Jijoy Rajagopal


Jijoy P R is an Indian film and theatre actor. He is an associate professor at the Film and Television Institute of India,Pune. He is an international theatre artist who performed 380 shows in Japan, the United Kingdom, Italy, the United States, Canada and Australia. He had observed theatre as a tool for scientific temperament and incorporates it through acting workshops mostly in India and in Middle Eastern countries.

Early life and education

Jijoy.P.R did his schooling at Sree Narayana Higher Secondary School, Irinjalakuda where he developed his artistic interest through music and theatre. He had completed his pre-degree and Bachelor of Arts in economics from Christ College, Irinjalakuda where he was very active in campus theatre and performed number of plays. He became 'Kalaprathiba' in different university competitions and secured seven times best actor in university level. He led the Calicut University theatre and mime team to South Zone and All India University competitions several times. This major interest in theatre led him to School of Drama and Fine Arts Thrissur where he pursued a Bachelor of Theater Arts specialised in acting. He got intense training, exposure and opportunities to work with national and international theatre and film personalities. He got invitations from Malayalam films. After doing some films and serials he decided to pursue his studies in M.A and M.Phil in drama and theatre arts from Pondicherry University. He secured first rank and gold medals in both M.A and M.Phil. Four years of life in Pondicherry enabled him to learn about Tamil culture through language, theatre, film and folklore.

Filmography

YearNameRoleDirectorNotes
1999NiramBhaveshKamal
1999GarshomNegative CharacterP.T Kunjumuhammed
1999Veendum Chila VeettukaryangalTheater artistSathyan Anthikad
2000Swayamvara PanthalPhotographerHarikumar
2000DevadoothanVarghese KuruvilaSibi Malayil
2001MeghamalharPrasadKamal
2002ShivamFrancisShaji Kailas
2002GramophoneDocumentary directorKamal
2003KalavarkyRajesh Narayanan
2003Melvilasam SariyanuPrasadPradeep
2004Shambu KB Madhu
2004VismayathumbathuZachariaFazil
2005DecemberBoney TharakanFazil
2005Nerariyan CBINegative RoleK Madhu
2006PakalVillage manM.A Nishad
2006DrishtanthamVillage manM. P. Sukumaran Nair
2007DrishtaanthamUnniMP Sukumaran Nair
2009JanthuTribe ManRupesh Paul
2010Best ActorMartin Prakatt
2010KadakshamDriverSasi Paravoor
2010Pranchiyettan & the SaintAd film directorRanjith
2011The FilmstarSanjeev Raj
2011Nadakame UlakamViji Thampi
2011Sankaranum MohananumArtistT. V. Chandran
2011VeeraputhranResearch ScholarP.T Kunjumuhammed
2011Bhakthajanangalude SradhakkuSaintPriyanandanan
2012Prabhuvinte MakkalManiSajeev Anthikad
2012Thiruvambadi ThambanAsst DirectorM.Padmakumar
2013MemoriesDr ShamiJeethu Joseph
2014ChaayilyamManoj Kana
2014Mosayile Kuthira MeenukalSulaimanAjith Pillai
2018Suvarna PurushanKeerikadanSunil Puveli
2018Certain Lives in TwilightA studentPraveen Sukumaran
2019RakthasakshyamHariBijulal

as Dubbing artist

Theatre

Played Oberon and Theaseus in the Shakespearean play A Midsummer Night's Dream directed by Mr. Tim Supple. From April 2006 to December 2009. This play gave 365 shows in 28 cities in six countries in four continents i.e. England, Italy, India, Australia, Canada, and the U.S. Under the auspices of the British Council, Dash Arts, UK Act Productions, UK for the Royal Shakespeare Company. The major theatres are:
Sr.No.TheaterCityCountry-
1.ignca.gov.in/en/ https://kamaniauditorium.org/New DelhiIndia-
2.M M R D A Grounds/National Center for Performing ArtsMumbaiIndia-
3.Bucks Theater, YMCAChennaiIndia-
4.Tollygunge Club/Kala MandirKolkathaIndia-
5.Swan TheaterStratfrord-Upon-AvonU.K-
6.Teatro romano di VeronaVeronaItaly-
7.https://www.roundhouse.org.uk/Chalk farmLondonUK
8.Bermingham UniversityBerminghamUK-
9.Watford Palace TheatreWatfordUK-
10.Richmond TheatreRichmondUK-
11.Malvern Festival TheatreMalvernU.K-
12.New Castle Theatre, RoyalNew CastleUK-
13.Bath Theatre, RoyalNew CastleUK-
14.Oxford PlayhouseOxfordUK-
15.Edinburgh Kings TheatreEdinburghScotland-
16.The Lowry, Salford QyaysManchesterUK-
17.Plymouth Theatre RoyalPlymouthUK-
18.Chowdiah Memorial HallBengaluruIndia-
19.His Majesty's TheatrePerthAustralia-
20.Her Majesty's TheatreAdelaideAustralia-
21.Sydney Theatre at Walsh BaySydneyAustralia-
22.Curran TheatreSanfranciscoUSA-
23.Canon Theatre, Luminato FestivalTorontoCanada-
24.Shubert TheatreNew HeavenUSA-
25.National Arts CentreOttawaCanada-
26.Sothern/ColumbusOhayoUSA-
27.Chicago Shakespeare TheatreChicagoUSA-

