Joju George
Joseph George (born 22 October 1977) is an Indian actor and film producer who works in Malayalam films. [1] He began his acting career as a junior artist in the 1995 film Mazhavilkoodaram and continued doing such roles until 2010s when he rose to supporting roles and attained recognition.[2] In 2015, he won the Kerala State Film Award – Special Mention for his supporting roles in Oru Second Class Yathra and Lukka Chuppi. His film Joseph got special mention in 66th National Film Awards 2019. He also co-produced Charlie, stepped into film production by 2015 and produced successful movies like Udaharanam Sujatha, Porinju Mariam Jose and much more.[3]
Joju George | |
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Born | Joseph George 22 October 1977 |
Other names | Alaran Chaku |
Alma mater | Christ College, Irinjalakuda |
Occupation |
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Years active | 1995–present |
Awards | National Award (1) Kerala State Film Awards (2) |
Acting career
Joju began his acting career in 1995 as a junior artist with Mazhavilkoodaram. He continued acting in such minor roles until early 2010s. In 2018, he produced and played his first leading role in Joseph, a critical and commercial success, which became his breakthrough. It also won him the Kerala State Film Award for Best Character Actor (along with his role in Chola) and the National Film Award – Special Mention. He played the lead in Porinju Mariam Jose, directed by Joshiy in 2019, which became a commercial success.
He also owns a production company named Appu Pathu Pappu Production, notable films of which include Charlie, Porinju Mariam Jose, and Chola.[4][5][6] He is currently producing Alli, the Tamil remake of Chola in association with Karthik Subbaraj.[7]
Filmography
Year | Title | Role(s) | Notes |
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1995 | Mazhavilkoodaram | Siby Jacob | |
1999 | Friends | ||
Independence | |||
2000 | Dada Sahib | Zakir Ali | |
2001 | Rakshasa Rajavu | ||
Ravanaprabhu | Police Officer | ||
Praja | |||
2003 | Pattalam | ||
War and Love | Indian Soldier | ||
Manassinakkare | Politician | ||
2004 | Vajram | ||
Freedom | |||
Black | |||
2005 | Finger Print | C.I. Shekhar | |
Chanthupottu | |||
2006 | Vaasthavam | Basheer | |
2007 | Detective | Shekhar | |
Nadiya Kollappetta Rathri | Selvan, Sharafuddeen's teammate | ||
Rock & Roll | Gangster of Saidapet Giri | ||
2008 | Mulla | ||
Annan Thambi | Prakashan | ||
Sulthan | |||
Thirakkatha | |||
Twenty:20 | |||
2010 | Cocktail | Anand, Ravi's colleague | |
Best Actor | |||
2011 | RACE | ||
Doubles | |||
Sevenes | Rameshan | ||
Indian Rupee | Cameo appearances | ||
Beautiful | |||
2012 | Ordinary | Sebastian | |
Outsider | Antony | ||
Mayamohini | Police Officer | ||
Mallu Singh | Anandan's Youngest brother | ||
Thattathin Marayathu | Viswan | ||
Run Baby Run | Shibu | ||
Trivandrum Lodge | Althas | ||
Jawan of Vellimala | Vinu | ||
I Love Me | |||
2013 | My Fan Ramu | ||
Kammath & Kammath | Malikapurakkal Tomichan | ||
David & Goliath | |||
Kili Poyi | Tony | ||
Natholi Oru Cheriya Meenalla | Chicken Merchant | ||
Sound Thoma | Chacko | ||
Hotel California | Bharath Chandran IPS | ||
Neram | Mathew's Brother-in-law | ||
Pullipulikalum Aattinkuttiyum | Suku Chakkattutharayil/ Chakka Suku | ||
D Company | |||
Vishudhan | |||
Escape from Uganda | Gautham | ||
2014 | 1983 | Cricket Coach | |
Mosayile Kuthira Meenukal | Mathew P Mathew | ||
Angry Babies in Love | Alex Maliyekkal | ||
Vegam | George | ||
Manglish | Luckochan | ||
Avatharam | |||
RajadhiRaja | Ayyappan | ||
Money Ratnam | Makudi Das | [8] | |
Homely Meals | Music Director (Cameo) | ||
Odum Raja Adum Rani | |||
The Dolphins | Koniyac ("Cognac") Pappinu | ||
Karanavar | Kichu | ||
Cousins | Tony | ||
2015 | Mili | Eby | |
Onnam Loka Mahayudham | Anirudhan | ||
Oru Second Class Yathra | Jolly Kurien | ||
Lukka Chuppi[9] | Rafeek | ||
Loham | Pallan Davis | ||
2016 | Action Hero Biju | Head Constable Minimon | |
Hello Namasthe[10] | JayaMohan | ||
IDI – Inspector Dawood Ibrahim | Vasu | ||
10 Kalpanakal | Vakkachan | ||
2017 | Fukri | Usman | |
Kunju Daivam | Shibu | ||
