Jishnu V Nair (born 5 April 1990) is an Indian actor and leadership trainer who predominantly works in Sanskrit and Malayalam cinema. He is recognized for his contributions to films like 21 Months of Hell (2017), Bhagavadajjukam (2020), and Uttavar (2022), as well as his involvement as a jury member of the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) International Cinema Preview Committee-2024.

Early Life and Education

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Jishnu hails from Pathanamthitta district, Kerala. He completed his schooling at Ranni Vaikom Government School, Gurukulam High School, and MS Higher Secondary School, Ranni. He earned a B.Sc in Physics from St. Thomas College, Ranni, followed by an MBA from Dr. Paul's Engineering College, Pondicherry.

His father, Vijayan Nair P.S, was a businessman, and his mother, Syamala Vijayan Nair, is a homemaker.

Career

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Jishnu began his acting career with the docufiction film 21 Months of Hell (2017), directed by Yadu Vijayakrishnan, portraying a freedom fighter subjected to torture during the Indian Emergency of 1975.

In 2020, he played the lead role of Shandilyan in Bhagavadajjukam, the world's first Sanskrit commercial entertainment movie. His performance received widespread acclaim for bringing classical Sanskrit literature to life.

In 2022, Jishnu appeared in the second lead role as Vishnu in the Malayalam film Uttavar, directed by Anil Dev, which won the Kerala Film Critics Award and the J.C. Daniel Foundation Award.

He also acted in the Malayalam legal drama JSK (Janaki v/s State of Kerala) alongside Suresh Gopi, and he is set to appear in the upcoming film Revolver Rinko, scheduled for release in 2025.

Other Roles and Contributions

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Jishnu is a motivational speaker, life coach, and business strategist. He founded The Riseup Learning Solutions, an organization focused on personal and professional development.

He is known for his work as a jury member of the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) International Cinema Preview Committee, contributing to the selection of films for the prestigious event. During IFFI, he also gave a notable interview on the Red Carpet discussing his contributions to cinema and his vision for Sanskrit films.

Filmography

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  • 21 Months of Hell (2017) – Docufiction
  • Bhagavadajjukam (2020) – Lead Role
  • Uttavar (2022) – Second Lead (Vishnu)
  • JSK (Janaki v/s State of Kerala) – Supporting Role
  • Revolver Rinko (2025) – Upcoming

References

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  1. ^ "Bhagavadajjukam". Retrieved 2024-12-17.
  2. ^ "ലോകത്തെ ആദ്യ കൊമേഴ്ഷ്യല്‍ സംസ്‌കൃത സിനിമ; ഭഗവദജ്ജുകത്തിന്റെ അണിയറയില്‍ മലയാളികള്‍". Janmabhumi. 27 November 2020. Retrieved 2024-12-17.
  3. ^ "Jishnu – Indian Actor". Retrieved 2024-12-17.
  4. ^ "Kerala Film Critics Award". Retrieved 2024-12-17.
  5. ^ "Interview with Jishnu V Nair on Red Carpet @ IFFI Goa". Retrieved 2024-12-17.
  6. ^ "Filmkar: Jishnu V Nair Profile". Retrieved 2024-12-17.
  7. ^ "KIFF Archive: Rare Language Films – Bhagavadajjukam". Retrieved 2024-12-17.
  8. ^ "Bhagavadajjukam on FilmFreeway". Retrieved 2024-12-17.
  9. ^ "21 Months of Hell". Wikipedia. Retrieved 2024-12-17.
  10. ^ "Bhagavadajjukam (film)". Wikipedia. Retrieved 2024-12-17.
  11. ^ "Jishnu V Nair's IMDb Profile". Retrieved 2024-12-17.