Fazil (director)
Fazil | |
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| Born | Abdul Hameed Muhammed Fazil 4 February 1949[1] |
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| Years active | 1980–present |
| Children | 4; including |
| Relatives | Nazriya Nazim (daughter-in-law) |
Abdul Hameed Muhammed Fazil (born 4 February 1949), known mononymously as Fazil, is an Indian film director, producer, screenwriter and actor who works in Malayalam cinema, in addition to directing a handful of Tamil films and a Telugu film. He made his directional debut with the 1980 film Manjil Virinja Pookkal.[citation needed]
His popular films include Ente Mamattikkuttiyammakku (1983), Nokkethadhoorathu Kannum Nattu (1984), Poovinu Puthiya Poonthennal (1986), Manivathoorile Aayiram Sivarathrikal (1987), Ente Sooryaputhrikku (1991), Pappayude Swantham Appoos (1992), Manichitrathazhu (1993), Harikrishnans (1998). His 1993 film Manichitrathazhu won the National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment. He won the Best Director award at the 13th Kerala State Film Awards for his 1984 film Ente Mamattukkuttiyammakku.[citation needed]
Early life[edit]
His father wanted him to be a doctor, but in school and college, extra curricular activities dominated his time.[2] He wrote plays and staged them with his friends; Nedumudi Venu was his college mate while he was in S.D. College, Alleppey, and this group was perhaps the first mimicry team that entertained crowds.[2] "I used to mimic stars like Sathyan, Prem Nazir, Sivaji Ganesan and Govindankutty."[2] He completed his graduate and post-graduation degrees in economics from department of economics, S.D. College Alappuzha .[2]
Film career[edit]
Since the early 1980s, Fazil has directed 31 movies. His freshman film was in the Malayalam filmdom with Manjil Virinja Pookkal, produced by Navodaya Appachan, which was also Mohanlal's first movie.[2]
With numerous Malayalam films, as well as several Tamil films and one Telugu film, Fazil has won the most State awards.[2]
Personal life[edit]
Fazil has two sons, Fahadh Faasil and Farhaan Faasil, and two daughters. Fahadh and Farhaan are both actors working primarily in the Malayalam film industry.[3]
Filmography[edit]
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Directed films[edit]
Produced films[edit]
| Year | Film | Language |
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| 2021 | Malayankunju | Malayalam |
| 2004 | Vismayathumbathu | Malayalam |
| 2003 | Chronic Bachelor | Malayalam |
| 2002 | Kaiyethum Doorath | Malayalam |
| 2000 | Life Is Beautiful (2000 film) | Malayalam |
| 1998 | Sundarakilladi | Malayalam |
| 1997 | Chandralekha | Malayalam |
| 1989 | Ramji Rao Speaking | Malayalam |
| 1988 | Kakkothikkavile Appooppan Thaadikal | Malayalam |
As writer[edit]
| Year | Film | Language | Director |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Sundarakilladi | Malayalam | Murali Krishnan |
| 1995 | No. 1 Snehatheeram Bangalore North | Malayalam | Sathyan Anthikad |
| 1988 | Kakkothikkavile Appooppan Thaadikal | Malayalam | Kamal |
As actor[edit]
| Year | Film | Language | role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham | Malayalam | Kutti Ali Marakkar |
| 2019 | Lucifer | Malayalam | Father Nedumbally |
| 1993 | Vatsalyam | Malayalam | Uncredited role |
| 1988 | Isabella | Malayalam | Cameo appearance |
| 1984 | Nokkethadhoorathu Kannum Nattu | Malayalam | Alexi (Cameo appearance) |
Awards[edit]
- 1993 – National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment for Manichitrathazhu[citation needed]
- 1993: Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value – Manichithrathazhu[4]
- 1986: Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value – Ennennum Kannettante[5]
- 1984: Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value – Nokketha Dhoorathu Kannum Nattu[5]
- 1983: Best Film – Ente Mamattikkuttiyammakku[2]
- 1983: Best Director – Ente Mamattikkuttiyammakku[5]
- 1980: Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value – Manjil Virinja Pookkal[5]
- 1985: Best Director in Tamil for Poove Poochooda Vaa[6]
See also[edit]
- List of Malayalam films from 1976 to 1980
- List of Malayalam films from 1981 to 1985
- List of Malayalam films from 1986 to 1990
- List of Malayalam films from 1991 to 1995
- List of Malayalam films from 1996 to 2000
References[edit]
- ^ "Fazil". IMDb.
- ^ a b c d e f g Prema Manmadhan (23 December 2005). "His experiments with cinema". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 3 December 2008. Retrieved 20 February 2011.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "Malayalam Actor Fahad Fazil (Ognjen Faasil) Family Pics - MERE PIX". merepix.com. Retrieved 14 December 2014.
- ^ "Kerala State Film Awards: 1993". Kerala State Chalachitra Academy. Archived from the original on 2 October 2010. Retrieved 20 February 2011.
- ^ a b c d "State Film Awards: 1969 – 2008". Information and Public Relations Department of Kerala. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 19 February 2011.
- ^ Collections. Update Video Publication. 1991. Retrieved 14 December 2014.
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- Kerala State Film Award winners
- Malayali people
- Filmfare Awards South winners
- 21st-century Indian film directors
- 20th-century Indian film directors
- Artists from Alappuzha
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- Businesspeople from Alappuzha
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- 20th-century Indian dramatists and playwrights
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