Aji John
| Aji John | |
|---|---|
 Aji John | |
| Born | May 31, 1979 Kollam, Kerala, India |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Indian |
| 💼 Occupation | Film Director, Actor, Visual Artist |
| 📆 Years active | 2002–present |
| Known for | Hotel California, Namukku Parkkan, Nallavan, Siddy, Pokkuveyil |
| 👩 Spouse(s) | Sajiritha Ajijohn (Deepa Ajijohn) |
| 👶 Children | Aryan Aadith, Aadith Aryan |
Aji John (born 31 May 1979) is an Indian film director and actor known for his work in Malayalam cinema. Active since 2009, he is best known for directing the films Hotel California, Namukku Parkkan, and Nallavan, and for his acting roles in Siddy (2022), 21 Grams (2022), Ayyappanum Koshiyum (2020), Shikkari Shambhu (2018), Pokkuveyil (2016), among others.[1]
Early life and education
Aji John was born in Kollam, Kerala, India. He finished his pre-degree at St. John's College, Anchal. Subsequently, he earned an Engineering Diploma in Electronics and Avionics from the Government Polytechnic College, Neyyattinkara, Trivandrum. After developing a strong interest in visual storytelling, he transitioned into the film industry. Aji John is a NSQF Level 7 Live Action Director - Grade A, certified by the National Skill Development Corporation, Government of India.[2]
He married Sajiritha Ajijohn (Deepa Aji John) in 2004. In 2022, he settled in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with his wife and two children.
Career
Aji John began his career as a film editor. He worked with Amrita TV, Merryland Studio, and Sree Subrahmaniam Enterprises. In 2006, he was empanelled with the film editor panel of KSFDC's Chitranjali Studio.
He served as the editor of the television series Kadamattathu Kathanar, which aired on Asianet during 2003–2004, and directed an extended version of the same story for Jaihind TV in 2008.
He made his directorial film debut with Nallavan in 2010,[3][4][5] followed by the family drama Namukku Parkkan in 2012.[6][7][circular reference] His 2013 film Hotel California, a multi-narrative comedy thriller, established him as a filmmaker of note in the Malayalam industry.[8][9][10]
As an actor, he has appeared in several Malayalam films including Safe[11], 21 Grams, Neeyum Njanum, Rasam, David & Goliath, and others. On television, he played a prominent role in the serial Pokkuveyil (2016).[12]
He also planned a Bollywood film with Ajith Paul Antony, son of former Defence Minister A. K. Antony. The project was envisioned as a big-budget venture but was postponed due to technical delays and remains in development.[13] In recent years, Aji John has been involved in the production of the film Visham, which is written and directed by his wife, Deepa Ajijohn. The film is currently under production and marks a notable collaboration in Malayalam cinema.[14][15]
References
- ↑ "Aji John and IM Vijayan's 'Siddy' inspired by Dostoevsky novel". Onmanorama. 1 February 2022. Retrieved 24 June 2025.
- ↑ "NSDC". Retrieved 24 June 2025.
- ↑ "Nallavan Preview". IndiaGlitz. Retrieved 24 June 2025.
- ↑ "Nallavan for this June". IndiaGlitz. Retrieved 24 June 2025.
- ↑ "Jayasurya in Nallavan directed by Aji John". Retrieved 24 June 2025.
- ↑ "Aji John bounces back". IndiaGlitz. Retrieved 24 June 2025.
- ↑ "Category:Films directed by Aji John". Retrieved 24 June 2025.
- ↑ "Hotel California Review". IndiaGlitz. Retrieved 24 June 2025.
- ↑ "Hotel California Movie". NowRunning. 28 December 2012. Retrieved 24 June 2025.
- ↑ "Hotel California". M3DB. Retrieved 24 June 2025.
- ↑ "Aji John in Movie Safe". ZonKerala. Retrieved 24 June 2025.
- ↑ George, Anjana (14 June 2016). "'I'm an accidental actor'". The Hindu. Retrieved 24 June 2025.
- ↑ "To Tinsel Town". The Hindu. 11 October 2016. Retrieved 24 June 2025.
- ↑ "Another woman director in Mollywood: Deepa Aji John to direct Visham". Asianet News. 2023. Retrieved 24 June 2025.
- ↑ "Visham movie title poster by Deepa Aji John". Mathrubhumi. 20 August 2021. Retrieved 24 June 2025.
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