Sabumon Abdusamad
Sabumon Abdusamad | |
|---|---|
| Born | Sabumon Abdusamad 16 October 1979 |
| Alma mater | University College, Trivandrum |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 2000–present |
Sabumon Abdusamad, also known mononymously as Sabu, is an Indian actor and television presenter who works in Malayalam cinema. He was the winner of the first season of Bigg Boss.[1]
Personal life
Sabu hails from Kayamkulam, Alappuzha.[2] He holds three graduate degrees, in Malayalam, Journalism and in Law[3] respectively from University College, Trivandrum. He initially worked in the sales and operations division of Lufthansa Airlines in Saudi Arabia.[4] Later, he quit the job and decided to pursue his passion for acting. He is the chief executive officer of SAB productions company. He is married to Sneha Bhaskaran and has two daughters.[5][2]
Career
Sabu initially achieved success through the TV show Tharikida, which focused on pranks on unsuspecting people. Due to the success of the show, people started addressing him as Tharikida Sabu.[6] Sabu continued to do television shows, and his role as an interviewer in the TV show Midukki was widely appreciated.[7]
Sabu was the thirteenth contestant in Bigg Boss, a show hosted by Malayalam actor Mohanlal.[2][8][9] He lasted the entire duration of the 98-day show and went on to win the title, beating competition from Pearle Maaney, Shiyas Kareem, Srinish Aravind and Aristo Suresh in the grand finale.[1][10][11]
Sabu also owns a production company, SAB Productions.[12]
Television
| Year | Program | Channel | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Tharikida[13] | Surya TV | Host |
| 2005 | Attahasam[14] | Asianet Plus | Host |
| 2013 | Midukki | Mazhavil Manorama | Guest judge |
| 2014 | Take It Easy[15] | Mazhavil Manorama | Host |
| 2016 | Just Fun Chumma | Amrita TV | Host |
| 2018 | Bigg Boss (Malayalam season 1) | Asianet | Winner[2] |
| 2018 | Sell Me The Answer[16] | Asianet | Guest contestant |
| 2018 | Comedy Stars[17] | Asianet | Guest |
| 2021 | Oru Chiri Eru Chiri Bumper Chiri | Mazhavil Manorama | Judge |
Filmography
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
- All films are in Malayalam language unless otherwise noted.
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Nakshathrakkannulla Rajakumaran Avanundoru Rajakumari | Bhaskaran[18] |
| 2009 | Kadha | |
| 2013 | Punyalan Agarbattis | Idivettu Sabu |
| 2015 | Karma Cartel | Luttu |
| Adi Kapyare Kootamani | Veluchammi | |
| Acha Dhin | Michael | |
| Double Barrel | Podiyadi Martin | |
| Fireman | Binoy | |
| 2016 | Darvinte Parinamam | Jackson |
| Oru Murai Vanthu Parthaya | Sukumaran | |
| 2017 | Godzone | Gounder |
| 2018 | Prakashante Metro | |
| 2019 | Janamaithri | Police Constable Ashraf |
| Jallikkattu | Kuttachan | |
| Thrissur Pooram | Shyam Rangan | |
| 2020 | Dhamaka | Britto |
| Ayyappanum Koshiyum | Kuttamani | |
| 2021 | Ajagajantharam | Kachamber Das |
| 2022 | Sheshammikilfathima | TBA |
| 2022 | Upacharapoorvam Gunda Jayan | TBA |
| Member Rameshan 9am ward | TBA | |
| Jinn | TBA | |
| Gold † | Guest role | |
| Neelavelicham † | TBA |
References
- ^ a b "Bigg Boss Malayalam winner: Sabumon Abdusamad lifts the trophy - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2 October 2018.
- ^ a b c d Kumar R., Manoj (3 October 2018). "Bigg Boss Malayalam winner Sabumon: I'm now a changed man". The Indian Express. Retrieved 9 October 2021.
- ^ "Sabu". hotstar.com. Retrieved 5 April 2022.
- ^ "On Jallikattu fame Sabumon's birthday, looking at his work in TV shows and Malayalam films". zoomtventertainment.com. 15 October 2020. Retrieved 5 April 2022.
- ^ Nair, Radhika. "Hima's strategies against Sabu have turned vulgar: Sneha Bhaskaran, wife of Bigg Boss Malayalam finalist Sabumon". Times Of India. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
- ^ M, Athira. "Quick Five: Sabumon -The name of the game…". The Hindu. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
- ^ "Throwback: Sabumon video from 'Midukki' is trending!..." Manorama Online. Retrieved 18 October 2018.
- ^ Barua, Richa. "Good news: Superstar Mohanlal to host Bigg Boss Malayalam". Asianet Newsable. Retrieved 17 October 2018.
- ^ Web Desk, Express. "Bigg Boss Malayalam: These celebrities may enter Mohanlal's show". The Indian Express. Retrieved 17 October 2018.
- ^ Narayanan, Nirmal. "Bigg Boss Malayalam grand finale live updates: Sabumon wins the prestigious title". International Business Times, India Edition. Retrieved 2 October 2018.
- ^ "Sabumon Abdusamad to Gayathri Arun: Top Newsmakers of 2018". The Times of India. Retrieved 25 December 2018.
- ^ "SAB PRODUCTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED". Tofler.in. Retrieved 18 October 2018.
- ^ Pillai, Radhika C. "Tharikida sabu is on a roll !". Times of India. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
- ^ "What is the good word?". The Hindu. 20 May 2006. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
- ^ "Take It Easy - Mazhavil Manorama". Mazhavil Manorama. Retrieved 18 October 2018.
- ^ "Bigg Boss winner Sabumon Abdusamad is all set for another game show". Times of India. Retrieved 15 October 2018.
- ^ UR, Arya. "Sabumon is the next guest on Comedy Stars". Times of India. Retrieved 4 November 2018.
- ^ Moviebuzz (24 April 2003). "Nakshatrakannulla Rajakumaran Avanundoru Rajakumari". Archived from the original on 22 April 2022.