Take Off | One Nurse's husband (cameo) | ||
Ramante Eden Thottam | Elvis | ||
Kadam Kadha | |||
Oru Visheshapetta BiriyaniKissa | Maimootty | ||
Udaharanam Sujatha | Head Master (Kuthira) | ||
Melle | |||
History of Joy[11] | Police | ||
2018 | Kaly | C.I Thilakan.T | |
Poomaram | Police inspector | ||
Njan Marykutty | Police Inspector | ||
Chalakkudikkaran Changathi | Raj Kumar | ||
Joseph | Joseph | [12] | |
Ottakoru Kaamukan | Anantakrishnan | ||
2019 | Lonappante Mamodeesa | Babu | |
June | Joy Kalarikkal | ||
Virus | Babu | ||
Porinju Mariam Jose | Kattalan Porinju | ||
Chola | Boss | ||
Valiyaperunnal | Perumbavoor Shivakumar | [13] | |
2020 | Trance | Newsreader | |
Halal Love Story | Director Siraj | ||
2021 | |||
Churuli | Thankan | ||
One | Babychan | ||
Aanum Pennum | |||
Nayattu | Maniyan | ||
Jagame Thanthiram | Sivadoss | Tamil film, Netflix release[14] | |
Mālik | Anwar Ali I.A.S., Sub-Collector | [15] | |
Star | Roy | ||
Madhuram | Sabu | Released on Sony LIV | |
Oru Thathvika Avalokanam | |||
2022 | Putham Pudhu Kaalai Vidiyaadhaa | Murali | Tamil anthology series Segment: Mouname Paarvayaai[16] |
Freedom Fight | Baby, a retiree | Malayalam Anthology film; Segment 'Old Age Home' | |
Pada | Aravindan Mannoor | ||
Thuramukham | Maimu | ||
Peace[17] | Carlos | Filming | |
Ottakkomban | Filming | ||
Aviyal | Releasing on 7 April | ||
As producer
Year | Title |
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2015 | Charlie |
2017 | Udaharanam Sujatha |
2018 | Joseph |
2019 | Chola |
2019 | Porinju Mariam Jose |
2021 | Madhuram[18] |
Awards and nominations
Award | Year | Category | Film | Result |
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National Film Awards | 2019 | Special Mention (feature film) | Joseph | Won[19] |
Kerala State Film Awards | 2015 | Special Mention | Oru Second Class Yathra Lukka Chuppi | Won[20] |
2018 | Best Character Actor | Chola Joseph | Won[21] | |
Kerala Film Critics Award | 2015 | Most Popular Film | Charlie | Won |
2018 | Second Best Actor | Joseph | Won | |
Second Best Film | Joseph | Won | ||
Filmfare Awards South | 2018 | Best Actor (Malayalam) | Joseph | Won |
South Indian International Movie Awards | 2016 | Best Actor in a Comedy Role (Malayalam) | Action Hero Biju | Won |
2017 | Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Malayalam) | Ramante Edanthottam | Nominated | |
2018 | Best Actor (Malayalam) | Joseph | Nominated | |
Best Actor in a Negative Role (Malayalam) | Njan Marykutty | Nominated | ||
2019 | Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Malayalam) | June | Nominated | |
2020 | Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Malayalam) | Halal Love Story | Won[22] | |
Asianet Film Awards | 2017 | Special Jury Award (Actor) | Udaharanam Sujatha | Won |
2018 | Special Jury Award (Actor) | Joseph | Won | |
Vanitha Film Awards | 2017 | Most popular movie | Udaharanam Sujatha | Won |
2018 | Performer of the Year | Joseph | Won | |
CPC Cine Awards | 2018 | Best Actor | Joseph | Won |
Asiavision Awards | 2018 | Best Character Actor | Joseph | Won |
Flowers Indian Film Awards | 2018 | Best Character Actor | Udaharanam Sujatha Ramante Edanthottam | Won |
Best Film on Social Commitment | Udaharanam Sujatha | Won | ||
North American Film Awards (NAFA) | 2017 | Best Character Actor | Action Hero Biju | Won |
2018 | Best Actor in a Negative Role | Ramante Edanthottam | Won | |
Movie Street Film Awards | 2019 | Best Actor | Joseph | Won |
Red FM Malayalam Music Awards | 2019 | Best Folk song | Pandu Paadavarambathiloode (Joseph) | Won |
10th South Indian International Movie Awards | 2021 | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Halal Love Story | Won[23] |
Personal life
He was born in Mala, Trichur to George Parecattil and Rosy George. He did his schooling from GHS, Kuzhur. He studied at the Christ College, Irinjalakuda before commencing his career in the film industry as an assistant director (1997). He married Abba in 2008 and has three children Ian, Sarah and Ivan.[24]
References
- "Joju George credits Anoop Menon and Mammootty" Archived 4 January 2015 at the Wayback Machine. India Glitz (27 December 2014). Retrieved on 20 January 2015.
