Menu

Baburaj Height, Age, Wife, Children, Family, Biography

Quick Info→
Wife: Vani Viswanath
Hometown: Aluva, Kerala
Age: 58 Years

Baburaj

Bio/Wiki
Full NameBabu Raj Jacob Puthenparambil John
Profession(s)Actor, Film Director, Screenwriter
Physical Stats
Height (approx.)5' 10" (178 cm)
Eye ColourBlack
Hair ColourBlack
Career
DebutFilm (Malayalam; As an actor): Bheesmacharya (1994) as villain
Beeshmacharyara
Film (Tamil; As an actor): Jaya (2002) in a small role
Jaya
Film (Hindi; As an actor): Hulchul (2004) as Rowdy
Hulchul
Film (Malayalam; As a producer): Gajaraja Manthram (1997)
Gajaraja Manthram
Film (Malayalam; As a storywriter): Adukkala Rahasyam Angaadi Paattu (1997)
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
Baburaj receiving SIIMA award
Personal Life
Date of Birth15 March 1966 (Tuesday)
Age (as of 2024) 58 Years
BirthplaceAluva, Kerala
Zodiac signPisces
NationalityIndian
HometownAluva, 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 HabitNon-vegetarian
Tattoo On his right bicep: Rose and birds
Baburaj's rose tattoo
ControversiesArrested 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. [1]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. [2]The Times of India
Social MediaInstagram
Facebook
Relationships & More
Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsVani Viswanath (actress)
Marriage DateSecond Marriage: Year, 2002
Family
Wife/SpouseFirst Wife
Baburaj with his first wife
Second Wife: Vani Viswanath
Baburaj with his second wife
ChildrenSon(s)- 3
• Abhay Baburaj Jacob, Akshay Baburaj Jacob (both from his first wife)
Baburaj with his first wife and sons Abhay Baburaj Jacob, Akshay Baburaj Jacob
• Adhri Baburaj (from his second wife)
Daughter- Aarcha Baburaj (from his second wife)
Baburaj with his second wife and their children
ParentsFather- T.I. Karmali Thottungal
Mother- P.J. Jacob Oleekkal
Favourites
ActorMohanlal
FoodBiryani
Style Quotient
Car Collection• Toyota
Baburaj with his car
• BMW GT
Baburaj with his BMW
• 2024 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon
Baburaj with his Jeep
Bike CollectionTriumph Thunderbird
Baburaj sitting on his motorcycle

Baburaj

Some Lesser Known Facts About Baburaj

  • Baburaj grew up in Kerala.

    Baburaj's childhood picture

    Baburaj’s childhood picture

  • During his college days, he won various volleyball matches.

    Baburaj with his volleyball team

    Baburaj with his volleyball team

  • In 1984, he became Junior Power Man in a weightlifting competition.

    Baburaj in weightlifting championship

    Baburaj in weightlifting championship

  • His team won the state hockey match in 1985.

    Baburaj's old picture

    Baburaj’s old picture

  • He started his acting career as a junior artist.

    Baburaj during his college days

    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

    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

    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

    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)

    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

    Veeramae Vaagai Soodum

  • Baburaj has directed a few Malayalam films like ‘Manushyamrugam’ (2011), ‘Police Maman’ (2016), and ‘Black Coffee’ (2021).

    Black Coffee

    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

    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

    Baburaj at a gym

  • He has been felicitated at various events.

    Baburaj being felicitated

    Baburaj being felicitated

  • In his leisure time, he enjoys travelling, watching football matches, and cooking.

    Baburaj during his vacation

    Baburaj during his vacation

  • He has been featured on the cover of various magazines.

    Baburaj featured on a magazine cover

    Baburaj featured on a magazine cover

  • He is an avid animal lover and owns a pet dog.

    Baburaj with his pet dog

    Baburaj with his pet dog

  • Baburaj is a spiritual person and has a deep faith in god.

    Baburaj at his home

    Baburaj at his home

  • He has a driving license of UAE.

    Baburaj's driving license of Dubai

    Baburaj’s driving license of Dubai

References/Sources:[+]