Kalabhavan Shajohn


Shaji John, professionally credited by his stage name Kalabhavan Shajohn is an Indian film actor, director and comedian who works primarily in Malayalam cinema. He started his career as a mimicry artist in Kalabhavan, Kochi. He received a breakthrough with the film Drishyam, in which he played a negative role. He made his directorial debut with Brother's Day starring Prithviraj.

Personal life

He was born as Shaji John to E. J. John, a retired ASI and Rejina, a retired nurse, in Varissery, Kottayam, Kerala in India. He studied at St. Mary's College, Manarcaud He has a brother Shibu John who is also a mimicry artist and radio RJ in Voice Of Kerala.
He married Dini on 28 October 2004. The couple has a daughter, Hannaa and a son, Yohan.

Awards

; Kerala State Film Awards
;* 2013 – Special Mention for Drishyam
; South Indian International Movie Awards
;* 2013 - SIIMA for Best Actor in a Negative Role for Drishyam
; Other Awards
;* 2013 - Vanitha Film Awards - Best Villain for Drishyam
;* 16th Asianet Film Awards - Best Actor in a Villain Role for Drishyam

Filmography

As actor

As director