Aashiq Abu (born 12 April 1978) is an Indian film director, producer, actor, and distributor, who works in Malayalam cinema. He is best known for his films such as Daddy Cool (2009), Salt N' Pepper (2011), 22 Female Kottayam (2012), Idukki Gold (2013), Mayaanadhi (2017) and Virus (2019).[2] Abu is often known for his collaboration with screenwriters Syam Pushkaran and Dileesh Nair.
Aashiq Abu | |
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| Born | Asiq Punnakkaparambil Aboo[1] 12 April 1978 Edappally, Kochi, Kerala, India |
| Occupation(s) | Film director and producer |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Spouse | |
Abu produces and distributes under the banner OPM and OPM Dream Mill Cinemas. OPM produced Dileesh Pothan's directional debut Maheshinte Prathikaaram (2016), which won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam.
Personal life
editAashiq Abu was born in Edappally, Kochi, Kerala[3] to C. M. Abu, and Jameela Abu. Aashiq Abu completed his school education at SRV High School, Kochi. As a pre-degree student at Maharajas College, he was elected to the Students' Union and was a union member for four consecutive years. He married actress Rima Kallingal on 1 November 2013, in a simple function held in Kakkanad Registration office, Kochi.[4]
Aashiq Abu has been part of Anbodu Kochi, a Facebook-based group which works with the local administration, collecting and distributing relief materials in the aftermath of natural disasters.[5] In 2019 November, Kochi Music Foundation of which Aashiq Abu is a part of organised a musical event 'Karuna' in Kochi promising that the proceedings from the event will be donated to the Chief Minister's Disaster Relief Fund (CMDRF) to help flood victims. There was a delay in Chief Minister's office receiving the funds, sparking a controversy.[6]
Film career
editAfter working as an assistant director to Malayalam film director Kamal[3] for about five years, Abu made his directorial debut with Daddy Cool in 2009 starring Mammootty. Salt N' Pepper was his second directorial effort. Salt N' Pepper’s Tamil, Telugu and Hindi remake rights was bought by actor-director Prakash Raj. In 2012, he directed 22 Female Kottayam which was followed by Da Thadiya, Gangster and Rani Padmini. Aashiq Abu has also done a short film, Lost in Bangalore for Mathrubhumi. His 2017 release was Mayaanadhi.[7] On 7 June 2019, his latest movie Virus was released. The movie is based on the true events of the Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala in 2018.
Filmography
edit| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Film | Director | Producer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Daddy Cool | Yes | ||
| 2011 | Salt N' Pepper | Yes | ||
| 2012 | 22 Female Kottayam | Yes | ||
| Da Thadiya | Yes | |||
| 2013 | Anchu Sundharikal | Yes | Anthology (Segment: Gauri) | |
| Idukki Gold | Yes | |||
| 2014 | Gangster | Yes | Yes | |
| 2015 | Rani Padmini | Yes | ||
| 2016 | Maheshinte Prathikaaram | Yes | Directed by Dileesh Pothan | |
| 2017 | Mayaanadhi | Yes | Yes | |
| 2018 | Ee.Ma.Yau | Yes | Directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery | |
| 2019 | Virus | Yes | Yes | |
| 2020 | Halal Love Story | Yes | Directed by Zakariya Mohammed | |
| 2021 | Aarkkariyam[8] | Yes | Directorial debut of Sanu Varghese | |
| Aanum Pennum[9] | Yes | Anthology film, (Segment: Rani) | ||
| Bheemante Vazhi[10] | Yes | Directed by Ashraf Hamza | ||
| 2022 | Naaradan[11] | Yes | Yes | |
| 2023 | Neelavelicham[12] | Yes | Yes | Adaptation of Vaikom Muhammad Basheer's story |
As actor
edit| Year | Film | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Rappakal | Kamal | As a 'Photographer' |
| 2012 | Theevram | Roopesh Peethambaran | Cameo as himself |
| 2013 | Annayum Rasoolum | Rajeev Ravi | Rasool's brother Hyder |
| 2014 | Iyobinte Pusthakam | Amal Neerad | P. J. Antony |
| 2017 | Parava | Soubin Shahir | Police Constable |
| 2022 | C/o56APO | Anoop Oommen | Mukhlis Azad |
| 2023 | 2018 | Jude Anthany Joseph | Party Member |
Awards
edit| Year | Film | Award | Category | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 22 Female Kottayam | Mohan Raghavan Award[13] | Best Director | |
| 2016 | Maheshinte Prathikaaram | 64th National Film Awards[14] | Best Feature Film in Malayalam | Award shared with Dileesh Pothan |
| Kerala State Film Awards[15] | Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value | Award shared with Dileesh Pothan | ||
| Filmfare Award for Best Film – Malayalam[16] | Best Film | |||
| CPC Cine Awards[17] | Best Film | |||
| Vanitha Film Awards[18] | Best Film | Award shared with Dileesh Pothan | ||
| Asianet Film Awards | Critics Award for Best Film | |||
| 2017 | Mayanadi | Padmarajan Award[19] | Best Film | Award shared with Syam Pushkaran and Dileesh Nair |
| 2019 | Virus | Jagaran Film Festival[20] | Best Indian Feature Film | |
| Critic's Choice Film Awards[21] | Best Director | |||
| CPC Cine Awards[22] | Best Director |
References
edit- ^ "ASIQ PUNNAKKAPARAMBIL ABOO Director Profile". Retrieved 13 November 2016.
