Biju Menon
Biju Menon (born 9 September 1970) is an Indian film actor who predominantly appears in Malayalam films, and also has few Tamil and Telugu film credits.[2] He made his debut in 1995 in Puthran. In a career spanning over two decades, he has appeared in over 130 films, and has won two Kerala State Film Awards and two Filmfare Awards South.[3]
Biju Menon | |
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 Biju Menon at Asianet Film Awards 2016 | |
| Born | 9 September 1970[1] |
| Residence | Kochi, India |
| Alma mater | St. Thomas College, Thrissur |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1991 – Present |
| Spouse(s) | Samyuktha Varma |
| Children | Daksh Dharmik |
| Parent(s) | Madathiparambill P. N. Balakrishna Pillai Malathi Amma Menon |
Biju Menon's popular characters include Mahendra Varma in Mannar Mathai Speaking (1995), Akhilachandran in Krishnagudiyil Oru Pranayakalathu (1997), Uthaman in Kannezhuthi Pottum Thottu (1999), Vishnu in Madhuranombarakattu (2000), Rajeevan in Meghamalhar (2001), C.I. Bhadran K. Menon in Shivam (2002), Jose in Marykkundoru Kunjaadu (2010), Philip Idikkula in Seniors (2011), Suku in Ordinary, Rishikesh in Run Baby Run (2012), Shibu/Fr. Sebu in Romans (2013), Mamachan in Vellimoonga (2014), Lt. Zachariah in Anarkali (2015), Kuttiyappan in Leela (2016), Baiju in Rakshadhikari Baiju Oppu(2017) and as an IRS officer P.L Thomas/Sherlock Toms in Sherlock Toms (2017) [4]
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Acting careerEdit
Biju Menon [5] started his acting career through Malayalam television serials such as Ningalude Swantham Chanthu, Parudeesayilekulla Patha and Mikhayelinte Santhathikal. He made his debut in films with Puthran, the debut film of Jude Attipetty and the sequel of Mikhayelinte Santhathikal.[6] He acted in a number of movies as the villain or the secondary hero. During the late 1990s, he was considered to be a superstar in making. But most of the films with Biju Menon as the hero failed at the box office, in spite of his good performance, though his roles as second hero were popular. He acted with Suresh Gopi in hit movies like Pathram, F. I. R. and Chinthamani Kolacase. During the later 1990s and early 2000s he appeared in a few offbeat movies with directors like T. V. Chandran, Lenin Rajendran and Kamal in the films Mazha, Madhuranombarakkattu, Anyar and Meghamalhar.
He has appeared in the majority of the films made by director Lal Jose, including Oru Maravathoor Kanavu, Chandranudikkunna Dikhil, Randaam Bhavam,Pattalam, Rasikan, Chanthupottu, Mulla and Spanish Masala. He won the Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actor twice in his acting career for his roles as Akhilachandran in Krishnagudiyil Oru Pranayakalathu(1997) and Nanda Kumar in T. D. Dasan Std. VI B(2010). He also acts as an antagonist in Tamil films as well and has been successful in films like Majaa and Thambi. In May 2018, he proved his versatility as a stage artist and singer in Madhuram 18 Mega Stage Show performing in 15 stages in U.S.A and Canada.
Personal lifeEdit
Menon was born on 9 September 1970 to Madathiparambil PN Balakrishna Pillai and Malathiyamma Menon.[7] He has four brothers: Soman, Suresh, Rajendran and Sreekumar.[8] He had his primary education from J.T.S Technical High School, Thrissur. He pursued degree in commerce from St. Thomas College, Thrissur. He also did Master of Social Work (MSW).[9] He is married to the former Malayalam actress Samyuktha Varma, who co-starred with him in Mazha, Madhuranombarakkattu and Meghamalhar.[10][11] The couple has a son Daksh Dharmik, born in 14 September 2006.
