Before starting his film career, he also worked as an assistant director with filmmakers V. K. Prakash, T. K. Rajeev Kumar and Deepu Karunakaran[citation needed] Lijin was born in Alappuzha, Kerala, India.
He also has a PG diploma in filmmaking from Centre for Development of Imaging Technology (C-DIT).
[citation needed] Lijin Started his film career as an assistant director in 2003.
He assisted Ivar, The Journey, Chacko Randaaman, Winter (2004 film) and Seetha Kalyanam.
He directed Law Point starring Kunchako Boban and Namitha Pramod[3] soon after and focused on making a documentary on the veteran filmmaker, K.G George on his life and career.