Biju Sopanam Age, Wiki and Bio

Quick Info

Profession	Actor
Nationality	Indian
Date of Birth	04/01/1970
Age	55 years
Birthplace	Neyyattinkara, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Bio/Wiki

Birth Name	Biju Kumar
Nick Name	Balu
Zodiac sign	Capricorn
Hometown	Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Religion	Hinduism
Hobbies	Dancing Reading Books Travelling
Controversies	In December 2024, a sexual assault case was registered against Biju Sopanam and his co-star S P Sreekumar. The case was filed by a female actress of the show Uppum Mulakum, alleging sexual assault and threats to remain silent regarding the incident.

Physical Stats & More

Height	5' 4" (163 cm)
Eye Color	Brown
Hair Color	Brown

Educational Qualification(s)

Degree	Graduate

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Married

Family

Father

Madhavan Kumar (Farmer)

Mother

Vasanta Kumar

Siblings

Brother	Binoj Kulathoor (Actor)
Sister	Bindu

Spouse

Lakshmi Kumar

Children

Son	None
Daughter	Gouri Lakshmi Kumar (Child Artist)

Career

Debut	Film: Rajamanikyam (2005) Short Film: Krithyam (2018) as Shivanna; streamed on YouTube TV: Back Benchers (2015) as Benjamin Brunou; aired on Amrita TV Webseries: Pappanum Padminiyum (2021) as Pappan; streamed on YouTube Telefilm: Eruvum Puliyum (2021) as Balu; aired on Zee Keralam
Awards	Flowers Comey Award (2016) in the category Best Star Pair for TV serial Uppum Mulakum Kerala State Television Award (2017) in the category Best Comedian of the Year for TV serial Uppum Mulakum Flowers TV Award (2017) in the category Best Actor for TV serial Uppum Mulakum
Career Path	Biju started his acting journey in theatre at the age of 20, where he established a solid foundation. He joined the Sopanam Theatre Group to hone his acting skills under the mentorship of renowned dramatist Kavalam Narayana Panikkar. Entering the film industry, he initially had fleeting roles but secured his breakthrough with the TV series Back Benchers, which was pivotal for his career. His performance caught the attention of leading directors, leading to more prominent roles in popular shows including Uppum Mulakum. Despite his success in television, he maintained a connection to theatre, managing the Sopanam Theatre after his mentor's passing.

Social Media

Instagram	https://www.instagram.com/p/DDzvX11yRpg/
Facebook	https://www.facebook.com/BijuSopanamOfficial
Twitter	https://x.com/bijusopanam1

Some Lesser Known Facts

Biju is celebrated for his comedic talent in Malayalam films and television.
He derived notable fame from his character 'Balu Thampi' in Uppum Mulakum, which became a household name.
He faced numerous rejections in auditions due to his physique before achieving success.
In 2024, he underwent hair transplant surgery to combat baldness and remains an animal lover, having adopted both a dog and a cat.