Ranjith Balakrishnan is an experienced Indian film director, producer, screenwriter, lyricist and actor who works in Malayalam films.
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Wiki/Biography
Ranjith Balakrishnan was born on Saturday, 5 September 1964 (age 57 years; as in 2022) in Balussery, Kozhikode, Kerala. He graduated from the School of Drama and Fine Arts, Thrissur in 1985.
Physical Appearance
Height (Approx): 5′ 8″
Hair Color: Salt and Pepper
Eye colour: black
Ranjit Balakrishnan
Family
Ranjit Balakrishnan belongs to a Malayalam family.
parents and siblings
There is not much information available about his parents and siblings.
wife and children
Ranjit Balakrishnan married Sreeja Balakrishnan. He is the father of two sons named Agnivesh Balakrishnan and Ashutosh Balakrishnan.
Ranjit Balakrishnan with his sons
livelihood
Author
In the late 1980s, Ranjit worked in plays and television serials for Doordarshan channel. Ranjith made his writing debut with the Indian Malayalam language film ‘Oru Mayamasa Pullariyil’ (1987). He has written the story of the film ‘Orkappurathu’ (1988). Some other films written by Ranjith include ‘Peruvannapurathe Visheshangal’ (1989), ‘Pradeshika Varthakal’ (1989), ‘Pookkalam Varavayi’ (1991). During this period, he worked with Indian film director, Viji Thampi and made some other films like ‘Witness’ (1988), ‘Nagarangalil Chennu Raparakam’ (1989), ‘Kalalapada’ (1990), ‘Nilagiri’ (1991) and so on. Released. ‘Johnny Walker’ (1992), ‘Devasuram’ (1993), ‘Maya Mayuram’ (1993), ‘Rudraksham’ (1994), ‘Asuravasam’ (1997), ‘Aaram Thampuran’ (1997), ‘Kaikudanna Nilavu’ ( 1998), ‘Summer in Bethlehem’ (1998), ‘Ustad’ (1999), ‘Narasimham’ (2000), ‘Valayatan’ (2000), ‘Nasrani’ (2007), ‘Penpatnam’ (2010).
director
After writing scripts for various films, Ranjit made his directorial debut in 2001 with the film ‘Ravanaprabhu’. Some other Malayalam language films directed by Ranjith include ‘Nandanam’ (2002), ‘Mizhi Randilam’ (2003), ‘Black’ (2004), ‘Chandrolsavam’ (2005), ‘Prajapati’ (2006), ‘Kaiyaoppu’ (2007), ‘Rock n’ Roll’ (2007), ‘Thirakkatha’ (2008), ‘Indian Rupee’ (2011), ‘Spirit’ ( 2012), ‘Kadal Kadannu Oru Mathukutty’ (2013), ‘Najaan’ (2014), ‘Loham’ (2015).
Director Ranjit Balakrishnan with actor Mohanlal
the creator
In 2009, Ranjith produced an Indian Malayalam language film titled ‘Kerala Cafe’. The film was directed by a team of ten directors. Some other films produced by Ranjith include ‘Pranchiyatan and the Saint’ (2010), ‘Bavutiyude Namathil’ (2012).
tv reality show
Ranjith Balakrishnan was the judge of the reality show ‘Mammootty The Best Actor Award-II’ broadcast on Asianet Malayalam TV channel.
Ranjith Balakrishnan at Mammootty The Best Actor Award Show
award
- His film ‘Thirakkatha’ (2008) won the National Award for Best Malayalam Feature Film.
- Ranjith Balakrishnan won the Filmfare Award South in the Best Director category for the film ‘Thirakkatha’.
- The film ‘Thirakkatha’ won the Best Film Award at the Idea-Mathribhoomi-Amrita Film Awards 2009.
- He won the South Filmfare Award for Best Film and Best Director category for the film ‘Pranchiyatan and the Saint’.
- His film ‘Munnariyippu’ won the Best Film Award at the Filmfare Awards South.
- Malayalam film ‘Indian Rupee’ won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam Language.
- The film ‘Spirit’ won the National Film Award for Best Film on Social Issues.
- Ranjith won the Kerala State Film Award for Director for Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value in 2001.
Facts/General Knowledge
- The Indian Malayalam-language film Loham (2015), directed by Ranjith, made a budget of Rs 15 crore after its release.
- He has started serving as the ninth president of Kerala State Film Academy (KSCA) on 6 January 2022.
Ranjit Balakrishnan inaugurating the Festival Office of RIFFK Kochi
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