Biju Menon (born 9 September 1970) is an Indian actor who predominantly appears in Malayalam films, and also has a few Tamil and Telugu film credits.[2] He made his debut in the 1994 Malayalam film Puthran. In a career spanning over two decades, he has appeared in over 150 films, and has won one National film award for Best Supporting Actor,[3] three Kerala State Film Awards including one best actor, two Filmfare Awards South and nine Asianet Film Awards.[4] He got the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor in 2021 for the film Aarkkariyam.
Biju Menon | |
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 Biju Menon in May 2022 | |
| Born | 9 September 1970[1] |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | St. Thomas College, Thrissur |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 1 |
| Awards |
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Biju Menon's popular characters include Mahendra Varma in Mannar Mathai Speaking (1995), Sharath in Azhakiya Ravanan (1996), Akhilachandran in Krishnagudiyil Oru Pranayakalathu (1997), SP Firoz Mohammed in Pathram (1999), Uthaman in Kannezhuthi Pottum Thottu (1999), Vishnu in Madhuranombarakattu (2000), Rajeevan in Meghamalhar (2001), C.I. Bhadran K. Menon in Shivam (2002), Nandakumar Pothuval in T. D. Dasan Std. VI B (2010).
He shifted to comedic from serious roles, beginning from 2010 and played several notable roles such as Jose in Marykkundoru Kunjaadu (2010), Philip Idikkula in Seniors (2011), Suku in Ordinary (2012), 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), IRS officer P.L Thomas/Sherlock Toms in Sherlock Toms (2017), Manoharan in Adhyarathri (2019), and S.I. Ayyapan Nair in Ayyappanum Koshiyum (2020).[5]
Early life and education
editBiju Menon was born on 9 September 1970 to Madathiparambil P. N. Balakrishna Pillai and Malathiyamma Menon.[6] His father was a police officer.[7] He has four brothers: Soman, Suresh, Rajendran and Sreekumar.[8]
He had his primary education from J.T.S Technical High School, Thrissur district in Kerala, India. He pursued degree in commerce from St. Thomas College, Thrissur. He also did Master of Social Work (MSW).[9]
Acting career
editBiju Menon[10] 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.[11] 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 has also acted as antagonist in Tamil films 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 life
editHe is married to the former Malayalam actress Samyuktha Varma, on 21 November 2002 who co-starred with him in Mazha, Madhuranombarakkattu and Meghamalhar.[12][13] The couple has a son Daksh Dharmik, born on 14 September 2006.
Filmography
edit| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
As actor
editMalayalam
edit| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Other languages
edit| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Majaa | Manicka Vel | Tamil | |
| 2006 | June R | Arun | ||
| Thambi | Sankarapandian | |||
| Ranam | Bhagavathi | Telugu | ||
| Khatarnak | Lawyer | |||
| 2007 | Agaram | Varma | Tamil | |
| 2008 | Pazhani | Jeevanandham | ||
| Arasangam | Manoj/Martin Jayapal | |||
| Alibhabha | Police Commissioner | |||
| 2010 | Porkkalam | Inspector Rangasamy | ||
| TBA | SKxARM † | TBA | Filming |
As Dubbing artist
edit- Makaramanju – Voice for Santhosh Shivan
- Vismayam (Malayalam Dubbed Version of Manamantha) – Voice for P. Ravi Shankar
Television
edit- Ningalude Swantham Chanthu (Doordarshan)
- Mikhayelinte Santhathikal (Doordarshan)
- Parudeesayilekulla Patha (Doordarshan)
- Niramala(dooradarshan)
Awards
edit
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| Totals[a] | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wins | 26 | |||||||
| Nominations | 1 | |||||||
Note
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| Award | Year | Category | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Film Awards | 2022 | Best Supporting Actor | Ayyappanum Koshiyum | Won |
| Kerala State Film Awards | 2021 | Best Actor | Aarkkariyam | Won |
| 1997 | Second Best Actor | Krishnagudiyil Oru Pranayakalathu | Won | |
| 2010 | Second Best Actor | T. D. Dasan Std. VI B | Won | |
| Kerala Film Critics Awards | 2010 | Best Supporting Actor | Marykkundoru Kunjaadu, Gadhama | Won |
| 2011 | Second Best Actor | Various Films | Won | |
