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Fahadh Faasil

In this Indian name, the name Faasil is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Fahadh.

Fahadh Faasil
Fahadh in 2019
Born (1982-08-08) 8 August 1982 (age 41)[1]
Alappuzha, Kerala, India
Other names
Alma mater
Occupations
  • Actor
  • producer
Years active2002–present
Organizations
Spouse
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(m. 2014)​
Parent
RelativesFarhaan Faasil (brother)

Fahadh Fazil (born 8 August 1982), professionally known as Fahadh Faasil, is an Indian actor and producer who predominantly works in Malayalam and Tamil films. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest Indian[3] actors of his generation, he has consistently delivered remarkable performances throughout his career, and noted for his diverse portrayals, Fahadh is among the highest-paid Malayalam actors. He is one of the most popular Malayalam actors of all times.[4][5] Fahadh is a recipient of several accolades including a National Film Award, four Kerala State Film Awards and three Filmfare Awards South.[6]

Fahadh is the son of filmmaker Fazil. 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.[7]

Fahadh achieved further critical and commercial success for his films in 2013, including his performances in the romantic-drama film Annayum Rasoolum, the black-comedy satire film Amen, the road movie North 24 Kaatham, the drama film Artist, and the romantic-comedy Oru Indian Pranayakadha. He won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor for his performances as Michael in Artist and Harikrishnan in North 24 Kaatham. He also won his second Filmfare Award for Best Actor for his role in North 24 Kaatham.[8] He 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 also has a Digital Entertainment Company/Movie Production House named Bhavana Studios partnered with Dileesh Pothan and Syam Pushkaran.

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.[9] 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).[10]

Fahadh is a celebrity endorser for several brands and products and is a philanthropist. Fahadh is married to actress Nazriya Nazim.

  1. ^ "Happy Birthday Fahadh Faasil: Lesser known facts about the finest actor". The Times of India. 8 August 2020. Archived from the original on 1 February 2024. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
  2. ^ "They call him FaFa : Meet Fahadh Faasil and Friends. They speak in Malayalam (And Subtitles)". Outlook. Archived from the original on 29 April 2023. Retrieved 16 July 2021.
  3. ^ "Anatomy of three scenes that make Fahadh Faasil an absolute GOAT". The Indian Express. 8 August 2023. Archived from the original on 10 May 2024. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
  4. ^ Cite error: The named reference highest-paid 1 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  5. ^ Cite error: The named reference highest-paid 2 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  6. ^ "My World of Movies: Fahad Fazil's Amazing Second Innings". Archived from the original on 18 January 2014. Retrieved 20 January 2014.
  7. ^ Positions. Continuum. 2002. ISBN 0-8264-5992-7. OCLC 959394212.
  8. ^ Express News Service (20 April 2014). "Fahad, Lal, Ann, Shyamaprasad Take State Laurels; CR No.89 is Best Film". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 14 March 2016. Retrieved 4 July 2016.
  9. ^ "64th National Film Awards, 2016" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. April 2017. Archived from the original (PDF) on 6 June 2017. Retrieved 9 April 2017.
  10. ^ "Fahadh Faasil powers 'Malik'". www.telegraphindia.com. Archived from the original on 19 July 2021. Retrieved 20 July 2021.
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