Kamal (director)
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| Born | Kamaluddin Mohammed 28 November 1957 Mathilakam, Thrissur, Kerala, India |
| Occupation | Director, Screenwriter |
| Spouse | Saburabi |
| Children | Januse, Hanna |
Kamaluddin Mohammed, usually credited as Kamal, is a Malayali Indian film director. His first film was Mizhineer Pookkal in 1986 and to date, he has directed more than 32 movies, among which include 2 non-malayalam movies, one each in Tamil and Hindi. Apart from his role as a director, Kamal was recently elected as the general secretary of MACTA (Malayalam Cine Technicians Association). He is also the executive member of the Kerala Chalachitra Academy.
He is ranked as one of the top directors of Malayalam Cinema today. His films are popular for its music as well as the diversity in their theme. He has attempted and become successful in several genres of movies like comedy, romance, campus, drama, action etc. His prominent movies like Unnikale Oru Katha Parayam, Kakkothikavile Appooppan Thadikal, Thoovalsparsham, Paavam Paavam Rajakumaran, Ulladakam, Mazhayethum Munpe, Ee Puzhayam Kadannu, Meghamalhar, Madhuranombarakaattu, Perumazhakkalam and Karutha Pakshikal are considered milestone movies in Malayalam Cinema.[1] His interest in film-making led him to enroll at the Kalabharathi Film Institute in Thrissur.
Thrasam (1981), directed by Padiyan, gave him his start into the industry as a writer, but as a director, he is held in high regard by his peers.[2]
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[edit] Achievements
- Kamal won the Kerala State award for Best Director for the film Ulladakkam. This film was also awarded the Filmfare award and also featured in Indian Panorama.
- Mazhayethum Munpe and Nammal won the Kerala State Award for Best Popular Film, Critic’s Award and the Ramu Kariat Award for Best Director.
- Madhuranombarakattu & Meghamalhar was awarded the Kerala State award for 2nd best film. Meghamalhar also won the Kerala State Award for Best Screenplay, Film Critics Award for Best film, and Ramu Kariat Award for Best Director.
- 2001 – Asianet Film Awards for Best Director for Meghamalhar
- 2004 – Asianet Film Awards for Best Director for Perumazhakkalam
- 2004 – Asianet Film Awards for Best Film for Perumazhakkalam
- 2004 – National Award for Best film on National Integrity for Perumazhakkalam.
- 2006 – National award for the best film for family welfare for Karutha Pakshikal.
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