| 2020 | Best Actor | Ayyappanum Koshiyum | Won[24] | |
| Asianet Film Awards | 1999 | Best Supporting Actor | Pathram, Kannezhuthi Pottum Thottu | Won |
| 2000 | Best Supporting Actor | Millennium Stars | Won | |
| 2001 | Best Star Pair Award (with Samyuktha Varma) | Meghamalhar | Won | |
| 2011 | Best Character Actor | Snehaveedu, Seniors, Ulakam Chuttum Valiban | Won | |
| 2012 | Best Character Actor | Ordinary, Run Baby Run | Won | |
| 2013 | Best Actor in a Comic Role | Romans | Won | |
| 2014 | Most Popular Actor | Vellimoonga | Won | |
| 2015 | Best Character Actor | Anarkali | Won | |
| 2016 | Best Character Actor | Anuraga Karikkin Vellam | Won | |
| Filmfare Awards South | 2010 | Best Supporting Actor (Malayalam) | Marykkundoru Kunjaadu | Won |
| 2012 | Best Supporting Actor (Malayalam) | Ordinary | Won | |
| 2024 | Best Actor (Malayalam) | Thankam | Nominated | |
| 2024 | Best Supporting Actor (Malayalam) | Garudan | Nominated | |
| North American Film Awards | 2017 | Popular Hero of the Year | Anuraga Karikkin Vellam | Won |
| Vanitha Film Awards | 2010 | Best Supporting Actor | Marykkundoru Kunjaadu | Won |
| Asiavision Awards | 2011 | Special Jury Award | Marykkundoru Kunjaadu | Won |
| 2013 | Second Best Actor | Romans | Won[25] | |
| Asianet Comedy Awards | 2017 | Most Popular Actor | Rakshadhikari Baiju Oppu | Won |
| Anand TV Awards | 2018 | Popular Actor | Rakshadhikari Baiju Oppu | Won |
| Mazhavil Entertainment Awards | 2022 | Best Entertainer Actor | Ayyappanum Koshiyum | Won |
| 10th South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Actor in a Leading Role - Critics | Aarkkariyam | Won | |
| Best Actor in a Leading Role | Nominated |
References
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- ^ "National Film Awards: 'Soorarai Pottru' best film; Sachy best director; honours for Aparna Balamurali, Biju Menon".
- ^ "ശരിക്കും, ആ നിമിഷം എപ്പോഴായിരുന്നു". Mathrubhumi. Archived from the original on 29 November 2013. Retrieved 11 December 2013.
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- ^ "CiniDiary". Archived from the original on 8 July 2011. Retrieved 15 January 2011.
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- ^ "Puthran on IMDb". IMDb. 12 January 2019. Archived from the original on 9 February 2017. Retrieved 12 January 2019.
- ^ "Biju Menon Weds Samyuktha Varma". Archived from the original on 30 January 2009. Retrieved 28 December 2008.
- ^ "Biju Menon in another villain role Bollywood News, Telugucinema, Kollywood". Archived from the original on 21 November 2008. Retrieved 28 December 2008.
- ^ Nair, Vinod (9 February 2018). "Rosapoo movie review highlights: A lacklustre black co". Times of India. Retrieved 1 April 2024.
- ^ "Biju Menon's next film is Oru Thekkan Thallu Case".
- ^ "Biju Menon's thriller 'Naalam Mura' gets an OTT release date". The Times of India. 16 February 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
- ^ "Biju Menon and Vineeth Sreenivasan starrer 'Thankam' to stream on OTT from February 20!". The Times of India. 18 February 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
- ^ "Suresh Gopi-Biju Menon's Upcoming Film Garudan Goes On Floors: Reports". News18. 10 July 2023. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
- ^ "Vaanil Ninnum song from Biju Menon's Thundu is out". Cinema Express. 14 January 2024. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
- ^ Features, C. E. (8 May 2024). "Biju Menon-Asif Ali starrer Thalavan gets a release date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 8 May 2024.
- ^ "Teaser of Biju Menon-Suraj Venjaramoodu starrer Nadanna Sambhavam out". Cinema Express. March 2024. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
- ^ "മമ്മൂട്ടിയും മോഹൻലാലും ഫഹദും എംടി ചിത്രത്തിൽ; 'മനോരഥങ്ങൾ' റിലീസിന്". South Live. 14 July 2024.
- ^ "Kadha Innuvare release date announced". Cinema Express. 24 August 2024. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
- ^ "Kerala Film Critics Awards: Prithviraj, Biju Menon share best actor award". 13 September 2021. Retrieved 13 September 2021.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Mammotty, Kavya Madhavan bag Asiavision awards". Asiavision. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 17 February 2016.
External links
edit- Biju Menon at IMDb