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Fahadh in 2018
Abdul Hameed Mohammed Fahadh Fazil , professionally known as Fahadh Faasil or FaFaa , is an Indian actor and producer who predominantly works in Malayalam and Tamil films.[ 1] Fahadh is a recipient of several accolades including a National Film Award , four Kerala State Film Awards and three Filmfare Awards South .[ 2] [ 3]
Fahadh began his film career at the age of 20 by starring in the leading role in his father Fazil 's 2002 romantic film Kaiyethum Doorath , which was a critical and commercial failure. After a gap of 7 years, Fahadh made his comeback with the anthology film Kerala Cafe (2009), in the short film Mrityunjayam . He attained public attention for his role as Arjun in the thriller film Chaappa Kurishu (2011). Fahadh won his first Kerala State Film Award , the Best Supporting Actor Award for his performance in Chaappa Kurishu along with his performance in Akam . He achieved critical acclaim and recognition for his roles as Cyril in 22 Female Kottayam (2012) and Dr. Arun Kumar in Diamond Necklace (2012). He won his first Filmfare Award for Best Actor , for his role in 22 Female Kottayam .
Fahadh followed it up by starring as Shivadas in the coming-of-age drama film Bangalore Days (2014), which ranks among the highest-grossing Malayalam films . He produced and starred as Aloshy in the 2014 period film Iyobinte Pusthakam under his production company, Fahadh Faasil and Friends Pvt Ltd. Fahadh had roles as Mahesh Bhavana in Maheshinte Prathikaaram (2016), Indian diplomat Manoj Abraham in Take Off (2017), and Prasad in Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum (2017), with Maheshinte Prathikaaram and Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum winning the Best Feature Film in Malayalam Award at the 64th and 65th National Film Awards .[ 4] He won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum (2017) and his third Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Malayalam . In 2018, he acted as Prakashan in the film Njan Prakashan which ranks among highest-grossing Malayalam films and as Aby in the film Varathan . In 2021, he portrayed the titular anti-hero in the crime drama Joji which received acclaim. Fahadh later received nationwide acclaim for his performance in the political thriller Malik (2021), the action thriller Vikram (2022) and the action comedy Aavesham (2024).[ 5]
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2018
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^ "Fahadh Faasil powers 'Malik' " . www.telegraphindia.com . Retrieved 20 July 2021 .
^ "Kai Ethum Doorathu" . Sify . 24 April 2003. Archived from the original on 25 March 2022.
^ "The audience has changed; I haven't: Fahadh Faasil" . The Times of India . 1 April 2013. Archived from the original on 19 April 2013. Retrieved 14 April 2013 .
^ Athira M. (28 March 2013). "Art of romance" . The Hindu . Archived from the original on 4 April 2013. Retrieved 14 April 2013 .
^ "Bangalore Days trailer: Fun, young and intriguing" . Sify . 8 May 2014. Archived from the original on 8 May 2014. Retrieved 8 May 2014 .
^ "Fahadh teams up with Radhika Apte in 'Haram' " . Sify . Archived from the original on 7 November 2014. Retrieved 3 November 2014 .
^ Deepak Joy, "'Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum', a film that redefines concept of right and wrong" The Week 14 April 2018 [1] Archived 26 May 2018 at the Wayback Machine
^ "മികച്ച നടൻ സുരാജ്, നടി കനി, സ്വഭാവ നടൻ ഫഹദ്, ലിജോ സംവിധായകൻ" . ManoramaOnline (in Malayalam). Retrieved 13 October 2020 .
^ "After Aaranya Kaandam, Thiagarajan Kumararaja's next to feature Vijay Sethupathi and Fahad Fazil" . India Today . 27 October 2016. Archived from the original on 30 July 2021. Retrieved 30 July 2021 .
^ "Fahadh Faasil to play the villain in Allu Arjun's 'Pushpa' " . The News Minute . 21 March 2021. Retrieved 21 March 2021 .
^ "It's a wrap for Kamal Haasan's 'Vikram' ; watch celebration video here - Times of India" . The Times of India . Retrieved 9 March 2022 .
^ "Fahadh Faasil confirms being part of Kamal Haasan-Lokesh Kanagaraj's Vikram" . Cinema Express . Retrieved 8 April 2021 .
^ "Fahadh Faasil starrer 'Paachuvum Albhuthavilakkum' gets a release date!" . The Times of India . ISSN 0971-8257 . Retrieved 10 March 2023 .
^ "Fahadh to lead Lucia -fame Pawan Kumar's 'Dhoomam' " . The New Indian Express . 1 October 2022.
^ "AR Rahman, Keerthy on board for Udhay's film with Mari Selvaraj" . DT Next . Archived from the original on 3 January 2022. Retrieved 3 January 2021 .
^ "Fahadh Faasil Starts New Film With Romancham Fame Director Jithu Madhavan (View Pic) | 🎥 LatestLY" . LatestLY . 9 March 2023. Retrieved 10 March 2023 .
^ "Manorathangal trailer: Kamal Haasan, Mammootty, Mohanlal, Fahadh Faasil star in Malayalam anthology. Watch" . Hindustan Times . 16 July 2024. Retrieved 18 July 2024 .
^ "Thalaivar 170:Amitabh Bachchan, Fahadh Faasil, Rana Daggubati join Rajinikanth's next" . India Today . Retrieved 13 November 2023 .
^ "Fahadh Faasil joins the new schedule of Allu Arjun's Pushpa: The Rule in Hyderabad" . PINKVILLA . 2 March 2023. Retrieved 10 March 2023 .
^ "Fahadh Faasil and Kalyani Priyadarshan's 'Odum Kuthira Chadum Kuthira' goes on floors" . The Hindu . 29 April 2024. Archived from the original on 5 June 2024. Retrieved 28 May 2024 .
^ "Amal Neerad's next titled Bougainvillea; first-look poster featuring Fahadh Faasil, Kunchacko Boban exudes a sense of dread" . The Indian Express . Retrieved 10 June 2024 .
^ "Fahadh Faasil teams up with 'Baahubali' makers for 'Oxygen' and 'Don't Trouble The Trouble'; starts shooting the latter" . The Hindu . Retrieved 30 March 2024 .
^ "Fahad Turns Producer – Malayalam Movie News" . IndiaGlitz.com . 27 February 2014. Retrieved 18 April 2014 .
^ "Fahadh Faasil: Shammi of 'Kumbalangi Nights' is no regular villain" . The Times of India . 27 February 2019. Retrieved 11 July 2021 .
^ "Basil Joseph plays a vet in movie produced by Fahadh Faasil? Watch teaser" . OnManorama . Retrieved 13 July 2022 .
^ "Premalu: The Rom-Com of The Year Goes Overseas" . Film Companion . 20 February 2024. Archived from the original on 30 March 2024. Retrieved 30 March 2024 .
^ "Fahadh Faasil, Jithu Madhavan, Nazriya Nazim, Sameer Thahir and Anwar Rasheed to collaborate on a new project. Read details here" . The Economic Times . 9 March 2023. Archived from the original on 6 April 2024. Retrieved 7 April 2024 .
^ "Fahadh Faasil, a M-town actor: know more" . Blaze News .
^ "Olipporu" . Sify . Archived from the original on 29 August 2013. Retrieved 29 September 2014 .