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Hometown: Aluva, Kerala
Wife: Vani Viswanath
Age: 58 Years
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| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Babu Raj Jacob Puthenparambil John |
| Profession(s) | Actor, Film Director, Screenwriter |
| Physical Stats | |
| Height (approx.) | 5' 10" (178 cm) |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Career | |
| Debut | Film (Malayalam; As an actor): Bheesmacharya (1994) as villain  Film (Tamil; As an actor): Jaya (2002) in a small role  Film (Hindi; As an actor): Hulchul (2004) as Rowdy  Film (Malayalam; As a producer): Gajaraja Manthram (1997)  Film (Malayalam; As a storywriter): Adukkala Rahasyam Angaadi Paattu (1997)  |
| Awards | • 2011: Kochi Times Film Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role for Salt N' Pepper • 2011: Asiavision Award for Best Comedy Artist for Salt N' Pepper • 2011: Vanitha Film Award for Best Comedy Artist for Salt N' Pepper • 2011: South Indian International Movie Award for Best Comedy Artist for Salt N' Pepper • 2012: Vanitha Film Award for Best Comedy Artist for Mayamohini • 2013: Asianet Film Award for Best Comic Role for Mayamohini • 2013: Amrita Film Award for Best Comedian for Honey Bee • 2022: SIIMA award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for Joji  |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 15 March 1966 (Tuesday) |
| Age (as of 2024) | 58 Years |
| Birthplace | Aluva, Kerala |
| Zodiac sign | Pisces |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Aluva, Kerala |
| College/University | • Union Christian College, Aluva • Maharaja's College, Ernakulam • Government Law College, Ernakulam |
| Educational Qualification(s) | LLM from Ernakulam Law College, Ernakulam |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
| Tattoo | On his right bicep: Rose and birds  |
| Controversies | • Arrested in a Fraud Case In 2023, he was arrested in a land fraud case. A man named S Arun Kumar had filed a case against him for leasing Arun's resort in Munnar and concealing the legal terms of the property. check sources Onmanorama • Accused of Sexual Harassment In 2024, after the release of the Hema Commission Report, a female junior artist accused Baburaj of sexually abusing him. She said that he had promised her to give better opportunities in films. However, Baburaj denied such allegations. check sources The Times of India |
| Social Media | • Instagram |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Vani Viswanath (actress) |
| Marriage Date | Second Marriage: Year, 2002 |
| Family | |
| Wife/Spouse | First Wife  Second Wife: Vani Viswanath  |
| Children | Son(s)- 3 • Abhay Baburaj Jacob, Akshay Baburaj Jacob (both from his first wife)  • Adhri Baburaj (from his second wife) Daughter- Aarcha Baburaj (from his second wife)  |
| Parents | Father- T.I. Karmali Thottungal Mother- P.J. Jacob Oleekkal |
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| Actor | Mohanlal |
| Food | Biryani |
| Style Quotient | |
| Car Collection | • Toyota  • BMW GT  • 2024 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon  |
| Bike Collection | Triumph Thunderbird  |
Baburaj grew up in Kerala.
Baburaj’s childhood picture
During his college days, he won various volleyball matches.
Baburaj with his volleyball team
In 1984, he became Junior Power Man in a weightlifting competition.
Baburaj in weightlifting championship
His team won the state hockey match in 1985.
Baburaj’s old picture
He started his acting career as a junior artist.
Baburaj during his college days
In the 1990s, he acted in various Malayalam films like ‘Mimics Action 500’ (1994), ‘Dilliwala Rajakumaran’ (1996), ‘Kottappurathe Koottukudumbam’ (1997), ‘Oru Maravathoor Kanavu’ (1998), and ‘Red Indians’ (1999).
Oru Maravathoor Kanavu
He has produced a few South Indian films such as ‘Adukkala Rahasyam Angaadippaattu’ (1997), ‘Kulirkaattu’ (1998), ‘The Gang’ (2000), and ‘Thanthra’ (2006).
Thanthra
He has worked as a story writer-screenplaywriter-dialogue writer in various South Indian films like ‘The Gang’ (2000), ‘Black Dalia’ (2009), ‘Manushyamrigam’ (2011), and ‘Naughty Professor’ (2012).
Naughty Professor
In the 2000s, he appeared in many Malayalam films including ‘Nariman’ (2001), ‘Valkannadi’ (2002), ‘My Great Grandfather’ (2019), ‘Nalla Nilavulla Rathri’ (2023), and ‘Little Hearts’ (2024).
Nalla Nilavulla Rathri (2023)
Some of his Tamil films are ‘Parasuram’ (2003), ‘Jana’ (2004), ‘Ellam Avan Seyal’ (2008), ‘Sketch’ (2018), and ‘Veeramae Vaagai Soodum’ (2022).
Veeramae Vaagai Soodum
Baburaj has directed a few Malayalam films like ‘Manushyamrugam’ (2011), ‘Police Maman’ (2016), and ‘Black Coffee’ (2021).
Black Coffee
In 2012, he penned down the lyrics of a few songs “Jig Jinga” and “Thalam Thiruthalam” in the Malayalam film Naughty Professor.
He lent his voice to the song “Maamaa Maamaa” in 2013.
Baburaj has judged a few Malayalam TV shows like Comedy Stars Season 2 and Lunars Comedy Express.
Baburaj in Comedy Stars Season 2
He has also appeared in a few other Malayalam TV shows like ‘Kadamattathu Kathanar’ and ‘Kudipaka.’
He regularly works out at a gym to remain fit.
Baburaj at a gym
He has been felicitated at various events.
Baburaj being felicitated
In his leisure time, he enjoys travelling, watching football matches, and cooking.
Baburaj during his vacation
He has been featured on the cover of various magazines.
Baburaj featured on a magazine cover
He is an avid animal lover and owns a pet dog.
Baburaj with his pet dog
Baburaj is a spiritual person and has a deep faith in god.
Baburaj at his home
He has a driving license of UAE.
Baburaj’s driving license of Dubai
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Yes. In 2011, Baburaj won four Best Comedy Artist awards for Salt N' Pepper: Kochi Times Film Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role, Asiavision Award for Best Comedy Artist, Vanitha Film Award for Best Comedy Artist, and SIIMA.
Yes. He directed these Malayalam films in 2011, 2016, and 2021 respectively.
Yes. Baburaj holds a Dubai driving license.
Yes. In 1984, he was Junior Power Man in weightlifting, and in 1985 his team won the state hockey match.
Yes. He has a rose and birds tattoo on his right bicep.