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John Paul | |
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Born | John Paul Puthusery 29 October 1950 |
Died | 23 April 2022
Kochi, Kerala, India | (aged 71)
Nationality | Indian |
Occupation | Screenwriter |
Years active | 1980–1997, 2009, 2019 |
Known for | Cinema screenwriter |
Spouse | Aisha Elizabeth |
Children | 1 |
John Paul (29 October 1950 – 23 April 2022) was an Indian scriptwriter, producer, author, and actor who worked in Malayalam cinema. He is best known for his work in the 1980s and early 1990s. [1] [2]
John Paul was born on October 29, 1950 in Ernakulam to parents P.V. Paulose and Rebecca. [3] After completing his BA and MA in Economics from Maharaja’s College he joined Canara Bank in 1972. In 1983, he resigned the job to pursue film. [4]
As a scriptwriter, he wrote many films, most notably for Bharathan. [5]
He received the National Award for Best Environmentalist, the Film Critics Award For Script and Documentaries, the State Television Award, and a special jury award from International Federation of Film Critics. [6] He was awarded State Award For The Best Film Book for M.T. Oru Anuyathra. [6] He produced Oru Cherupunchiri, which won state, national and international awards. [6]
John Paul was the founding General Secretary for MACTA, an association for film technicians. [6] In 2017 he acted in film C/O Saira Banu along with Manju Warrier. He was also seen in prominent role in Gangster, opposite Mammootty. [6] His anecdotes about many actors and actresses in the Malayalam film industry were broadcast in Safari TV. [7]
John Paul was married to Aisha Elizabeth and had a daughter Jisha Jibi. [6] He died in Kochi on 23 April 2022 at the age of 71. [3]
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This article's tone or style may not reflect the
encyclopedic tone used on Wikipedia. (January 2010) |
John Paul | |
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Born | John Paul Puthusery 29 October 1950 |
Died | 23 April 2022
Kochi, Kerala, India | (aged 71)
Nationality | Indian |
Occupation | Screenwriter |
Years active | 1980–1997, 2009, 2019 |
Known for | Cinema screenwriter |
Spouse | Aisha Elizabeth |
Children | 1 |
John Paul (29 October 1950 – 23 April 2022) was an Indian scriptwriter, producer, author, and actor who worked in Malayalam cinema. He is best known for his work in the 1980s and early 1990s. [1] [2]
John Paul was born on October 29, 1950 in Ernakulam to parents P.V. Paulose and Rebecca. [3] After completing his BA and MA in Economics from Maharaja’s College he joined Canara Bank in 1972. In 1983, he resigned the job to pursue film. [4]
As a scriptwriter, he wrote many films, most notably for Bharathan. [5]
He received the National Award for Best Environmentalist, the Film Critics Award For Script and Documentaries, the State Television Award, and a special jury award from International Federation of Film Critics. [6] He was awarded State Award For The Best Film Book for M.T. Oru Anuyathra. [6] He produced Oru Cherupunchiri, which won state, national and international awards. [6]
John Paul was the founding General Secretary for MACTA, an association for film technicians. [6] In 2017 he acted in film C/O Saira Banu along with Manju Warrier. He was also seen in prominent role in Gangster, opposite Mammootty. [6] His anecdotes about many actors and actresses in the Malayalam film industry were broadcast in Safari TV. [7]
John Paul was married to Aisha Elizabeth and had a daughter Jisha Jibi. [6] He died in Kochi on 23 April 2022 at the age of 71. [3]
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