Anoop Menon Height, Age, Girlfriend, Wife, Children, Family, Biography

Some Lesser Known Facts About Anoop Menon

• Anoop Menon is a renowned personality in the Malayalam film industry, known for his work in film as an actor, director, screenwriter, and lyricist.

• Anoop Menon is a bright student in his academic and curricular activities. He did his graduation degree in Law as the first rank holder from Kerala University.

• During his college years, he also appeared on TV, hosting programs on Surya and Kairali TV, where he met filmmaker and screenwriter Shankar Ramakrishnan. Both of them learned acting and film direction under the guidance of the renowned Malayalam movie director Ranjith. Anoop and Ranjith worked together in many films. Ranjith was also the co-director of Anoop’s debut direction film, King Fish (2012).
  

  Anoop Menon with film director Ranjith

• In an interview, Anoop Menon once mentioned that he is an avid literature reader, and it was his school, Christ Nagar School, Thiruvananthapuram, where he completed his education that first connected him with the world of literature. The extensive library there was filled with books spanning from Enid Blyton to Thomas Hardy. He grew up surrounded by those wonderful books.
  

  Anoop Menon with some of his book collection

• Throughout his film acting career, Anoop Menon has given iconic performances in supporting roles in films such as Thirakkatha (2008), Traffic (2011), Beautiful (2011), 1983 (2014), and Vikramadithyan (2014).

• Anoop, along with acting in films, also wrote the screenplay and dialogue for various Malayalam films such as Pakal Nakshatrangal (2008), Cocktail (2010), Beautiful (2011), Trivandrum Lodge (2012), and Hotel California (2013)

• Anoop has worked in more than 70 Malayalam films and won various awards in different categories.

• In 2012, Anoop was married to his long-time girlfriend in a very private ceremony. It was his wife’s second marriage. She has a daughter from her previous marriage. The couple had dated for 5 years before marrying each other.
  

  Anoop Menon with his wife and daughter

• In 2012, Anoop Menon was involved in a legal dispute related to his endorsement of a hair growth serum. A consumer filed a complaint against Dhathri, the company behind the Hair Growth Serum, as well as Menon, claiming false advertising after experiencing no positive results from using the product as advertised. In 2020, the Kerala Redressal Commission ordered Dhathri and Anoop Menon, who appeared in the advertisements, to pay Rs 10,000 to the consumer.
  

  Anoop Menon in Dhatri hair protection serum ad

• In 2022, Anoop started his film direction career and directed two films, King Fish (2022) and Padma (2022). The films did well at the box office.

• In an interview, Anoop once mentioned that he has a deep interest in culinary arts, and if he didn’t go into acting, he would choose to become a chef.

• Anoop Menon has worked with legendary actor Mohanlal on multiple projects. In an interview, he once mentioned that working with him is a joyful experience for him as he is a very humble and inspiring person.
  

  Anoop Menon with Mohanlal on a film set

• Anoop is very fond of music. However, he didn’t get any professional music training. But he loves listening to music, singing, and playing musical instruments.
  

  Anoop Menon playing guitar

• Apart from acting and screenwriting, Anoop Menon has showcased his talent as a lyricist too. Some of his notable work in films as a Lyricist includes Beautiful (2011), Namukku Parkkan (2012), Hotel California (2013), The Dolphins (2014), and She Taxi (2015).

• Anoop Menon once mentioned that he does not burden himself with excess work. He takes one project at a time.

• Anoop Menon loves travelling. He often goes on holidays with his family and friends.
  

  Anoop Menon with his friends

• Anoop also does art and painting during his free time.
  

  Anoop Menon’s bottle art

• He is a fitness enthusiast and follows a strict workout regimen to stay fit and healthy.

• Anoop is an avid dog lover.
  

  Anoop Menon with a dog

• Anoop Menon drinks alcohol occasionally. He loves partying with his friends.