Dijo Jose Antony (born 25 August 1988) is a Musician, Indian film director and ad film maker, who works predominantly in Malayalam cinema. Dijo is popularly known for his second directorial, Jana Gana Mana, an investigative crime thriller that was lauded by Indian movie lovers across the globe for its engaging courtroom drama. He debuted as a film director with the film Queen (2018) featuring newcomers. His next directorial titled Malayalee From India is set to release in 2024. Dijo is also famous for conceptualizing many ad films including the Kairali TMT's viral advertisement starring Mohanlal.[1]
Dijo Jose Antony | |
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| Born | 25 August 1988 (age 36) |
| Alma mater | Bhavan's Vidya Mandir, Girinagar and Federal Institute of Science and Technology |
| Occupation | Film director |
| Years active | 2018–present |
| Spouse | Pratibha Susan Thomas |
| Parent(s) | Jose Antony and Deena Jose |
Early life
editDijo Jose Antony was born in Ernakulam, Kerala on 25 August 1988 to Jose Antony and Deena Jose. He has two siblings, Deepu Jose and Deepti Jose. Dijo was educated in Bhavan's Vidya Mandir, Girinagar and graduated in Electrical Engineering from the Federal Institute of Science and Technology, Angamaly. Dijo began his media career in 2010 with a Malayalam musical album titled "La Cochin". In 2018, he debuted as a film director with the film Queen which featured many debutant artists and crew members. Dijo is also an ad filmmaker, making ads for various brands and corporates under the brand name La Cochin.[2]
Career
editIn 2010, Dijo composed music and directed the musical album "La Cochin" which featured songs by renowned singers Vineeth Sreenivasan, Vidhu Prathap and Franco Simon. Later, Dijo ventured into making short films while managing his full time IT job. His short films won various accolades. In 2017, Dijo quit his IT career and joined the Malayalam film industry as a filmmaker.
Dijo's first film Queen[2] became a super-hit and a much-discussed film of the year 2018.[3] It spoke about social injustice towards young girls and the atrocities they face on their day-to-day life.[4]
Dijo's second feature film Jana Gana Mana[5] starring Prithviraj Sukumaran and Suraj Venjaramoodu in the lead opened to mostly positive reviews and emerged as a commercial success.[6] Another project with Tovino Thomas titled Pallichattambi has also been announced.[7][8] His debut film, Queen, has been remade into Tamil as Friendship, starring cricketer Harbhajan Singh.[9]
In December 2023, the official YouTube Channel of Magic Frames film production company released the official promo of Dijo's next directorial titled Malayalee From India. The promo garnered wide acceptance among South Indians across the world. The promo features Dijo, Nivin Pauly, Dhyan Sreenivasan, and Anaswara Rajan. The movie is set to release in theaters in the first half of 2024.
Personal life
editHe is married to Pratibha Susan Thomas and the couple has a son named David Joseph Dijo.
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Cast | Notes |
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| 2018 | Queen | Saniya Iyappan, Dhruvan, Ashwin Jose | Debut film as director[10] |
| 2022 | Jana Gana Mana | Prithviraj Sukumaran, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Mamta Mohandas | [10] |
| 2024 | Malayalee From India | Nivin Pauly, Dhyan Sreenivasan, Anaswara Rajan, Manju Pillai | Also actor[10] |
References
edit- ^ "Uber-cool Mohanlal rocks in latest ad". Malayala Manorama. Retrieved 29 September 2021.
- ^ a b "Here's Queen's man". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 29 September 2021.
- ^ ലേഖിക, മനോരമ (31 December 2018). നിരാശയില്ല; കയ്യടിച്ച ഹിറ്റുകളുടെ 2018 [No disappointment; well received hits of 2018]. Malayala Manorama (in Malayalam). Retrieved 29 September 2021.
- ^ തെക്കേമഠം, കാർത്തിക്ക് (12 January 2018). ക്വീൻ ഇൗസ് കിങ് [Queen is King]. Malayala Manorama (in Malayalam). Retrieved 29 September 2021.
- ^ "Suraj Venjaramoodu, Prithviraj team up again in Dijo Jose Antony's Jana Gana Mana". Times of India. Retrieved 29 September 2021.
- ^ "'Jana Gana Mana' review: Suraj Venjaramoodu steals the show in a thought-provoking political thriller?". TheWeek. Retrieved 28 April 2022.
- ^ "Tovino Thomas roped in for Dijo Jose Antony's 'Pallichattambi'". Times of India. Retrieved 29 September 2021.
- ^ "Tovino Thomas announces Pallichattambi". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 29 September 2021.
- ^ "Harbhajan Singh: I have been facing cameras all my life". Cinema Express. Retrieved 29 September 2021.
- ^ a b c Features, C. E. (20 March 2024). "Nivin Pauly's Malayalee From India gets a release date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 20 March 2024.