Abdul Hameed Muhammed Fazil (born 4 February 1949 in
Alappuzha, Kerala), known
mononymously as Fazil, is an Indian film director, producer, screenwriter and actor who works in
Malayalam cinema
Malayalam cinema is an Indian film industry of Malayalam-language motion pictures. It is based in Kochi, Kerala, India. The films produced in Malayalam cinema are known for their cinematography and story-driven plots. In 1982, '' Elippathay ...
, in addition to directing a handful of
Tamil
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* Tamils, an ethnic group native to India and some other parts of Asia
**Sri Lankan Tamils, Tamil people native to Sri Lanka also called ilankai tamils
**Tamil Malaysians, Tamil people native to Malaysia
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films and a
Telugu film. He made his directional debut with the 1980 film ''
Manjil Virinja Pookkal''. 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
''Manichitrathazhu'' () is a 1993 Indian Malayalam-language epic psychological horror film directed by Fazil, written by Madhu Muttam, and produced by Swargachitra Appachan. The film stars Mohanlal, Suresh Gopi and Shobana with Nedumudi ...
'' (1993), ''
Harikrishnans'' (1998).
His 1993 film ''Manichitrathazhu'' won the
National Film Award
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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''.
Early life
His father wanted him to be a doctor, but in school and college, extra curricular activities dominated his time.
He wrote plays and staged them with his friends;
Nedumudi Venu
Kesavan Venugopal (22 May 1948 – 11 October 2021), better known by his stage name Nedumudi Venu, was an Indian actor and screenwriter from Kerala, who predominantly worked in Malayalam cinema. He acted in more than 500 films, primarily in Ma ...
was his college mate while he was in
S.D. College,
Alleppey, and this group was perhaps the first mimicry team that entertained crowds.
"I used to mimic stars like
Sathyan,
Prem Nazir
Prem Nazir (born Abdul Khader; 7 April 1926 – 16 January 1989) was an Indian actor known as one of Malayalam cinema's definitive leading men of his generation. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential actors in the history of Indian ...
,
Sivaji Ganesan and
Govindankutty."
He completed his graduate and post-graduation degrees in economics from department of economics,
S.D. College Alappuzha .
Film career
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
Maliampurackal Chacko Punnoose, known as Navodaya Appachan (6 February 1924 – 23 April 2012) was an Indian film producer, director and entrepreneur. He is best known for his work in Malayalam cinema, especially as the founder of Navodaya ...
, which was also
Mohanlal
Mohanlal Viswanathan (born 21 May 1960), known mononymously as Mohanlal, is an Indian actor, film producer, playback singer, film distributor, and director who predominantly works in Malayalam cinema besides also having sporadically appear ...
's first movie.
With numerous
Malayalam
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films, as well as several
Tamil
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* Tamils, an ethnic group native to India and some other parts of Asia
**Sri Lankan Tamils, Tamil people native to Sri Lanka also called ilankai tamils
**Tamil Malaysians, Tamil people native to Malaysia
* Tamil language, nativ ...
films and one
Telugu film, Fazil has won the most State awards.
Personal life
Fazil has two sons,
Fahadh Faasil
Fahadh Fazil (8 August 1982) is an Indian actor and film producer who predominantly works in Malayalam cinema and has appeared in few Tamil and Telugu films. He has acted in more than 50 films and has received several awards, including a Na ...
and
Farhaan Faasil, and two daughters. Fahadh and Farhaan are both actors working primarily in the Malayalam film industry.
Filmography
Directed films
Produced films
As Writer
As actor
Awards
;
National Film Awards
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* 1993 –
for ''
Manichitrathazhu
''Manichitrathazhu'' () is a 1993 Indian Malayalam-language epic psychological horror film directed by Fazil, written by Madhu Muttam, and produced by Swargachitra Appachan. The film stars Mohanlal, Suresh Gopi and Shobana with Nedumudi ...
''
;
Kerala State Film Awards
The Kerala State Film Awards are the film awards for a motion picture made in Kerala. The awards started in 1969 by the Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Kerala and since 1998 the awards have been bestowed by Kerala State Cha ...
* 1993:
Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value – ''
Manichithrathazhu''
* 1986: Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value – ''
Ennennum Kannettante''
* 1984: Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value – ''
Nokketha Dhoorathu Kannum Nattu''
* 1983:
Best Film – ''
Ente Mamattikkuttiyammakku''
* 1983:
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* AACTA Award for Best Direction
* Academy Award for Best Director
* BAF ...
– ''
Ente Mamattikkuttiyammakku''
* 1980: Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value – ''
Manjil Virinja Pookkal''
;
Filmfare Awards South
* 1985:
Best Director in Tamil for ''
Poove Poochooda Vaa''
See also
*
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
External links
*
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1949 births
Living people
Film directors from Kerala
Malayalam film directors
Tamil film directors
Kerala State Film Award winners
Malayali people
Filmfare Awards South winners
21st-century Indian film directors
20th-century Indian film directors
Artists from Alappuzha
Film producers from Kerala
Businesspeople from Alappuzha
Writers from Alappuzha
20th-century Indian dramatists and playwrights
Malayalam screenwriters
Screenwriters from Kerala
Directors who won the Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment National Film Award
People from Alappuzha district