★ HOW OLD IS BIJU?
Biju is 55 years old, born May 31, 1971 in IN · Gemini.
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About
Dr. Biju crafted minimalist indie dramas that won three National Film Awards and screened at Cannes, Shanghai, and Moscow. Born in India on May 31, 1971, the screenwriter and director is known for films like Veettilekkulla Vazhi (2010) and Akasathinte Niram (2012). His 2019 Golden Goblet Award for Best Artistic Achievement at Shanghai marked a decade of festival recognition. As a Gemini, he channels intellectual curiosity into narrative precision.
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Biography
Bijukumar Damodaran, known professionally as Dr. Biju, is an Indian film director and screenwriter born May 31, 1971. He rose to prominence with Saira (2005), followed by Veettilekkulla Vazhi (2010) and Akasathinte Niram (2012), establishing a signature style of restrained, character-driven storytelling. Later work—Perariyathavar (2013), Valiya Chirakulla Pakshikal (2016), Sound of Silence (2017), Painting Life (2018), and Veyilmarangal (2019)—cemented his status as one of Indian cinema's most distinctive voices.
Biju has won three National Film Awards, a benchmark of critical validation in Indian cinema. His films have been regular fixtures at major international festivals: Cannes, Montreal, Shanghai, Telluride, Moscow, Cairo, Fajr (Iran), Eurasia, Almaty, Jeonju, Tallinn, Oporto, Dhaka, IFFK, and IFFI. In 2019, he received the Golden Goblet Award for Best Artistic Achievement at the Shanghai Film Festival, recognizing his artistic consistency. As a screenwriter and director, Biju manages the dual responsibility of crafting narratives and translating them to screen. Born in India, his work reflects the country's robust independent film ecosystem while achieving transnational festival recognition. A Life Path 9 numerologically suggests humanitarian and artistic completion—fitting for a filmmaker who mines human interiority across cultures.
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Trivia
- Biju's film Sound of Silence (2017) and Painting Life (2018) represent his experimental phase, both premiering at international festivals.
- He has won three National Film Awards, one of Indian cinema's most prestigious honors.
- His films have screened at over 15 major international film festivals, from Cannes to Moscow to Jeonju.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Humanitarian
Idealistic and global. Biju often use their platform for causes and tend to build broad, internationally diverse audiences.
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★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Biju?
- Biju is 55 years old (born May 31, 1971).
- When is Biju's birthday?
- Biju was born on May 31, 1971.
- What is Biju's zodiac sign?
- Biju is a Gemini, born May 31, 1971.
- What is Biju's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Biju was born in 1971, the year of the Metal Pig.
- Where is Biju from?
- Biju is from IN.
- What does Biju do?
- Biju is a writer.
- Is Biju still alive?
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