Jinu Ben

Jinu Ben, also known as Kullan for his notable role in the anthology film Kullante Bharya of 5 Sundarikal, is also a Dubbing Artist, former radio jockey at Radio Mango, former Digital Head at Red FM 93.5 and Suryan FM 93.5, former Sound Engineer at Hello FM and former Assistant Director of Rasiga Raja No.1 a show that was aired in Surya TV.

Early life

Ben was born on 15 October 1983 at a Nedumkunnam in Kottayam district. He completed his Pre-Degree at Marthoma College, Chungathara and then BCA at Mar Augusthinose College, Ramapuram and continued to do his second graduation BSc. Electronic Media at Hindustan College of Arts & Science, Padur, Chennai, securing Madras University First Rank. During his studies, Jinu Ben also represented team India for the prestigious SAUFEST (South Asian Universities Youth Festival) conducted at Jammu & Kashmir in the year 2006.

Career

Jinu Ben started his career in 2007 as an assistant director for the reality show Rasiga Raja No.1 telecasted in Surya TV. By the end of the year, he joined Hello FM as Sonic Producer. Later he worked as a radio jockey at Radio Mango with a show titled City Lights, which aired from 7 to 10 p.m. weekdays. He began dubbing for Malayalam movies when he left the job at Radio Mango and joined Red FM 93.5 at Cochin. He was also seen portraying the character of 'Kullan' in the anthology film 'Kullante Bharya' from 5 Sundarikal. Jinu Ben was not seen in any other mainstream movies afterward and is currently working with Facebook as Strategic Partner Manager.

Filmography

Year

Title

Role

Notes

Director

2012

Indulekha Hair Oil

Dubbing Artist

Ad Film

Anwar Rasheed

2013

5 Sundarikal

Actor

as Kullan

Amal Neerad

2013

Kuli Scene (Short Film)

Actor

as Jinu Ben

Rahul K Shaji

2013

Drishyam

Dubbing Artist

for Roshan Basheer

Jeethu Joseph

2013

Tata Sky

Dubbing Artist

Ad Film

2013

Philips and the Monkey Pen

Dubbing Artist

for Mathew Joy

Rojin Thomas & Shanil Muhammed

2013

Red Wine (film)

Dubbing Artist

for Roshan Basheer

Salam Bappu

2014

Sapthamashree Thaskaraha

Dubbing Artist

for various characters

Anil Radhakrishnan Menon

2014

Munnariyippu

Dubbing Artist

Venu

2015

Mili (2015 film)

Dubbing Artist

for Amol Parashar

Rajesh Raman Pillai

2015

DYSP Sankunni Uncle

Dubbing Artist

Suryan Kunissery

2015

Wonderful Journey

Dubbing Artist

Dilip Thomas

2015

The Reporter (film)

Dubbing Artist

Venugopan