Naveen (director)

Sheikh Dawood is an actor, who works in the Tamil film industry. Sheikh Dawood made his directorial debut with the critically acclaimed Moodar Koodam in 2013. He produces films under his production company, White Shadows Productions.[1][2]

Sheikh Dawood
OccupationFilm Director, Producer, Screenwriter, Actor
Years active2013–present
Spouse(s)Sindhu

Beginnings

Naveen was born in a Muslim family, in Gobi in Erode District. His real name is Naveen Sheikdawood, which he acknowledged in a telephone interview with Samaran and shared he has turned atheist later.[3] He began his career as an engineer and worked in EID Parry and Glaxo Smithkline, Delhi. Later, Naveen joined Chimbudevan as an assistant director and worked in films like Imsai Arasan 23-aam Pulikesi. He worked as an associate director for Pandiraj's national award-winning film Pasanga.

Career

Naveen began his film career as writer, director, and producer with his first movie, Moodar Koodam. When Naveen narrated the script of Moodar Koodam to producers, many rejected, some wanted corrections and many questioned the narrative style. So he decided to produce the film on his own and launched White Shadows Productions. Director Pandiraj (of Pasanga movie fame) distributed the movie through his production house. Moodar Koodam was critically acclaimed and Naveen was appreciated for his screenplay, direction, and dialogues, winning the Best Dialogues award at the 8th Annual Vijay TV Awards. Naveen is currently producing Kolanji. Kolanji has a multi-cast ensemble, including Samuthirakani and Sanghavi.

Filmography
Year Film Director Producer Writer Actor Notes
2013Moodar KoodamYesYesYesYesBest Dialogues award at the 8th Star Vijay TV Awards
2019KolanjiNoYesYesNo
2019Agni SiragugalYesNoYesNofilming
TBAAlaudhinin Arputha CameraYesYesYesYes[4]

Awards

Nominations
  • Best Director – 8th TV Awards
  • Best Screenplay – 8th Star Vijay TV Awards
  • Best Male Debutant Actor – 3rd SIIGMA Awards
  • Best Director- television Mirchi 'Pasanga' Awards.
  • Best Director Debut - Behind Woods Gold Awards 2013
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References
  1. "Samuthirakani in Sheikh's next venture". Times of India. 30 January 2015. Retrieved 22 May 2016.
  2. "Rich in content". The Hindu. 19 November 2015. Retrieved 22 May 2016.
  3. "Naveen Interview with Samaran". YouTube. 25 July 2019.


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