Kamal (director)
Kamal | |
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Born | 28 November 1957 |
Occupation | Film director |
Years active | 1981–present |
Spouse | Saburabi |
Children | 2 |
Kamaluddin Mohammed Majeed,
Personal life
Kamal was born on 28 November 1957 in Kodungallur, as the eldest son of the late K.M. Abdul Majeed and late Suleikhabi. He has two younger brothers. He is married to his first cousin, Saburabi. They have two children, Jenuse Mohamed and Hanna Shanu. Jenuse made his debut as a film director in 2015 with the Malayalam film 100 Days of Love.[3]
In April 2020, reports surfaced that an aspiring
Career
He started his career by writing the film
His first film was Mizhineer Pookkal in 1986 and to date, he has directed more than 43 movies, among which are two non-Malayalam movies, one each in Tamil and Hindi. Apart from his role as a director, Kamal has held several administrative posts within the Malayalam film industry. He had previously acted as the general secretary of the Malayalam Cine Technicians Association (MACTA) and has been an executive member of the Kerala Chalachitra Academy. He is currently the President of the Kerala Director's Union (FEFKA).[6]
His works include Unnikale Oru Katha Parayam, Kakkothikavile Appooppan Thadikal, Thoovalsparsham, Ghazal, Ulladakam, Ee Puzhayam Kadannu, Azhagiya Ravanan, Mazhayethum Munpe, Meghamalhar, Madhuranombarakaattu, Perumazhakkalam, Karutha Pakshikal, Khaddama and Celluloid. His interest in film-making led him to enroll at the Kalabharathi Film Institute in Thrissur.[citation needed]
Celluloid (2013) is the biopic of J.C Daniel, the father of Malayalam cinema. Smitha at the entertainment site, oneindia.com, stated that the film is one of the best films made in recent times from Indian cinema.[7]
Aami is a biopic of poet and author Kamala Surayya.[8]
Filmography
As director
- Note: all of his films are in Malayalam, except otherwise noted.
As producer
Film | Director | Year |
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Celluloid | Himself | 2013 |
As Associate Director
Year | Film | Director |
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1982 | Chillu | Lenin Rajendran |
1984 | Oru Kochu Swapnam | Vipin Das |
1985 | Aa Neram Alpadooram |
Thampi Kannanthanam |
1985 | Avidathepole Ivideyum |
K. S. Sethumadhavan |
1985 | Ayanam | Harikumar
|
Dialogues
Year | Film | Director |
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1981 | Thrasam | Padiyan |
1985 | Aa Neram Alpadooram |
Thampi Kannanthanam |
1986 | Sunil Vayassu 20 | K. S. Sethumadhavan |
1997 | Krishnagudiyil Oru Pranayakalathu | Himself |
2001 | Meghamalhar | Himself |
2003 | Swapnakkoodu |
Himself |
2006 | Karutha Pakshikal | Himself |
2008 | Minnaminnikoottam | Himself |
2013 | Celluloid | Himself |
Story
Year | Film | Director |
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1980 | Kaavalmaadam | P. Chandrakumar |
1983 | Kadamba | P. N. Menon |
1984 | Aarorumariyathe | K. S. Sethumadhavan |
1987 | Unnikale Oru Kadha Parayam | Himself |
1996 | Ee Puzhayum Kadannu | Himself |
2002 | Gramophone | Himself |
2003 | Swapnakkoodu |
Himself |
2006 | Karutha Pakshikal | Himself |
2008 | Minnaminnikoottam | Himself |
2010 | Aagathan | Himself |
Awards and nominations
- 2005– Best Film on Other Social Issues for Perumazhakkalam
- 2007– Best Film on Family Welfare for Karutha Pakshikal
- 2013– Best Feature Film in Malayalam for Celluloid
- Kerala State Film Award
- 1991 Best Director for Ulladakkam
- 1995 Best Popular Film for Mazhayethum Munpe
- 2000 Madhuranombarakkattu
- 2001 Second Best Feature Film for Meghamalhar
- 2001 Best Screen Play for Meghamalhar
- 2002 Best Popular Film for Nammal
- 2013 Best Film for Celluloid[9]
- 1995 Second Best Film for Mazhayethum Munpe
- 1996 Second Best Film for Ee Puzhayum Kadannu
- 1999 Second Best Film for Niram
- 2001 Best Film for Meghamalhar
- 2002 Second Best Film for Nammal
- 2004 Best Film for Perumazhakkalam
- 2004 Best Director for Perumazhakkalam
- 2006 Best Film for Karutha Pakshikal
- 2006 Best Director for Karutha Pakshikal
- 2010 Best Film for Khaddama
- 2010 Best Director for Khaddama
- 2012 Best Film for Celluloid
- 2012 Best Director for Celluloid
- 2001: Asianet Film Award for Best Director- Meghamalhar
References
- ^ Kamaluddin Mohammed Majeed Biography & Movie List – BookMyShow. In.bookmyshow.com. Retrieved on 19 December 2016.
- ^ Kamala Surayya’s ‘Aami’ Starring Vidya Balan To Hit Floors On September 25. Desimartini.com (3 August 2016). Retrieved on 19 December 2016.
- ^ 19 March 2015. "Love in Bengaluru". The Hindu. Retrieved 12 April 2015.
- ^ "This is a baseless allegation to spoil my name: Kamal - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 6 July 2020.
- ^ "Director Kamal dismisses sexual harassment allegations against him, calls it baseless". Mathrubhumi. Archived from the original on 6 July 2020. Retrieved 6 July 2020.
- ^ "Kamal elected FEFKA president". newindianexpress.com. 14 November 2012. Archived from the original on 14 August 2014. Retrieved 18 February 2013.
- ^ "Celluloid Movie Review – Don't miss this one". entertainment.oneindia.in. 17 February 2013. Archived from the original on 14 May 2013. Retrieved 18 February 2013.
- ^ "When Vidya Balan totally transformed herself into Madhavikutty". Malayala Manorama. Retrieved 4 July 2016.
- ^ Kerala State Film Awards 2013 Announced: Best Actor :Prithviraj, Best Film: Celluloid – FWD Life | The Premium Lifestyle Magazine |. Fwdlife.in (14 December 2015). Retrieved on 19 December 2016.
- ^ "കേരള ഫിലിം ക്രിട്ടിക്സ് അവാര്ഡ് 1977 - 2012". Kerala Film Critics Association. Retrieved 25 January 2023.