John Paul (screenwriter)
Introduction '''John Paul''' (29 October 1950 – 23 April 2022) was an Indian scriptwriter, producer, author, and actor who worked in Malayalam cinema. He is best known for his work in the 1980s and early 1990s.
Early life John Paul was born on October 29, 1950 in Ernakulam to parents P.V. Paulose and Rebecca. After completing his BA and MA in Economics from Maharaja’s College he joined Canara Bank in 1972.In 1983, he resigned the job to pursue film.
Career As a scriptwriter, he wrote many films, most notably for Bharathan. He received the National Award for Best Environmentalist, the Film Critics Award For Script and Documentaries, the State Television Award, and a special jury award from International Federation of Film Critics. He was awarded State Award For The Best Film Book for ''M.T. Oru Anuyathra''. He produced ''Oru Cherupunchiri,'' which won state, national and international awards.John Paul was the founding General Secretary for MACTA, an association for film technicians. In 2017 he acted in film C/O Saira Banu along with Manju Warrier. He was also seen in prominent role in Gangster, opposite Mammootty. His anecdotes about many actors and actresses in the Malayalam film industry were broadcast in Safari TV.
Personal life and death John Paul was married to Aisha Elizabeth and had a daughter Jisha Jibi. He died in Kochi on 23 April 2022 at the age of 71.
Filmography  Year  Title  Director  Notes 1980  ''Chamaram''Bharathan 1981  ''Marmaram''BharathanAlong with Vijayan Karot 1981  ''Vida Parayum Munpe''Mohan 1981  ''Kathayariyathe''Mohan 1981  ''Aarathi''P. ChandrakumarStory: Sasi Menon 1981  ''Ormakkayi''Bharathan 1981  Thenum VayambumAshok Kumar 1981  ''Palangal''Bharathan 1982  AlolamMohan 1982  ''Ina''I. V. Sasi Adaptation of The Blue Lagoon 1983  ''Sandhya Mayangum Neram''Bharathan Story: Babu, Screenplay: Along with Bharathan 1983  Sagaram SanthamP. G. Viswambharan   1983  ''Rachana''Mohan   1983  ''Onnu Chirikku'' P. G. Viswambharan  1983  ''Asthram''P. N. Menon  Story: P. N. Menon 1984  ''Ithiripoove Chuvannapoove''BharathanStory: Thikkodiyan; Dialogues: T. Damodaran  1984 '' Ariyaatha Veethikal ''  K. S. Sethumadhavan  1984  ''Onnanu Nammal''  P. G. Viswambharan  1984  ''Aarorumariyathe''  K. S. Sethumadhavan  Story: Kamal 1984  ''Athirathram''I. V. Sasi  1984  ''Aduthaduthu'' Sathyan Anthikkad  1984  ''Inakkily'' Joshiy Story: Cochin Haneefa 1985  Ee Lokam Evide Kure Manushyar P. G. Viswambharan Story: Antony Eastman 1985  ''Kathodu Kathoram''Bharathan 1985  Iniyum Kadha ThudarumJoshiy 1985  ''Ee Sabdam Innathe Sabdam''P. G. Viswambharan 1985  ''Adhyayam Onnu Muthal'' Sathyan Anthikkad 1985  ''Ambada Njane!'' Antony Eastman 1985  '' Aviduthepole Ivideyum ''  K. S. Sethumadhavan 1985  ''Ee Thanalil Ithiri Neram''  P. G. Viswambharan 1985  Yathra  Balu Mahendra 1985  ''Eeran Sandhya'' JeassyStory: Dennis Joseph 1986''Mizhineerppoovukal'' Kamal  1986 ''Ice Cream''Antony Eastman 1986 ''Ithile Iniyum Varu''P. G. Viswambharan Story: Mohan 1986  ''Revathikkoru Pavakkutty'' Sathyan Anthikkad Story: Ravi Vallathol1987 ''Unnikale Oru Kadha Parayam'' Kamal 1987  ''Oru Minnaminunginte Nurunguvettam''Bharathan 1987  ''Vrutham''I. V. Sasi Along with T. Damodaran 1987  Neela Kurinji PoothappolBharathan 1988  ''Simon Peter Ninakku Vendi''P. G. Viswambharan  1988  ''Unnikrishnante Adyathe Christmas''Kamal  1988  ''Ulsavapittennu''Bharath Gopi  1989  ''Oru Sayahnathinte Swapnam''Bharathan  1990  ''Purappadu''Jeassy 1990 Orukkam K. MadhuStory: Balachandran Chullikkad 1990  Randam VaravuK. Madhu 1991 ''Bhoomika'' I. V. Sasi  1991  ''Malootty''Bharathan1992''Soorya Gayathri''Anil 1992Pandu Pandoru RajakumariViji Thampi Stoy: Nedumudi Venu1993''Chamayam''Bharathan1993''Samagamam''  George Kithu1993''Oru Kadamkadha Pole''  Joshy Mathew Story: Nedumudi Venu1995''Aksharam''  Sibi Malayil1997''Manjiradhwani''Bharathan2009''Vellathooval'' I. V. Sasi2009''Nammal Thammil'' Viji ThampiStory: Alex Kadavil2019Pranaya Meenukalude KadalKamal 2020Teresa Had A Dream Raju Abraham *References
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