Sidhartha Siva
Sidhartha Siva | |
|---|---|
| Born | 5 May 1985 |
| Alma mater | Mar Thoma College, Thiruvalla |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, director, scenarist |
| Spouse | Ann Mary Abraham (2012–present) |
| Parent | Kaviyoor Sivaprasad (father) |
Sidhartha Siva (born 5 May 1985) is an Indian film director, producer, actor, screenwriter and lyricist, who works in Malayalam cinema.
Early life
His hometown is Kaviyoor Tiruvalla in Kerala. He is the son of internationally acclaimed filmmaker Kaviyoor Sivaprasad.[1]
Film career
He started his film career by directing telefilms and short films. He then appeared in Malayalam films like Thirakkadha, Ivar Vivahitharayal, Bodyguard, Puthiya Theerangal, Kudumbasree Travels, Artist, Omega.Exe, Rithu, Tejabhaai & Family, Sahasram, Calendar, Sagar Elias Jacky, Radio Jockey, On The Way, Central Theater, Ayaalum Njanum Thammil, Vikramaadhithyan, Love 24 X 7, Kadhantharam , Viswasam Athalle Ellam, Kali, Take Off, Njandukalude Naattil Oridavela, Adam Joan, etc.[2] He won his first National Film Awards at the 60th National Film Awards, he won the Indira Gandhi Award for Best Debut Film of a Director for his film 101 Chodyangal (2012).[3][4][5] The film also won the Silver Crow Pheasant Award for Best Feature Film (Audience Prize) at the 18th International Film Festival of Kerala. 101 Chodyangal also won the best feature film award at Noida international film festival. Siva also won the Mohan Raghavan Award for Best Director, 2013. 101 Chodyangalwas also selected in Indian Panorama section at INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL OF INDIA 2013.
In 2014, his film Zahir was screened at 19th Busan International Film Festival.[6]
His film Ain won the best feature film in Malayalam at 62nd National Film Awards.[7][8] Ain also won the prestigious PADMARAJAN PURASKARAM for Best film and Best script. Ain bagged the KERALA STATE FILM AWARD for Best Story in 2014.
Personal life
He was married to Ann Mary Abraham on 31 May 2012 at Chakkulathukavu Devi temple.[9] He had his graduation from Marthoma College, Thiruvalla where he met Ann, fell in love and married later. He is a cancer survivor.[10]
Awards
- 2013: Indira Gandhi Award for Best Debut Film of a Director - 101 Chodyangal
- 2015: Best Feature Film in Malayalam - Ain
- 2015: Best Story - Ain
- Other awards
- 2013: Silver Pheasant at the International Film Festival of Kerala - 101 Chodyangal
- 2013: Best Film at the Noida International Film Festival - 101 Chodyangal
- 2013: Mohan Raghavan Award for Best Director - 101 Chodyangal
- 2013: John Abraham Smaraka Puraskaram - 101 Chodyangal
- 2014: Best Director - Jury at the Dada Saheb Phalke International Film Festival - Zahir
- 2015: Padmarajan Puraskaram- Ain
Filmography
- As a director
| Year | Title | Language | Credits | Notes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director | Producer | Writer | ||||
| 2012 | 101 Chodyangal | Malayalam | Yes | No | Yes | Winner, National Film Award for Best Debut film of a Director, Rajatha Chakoram at IFFK 2013 |
| 2013 | Zahir | Malayalam | Yes | Yes | Yes | Selection, 19th BUSAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL |
| 2014 | Ain | Malayalam | Yes | Yes | Yes | Winner, National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam, PADMARAJAN Puraskaram, Kerala state award for best story |
| 2015 | Chathuram | Malayalam | Yes | Yes | Yes | Selection, 40th Montreal World Film Festival Canadai |
| 2016 | Kochavva Paulo Ayyappa Coelho | Malayalam | Yes | No | Yes | |
| 2017 | Sakhavu | Malayalam | Yes | No | Yes | |
| 2019 | Varthamanam | Malayalam | Yes | No | No | Post Production |
- Television
- Marimayam (Mazhavil Manorama)
References
- ^ "Sidhartha Siva son of Kaviyoor Sivaprasad". Retrieved 18 March 2015.
- ^ "My hometown was the inspiration for 101 Chodyangal: Siddharth". The Times of India. 20 March 2013. Retrieved 21 March 2013.
- ^ "60th National Film Awards Announced" (PDF) (Press release). Press Information Bureau (PIB), India. Retrieved 18 March 2013.
- ^ "'Paan Singh Tomar' Wins Best Feature Honor at India's National Film Awards". The Hollywood Reporter. Mumbai. 18 March 2013. Retrieved 19 March 2013.
- ^ AS, Sashidhar (18 March 2013). "60th National Awards winners list". Times of India. Retrieved 19 March 2013.
- ^ "Zahir at BIFF". Retrieved 19 March 2015.
- ^ "Ain contesting in the category of Best Feature Film". Retrieved 19 March 2015.
- ^ "National Film Awards 2015". Retrieved 19 March 2015.
- ^ http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-06-09/news-and-interviews/32140436_1_directorial-debut-ties-knot
- ^ "Cool, 101% : Interview with Ann Abraham". manoramaonline.com. Retrieved 28 March 2015.
External links
- 1985 births
- Living people
- Male actors from Kerala
- Male actors in Malayalam cinema
- Indian male film actors
- Malayalam film directors
- Malayalam screenwriters
- People from Thiruvalla
- Screenwriters from Kerala
- Film producers from Kerala
- Film directors from Kerala
- Malayalam film producers
- 21st-century Indian film directors
- Director whose film won the Best Debut Feature Film National Film Award