Veedu 2026 God for Sale Gaandhi Bazaar Sunday Market Filming
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