Vijay Babu is an Indian actor, film producer and businessman who works in the Malayalam film industry. He is best known for playing the role of Padmachandran alias Pappan in the Malayalam film Phillips and the Monkey Pen (2013). He is also known for producing the Malayalam films Phillips and the Monkey Pen (2013), Peruchazhi (2014) and Aadu (2015).
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Wiki/Biography
Vijay Babu was born on Friday, 14 May 1976 (age 46 years; as in 2022) in Kollam, Kerala. His zodiac sign is Taurus.
Vijay Babu’s childhood picture
He did his schooling from St. Jude High School, Mukhthala, Kollam, Kerala. After this, he joined Bangalore University to pursue BBM. Later, he obtained an MBA from The American College, Madurai.
A small image of Vijay Babu’s Facebook profile
He was inclined towards acting at a very young age. While in school he actively participated in plays.
Vijay Babu as Hanuman in a play
Physical Appearance
Height (Approx): 5′ 8″
Hair Color: Black
Eye colour: brown
Family
parents and siblings
Vijay Babu is the son of Subhash Chandra Babu and Maya Babu. His father died in 2021. He has a brother named Vinay Babu and a sister named Vijayalakshmi (Bindu).
Vijay Babu’s father
Vijay Babu with his parents, brother, sister and brother-in-law
An old picture of Vijay Babu with his siblings
wife and children
Vijay Babu is married to Smita, who owns a hospital named Invivo in Kerala. Smita earlier worked in an MNC in Dubai. The couple has a son, Bharat.
Vijay Babu with his wife
Vijay Babu with his son
livelihood
Vijay Babu started his media career with Star India in Mumbai. While working there, he earned the title of ‘Best Employee of Star TV’ in 2002. He worked there for some time and then moved to Dubai, where he set up his own business. After a few years, Vijay returned to India and worked as COO at Asianet and Sitara TV in Hyderabad. In 2009, he moved to Kerala and became the vice president of Surya TV.
Vijay Babu is working in his office
In 2013, Vijay left his media career and started working as an actor and producer in the Malayalam film industry. As an actor, he has appeared in many popular Malayalam films such as ‘Phillips and the Monkey Pen’ (2013), ‘Mr. Fraud” (2014), “Peruchazhi” (2014), “Double Barrel” (2015), “Nee-Na” (2015), and “Crossroads” (2017). He became a household name after playing the role of ‘Sarbath Shameer’ in the Aadu film series.
In 2013, Vijay founded a Malayalam film production company named ‘Friday Film House’ along with Sandra Thomas. Although the company was founded after the success of the Malayalam film ‘Friday’ (2012; produced by Sandra Thomas), this film is considered to be the first production of their venture ‘Friday Film House’.
Vijay made his debut as a film producer with the Malayalam film “Jakariyayude Garbhinikal” (2013). Subsequently, he starred in films such as “Phillips and the Monkey Pen” (2013), “Peruchazhi” (2014), “Aadu Oru Bheegara Jeevi Aanu” (2015), “Aadu 2” (2017), and “Thrissur Pooram” (2019). Produced films. ,
Vijay Babu is working on a film
Apart from acting and producing films, Vijay has also appeared in TV commercials for brands like Tolin’s Foods and RG Foods.
