Kalabhavan Shajohn

Shaji John, professionally credited by his stage name Kalabhavan Shajohn is an Indian actor, director and comedian who works primarily in Malayalam cinema. He started his career as a mimicry artist in Kalabhavan, Kochi. Making his debut in 1999 as a body double in My Dear Karadi and having made more than 100 appearances, he received a major breakthrough in his career with Drishyam, in which he played a negative role. He made his directorial debut with Brother's Day starring Prithviraj Sukumaran. As of 2025, he has starred in more than 150 Malayalam films.

Personal life

He was born as Shaji John to E. J. John, a retired ASI and Rejina, a retired nurse, in Varissery, Kottayam, Kerala in India. He studied at St. Mary's College, Manarcaud. He has a brother Shibu John who is also a mimicry artist and RJ in Voice of Kerala.
He married Dini on 28 October 2004. The couple has a daughter, Hanna and a son, Yohan.

Year	Song	Title	Music	Lyrics	Notes
2014	"Maaye Maaye Neeyen"	Njangalude Veettile Athidhikal	Ratheesh Vegha	Santhosh Varma
2015	"Premamennal"	Amar Akbar Anthony	Nadirsha	Nadirsha	Party song