Baburaj Height, Age, Wife, Children, Family, Biography
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Wife: Vani Viswanath
Hometown: Aluva, Kerala
Age: 58 Years
Bio/Wiki | |
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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. [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 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 |
Favourites | |
Actor | Mohanlal |
Food | Biryani |
Style Quotient | |
Car Collection | • Toyota • BMW GT • 2024 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon |
Bike Collection | Triumph Thunderbird |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Baburaj
- Baburaj grew up in Kerala.
- During his college days, he won various volleyball matches.
- In 1984, he became Junior Power Man in a weightlifting competition.
- His team won the state hockey match in 1985.
- He started his acting career as a junior artist.
- 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).
- He has produced a few South Indian films such as ‘Adukkala Rahasyam Angaadippaattu’ (1997), ‘Kulirkaattu’ (1998), ‘The Gang’ (2000), and ‘Thanthra’ (2006).
- 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).
- 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).
- Some of his Tamil films are ‘Parasuram’ (2003), ‘Jana’ (2004), ‘Ellam Avan Seyal’ (2008), ‘Sketch’ (2018), and ‘Veeramae Vaagai Soodum’ (2022).
- Baburaj has directed a few Malayalam films like ‘Manushyamrugam’ (2011), ‘Police Maman’ (2016), and ‘Black Coffee’ (2021).
- 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.
- 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.
- He has been felicitated at various events.
- In his leisure time, he enjoys travelling, watching football matches, and cooking.
- He has been featured on the cover of various magazines.
- He is an avid animal lover and owns a pet dog.
- Baburaj is a spiritual person and has a deep faith in god.
- He has a driving license of UAE.
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