Fazil (director)
Aleksa Muhammed Fazil (born 1953 in Alappuzha, Kerala), 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. 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), Aniyathipraavu (1997), Harikrishnans (1998) and Life Is Beautiful (2000 film). 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 1983 film Ente Mamattukkuttiyammakku.
Aleksa Muhammed Fazil | |
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| Born | Aleksa Muhammed Fazil 1953[1] Alappuzha, Kerala, India |
| Occupation | Film Director, Producer, Screenwriter, Actor |
| Years active | 1980 –present |
| Children | Fahadh Faasil Ahmeda Faasil Farhaan Faasil Fathima Fazil |
| Relatives | Nazriya Nazim (Daughter-in-law) |
His sons Fahadh and Farhaan Faasil are actors.
Early life
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 Nasir, Sivaji Ganesan and Govindankutty."[2] He completed his graduate and post-graduation degrees in Economics from department of economics, SD College Alappuzha .[2]
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, which was also Mohanlal's first movie. Fazil has a knack for spotting talent. He introduced some of the biggest names in films in south India:
- Mohanlal in Manjil Virinja Pookkal
- Nadia Moidu in Nokkethadhoorathu Kannum Nattu
- Baby Shalini in Ente Mamattikkuttiyammakku and
- Kunchacko Boban in Aniyathipravu
- Nagma was introduced to the south in Fazil's Killer (Telugu) while
- Khushboo started her southbound journey with his Varusham Padhinaaru.
- Fahadh Faasil in Kaiyethum Doorath
[2] Fazil has been noted for his subtle style of directing and many of his films have been critically lauded.
With numerous Malayalam films, as well as several Tamil films and one Telugu film, Fazil has won the most number of State awards for the best film with popular appeal and aesthetic value.[2]
Personal life
Fazil has two sons, Fahadh Faasil and Farhaan Faasil and two daughters. Fahadh Faasil, an actor in the Malayalam film industry is married to Nazriya Nazim, an actress in the Malayalam and Tamil industry. Farhaan Faasil is also an actor working in Malayalam film industry. He debuted in 2014 with Njan Steve Lopez, directed by Rajeev Ravi.[3]
Filmography
Directed films
Produced films
| Year | Film | Language |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| 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
| Year | Film | Language | role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Isabella | Malayalam | Cameo appearance |
| 1985 | Nokkethadhoorathu Kannum Nattu | Malayalam | Alexi (Cameo appearance) |
| 1993 | Vatsalyam | Malayalam | Uncredited role |
| 2019 | Lucifer | Malayalam | Father Nedumbally |
| 2020 | Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham | Malayalam | Kutti Ali Marakkar |
Awards
- 1993 – National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment for Manichitrathazhu
- 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 Poochudava[6]
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
- https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0269778/
- Prema Manmadhan (23 December 2005). "His experiments with cinema". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 3 December 2008. Retrieved 20 February 2011.
- "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.
- "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.