AwardsEdit
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- 2010 – Second Best Actor – T. D. Dasan Std. VI B
- 1997 – Second Best Actor – Krishnagudiyil Oru Pranayakalathu
- 2010 – Best Supporting Actor – Marykkundoru Kunjaadu, Gadhama
- 2016 - Asianet Film Award for Best Character Actor - Anuraga Karikkin Vellam
- 2015 - Asianet Film Award for Best Character Actor - Anarkali
- 2014 - Asianet Film Award for Most Popular Actor - Vellimoonga
- 2013 - Best Actor in a Comic Role - Romans
- 2012 – Asianet Film Award for Best Character Actor Award – Ordinary, Run Baby Run
- 2011 – Asianet Film Award for Best Character Actor Award – Snehaveedu, Seniors, Ulakam Chuttum Valiban
- 2001 – Best Star Pair Award – Meghamalhar (with Samyuktha Varma)
- 2000 – Best Supporting Actor – Millennium Stars
- 1999 – Best Supporting Actor – Pathram, Kannezhuthi Pottum Thottu
- 2010 – Best Supporting Actor – Marykkundoru Kunjaadu
- 2012 – Best Supporting Actor – Ordinary
- 2010 – Best Supporting Actor – Marykkundoru Kunjaadu
- 2013 - Asiavision Awards - Second Best Actor[12]
- North American Film Awards (NAFA)
- Asianet Comedy Awards
- Anand TV awards
- 2018-Popular Actor - Rakshadhikari Baiju Oppu
FilmographyEdit
MalayalamEdit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Eagle | Hotel receptionist | uncredited role |
| 1995 | Puthran | Alosys | debut film |
| 1995 | Highway | Pavitran | |
| 1995 | Samudayam | ||
| 1995 | Mannar Mathai Speaking | Mahendra Varma | |
| 1995 | Aadyathe Kanmani | Padmarajan | |
| 1995 | Karma | Sreekuttan | |
| 1996 | Ee Puzhayum Kadannu | Gopi's friend | |
| 1996 | Sathyabhamakkoru Premalekhanam | Sethumadhavan | |
| 1996 | Man of the Match | Rajendran | |
| 1996 | Malayala Masam Chingam Onnu | Dr.Prasad | |
| 1996 | Manthrika Kuthira | ||
| 1996 | Kanjirappally Kuriachan | Roy | |
| 1996 | Dilliwala Rajakumaran | Veerendran | |
| 1996 | Azhakiya Ravanan | Sharath | |
| 1996 | Udhyanapalakan | Mohan | |
| 1996 | Mahathma | Mustafa | |
| 1997 | Kudamattom | Pankajakshan | |
| 1997 | Manasam | Jayadevan | |
| 1997 | Krishnagudiyil Oru Pranayakalathu | Akhilachandran | Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actor |
| 1997 | Asuravamsam | Jayamohan | |
| 1997 | Innalekalillaathe | Tony | |
| 1997 | Kaliyattam | Kanthan | |
| 1998 | Sneham | Sasidharan Nair | |
| 1998 | Sidhartha | Sethu | |
| 1998 | Pranayavarnangal | Victor | |
| 1998 | Oru Maravathoor Kanavu | Michael | |
| 1998 | Oro Viliyum Kathorthu | Kesavan Kutty | |
| 1998 | Mangalya Pallakku | Dinesh | |
| 1998 | Chitrashalabham | Dr.Sandeep | |
| 1999 | Pathram | Firoz Mohammed | Asianet Film Award for Best Supporting Actor |
| 1999 | Kannezhuthi Pottum Thottu | Uthaman | |
| 1999 | F.I.R | Gregory | |
| 1999 | Chandranudikkunna Dikhil | Radha's husband | |
| 2000 | Millennium Stars | Shivan | |
| 2000 | Mazha | Sastrigal | |
| 2000 | Madhuranombarakattu | Vishnu | |
| 2000 | Cover Story | ACP Anand S. Nair | |
| 2000 | Karunam | ||
| 2001 | Randaam Bhavam | Jeevan | |
| 2001 | Achaneyanenikkishtam | Anand | |
| 2001 | Meghamalhar | Rajeeev Menon | Asianet Film Award for Best Star Pair |
| 2001 | Dubai | Kiran Pothan Cherian | |
| 2001 | Praja | Arjun | |
| 2002 | Shivam | Bhadran K. Menon | |
| 2002 | Onnaman | ACP Vishnu S. Pillai | |
| 2002 | Sesham | Shyam Sundar IAS | |
| 2003 | Relax | Sankarapandi | |
| 2003 | Chronic Bachelor | Hareendran | |
