Jijoy Rajagopal
| Jijoy P R | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Jijoy P.R 1 September 1976 Irinjalakuda, Trichur, Kerala |
| Residence | Pune, Maharashtra, India |
| Occupation | Film actor, Associate Professor |
| Years active | 1999 - present |
| Notable work | Prabhuvinte Makkal, Best Actor, Mosayile Kuthira Meenukal |
| Spouse(s) | Riya Mary Philip |
| Children | Karma Jijoy Pulickal |
| Parent(s) | P.R. Rajagopalan, K.G. Manghaladevi |
Jijoy P R (Malayalam: ജിജോയ് P R}) is an Indian film and theatre actor. He is a professor in Film and Television Institute of India ,Pune.He is an international theatre artist who performed 380 shows in Japan,UK,Italy,USA,Canada and Australia . He had observed theatre as a tool for scientific temperament and incorporates it through acting workshops mostly in India and Middle East Countries.
Early life and education
Jijoy.P.R had done his schooling from Sree Narayana Higher Secondary School,Irinjalakuda where he developed his artistic interest through music and theatre. He had completed his Pre-Degree and Bachelor of Arts(Economics) from Christ College, Irinjalakuda where he was very active in campus theatre and performed number of plays.He became 'Kalaprathiba' in different university competions and secured 7 times Best Actor in university level.He led the Calicut University theatre and mime team to South Zone and All India University competitions for several times. This major interest in theatre led him to School of Drama and Fine Arts Thrissur where he pursued Bachelor of Theater Arts specialised in Acting.He got intense training,exposure,and opportunities to work with national and international theatre and film personalities.He got invitations from Malayalam films.After doing some films and serials he decided to peruse his studies in M.A and M.Phil in Drama and Theatre Arts from Pondicherry University .He secured first rank and Gold Medals in both M.A and M.Phil.Four years of life in Pondicherry enabled him to learn about Tamil culture through language,theatre,film and folklore.
Filmography
THEATRE PlaYED Oberon and Theaseus in the Shakesperrean play"A Midsummer Night's Dream" directed by Mr. Tim Supple (U.K). From April 2006 to December 2008 this pla has been performed 365 shows in 28 cities in six countries in 4 continents i.e. England, Italy, India, Austraila, Canada, and U.S. Under the auspices of British Council, Dash Arts,UK Act Productions, UK for the Roayal Shakespeare Company. The major theatres are-
| Sr.No. | Theatre | City | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | IGNCA Open Air Auditorium/Kamani Auditorium | New Delhi | India |
| 2. | MMRDA Grounds/NCPA | Mumbai | India |
| 3. | Buck's Theatre, YMCA | Chennai | India |
| 4. | Tollygunge Club/Kalamandir | Kolkatha | India |
| 5. | Swan Theatre | Stratfrord-Upon-Avon | U.K |
| 6. | Theatro Romano ( | Verona | Italy |
| 7. | Round House, Chalk farm | London | UK |
| 8. | Bermingham University | Bermingham | UK |
| 9. | Watford Palace Theatre | Watford | UK |
| 10. | Richmond Theatre | Richmond | UK |
| 11. | Malvern Festival Theatre | Malvern | U.K |
| 12. | New Castle Theatre, Royal | New Castle | UK |
| 13. | Bath Theatre, Royal | New Castle | UK |
| 14. | Oxford Playhouse | Oxford | UK |
| 15. | Edinburgh Kings Theatre | Edinburgh | Scotland |
| 16. | The Lowry, Salford Qyays | Manchester | UK |
| 17. | Plymouth Theatre Royal | Plymouth | UK |
| 18. | Chowdiah Memorial Hall | Bengaluru | India |
| 19. | His Majesty's Theatre | Perth | Austraila |
| 20. | Her Majesty's Theatre | Adelaide | Austraila |
| 21. | Sydney Theatre at Walsh Bay | Sydney | Austraila |
| 22. | Curran Theatre | Sanfrancisco | USA |
| 23. | Canon Theatre, Luminato Festival | Toronto | Canada |
| 24. | Shubert Theatre | New Heaven | USA |
| 25. | National Arts Centre | Ottawa | Canada |
| 26. | Sothern/Columbus | Ohayo | USA |
| 27. | Chicago Shakespeare Theatre | Chicago | USA |
| Example | Example | Example | Example |
| Example | Example | Example | Example |
As a Dubbing Artist
| Name | Director | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Shikkar | M.Padmakumar | A Maoist |
| Puthumughangal | Don | A Villain |
| Casanovva | Rosshan Andrrews | A Villain |
| Asuravithu | A.K Sajan | A Villain |
| Dolls | Shinil | A Villain |
| Grand Master | B.Unnikrishnan | Mark Roshan |
| Silence | V.K Prakash | A Villain (Over the phone only) |
Television
| Name of Program | Director | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Innocent Kadhakal | David Kachapilly | Sathyan |
| Shamathaalam | Shyamaprasad | Roy |
| Nilamazha | M.G Sasi | Sethu |
| Janmajaladhi | Murali Menon | Musician |
| Venalmazha | K.K Rajeev | Sibi |
| Swapnam | K.K Rajeev | Surya |
| Mazhayariyaathe | K.K Rajeev | Mukundan |
| Randaamathoral | Prasad Nooranad | A Killer |
| Sree Krishnan | Vayalar Madhavankutty | Aghoran |
| Kadhayile Rajakumari | K.K Rajeev |
References
- ↑ http://www.imdb.com/name/nm6410449/bio?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm
- ↑ http://www.metromatinee.com/artist/4736-jijoy-rajagopalan