Quick Info
| Profession | Theatre Director |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 02/02/1946 |
| Age | 80 years |
| Birthplace | Coventry, England |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
Latest News about Barry John
30/01/2025
Barry John was awarded the Padma Shri in 2025, recognizing his major contribution to Indian theatre and the performing arts. The honour also reflected his long-standing influence as a mentor and trainer of actors across stage and screen, including Shah Rukh Khan and Manoj Bajpayee.
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Bio/Wiki
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| Known for | Being the mentor of many famous Bollywood actors including Shah Rukh Khan and Manoj Bajpayee |
Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | True Grey |
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| Hair Color | Grey |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Degree | Bachelor's degree |
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| University | Leeds University |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Engineer |
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| Siblings | Christine John |
Career
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Born and raised in Coventry, UK during the post-war era. | |
| 2. Financed studies by selling newspapers. | |
| 3. Studied Upanishads and classical music. | |
| 4. Worked as a labourer during college breaks. | |
| 5. First college play was 'Kalidasa' where guitars were used instead of tablas. | |
| 6. Moved to Bangalore at the age of 22 due to fascination with India. | |
| 7. Established 'Theatre Action Group' in 1973. | |
| 8. Acted in movies like 'Gandhi' and 'M Cream' before leaving the film industry. | |
| 9. Taught acting to Bollywood stars such as Shah Rukh Khan and Manoj Bajpayee. | |
| 10. Met Shah Rukh Khan when he auditioned at Lady Shri Ram College. | |
| 11. Connected with his son through Salaam Baalak Trust and sponsored his education. | |
| 12. Resigned from 'Imago School of Acting' and started 'The Free Birds Collective'. | |
| 13. Advocated for Drama and Theatre to be included in the NCERT syllabus. | |
| 14. Became an Indian citizen in 2012. |
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