Joju George is an Indian actor, producer and playback singer who has mostly worked in the Malayalam film industry. He is known for the Malayalam films Joseph (2018), Joan (2019) and Antony (2023).
Wiki/Biography
Joseph George, popularly known as Joju George, was born on Saturday, October 22, 1977 in Malla, Thrissur District, Kerala State, India (46 years old; as of 2023). His zodiac sign is Libra. He completed his school education from GHS Kuzhur, Thrissurmala. He graduated from Christ College, Iringalakuda, Kerala.
appearance
Height: 6′2″
Weight (approximately): 120kg
Hair color: black
Eye color: black
Joju George and Mohanlal
family
Joju George was born into a Christian family from Kerala.
Parents and siblings
Joju is the son of George Parekatier and Rosie George. He has a younger brother.
Joju George with parents and other family members
wife and children
Joju married Abba in 2008. They have three children: Ian, Sarah and Ivan.
Joju George with his children and wife
Profession
actor
Joju made her debut in a small role in the film Mazhavilkoodaram (1995), playing a college student named Siby Jacob. He also served as an assistant director on several films before appearing in supporting roles. He then appeared in supporting roles in hit films like Friends (1999), Rakshasa Prabhu (2001), Manassinakkare (2003) and Chanthupottu (2005). He is widely appreciated for his supporting roles such as Sai Prashanth in Neram (2013), Chakkattutharayil Suku in Pullipulikalum Attinkuttiyum (2013) and cricket coach David in 1983 (2014).
Joju on the poster of the movie “Pullipulikalum Attinkuttiyum”
Additionally, he received his first Kerala State Film Awards Special Mention Award for his supporting roles in the films Oru Second Class Yathra (2015) and Lukka Chuppi (2015).
Joju George in a scene from the movie Lukka Chuppi
His first leading role was in the film “Joseph” (2018) as the title character Joseph Parekatier. The film was a commercial success and the character received several awards and appreciation.
The role of Panama Joy Kalarickal in the movie “June” (2019), Sabu in the movie “Madhuram” (2021) and the movie “Ilata” (2023) Both roles in the film were widely appreciated by the audience.
Joju on the poster of the movie “June”
In his first Tamil film Jagame Thandhiram (2021), directed by Karthik Subbaraj, he played a character named Sivadoss.
Joju George in the movie Jagame Thandhiram
He made his first Telugu film appearance as Chenga Reddy in Aadikeshava (2023). He stars as Anthony Anslapper in the action thriller Anthony (2023), released in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Hindi.
producer
He became the producer of the Malayalam film Charlie (2015). The film was a success at the box office. He co-produced the Malayalam film Udaharanam Sujatha (2017) with Martin Prakkat, which was also a commercial success. He started his own production house called Appu Pathu Pappu Production House, which produced Malayalam films Joseph (2018), Chola (2019), Porinju Mariam Jose (2019 year), “Madhuram” (2021) and “Iratta” (2023).
Joju scene from the movie Madhuram
playback singer
His first song was Pandu Paadavarambathiloode composed for the film Joseph (2018). He sang Chandrakaladharan for the film Adhrishyam (2022), Kalatharam for the film Peace (2022) and Enthinaadi Poonkodiye for the film Iratta (2023).
dispute
A political party files a complaint against Joju’s off-road riding
The Kerala Students Union (KSU) lodged a complaint against Joju George in 2022, alleging that he participated in a cross-country event held at a site dedicated to agriculture. Furthermore, they claimed that no security measures were taken. The case was reportedly closed after he paid a fine of Rs. Violations are subject to a fine of 5,000 yuan.
Argument breaks out over roadblock protest
Joju George got into a row with a political party over a roadblock protest, leading to the party accusing him of being drunk. Later tests showed that the allegation was untrue. He was slightly injured during a riot caused by the Protestants. The Protestants also damaged his car.
Awards
- In 2015, Joju won the Special Mention Award at the Kerala State Film Awards for the films “Oru Second Class Yathra” and “Lukka Chuppi”.
- In 2015, he won the Kerala State Film Critics Award – Most Popular Film for his movie “Charlie”.
- In 2016, he won the South Indian International Film Awards (SIIMA) for Best Actor in a Comedy (Malayalam) for the movie “Action Hero Biju”.
- In 2017, he won the Special Jury Award (actor) at the Asianet Film Awards and the Most Popular Film Award at the Vanessa Film Awards for his film “Udaharanam Sujatha”.
- In 2018, Joju won the Best Supporting Actor Award at the Kerala Film Awards for his films “Chola” and “Joseph”.
- In 2018, he won the 2nd Kerala Film Critics Award for Best Actor and 2nd Best Film Award and the South Filmfare Award for Best Actor (Malayalam) for the film “Joseph”.
- In 2018, he also won the Special Jury Award (Male Actor) at the Asianet Film Awards, the Vanitha Film Award for Best Performer of the Year, the CPC Film Award for Best Actor, and the Asian Television Award for Best Actor in a Character . movie joseph.
- In 2019, he won the National Film Award Special Mention Award (Feature Film) for the film “Joseph”.
Joju wins National Award
- In 2020, he won the South Indian International Film Awards (SIIMA) for Best Supporting Actor (Malayalam) for the movie “Halal Love Story”.
Joju George wins SIIMA Award
- In 2021, he won the Best Supporting Actor (Malayalam) at the South Filmfare Awards for the movie “Nayattu”.
Joju George wins Filmfare Award
- In 2022, he won the Best Actor Award at the Kerala State Film Awards for his films “Freedom”, “Nayattu”, “Madhuram” and “Thulamukan”.
Joju George Kerala Film Awards
- In 2022, he won the JC Daniel Award for Best Actor from the Chalachitra Academy in Kerala for the films Madhuram, Nayattu and Freedom Fight.
bicycle collection
- BMW C 400 GT scooter
Joju and his BMW scooter
- Triumph Street Triple 765RS
car collection
- Land Rover Range Rover Defender
Joju George and his Land Rover Defender
- jeep wrangler
JoJo George and his Jeep Wrangler
salary
According to reports, Joju charges Rs 45 lakh to Rs 15 lakh per film.
Favorites
- Food: Non-vegetarian dishes
- Actor: Will Smith Al Pacino
Facts/Trivia
- Joju took a break from social media after being attacked both personally and professionally for her comments about how social media comments can affect the release of new movies.
- His film Chola (2019) premiered at the Venice International Film Festival (Orizonti Competition). It also participated in the Geneva International Film Festival (International Feature Film Competition) and Tokyo Filmex (International Competition).
Team Chola debuts at Venice Film Festival
- He was known to be a good cook.
- He became interested in farming during the coronavirus lockdown, primarily to provide his family with fresh produce.
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