Padmarajan Award (Padmarajan Puraskaram)
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Edition 1 (2020) Winner
Jeo Baby
ジオ・ベイビー
Jeo Baby
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- Thalanadu, Kottayam, Kerala, India
- Nationality
- Indian
- Languages
- Malayalam, English
Career
- Occupations
- Film director, Screenwriter, Actor
- Active Years
- 2016-
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Joseph College of Communication, Changanacherry | — | Cinema | — | — | India |
St. Joseph College of Communication, Changanacherry
Cinema
Country:
India
Graduation year unknown. While a student he directed the short film 'Secret Minds' (2007) and was reportedly suspended/expelled by the college; the film screened at international festivals.
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 51st Kerala State Film Awards – Best Film | The Great Indian Kitchen | — | Kerala State Film Awards | Winner |
| 2021 | Kerala State Film Award for Best Screenplay | The Great Indian Kitchen | — | Kerala State Film Awards | Winner |
51st Kerala State Film Awards – Best Film
2021
Work:
The Great Indian Kitchen
Organization:
Kerala State Film Awards
Result:
Winner
Kerala State Film Award for Best Screenplay
2021
Work:
The Great Indian Kitchen
Organization:
Kerala State Film Awards
Result:
Winner
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
2 Penkuttikal
2016 FilmFeature film debut released in 2016 focusing on children.
ChildrenComing-of-age
Kunju Daivam
2017 FilmA human drama centered on a child protagonist; received critical attention and national-award-related recognition.
ChildrenSociety
Kilometers and Kilometers
2020 FilmA road movie starring Tovino Thomas; theatrical release was postponed due to COVID-19 and it premiered on television/OTT platforms.
JourneyFriendship
The Great Indian Kitchen
2021 Family dramaA film portraying gender roles and everyday oppression within the household. It generated significant public reaction and social discussion and has been remade in other languages.
PatriarchyGender rolesDomestic oppression
Adaptations
- [Film] The Great Indian Kitchen (Tamil remake) (2023)
Kaathal – The Core
2023 Social dramaStarring Mammootty; a sensitive drama about local politics, personal relationships and societal reactions when a character's sexual orientation is revealed.
PoliticsFamilyLGBTQ+ issues
Freedom Fight (segment: Old Age Home)
2022 Anthology filmContributed the segment 'Old Age Home' to an anthology film, serving as writer and director for the segment.
AgingFamily
Bibliography
- 2 Penkuttikal (2016)
- Kunju Daivam (2017)
- Kilometers and Kilometers (2020)
- The Great Indian Kitchen (2021)
- Freedom Fight (2022)
- Kaathal – The Core (2023)
Adaptations
- Tamil remake of The Great Indian Kitchen (2023) and a Hindi remake in development
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Realist direction focusing on social themesMinimal, detailed depiction of everyday life
- Recurring Motifs
- Tension within family and patriarchyGender roles and oppressionImbalances within everyday life
Legacy
Jeo Baby gained attention for incisive portrayals of family and societal norms, sparking social debate through regional cinema. 'The Great Indian Kitchen' created widespread reaction and cultural impact, including remakes in other languages.
In Popular Culture
- 'The Great Indian Kitchen' provoked social debate and was widely covered in various media.
Trivia
- Reportedly suspended/expelled from college over the 2007 short 'Secret Minds'.
- 'The Great Indian Kitchen' (2021) generated significant social reaction and was remade in Tamil.
- Mammootty starred in and reportedly financed Jeo Baby's 2023 film 'Kaathal – The Core'.