Jiju Asokan

Jiju Asokan (born May 18, 1977) is an Indian film director and Scriptwriter best known for his work in Malayalam cinema.

Jiju Asokan
Born
Jiju Asokan

(1977-05-18) 18 May 1977
Padiyoor, Thrissur, India
NationalityIndian
Other namesJiju E.A
OccupationFilm director, Scriptwriter
Years active2007 – present
Spouse(s)Subitha Jiju
ChildrenPavan E.J
Parent(s)Asokan E.k
Valsala

Personal life

Jiju Asokan was born in Padiyoor, Kerala with Asokan E.k and Valsala Asokan as his parents. Jiju Asokan completed his education at the SNVLP School, Padiyoor and HDPHSS Edathirinji, and earned a degree from Christ College, Irinjalakuda and St. Theresa's kottakkal.

Career

Jiju Asokan started his writing career writing and publishing many short stories in Mathrubhumi “Balapangthi”. He made his debut as scriptwriter of the film Oridathoru Puzhayundu[1] which won the Kerala State Film Award in 2007.[2] His next project was Malayalam film Shakespeare M.A. Malayalam.

He was worked as an assistant director with Malayalam film director Jijo Appachan and made his debut as a director with the film Last Bench,[3] which participated in the film marketing workshop of 10th international film festival of kerala. Jiju's second directorial venture Urumbukal Urangarilla was released in 2015.[4] His third movie Premasoothram (2018) released in May 2018.

References
  1. Agni Sharman. "ORIDATHORU PUZHAYUNDU". simplymalayalees.com. Archived from the original on 7 July 2015. Retrieved 18 July 2015.
  2. Kerala State Film Award for Best Child Artist
  3. "Last Bench review. Last Bench Malayalam movie review, story, rating - IndiaGlitz.com". IndiaGlitz. Retrieved 18 July 2015.
  4. "'Urumbukal Urangarilla' - Jiju Asokan's second movie". Nowrunning. 5 February 2015. Retrieved 18 July 2015.
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