Biju Sopanam

Actor

Indian Neyyattinkara, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

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Quick Info

ProfessionActor
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth04/01/1970
Age56 years
BirthplaceNeyyattinkara, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

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Bio/Wiki

Birth NameBiju Kumar
Nick NameBalu
ReligionHinduism
Hobbies
  • Dancing
  • Reading Books
  • Travelling
ControversiesIn 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

Height5' 4" (163 cm)
Eye ColorBrown
Hair ColorBrown

Educational Qualification(s)

DegreeGraduate

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried

Family

FatherMadhavan Kumar (Farmer)
MotherVasanta Kumar
Siblings
  • Binoj Kulathoor (Actor)
  • Bindu
SpouseLakshmi Kumar
ChildrenGouri 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

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/bijusopanam/
Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/BijuSopanamOfficial
Twitterhttps://x.com/bijusopanam1

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Biju is celebrated for his comedic talent in Malayalam films and television.
2. He derived notable fame from his character 'Balu Thampi' in Uppum Mulakum, which became a household name.
3. He faced numerous rejections in auditions due to his physique before achieving success.
4. In 2024, he underwent hair transplant surgery to combat baldness and remains an animal lover, having adopted both a dog and a cat.
5. He is a renowned Sanskrit drama artist and has performed in many stages across India.
6. He participated in Bharat Rang Mahotsav (1999) and other prestigious theatre programmes.
7. He has worked in more than 30 Malayalam films throughout his career.
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