Kamal (director)
| Kamal | |
|---|---|
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| Born |
Kamaluddin Mohammed Majeed 28 November 1957 Mathilakam, Kodungallur, Thrissur, Kerala |
| Occupation | Movie Director |
| Years active | 1981 - present |
| Spouse(s) | Saburabi |
| Children | Jenuse Mohamed, Hanna |
| Parent(s) | K. M. Abdul Majeed and Sulaikhabhi[1] |
Kamaluddin Mohammed Majeed, usually credited as Kamal, is an Indian film director, writer and producer who mainly works in Malayalam cinema. He is the current Chairman of Kerala State Film Academy.
Early life and family
He was born on November 28, 1957 in Mathilakam, Kodungallur in Thrissur district of Kerala state. He is the eldest son of ( both late) K.M. Abdul Majeed and Suleikha Beevi. He started his career after his studies from Christ College Irinjalakuda and Sree Kerala Varma College, Thrissur.
Kamal is married to Saburabi. They have two children, Jenuse Mohamed and Hanna Mohamed. Jenuse made his debut as film director in 2015 with the Malayalam film 100 Days of Love.[2]
Career
He started his career by writing the film Thraasa,[3] directed by Padiyan in 1981. He also worked as an associate director in the film.[4]
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 Malayalm film industry. He had previously acted as the general secretary of 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).[5]
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.
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.[6]
His upcoming project Aami is a biopic on celebrated poet and author Kamala Surayya.[7]
Filmography
As director
As producer
| Film | Director | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Celluloid | Himself | 2013 |
As Associate Director
| Film | Director | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Chillu | Lenin Rajendran | 1982 |
| Oru Kochu Swapnam | Vipin Das | 1984 |
| Aa Neram Alpadooram | Thampi Kannanthanam | 1985 |
| Avidathepole Ivideyum | K. S. Sethumadhavan | 1985 |
| Ayanam | Harikumar | 1985 |
Dialogues
| Film | Director | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Aa Neram Alpadooram | Thampi Kannanthanam | 1985
Sunil Vayassu Irupathu (K.S.Sethumadhavan) 1986 |
| Krishnagudiyil Oru Pranayakalathu | Himself | 1997 |
| Meghamalhar | Himself | 2001 |
| Swapnakkoodu | Himself | 2003 |
| Karutha Pakshikal | Himself | 2006 |
| Minnaminnikoottam | Himself | 2008 |
| Celluloid | Himself | 2013 |
Story
| Film | Director | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Kadamba | P. N. Menon | 1983 |
| Aarorumariyathe | K. S. Sethumadhavan | 1984 |
| Unnikale Oru Kadha Parayam | Himself | 1987 |
| Ee Puzhayum Kadannu | Himself | 1996 |
| Gramophone | Himself | 2002 |
| Swapnakkoodu | Himself | 2003 |
| Karutha Pakshikal | Himself | 2006 |
| Minnaminnikoottam | Himself | 2008 |
| Aagathan | Himself | 2010 |
Awards and nominations
- 2013- Best Feature Film in Malayalam for Celluloid
- 2008- Best Film on Family Welfare for Karutha Pakshikal
- 2005- Best Film on Other Social Issues for Perumazhakkalam
- 2013 Best Film for Celluloid[8]
- 2002 Best Popular Film for Nammal
- 2001 Second Best Feature Film for Meghamalhar
- 2001 Best Screen Play for Meghamalhar
- 2000 Second Best Feature Film for Madhuranombarakkattu
- 1995 Best Popular Film for Mazhayethum Munpe
- 1991 Best Director for Ulladakkam
References
- ↑ "കമൽ". Retrieved 12 May 2016.
- ↑ Vijay George (19 March 2015). "Love in Bengaluru". The Hindu. Retrieved 12 April 2015.
- ↑ "Thraasam (1981)". malayalachalachithram.com. 2007-05-12. Retrieved 2013-02-18.
- ↑ http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0436382/bio
- ↑ "Kamal elected FEFKA president". newindianexpress.com. 14 November 2012. Retrieved 2013-02-18.
- ↑ "Celluloid Movie Review - Don't miss this one". entertainment.oneindia.in. February 17, 2013. Retrieved 2013-02-18.
- 1 2 "When Vidya Balan totally transformed herself into Madhavikutty". Malayala Manorama. Retrieved July 4, 2016.
- ↑
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Kamal. |
- Kamal at the Internet Movie Database
- Kamal's memoirs serialised in Madhyamam Weekly: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 (Malayalam)