Joseph Manu James (1991-2023) was an Indian director. On February 24, 2023, Manu breathed his last at Rajagiri hospital in Kerala after undergoing treatment for pneumonia and hepatitis. He died before the release of his debut Malayalam film Nancy Rani (2023).
Wiki/Biography
Manu James was born on Tuesday, 11 June 1991 (age 31 years; at death) in Kottayam, Kerala, India. His zodiac sign is Gemini. Manu completed his schooling at Labor India Gurukulam Public School in Marangattupilly, Kerala. He continued his studies at Mangalam College of Engineering, Ettumanoor. To further his education, Manu attended Christ University, Bengaluru. In 2020, he moved to Houston from Kerala, where he enrolled himself at the Stafford Campus of Houston Community College. Manu studied filmmaking at the University of Houston in Houston, Texas.
Childhood photo of Joseph Manu James (second from left)
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 5′ 5″
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Black
Family & Ethnicity
Joseph Manu James belongs to a Christian family.
Parents & Siblings
Manu’s father’s name is James Joseph, and his mother’s name is Cicily James. He has a sister Minna James, and an older brother, Philips James, who is a film director and editor.
From left to right- Joseph Manu James, his father James Joseph, his mother Cicily James, his sister Minna James and brother Philips James
Wife
On January 6, 2018, Joseph got married to Nyna Manu James.
Joseph Manu James with Nyna Manu James
religion
Joseph Manu James followed Christianity.
Career
In 2004, Manu started his career as a child artist with the Malayalam film I Am Curious, directed by Sabu James. Later, he went on to become an assistant director and assisted several film directors in the Kannada, Hindi and Malayalam film industry. In 2014, Joseph worked for Reliance Entertainment, a media and entertainment company as an assistant director. In 2015, he left Reliance Entertainment and started working with MTV India as a field director, presenter and bass guitarist. In 2016, Joseph joined as a filmmaker at Rockstar Film Company, based in the United States. Additionally, he served as a journalist at the Indo-American Press Club, which is a group of media journalists of Indian origin, working in the United States, Canada and Europe. In 2023, Joseph made his directorial debut with the Malayalam film Nancy Rani, starring Ahana Krishna, Dhruvan, Aju Varghese, and Lal.
Poster of the debut film directed by Joseph Manu James Nancy Rani (2023)
Death
In February 2023, Joseph was admitted to Rajagiri hospital in Kerala after being diagnosed with pneumonia. Reportedly, after undergoing treatment for pneumonia, he was diagnosed with hepatitis. After that treatment, on February 24, 2023, Joseph Manu died of hepatitis. He was buried on 26 February 2023 at Marth Mariam Archdeacon Archepiscopal Church, Kuravilangad, Kerala.
Facts/Trivia
- Joseph is called Benhur by his friends and family members.
- While studying at Christ University in Bengaluru, Joseph used to perform with his band, Rocks.
Categories: Biography
Source: SCHOOL TRANG DAI