Plays acted in

Sr. No.PlayAuthorDirectorCharacterGroup/institutionYear
1.Yadhartha VelakkaranJijoy P.R.Jijoy P.R.VelakkaranS.N.H.S.S1987-
2.Redham Nashtappetta TheraliNoushad KadappuramKingS.N.H.S.S1991-
3.KalyansougandhikamKannan P.S.ChoresVictory Club1992-
4.ChunariJohnelKingDonbosco School1992
5.An English PlaySlaveChrist College1992
6.Eechara RamanN.N.PisharodyThankappan MasterEechara RamanChrist College1993
7.Janmana JayatheBaby JohnAdv. Prem PrasadSharodyA Professional Group, Guruvayur1993
8.SwakaryamP.M.TajThankappan MasterSentryChrist College1994
9.One for the RoadAroid PinterSasidharan NaduvilNicholasChrist College1995
10.HiguetaN.S.Madhavan IASSasidharan NaduvilHigueta, Fr.GeVargheseChrist College1996
11.Ubu MaharajaAlfred JerryMaya Thong Burgh Ladislas, DogSchool of Drama & Fine Arts1998
12.Davyavayi,SorryJose ChiramelJose ChiramelDayavayiRoot Thrissur1997-
13.Mookanarthakan Asif KarimhaiSasidharan NaduvilMadhu University of Calicut1998-
14.Lanka LakshmiC.N. Sreekandan NairProf.S.RamanujanVibheeshananSchool of Drama & Fine Arts1997-
15.Mother CourageBrethold BrethK.G.Krishna MoorthyNarratorSchool Drama & Fine Arts1997-
16.Randu Anthya Rengangal BhasanRamesh VarmaDuryodhan, Sree RamanSchool of Drama & Fine Arts1998-
17.UyirthezhunelpuKafkaIbrahimAn Armature Group, Kodungallur1998-
18.SkethamC.N.Sreekandan NairAbhilash PillaiVashisthanSchool OF Drama & Fine Arts2001-
19.GandhiSachidanandanDr. Ramachandran MokeriGandhiSchool of Drama & Fine Arts1999-
20.MacbethWilliam ShaekespeareRajesh ChavakkadanMacbethSchool of Drama & Fine Arts1999-
21.SwarnakokkukalDr. Vayala Vasudevan PillaiRajesh NavathSathakoSchool of Drama & Fine Arts2001-
22.Kadassikkali Samuel BukketBenny PascalSchool of Drama & Fine Arts2000-
23.BharathavakyamG.Sankara PillaiRajesh ChavakkadanAvanSchool of Drama & Fine Arts2001-
24.Attrai Kadathai Dr.K.A.GunashekharanDr.K.A.GunashekharanChoresPondicherry University2003-
25.Bailyadukal Dr.K.A.GunashekharanDr.K.A.GunashekharanChoresPondicherry University2004-
26.Nachathravasi TamilT.N. Ajithram Prameel Dr. R. RajuNaahanPondicherry University2004-
27.TsunamiDr.V. ArumughamDr.V. ArumughamChoresPondicherry University2005-
28.A Mid Summer Night's DreamWilliam ShakespeareTim SuppleOberon, ThesiusRSC, Act productions, Dash Arts, British CouncilJan 2006 to Dec.2008-
29.Randu Anthya RangangalBhasanRamesh VarmaBali, Sree KrishnanAn Amateur Group, Thrissur2009-
30.Lila's Stories Monica Claudio Casero KingSchool of Drama, Thrissur2009-
31.Troy BrahmaAdemmnenAn Amateur Group, Chennai2009-
32The Death of a Government ClerkChekhovPramod PayyanurClerkStaff Association Reporter news T.V. channel2013-
33.TawazunVishal BhardwajSiddharth ShastaUsmanFTII, Pune2015-
34.HiguetaN S Madhavan I A SSashidharan NaduvilFr.GevargheseChrist College2018-
35.HiguetaN S Madhavan I A SSashidharan NaduvilFr.GevargheseMahindra Festival,New Delhi2018-

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