Vijay Babu is promoting RG Foods
Controversy
sexual harassment allegation
On April 26, 2022, a female actor had filed a case of sexual harassment against Vijay Babu at Ernakulam South Police Station. In the complaint, she alleged that Vijay sexually assaulted her several times in a flat in Kochi on the pretext of offering her a role in films. Reportedly, Vijay went into hiding soon after the news broke. After this, another case was registered against Vijay for revealing the identity of the complainant through Facebook. Later, Vijay moved the Kerala High Court for anticipatory bail in the rape case. In the anticipatory bail plea, he alleged that the actor who has filed the complaint against him is trying to blackmail him. He contacted him while looking for opportunities in films. She also alleged that even after their collaboration ended, she remained in touch and eventually became close to him, despite knowing that he was married and had a family. He also said he was ready to produce the messages and photographs the two had exchanged. However, the Kerala High Court refused to accept his petition. Later another woman accused Vijay of harassment. She claimed that Vijay tried to kiss her during a work meeting, even though they knew each other for barely 20-30 minutes. She said that this incident shook her and because of this she moved away from the film industry. He said,
He was drinking and made me drink too. I refused and continued working. Suddenly, he leaned in to kiss my lips without any question, without any consent. Luckily, my reflex action was very fast and I simply pulled myself back and maintained distance from him. I looked at her face and then she asked me: Just a kiss?
Due to the controversy, Vijay resigned from the executive committee of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes (AMMA), saying that he would stay away from the executive committee of the organization until proven innocent in the sexual harassment case in order to save the association. From ‘insult’. He sent an official letter to AMMA in which he wrote,
Vijay Babu has sent a letter saying that he does not want to defame the organization of which he is a member of the executive committee amid the allegations against him. Until his innocence is proven, he will remain away from the executive committee. His letter (request) was discussed by AMMA and it has been approved.”
award
- Kerala State Film Award for Best Children’s Film for the film Phillips and the Monkey Pen (2014)
- Flowers TV Award for Most Popular Film for his film ‘Aadu 2’ (2018)
Vijay Babu receiving the Flowers TV Award
- Mazhavil Entertainment Award for Best Villain (2019)
Vijay Babu receiving the award
- National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam for the film ‘Home’, presented by Draupadi Murmu, President of India in New Delhi (17 October 2023)
Vijay Babu receiving the National Film Award for Draupadi Murmu (2023)
Note: In 2014, Vijay’s film production company ‘Friday Film House’ won seven Kerala State Film Awards in various fields.
car collection
- Mahindra XUV500
Vijay Babu with his car
- Mahindra Thar
Vijay Babu with his Mahindra Thar
- Toyota Vellfire
Vijay Babu with his Toyota Vellfire
net worth
Vijay’s net worth is estimated to be Rs. 7. 6 crores (by 2021).
Favorite
Facts/General Knowledge
- Vijay Babu loves traveling and playing football in his free time.
- He enjoys cooking and has participated in several cookery competitions.
Vijay Babu during cooking competition
- Vijay follows a non-vegetarian diet.
Vijay Babu’s Instagram post
- He is often seen consuming alcohol on many occasions.
Vijay Babu in a restaurant
- Vijay is an avid animal lover. He has a pet dog named COCO and a macaw parrot named RIO.
Vijay Babu with his pet Rio
- Vijay is proficient in four languages – English, Sanskrit, Malayalam and Hindi.
- He is a fitness enthusiast and goes to the gym daily.
Vijay Babu in the gym
- In 2020, he became the first producer in the Malayalam film industry to opt for a direct-to-OTT release with his film Sufiyum Sujatayum. This film was released on Amazon Prime Video.
- He is known for financing many experimental films in the Malayalam film industry. Vijay also supports emerging filmmakers in the Malayalam film industry.
- During an interview, Vijay told that when he was 5 years old, he had gone to watch the shooting of a film for the first time.
- While talking to a media person, Vijay Babu revealed that his father and actor Jayan were classmates and family friends. He further said that his father was deeply hurt after Jayan’s demise and he decided to make a film named ‘Sooryan’ in his memory. Vijay was seen as a child artist in this film. The film was a huge loss and caused financial stress to his father.
- Vijay’s father owned a lodge called ‘Mookambika’ in Kollam and most of the celebrities used to stay at his father’s lodge whenever they were in Kollam (due to his father’s cinematic connections).
- Initially, Vijay’s parents were not happy with his decision to pursue acting as a career. In an interview, Vijay revealed that when he decided to study at the Pune Film Institute, his mother told him to first pursue a degree in business and then pursue a course in acting.
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