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Aashiq Abu
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Born
1978-4-12 (age 48)
Edappally, Kochi, India


Occupation
Film director and producer



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).[1] Abu is known for his collaboration with screenwriters Syam Pushkaran and Dileesh Nair.

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

Aashiq Abu was born in Edappally, Kerala[2] to C. M. Abu, and Jameela Abu. Aashiq Abu completed his school education from 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.[3]

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.[4] 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 delay in Chief Minister's office receiving the funds, sparking a controversy.[5]

Film career

After working as an assistant director to Malayalam film director Kamal[2] 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.[6] On June 7th 2019, his latest movie Virus was released. The movie is based on the true events of the Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala in 2018.

Ad films

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Aashiq Abu has done ad films for Joyalukkas group, Mathrubhumi, Panasonic, Lulu Group, Dubai Gold and Jewellery Group, Media One TV and Club 7. OPM (Original Pixels in Motion) Cinemas led by Aashiq Abu is a production house launched in October 2012. In 2015, Aashiq Abu had been hired by UAE Exchange to direct their ad campaign starring Malayalam actors Jayasurya and Fahadh Faasil.

Filmography

Year Film Director Producer Notes
2009 Daddy Cool Template:Yes
2011 Salt N' Pepper Template:Yes
2012 22 Female Kottayam Template:Yes
Da Thadiya Template:Yes
2013 Anchu Sundharikal Template:Yes Anthology
(Segment: Gauri)
Idukki Gold Template:Yes
2014 Gangster Template:Yes Template:Yes
2015 Rani Padmini Template:Yes
2016 Maheshinte Prathikaaram Template:Yes Directed by Dileesh Pothan
2017 Mayaanadhi Template:Yes Template:Yes
2018 Ee.Ma.Yau Template:Yes Directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery
2019 Virus Template:Yes Template:Yes
2020 Halal Love Story Template:Yes Directed by Zakariya Mohammed
2021 Aarkkariyam[7] Template:Yes Directorial debut of Sanu Varghese
Aanum Pennum[8] Template:Yes Anthology film,
Directed by Aashiq Abu, Venu, and Jay. K
Bheemante Vazhi[9] Template:Yes Directed by Ashraf Hamza
Naaradan[10] Template:Yes Template:Yes
Vaariyam Kunnan[11] Template:Yes Template:Yes
Haagar[12] Template:Yes Also Cinematographer;
Directed by Harshad
Party[13] Template:Yes Directorial debut of Vinayakan
TBA Neelavelicham[14] Template:Yes Template:Yes Adaptation of Vaikom Muhammad Basheer's story

As actor

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 Sub inspector

Awards

Year Film Award Category Notes
2012 22 Female Kottayam Mohan Raghavan Award[15] Best Director
2016 Maheshinte Prathikaaram 64th National Film Awards[16] Best Feature Film in Malayalam Award shared with Dileesh Pothan
Kerala State Film Awards[17] Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value Award shared with Dileesh Pothan
Filmfare Award for Best Film – Malayalam[18] Best Film
CPC Cine Awards[19] Best Film
Vanitha Film Awards[20] Best Film Award shared with Dileesh Pothan
Asianet Film Awards Critics Award for Best Film
2017 Mayanadi Padmarajan Award[21] Best Film Award shared with Syam Pushkaran and Dileesh Nair
2019 Virus Jagaran Film Festival[22] Best Indian Feature Film
Critic's Choice Film Awards[23] Best Director
CPC Cine Awards[24] Best Director

References

  1. ↑ Archived copy. Retrieved 2013-12-12.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Bold and TRENDY. Retrieved 19 December 2012.
  3. ↑ Archived copy. Retrieved 2013-12-14.
  4. ↑ Anbodu Kochi: Malayalam actors, youngsters in Kerala unite to help Chennai. International Business Times. Retrieved 19 December 2020.
  5. ↑ Kochi Music Foundation controversy intensifies as more fingers point right at Aashiq Abu and team. The New Indian Express.
  6. ↑ Magic of love, life, and all in between. The Hindu(24 December 2017).
  7. ↑ http://onlookersmedia.in/latestnews/parvathy-biju-menon-aashiq-abus-next-production/
  8. ↑ https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2019/sep/23/rajeev-ravi-aashiq-abu-jay-k-and-venu-prepping-anthology-project-2038023.html
  9. ↑ https://www.asianetnews.com/entertainment-news/chemban-vinod-next-script-movie-bheemante-vazhi-qm01lp
  10. ↑ https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2020/10/24/tovino-thomas-anna-ben-in-aashiq-abu-naradan-movie.html
  11. ↑ https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/aashiq-abu-film-prithviraj-play-vaariyamkunnan-leader-malabar-rebellion-127078
  12. ↑ https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/aashiq-abu-reveals-why-he-has-turned-cinematographer-for-hagar/articleshow/76641076.cms
  13. ↑ https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/vinayakan-turn-director-party-133511
  14. ↑ https://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/movie-news/2021/01/21/neela-velicham-movie-aashoq-abu-prithviraj-kunchako-boban.html
  15. ↑ http://kaumudiglobal.com/innerpage1.php?newsid=27338
  16. ↑ National Film Awards 2017: Akshay Kumar, Sonam Kapoor felicitated by Pranab Mukherjee. The Indian Express(3 May 2017). Retrieved 11 October 2017.
  17. ↑ Kerala State Film Awards 2016: Complete winners' list. The Times of India(7 March 2017). Retrieved 11 October 2017.
  18. ↑ Winners of the 64th Jio Filmfare Awards (South).
  19. ↑ CPC cine awards 2016: Vinayakan, Sai Pallavi & Rajisha win top honors. OnManorama. Retrieved 4 August 2017.
  20. ↑ Vanitha Film Awards 2017: Mohanlal, Manju Warrier win top honours; netizens question if they deserve to be in winners' list. International Business Times(8 February 2017). Retrieved 11 October 2017.
  21. ↑ https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2018/may/11/ashiq-abus-mayanadi-n-prabhakarans-kulipathalam-win-padmarajan-awards-1813327.html
  22. ↑ http://onlookersmedia.in/latestnews/aashiq-abus-virus-wins-best-indian-feature-film-award/
  23. ↑ https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/critics-choice-film-awards-2020-complete-winners-list-6336210/
  24. ↑ https://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/news/2020/cpc-cine-awards-2019-virus-and-kumabalangi-nights-bag-the-top-honours-294457.html

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