Kalabhavan Shajohn

Shaji John, professionally credited by his stage name Kalabhavan Shajohn is an Indian actor, director and comedian who works primarily in Malayalam cinema.

He started his career as a mimicry artist in Kalabhavan, Kochi.

Making his debut in 1999 with My Dear Karadi and having made more than 90 appearances, he received a major breakthrough in his career with Drishyam (2013), in which he played a negative role.

He made his directorial debut with Brother's Day starring Prithviraj.

As of June 2021, he has starred in more than 130 Malayalam films.

He was born as Shaji John to E. J. John, a retired ASI and Rejina, a retired nurse, in Varissery, Kottayam, Kerala in India.

He studied at St. Mary's College, Manarcaud He has a brother Shibu John who is also a mimicry artist and radio RJ in Voice Of Kerala.

He married Dini on 28 October 2004.

The couple has a daughter, Hanna and a son, Yohan.