- "Review: Cousins" Archived 25 January 2015 at the Wayback Machine. Rediff.com (19 December 2014). Retrieved on 20 January 2015.
- "'Charlie' First Poster: Dulquer Salmaan Spotted in Trendy New Look" Archived 17 June 2015 at the Wayback Machine. IBTimes (15 June 2015). Retrieved on 15 May 2015.
- "'Charlie' First Poster: Dulquer Salmaan Spotted in Trendy New Look". International Business Times. 15 June 2015. Archived from the original on 17 June 2015. Retrieved 15 June 2015.
- "Porinju Mariam Jose movie review and rating by audience: Live updates". International Business Times. 23 August 2019. Archived from the original on 16 February 2020. Retrieved 7 January 2020.
- "'Chola' to release on Dec 6, Karthik Subbaraj joins as co-producer". Malayala Manorama. 20 November 2019. Archived from the original on 28 February 2020. Retrieved 7 January 2020.
- "'Alli' deserves an audience here: Karthik Subbaraj on presenting 'Chola' in Tamil". The Hindu. 4 January 2020. Archived from the original on 9 September 2021. Retrieved 7 January 2020.
- "Fahadh Faasil's Money Ratnam releases today" Archived 20 January 2015 at the Wayback Machine. Rediff.com (26 September 2014). Retrieved on 20 January 2015.
- "Joju turns villain!" Archived 20 October 2016 at the Wayback Machine. The Times of India (3 January 2015). Retrieved on 20 January 2015.
- "When Bhavana and team bonded over food!" Archived 13 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine. Times of India (6 December 2015)Retrieved on 27 January 2016.
- "Vinayan's son Vishnu debuting as actor" Archived 26 January 2016 at the Wayback Machine. Deccan Chronicle (19 November 2015)Retrieved on 27 January 2016.
- "Joju George's Joseph commences shoot". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 14 June 2018.
- Alex, Tressa (31 August 2019). "Joju George pins high hopes on Valiya Perunnal". onlookersmedia. Retrieved 9 December 2019.
- "Joju George Joins Dhanush-Karthik Subbaraj Film in London". Silverscreen.in. 13 September 2019. Archived from the original on 24 September 2019. Retrieved 29 September 2019.
- "Joju George replaces Biju Menon in Malik". The Times of India. Retrieved 5 July 2021.
- Praveen Sudevan (14 January 2022). "'Putham Pudhu Kaalai Vidiyaadhaa…' review: Three hits and two misses in this anthology of hope". The Hindu.
- "Shoot begins for Joju George's Peace". The New Indian Express. 17 November 2020. Retrieved 26 December 2020.
- "Ahammed Khabeer's next 'Madhuram' starts rolling; check out the puja stills". TIMESOFINDIA.COM. Retrieved 18 December 2020.
- "66th National Film Awards: Joju George receives special mention for 'Joseph'". The Times Of India. 23 December 2019. Retrieved 6 October 2021.
- "'Charlie' sweeps Kerala State film awards; 'Ozhivudivasathe Kali' adjudged Best film". The Hindu. 1 March 2016. Retrieved 6 October 2021.
- "'I dedicate the award to the directors': Joju George". 27 February 2019. Retrieved 6 October 2021.
- "SIIMA awards: Check out Malayalam winners of 2019 and 2020". Onmaorama. 20 September 2021. Retrieved 6 October 2021.
- "SIIMA 2021: Complete Winners List". FWD. 20 September 2021. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 14 March 2016. Retrieved 14 March 2016.
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External links
- Joju George at IMDb
- https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/aishwarya-rajesh-joju-george-starrer-thriller-pulimada-starts-rolling/articleshow/88730130.cms
- https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/madhuram-review-joju-george-film-has-sweet-story-and-unforgettable-food-159121
- https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/review/2021/dec/26/madhuram-movie-reviewjoju-george-shruti-ramachandran-stand-out-in-a-bittersweet-love-story-28653.html