| 2003 | Pattalam | Benny | |
| 2003 | Anyar | Suraj Nambiar | |
| 2003 | Ivar | Pambu Jose | |
| 2004 | Agninakshathram | Aniyan Thamburan | |
| 2004 | Soumyam | ||
| 2004 | Perumazhakkalam | John Kuruvila | |
| 2004 | Rasikan | Kapil Dev | |
| 2005 | Chanthupottu | Freddy | |
| 2005 | Anandabhadram | Siva Ram | |
| 2006 | Ammathottil | ||
| 2006 | Photographer | ||
| 2006 | Baba Kalyani | CI Thomas | |
| 2006 | Chinthamani Kolacase | Jagannivasan | |
| 2006 | Kisan (film) | Devendra Varma | |
| 2006 | Keerthi Chakra (film) | Gopinath | |
| 2006 | Vadakkumnadhan | Prabhakara Pisharadi | |
| 2007 | Nasrani | Xavier Paul | |
| 2006 | Janmam | ||
| 2007 | Kichamani MBA | Devanarayanan | |
| 2007 | Nagaram | Dr Raveendran | |
| 2007 | Bharathan Effect | Bharathan | |
| 2007 | Heart Beats | Police Commissioner | |
| 2008 | Mulla | Ambi | Nominated - Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Malayalam |
| 2008 | Kurukshetra | Major Rajesh | |
| 2008 | Twenty:20 | ASP Jacob Eraly | |
| 2008 | Crazy Gopalan | Police Commissioner | |
| 2009 | Vilapangalkkappuram | Dr. Gopinath | |
| 2009 | Robinhood | Nandakumara Menon | |
| 2009 | Parayan Marannathu | Chandrasekharan | |
| 2009 | Kaana Kanmani | Rajeevan | |
| 2009 | Red Chillies | Stalin | |
| 2009 | Daddy Cool | Roy alex | |
| 2010 | April Fool | Sharath | |
| 2010 | Aagathan | Dr.Sudhi | |
| 2010 | Janakan | Monai | |
| 2010 | T. D. Dasan Std. VI B | Nandakumar Pothuval | Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actor |
| 2010 | Raama Raavanan | SP Surya Narayanan | |
| 2010 | Pranchiyettan and the Saint | Joppan | |
| 2010 | Kaaryasthan | Jayashankar | |
| 2010 | College Days | Sudeep Hariharan | |
| 2010 | Marykkundoru Kunjaadu | Jose | Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Malayalam |
| 2010 | Arjunan Saakshi | Aby Abraham | |
| 2011 | Khaddama | Radhakrishnan | |
| 2011 | Christian Brothers | Hariharan Thampy | |
| 2011 | Seniors | Philip Idikulla | Asianet Film Award for Best Character Actor |
| 2011 | Ulakam Chuttum Valiban | Saajan Joseph | |
| 2011 | Snehaveedu | Balachandran | Asianet Film Award for Best Character Actor |
| 2011 | Venicile Vyapari | Ajayan | |
| 2011 | Electra | Peter | |
| 2012 | Orange | Baboottan | |
| 2012 | Spanish Masala | Menon | |
| 2012 | Masters | Sethu | |
| 2012 | Ordinary | Suku | Asianet Film Award for Best Character Actor Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Malayalam Nominated—SIIMA Award for Best Comedian |
| 2012 | Mayamohini | Balachandran | |
| 2012 | Mallu Singh | Karthi | |
| 2012 | Mr. Marumakan | Babu Raj | |
| 2012 | Run Baby Run | Rishikesh | Asianet Film Award for Best Character Actor |
| 2012 | Ithra Mathram | Vasudevan | |
| 2012 | 101 Weddings | Aantappan | |
| 2012 | Chettayees | Kichu | |
| 2013 | Romans | Shibu / Fr. Sebastian a.k.a. Fr. Sebu | |
| 2013 | 3 Dots | Louis | |
| 2013 | 5 Sundarikal | Jonathan Antony | |
| 2013 | Kalimannu | Shyam | |
| 2013 | Kadhaveedu | Balachandran | |
| 2014 | Mannar Mathai Speaking 2 | Mahendra Varma/Hareendra Varma | |
| 2014 | Pakida | George Koshi Andrapper | |
| 2014 | Hi I'm Tony | Samuel | |
| 2014 | Bhaiyya Bhaiyya | Babulal Chatterji | |
| 2014 | Vellimoonga | Mamachan | Asianet Film Award for Best Popular Actor |
| 2015 | Madhura Naranga | Salim | |
| 2015 | Kunjiramayanam | Manoharan | Cameo Role & Narrator |
