Jijoy Rajagopal Age, Wiki and Bio

Jijoy Rajagopal

Quick Info

ProfessionActor, Associate Professor
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth01/09/1976
Age48 years
BirthplaceIrinjalakuda, Kerala

Bio/Wiki

Full NameJijoy Pulikal Rajagopalan

Physical Stats & More

Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorSalt and Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

Qualifications
  • MA and M.Phil in Drama and Theatre Arts, Pondicherry Central University
  • Bachelor of Theater Arts, School of Drama, Thrissur
  • Bachelor of Arts in Economics, University of Calicut
  • Pre-Degree, Christ College

Personal Life

SchoolSree Narayana Higher Secondary School, Irinjalakuda, Kerala
Hobbies
  • Performing Keralite martial arts Kalaripayatuh
  • Listening to Carnatic music

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried

Family

SpouseRiya Mary Philip
FatherP. R. Rajagopalan
MotherK. G. Manghaladevi
Children
SonKarma Jijoy Pulikal
DaughterNone
Siblings
Brothers
  • Binoy Pulikal Rajagopalan
  • Bejoy Pulikal Rajagopalan
SisterNone

Career

Debut
Play (Actor)Yadhartha Velakkaran, as Velakkaran (1987)
Theatre ArtistThe Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, New Delhi
International Theatre ArtistSwan Theater, Stratford-Upon-Avon, UK (2006-2008)
Television (Actor)Innocent Kadhakal, as Sathyan
Malayalam film (Actor)Niram (1999)
Dubbing ArtistDubbed for Jain Syriac Babu in Shikkar (2010)
Highlights
  • May 2014 - Present: Associate Professor (Acting Department) at the Film and Television Institute of India, Pune, Maharashtra
  • April 2006 - December 2009: Former Actor at Royal Shakespeare Company, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire
  • April 2006 - December 2009: Former Actor at British Council, London, UK
  • April 2006 - December 2009: Former Actor at Act Productions, West End, UK

Some Lesser Known Facts

Jijoy Pulikal Rajagopalan is an actor in Indian films and theatre, mainly working in Malayalam movies.
He serves as an associate professor in the acting department at the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) in Pune.
Jijoy's passion for acting began early, leading him to perform throughout his life.
During his school years, he nurtured his artistic inclinations through music and theatre.
Jijoy achieved the distinction of 'Kalaprathiba' by winning the best actor award seven times in various university competitions.