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. 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), 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.
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 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, 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, 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:
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.
With numerous Malayalam films, as well as several Tamil films and one Telugu film, Fazil has won the most State awards.
Personal life
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.
Filmography
Directed films
Year | Film | Language | Main Actors | Notes |
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2011 | Living Together | Malayalam | Hemanth Menon, Sshivada | |
2009 | Moz & Cat | Malayalam | Dileep, Ashwathi Ashok, Rahman | |
2005 | Oru Naal Oru Kanavu | Tamil | Srikanth, Sonia Agarwal | |
2004 | Vismayathumbathu | Malayalam | Mohanlal, Nayantara, Mukesh | |
2002 | Kaiyethum Doorath | Malayalam | Fahadh Faasil, Nikitha, Mammootty | |
2000 | Kannukkul Nilavu | Tamil | Vijay, Shalini, Kaveri | |
2000 | Life Is Beautiful | Malayalam | Mohanlal, Samyuktha Varma, Geetu Mohandas | |
1998 | Harikrishnans | Malayalam | Mohanlal ,Mammootty , Juhi Chawla | |
1997 | Kadhalukku Mariyadhai | Tamil | Vijay, Shalini | Remake of Aniyathipravu |
1997 | Aniyathipravu | Malayalam | Kunchacko Boban, Shalini | |
1994 | Manathe Vellitheru | Malayalam | Vineeth, Mukesh, Shobhana, | |
1993 | Manichitrathazhu | Malayalam | Mohanlal, Suresh Gopi, Shobana | |
1993 | Kilipetchu Ketkava | Tamil | Mammootty, Kanaka | |
1992 | Pappayude Swantham Appoos | Malayalam | Mammootty, Shobhana, Seena, Suresh Gopi | |
1992 | Killer | Telugu | Nagarjuna, Nagma | |
1991 | Karpoora Mullai | Tamil | Amala, Srividya, Raja | Remake of Ente Sooryaputhrikku |
1991 | Ente Sooryaputhrikku | Malayalam | Amala, Suresh Gopi, Srividya | |
1990 | Arangetra Velai | Tamil | Prabhu, Revathi, V. K. Ramasamy | Remake of Ramji Rao Speaking |
1989 | Varusham Padhinaaru | Tamil | Karthik, Khushbu | Remake of Ennennum Kannettante |
1988 | En Bommukutty Ammavukku | Tamil | Sathyaraj, Raghuvaran, Suhasini | Remake of Ente Mamattikkuttiyammakku |
1987 | Manivathoorile Aayiram Sivarathrikal | Malayalam | Mammootty, Suhasini | |
1987 | Poovizhi Vasalile | Tamil | Sathyaraj, Karthika, Sujitha | Remake of Poovinu Puthiya Poonthennal |
1986 | Poovinu Puthiya Poonthennal | Malayalam | Mammootty, Nadiya Moidu, Sujitha | |
1986 | Ennennum Kannettante | Malayalam | Sangeeth, Sonia G. Nair, Srividya | |
1985 | Poove Poochooda Vaa | Tamil | Nadhiya Moidu, S. Ve. Shekher, Padmini | Remake of Nokketha Dhoorathu Kannum Nattu |
1984 | Nokketha Dhoorathu Kannum Nattu | Malayalam | Nadhiya Moidu, Mohanlal, Padmini | |
1983 | Eettillam | Malayalam | Mammootty, Bharat Gopy, Nedumudi Venu, Menaka, Kalaranjini, Jalaja | |
1983 | Ente Mamattikkuttiyammakku | Malayalam | Bharath Gopi, Mohanlal, Poornima Jayaram, Shalini | |
1983 | Marakkillorikkalum | Malayalam | Prem Nazir, Shankar, Ambika | |
1981 | Dhanya | Malayalam | Srividya, Mohanlal, Nedumudi Venu | |
1980 | Manjil Virinja Pookkal | Malayalam | Shankar, Poornima Jayaram, Mohanlal | |
Produced films
Year | Film | Language |
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2022 | 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
Year | Film | Language | Director |
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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 |
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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
- National Film Awards
- 1993 – National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment for Manichitrathazhu
- Kerala State Film Awards
- 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: Best Director – 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