- ^ "ന്യൂജനറേഷന് താരം | mangalam.com". Archived from the original on 24 January 2013. Retrieved 12 December 2013.
- ^ a b "Bold and TRENDY". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 18 December 2012. Retrieved 19 December 2012.
- ^ "വിജയങ്ങളില് വഴിയിടറാതെ.., Interview – Mathrubhumi Movies". Archived from the original on 15 December 2013. Retrieved 14 December 2013.
- ^ "Anbodu Kochi: Malayalam actors, youngsters in Kerala unite to help Chennai". International Business Times. Retrieved 19 December 2020.
- ^ "Kochi Music Foundation controversy intensifies as more fingers point right at Aashiq Abu and team". The New Indian Express.
- ^ "Magic of love, life, and all in between". The Hindu. 24 December 2017.
- ^ "Parvathy and Biju Menon in Aashiq Abu's next production". 23 October 2020.
- ^ "Rajeev Ravi, Aashiq Abu, Jay K and Venu prepping anthology project- The New Indian Express". 24 September 2019.
- ^ "ചെമ്പൻ വിനോദിന്റെ തിരക്കഥയിൽ കുഞ്ചാക്കോ ബോബൻ; കൗതുകമുണര്ത്തി 'ഭീമന്റെ വഴി' ഫസ്റ്റ് ലുക്ക്".
- ^ "Tovino Thomas, Anna Ben roped in for Aashiq Abu's Naradan". 24 October 2020.
- ^ "ബഷീറിന്റെ 'നീലവെളിച്ച'വുമായി ആഷിക്ക് അബു; പൃഥ്വിയും ചാക്കോച്ചനും വീണ്ടും".
- ^ "Kaumudi Online".
- ^ Express Web Desk (3 May 2017). "National Film Awards 2017: Akshay Kumar, Sonam Kapoor felicitated by Pranab Mukherjee". The Indian Express. Archived from the original on 11 October 2017. Retrieved 11 October 2017.
- ^ "Kerala State Film Awards 2016: Complete winners' list". The Times of India. 7 March 2017. Archived from the original on 11 October 2017. Retrieved 11 October 2017.
- ^ "Winners of the 64th Jio Filmfare Awards (South)". filmfare.com. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
- ^ "CPC cine awards 2016: Vinayakan, Sai Pallavi & Rajisha win top honors". OnManorama. Retrieved 4 August 2017.
- ^ James, Anu (8 February 2017). "Vanitha Film Awards 2017: Mohanlal, Manju Warrier win top honours; netizens question if they deserve to be in winners' list". International Business Times. Archived from the original on 11 October 2017. Retrieved 11 October 2017.
- ^ "Ashiq Abu's 'Mayanadi', N Prabhakaran's 'Kulipathalam' win Padmarajan awards- The New Indian Express". Archived from the original on 23 April 2023. Retrieved 3 June 2020.
- ^ "Aashiq Abu's Virus wins Best Indian Feature Film Award!". 30 September 2019.
- ^ "Critics' Choice Film Awards 2020: Complete winners list". 28 March 2020.
- ^ "CPC Cine Awards 2019: Virus and Kumabalangi Nights Bag Top Honours!". 30 January 2020.
External links
edit- Aashiq Abu at IMDb