Abdul Hameed Muhammed Fazil (born 4 February 1949 in Alappuzha, Kerala), known

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as Fazil, is an Indian film director, producer, screenwriter and actor who works in Malayalam cinema, in addition to directing a handful of

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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 ''Ente Mamattukkuttiyammakku'' (; also known as ''Ente Mamattikkuttiyammakku'') is a 1983 Indian Malayalam-language family drama film produced by Navodaya Appachan under Navodaya Studio. It was written and directed by Fazil and stars Bharat Gop ...

'' (1983), '' Nokkethadhoorathu Kannum Nattu'' (1984), ''

Poovinu Puthiya Poonthennal ''Poovinnu Puthiya Poonthennal'' is a 1986 Indian Malayalam-language action thriller film written and directed by Fazil. The film stars Mammootty and Suresh Gopi. It features Sujitha, Nadiya Moidu, Babu Antony, Thilakan, Lalu Alex, Maniyanpill ...

'' (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 Venu ...

'' (1993), ''

Harikrishnans ''Harikrishnans'' is a 1998 Indian Malayalam-language romantic comedy film written and directed by Fazil. The film was produced and distributed by Suchitra Mohanlal under the production company Pranavam Arts, starring Mammootty and Mohanlal in ...

'' (1998). His 1993 film ''Manichitrathazhu'' won the

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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 Alappuzha or Alleppey () is the administrative headquarters of Alappuzha district in state of Kerala, India. The Backwaters of Alappuzha are one of the most popular tourist attractions in India which attracts millions of domestic and internat ...

, and this group was perhaps the first mimicry team that entertained crowds. "I used to mimic stars like Sathyan, Prem Nazir,

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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

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's first movie. With numerous

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films, as well as several

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 Nati ...

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 * 1993 –

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for ''

'' ; Kerala State Film Awards * 1993: Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value – ''

Manichithrathazhu ''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 Venu ...

'' * 1986: Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value – ''

Ennennum Kannettante ''Ennennum Kannettante'' () is 1986 Indian Malayalam-language romance film, written and directed by Fazil, starring newcomers Sangeeth and Sonia . The film won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value for ...

'' * 1984: Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value – '' Nokketha Dhoorathu Kannum Nattu'' * 1983:

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– ''

'' * 1983: Best Director – ''

'' * 1980: Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value – '' Manjil Virinja Pookkal'' ; Filmfare Awards South * 1985: Best Director in Tamil for ''

Poove Poochooda Vaa ''Poove Poochooda Vaa'' () is a 1985 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Fazil, starring Padmini, S. Ve. Shekher, Nadhiya and Jaishankar. It is a remake of his own Malayalam film ''Nokkethadhoorathu Kannum Nattu'' and also marked t ...

References

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