Saju Navodaya Age, Wiki and Bio

Saju Navodaya

Quick Info

ProfessionComedian
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth14/10/1977
Age47 years
BirthplaceUdayamperoor, Kochi

Bio/Wiki

Real NamePappanikunnel Thankappan Saju
Popular Name(s)
  • Saju Navodaya
  • Pashanam Shaji
Other NameP. T. Saju

Physical Stats & More

Height183 cm
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolS. N. D. P. Higher Secondary School, Nadakkavu, Kochi, Kerala
College/UniversitySree Rama Varma Govt. Sanskrit College, Tripunithura, Kerala
Educational QualificationGraduation

Personal Life

Zodiac signLibra
HometownUdayamperoor, Kochi, Kerala
Food HabitNon-Vegetarian
Hobbies
  • Dancing
  • Playing Cricket

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsResmi (Trained Classical Dancer)
Marriage Date1/11/2001

Family

FatherPappanikunnel Thankappan (Farmer)
MotherManka (Farmer)
SiblingsHe has nine siblings out of which one of his brothers' name is Chetan Suresh.
SpouseResmi (Trained Classical Dancer)
ChildrenNone

Career

Debut
TV (Comedian)Comedy Stars Season 1 (2009)
Film (Supporting Actor)Mannar Mathai Speaking 2 (2014)
Film (Singer)‘Manja Kattil Pokande’ from the film ‘Aadupuliyattam’ (2016)
Film (Lead Actor)Karinkannan (2018)
Film (Director and Writer)Panavally Pandavas (2020 or 2021)
Awards, Honours, Achievements
Ramu Karyat Film Awards for Best Comedian
Asianet Comedy Awards for Most Promising Actor

Favourites

FoodBeef
Sport(s)
  • Cricket
  • Football

Style Quotient

Car CollectionToyota Car
Bike CollectionRoyal Enfield Classic 350 (gifted by his wife)

Some Lesser Known Facts

Saju Navodaya was very active in school competitions.
In college, he excelled in acting and directing dramas, winning prizes in the district youth festivals.
He founded the dance school 'Magic' in Udayamperoor after graduation.
Met his wife Resmi while looking for a dance teacher and married her shortly after his brother's wedding.
Worked as a painter after getting married due to financial reasons.
Became a well-known mimicry artist with the group 'Cochin Navodaya' in Kochi.
Gained fame in the Malayalam TV industry, appearing in TV serials and comedy shows.
Acted in several Malayalam films and won a reality show called 'Comedy Festival.'
Took part in Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 2 in 2020.
Is a member of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA) in Kochi.