Jijoy P R is an Indian film and theatre actor, former director of K. R. Narayanan National Institute of Visual Science and Arts (KRNNIVSA), Kerala on deputation. He is currently working as associate professor at the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune and served as the dean of the Films Wing too.[1] He is an international theatre artist who performed 380 shows in Japan, the United Kingdom, Italy, the United States, Dubai, Bahrain, Canada, and Australia.
Early life and education
Jijoy P. R did his schooling at Sree Narayana Higher Secondary School, Irinjalakuda, where he developed his artistic interest through music and theatre. He had completed his pre-degree and Bachelor of Arts in economics from Christ College, Irinjalakuda where he was very active in campus theatre and performed a number of plays. He pursued a Bachelor of Theater Arts specialised in acting in School of Drama and Fine Arts Thrissur. After doing some films and serials, he decided to pursue his studies in M.A. and M.Phil. in drama and theatre arts from Pondicherry University.
Theatre
Plays acted in
| Play | Character | Year |
| Yadhartha Velakkaran | Velakkaran | 1987 |
| Redham Nashtappetta Therali | King | 1991 |
| Kalyansougandhikam | Chores | 1992 |
| Chunari | King | 1992 |
| An English Play | Slave | 1992 |
| Eechara Raman | Eechara Raman | 1993 |
| Janmana Jayathe | Sharody | 1993 |
| Swakaryam | Sentry | 1994 |
| One for the Road | Nicholas | 1995 |
| Higueta | Higueta, Fr.GeVarghese | 1996 |
| Ubu Maharaja | Ladislas, Dog |
1998 |
| Davyavayi, Sorry | Dayavayi | 1997 |
| Mookanarthakan (Dum Dancer) | Madhu (A blind) | 1998 |
| Lanka Lakshmi | Vibheeshanan | 1997 |
| Mother Courage | Narrator |
1997 |
| Randu Anthya Rengangal (Sankskrit, Malayalam) | Duryodhan, Sree Raman |
1998 |
| Uyirthezhunelpu | | 1998 |
| Sketham | Vashisthan |
2001 |
| Gandhi | Gandhi |
1999 |
| Macbeth | Macbeth |
1999 |
| Swarnakokkukal | Sathako |
2001 |
| Kadassikkali (The End Game) | |
2000 |
| Bharathavakyam | Avan |
2001 |
| Attrai Kadathai (Tamil) | Chores | 2003 |
| Bailyadukal (Tamil) | Chores | 2004 |
| Nachathravasi (Star Dweller) Tamil | Naahan | 2004 |
| Tsunami | Chores | 2005 |
| A Mid Summer Night's Dream | Oberon, Thesius | 2006–2008 |
| Randu Anthya Rangangal | Bali, Sree Krishnan | 2009 |
| Lila's Stories (Spanish, Malayalam & English) | King | 2009 |
| Troy (English) | Ademmnen | 2009 |
| The Death of a Government Clerk | Clerk | 2013 |
| Tawazun | Usman | 2015 |
| Higueta | Fr.Gevarghese | 2018 |
| Higueta | Fr.Gevarghese | 2018 |
Television
| Program |
Director |
Character |
| Innocent Kadhakal |
David Kachapilly |
Sathyan |
| Shamathaalam |
Shyamaprasad |
Roy |
| Nilamazha |
M.G Sasi |
Sethu |
| Janmajaladhi |
Murali Menon |
Musician |
| Venalmazha |
K.K Rajeev |
Sibi |
| Swapnam |
K.K Rajeev |
Surya |
| Mazhayariyaathe |
K.K Rajeev |
Mukundan |
| Randaamathoral |
Prasad Nooranad |
A Killer |
| Sree Krishnan |
Vayalar Madhavankutty |
Aghoran |
| Kadhayile Rajakumari |
K.K Rajeev |
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| Kerala Crime Files - Season 2 |
Ahammed Khabeer |
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