| 2015 | Salt Mango Tree | Aravind TP | |
| 2015 | Anarkali | Zachariah | Asianet Film Award for Best Character Actor |
| 2016 | Leela | Kuttiyappan | |
| 2016 | Marubhoomiyile Aana | Sheikh | |
| 2016 | Anuraga Karikkin Vellam | Raghu | Asianet Film Award for Best Character Actor |
| 2016 | Olappeeppi | Unni Menon | |
| 2016 | Swarna Kaduva | Rini Iype Maatummel | |
| 2016 | Kavi Uddheshichathu..? | Minnal Simon | |
| 2016 | Kochavva Paulo Ayyappa Coelho | Airline Passenger | Cameo appearance |
| 2017 | Rakshadhikari Baiju Oppu | Baiju Kumbalam | |
| 2017 | Lakshyam | Mustafa | |
| 2017 | Sherlock Toms | Toms | |
| 2017 | Lava Kusha | Joy Cappan | |
| 2018 | Rosapoo | Shanu | |
| 2018 | Orayiram Kinakkalal | Sreeram | |
| 2018 | Padayottam | Chengal Raghu | |
| 2018 | Aanakallan | Chaakochi | |
| 2019 | Mera Naam Shaji | Shaji Usman | |
| 2019 | Sathyam Paranja Viswasikkuvo? | Suni | |
| 2019 | 41 | Filming | |
| 2019 | Thuramukham | Filming | |
| 2019 | Adyarathri | Pre Production | |
| 2019 | Ayyappanum Koshiyum | Pre Production |
TeluguEdit
| Year | Film | Character | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Khatarnak | Lawyer | |
| 2006 | Ranam | Bhagavathi |
TamilEdit
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| Year | Film | Character | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Porkkalam | Rangasamy | |
| 2008 | Alibhabha | Police Commissioner | |
| 2008 | Arasangam | Manoj and Martin Jayapal | double role |
| 2008 | Pazhani | Jeevanandham | |
| 2007 | Agaram | Varma | |
| 2006 | Thambi | Sankarapandian | |
| 2006 | June R | Arun | |
| 2005 | Majaa | Manicka Vel | Remake of Malayalam movie Thommanum Makkalum |
HindiEdit
| Year | Film | Character | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
KannadaEdit
| Year | Film | Character | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Aadu Aata Aadu |
Dubbing ArtistEdit
- Makaramanju - Voice for Santhosh Shivan
- Vismayam (Malayalam Dubbed Version of Manamantha) - Voice for P. Ravi Shankar
TelevisionEdit
- Ningalude Swantham Chanthu (Doordarshan)
- Mikhayelinte Santhathikal (Doordarshan)
- Parudeesayilekulla Patha (Doordarshan)
External linksEdit
- Biju Menon on IMDb
ReferencesEdit
- ^ http://cinidiary.com/peopleinfo1.php?searchtext=Biju+Menon&pigsection=Actor&picata=1&Search=Search
- ^ "Interview with Biju Menon". The Times of India. 26 January 2014. Retrieved 29 August 2015.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 29 November 2013. Retrieved 11 December 2013.CS1 maint: Archived copy as title (link)
- ^ http://malayalam.webdunia.com/entertainment/film/profile/0709/08/1070908076_1.htm
- ^ http://en.msidb.org/displayProfile.php?category=actors&artist=Biju%20Menon
- ^ "Puthran on IMDb". IMDb. 12 January 2019. Retrieved 12 January 2019.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 6 December 2013. Retrieved 11 December 2013.CS1 maint: Archived copy as title (link)
- ^ http://cinidiary.com/peopleinfo.php?pigsection=Actor&picata=1&no_of_displayed_rows=2&no_of_rows_page=10&sletter=B
- ^ http://cinidiary.com/people.php?pigsection=Actor&picata=1&no_of_displayed_rows=10&no_of_rows_page=10&sletter=
- ^ http://www.123kerala.com/chithram/s_varma/mindex.html
- ^ http://www.bharatwaves.com/news/Biju-Menon-in-another-villain-role-13294.html
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 17 February 2016.CS1 maint: Archived copy as title (link)