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Kalabhavan Shajohn
Indian actor From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Shaji John, professionally credited by his stage name Kalabhavan Shajohn is an Indian actor, director and comedian who works primarily in Malayalam cinema.[1] He started his career as a mimicry artist in Kalabhavan, Kochi.[2] Making his debut in 1999 as a body double in My Dear Karadi and having made more than 100 appearances, he received a major breakthrough in his career with Drishyam (2013), in which he played a negative role.He made his directorial debut with Brother's Day starring Prithviraj Sukumaran.[3] As of 2025, he has starred in more than 150 Malayalam films.
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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[4] He has a brother Shibu John who is also a mimicry artist and radio RJ in Voice Of Kerala.[5]
He married Dini on 28 October 2004. The couple has a daughter, Hanna and a son, Yohan.[6]
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Filmography
As actor
Films
Web series
Playback singing
As director
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