Fazil

Abdul Hameed Muhammed Fazil (born 4 February 1949) is an Indian film director, film producer, screenwriter and actor who works in Malayalam cinema, in addition to directing a handful of Tamil films, few of which are remake of his own directional Malayalam films. He made his directorial 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, extracurricular activities dominated his time. Fahadh is married to actress Nazriya Nazim.

Filmography Directed films Year Film Language Notes 1980 Manjil Virinja Pookkal Malayalam 1981 Dhanya 1983 Eettillam Ente Mamattikkuttiyammakku Marakkillorikkalum 1985 Nokketha Dhoorathu Kannum Nattu Poove Poochooda Vaa Tamil Remake of Nokketha Dhoorathu Kannum Nattu 1986 Ennennum Kannettante Malayalam Poovinu Puthiya Poonthennal 1987 Manivathoorile Aayiram Sivarathrikal Poovizhi Vasalile Tamil Remake of Poovinu Puthiya Poonthennal 1988 En Bommukutty Ammavukku Remake of Ente Mamattikkuttiyammakku 1989 Varusham Padhinaaru Remake of Ennennum Kannettante 1990 Arangetra Velai Remake of Ramji Rao Speaking 1991 Ente Sooryaputhrikku Malayalam Karpoora Mullai Tamil Simultaneously shot with Ente Sooryaputhrikku 1992 Killer Telugu Pappayude Swantham Appoos Malayalam 1993 Kilipetchu Ketkava Tamil Manichitrathazhu Malayalam 1994 Manathe Vellitheru 1997 Aniyathipravu Kadhalukku Mariyadhai Tamil Remake of Aniyathipravu 1998 Harikrishnans Malayalam 2000 Kannukkul Nilavu Tamil Life Is Beautiful Malayalam 2002 Kaiyethum Doorath 2004 Vismayathumbathu 2005 Oru Naal Oru Kanavu Tamil 2009 Moz & Cat Malayalam 2011 Living Together

Produced films All films are in Malayalam, unless otherwise noted. Year Film Notes 1988 Kakkothikkavile Appooppan Thaadikal 1989 Ramji Rao Speaking 1997 Chandralekha 1998 Sundarakilladi 2000 Life Is Beautiful 2002 Kaiyethum Doorath 2003 Chronic Bachelor 2004 Vismayathumbathu 2022 Malayankunju

As writer

As actor

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 Director – Ente Mamattikkuttiyammakku