Popularly known by stage name Pashanam Shaji, Saju Navodaya is a Malayalam film actor who is known for handling comic roles. He started his career as a mimicry artist before entering into films. He has also appeared in popular Malayalam comedy reality shows like Comedy Stars and Comedy Super Nights. His first notable performance was in Vellimoonga (2014). The year 2015 was a landmark in his career as he starred in 11 films out of which, his roles in Bhaskar The Rascal, Oru Second Class Yathra, Life of Josutty, and Amar Akbar Anthony was hugely loved by the audience. He is associated with 2018 movie Kalyanam and Aickarakkonathe Bhishaguaranmaar. His other releases include March Randam Vyazham (2019), Vattamesha Sammelanam (2019) and Aalkoottathil Oruvan (2020).