Shahi Kabir (born 28 September 1978) is an Indian film director and scriptwriter for Malayalam cinema. He is the screenwriter for 'Joseph' (2018) directed by M. Padmakumar and for 'Nayattu' (2021), he won the National Film Award for Best Screenplay(Original) - 2023 at the 69th National Film Awards.[1] He made his directorial debut with 'Ela Veezha Poonchira' for which he received the Best Debut Director Award at the 53rd Kerala State Film Awards.[2]
Shahi Kabir | |
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| Born | 28 September 1978 Alappuzha, Kerala, India |
| Occupation(s) | Film director, script writer |
| Spouse |
Sabeena A (m. 2007) |
| Children | 2 |
| Awards |
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Early life and career
editKabir was born in Alappuzha, India. He married Sabeena A on July 8, 2007, and has two children. He wrote the script for Joseph (2018),[3] and Nayattu (2021). He also directed Ela Veezha Poonchira.[4]
Style and approach
editShahi Kabir is known for his unique style and approach to storytelling and his films blend realism and artistic expression. He has crafted articles centered around law enforcement and investigative activities for the Kerala Police.[5]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Worked As | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Joseph | Writer | Vanitha Film Award and Janmabhumi Film Award |
| 2021 | Nayattu | Writer | National Film Award and Kerala State Film Award[6] |
| 2022 | Ela Veezha Poonchira | Director | Kerala State Film Award[7] |
Awards and recognition
editHis writing talent was recognized with Vanita Film Awards 2019 and Janmabhoomi Film Awards 2018 for Best Scriptwriter, both for the film "Joseph". Additionally, Kabir's talent as a director was recognized with the Kerala State Film Award 2023[8] for Best Debut Director for "Ela Veezha Poonchira". He also won the 2021 Kerala State Film Award for Best Story in the film "Nayattu".[9][10]
- National Film Award for Best Screenplay(Original) - 2023[11]
- Kerala State Film Awards for Best Debut Director (2023)[12]
- Kerala State Film Award for Best Story (2021)[13]
- Vanita Film Awards (2019)
- Janmabhoomi Film Awards (2018)
References
edit- ^ "Malayalam cinema shines at the 69th National Film Awards: A closer look at the winners". The Times of India. 2023-10-17. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-08-03.
- ^ M, Athira (2022-07-15). "Writer Shahi Kabir on turning director with 'Elaveezhapoonchira'". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2024-07-20.
- ^ M, Athira (2018-11-30). "Shahi Kabir makes headlines as a scenarist in Malayalam cinema". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2024-07-20.
- ^ "മൂന്നേ മൂന്ന് സിനിമകൾ, എല്ലാം സൂപ്പർ ഹിറ്റ്,ദേശീയ അവാർഡുകൾ; ഷാഹി കബീറിനെക്കുറിച്ച് നിർമാതാവ്". Mathrubhumi. 2023-10-17. Retrieved 2024-07-20.
- ^ Praveen, S. R. (2023-07-21). "Kerala State Film Awards: Shahi Kabir's journey from the Police department to an award-winning debut". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2024-07-20.
- ^ "69th National Film Awards: 'Nayattu' secures the Best Screenplay award". The Times of India. 2023-08-24. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-08-03.
- ^ "Kerala State Film Awards: Mammootty, Vincy best actors, 'Nanpakal...' best film". Onmanorama. Retrieved 2024-08-03.
- ^ PTI (2023-08-24). "69th National film awards: 'Speechless' Madhavan, clueless Shahi Kabir, confident Kiranraj rejoice recognition". ThePrint. Retrieved 2024-07-20.
- ^ "മൂന്നേ മൂന്ന് സിനിമകൾ, എല്ലാം സൂപ്പർ ഹിറ്റ്,ദേശീയ അവാർഡുകൾ; ഷാഹി കബീറിനെക്കുറിച്ച് നിർമാതാവ്". Mathrubhumi. 2023-10-17. Retrieved 2024-07-20.
- ^ "National awards: Indrans gets special mention for 'Home'; Shahi Kabir best scriptwriter". News9live. 2023-08-24. Retrieved 2024-07-20.
- ^ "69th National Film Awards: 'Nayattu' secures the Best Screenplay award". The Times of India. 2023-08-24. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-08-03.
- ^ "53rd Kerala State Film Awards: Here's the complete list of winners". The Times of India. 2023-07-21. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-08-03.
- ^ "Kerala State Film Awards: Mammootty, Vincy best actors, 'Nanpakal...' best film". Onmanorama. Retrieved 2024-08-03.