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| Born | Abdul Hameed Mohammed Fahadh Fazil 8 August 1982[1][2] Alappuzha, Kerala, India |
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| Years active | 2002; 2009–present |
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Nazriya Nazim (m. 2014) |
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| Relatives | Farhaan Faasil (brother) |
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Abdul Hameed Mohammed Fahadh Fazil (8 August 1982), professionally known as Fahadh Faasil or FaFa, is an Indian actor and film producer who primarily works in Malayalam films. Noted for his diverse portrayals,[5] he is among the highest-paid Malayalam actors.[6] Fahadh is a recipient of several accolades including a National Film Award, four Kerala State Film Awards and three Filmfare Awards South.[7]
Fahadh is the son of filmmaker Fazil. Fahadh began his film career at the age of 20 by starring in the leading role in his father Fazil's 2002 romantic film Kaiyethum Doorath, which was a critical and commercial failure. After a gap of 7 years, Fahadh made his comeback with the anthology film Kerala Cafe (2009), in the short film Mrityunjayam. He attained public attention for his role as Arjun in the thriller film Chaappa Kurishu (2011). Fahadh won his first Kerala State Film Award, the Best Supporting Actor Award for his performance in Chaappa Kurishu along with his performance in Akam. He achieved critical acclaim and recognition for his roles as Cyril in 22 Female Kottayam (2012) and Dr. Arun Kumar in Diamond Necklace (2012). He won his first Filmfare Award for Best Actor for his role in 22 Female Kottayam.[8]
Fahadh achieved further critical and commercial success for his films in 2013, including his performances in the romantic-drama film Annayum Rasoolum, the black-comedy satire film Amen, the road movie North 24 Kaatham, the drama film Artist, and the romantic-comedy Oru Indian Pranayakadha. He won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor for his performances as Michael in Artist and Harikrishnan in North 24 Kaatham. He also won his second Filmfare Award for Best Actor for his role in North 24 Kaatham.[9] He followed it up by starring as Shivadas in the coming-of-age drama film Bangalore Days (2014), which ranks among the highest-grossing Malayalam films. He produced and starred as Aloshy in the 2014 period film Iyobinte Pusthakam under his production company, Fahadh Faasil and Friends Pvt Ltd. Fahadh also has a Digital Entertainment Company/Movie Production House named Bhavana Studios partnered with Dileesh Pothan and Syam Pushkaran.
Fahadh had roles as Mahesh Bhavana in Maheshinte Prathikaaram (2016), Indian diplomat Manoj Abraham in Take Off (2017), and Prasad in Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum (2017), with Maheshinte Prathikaaram and Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum winning the Best Feature Film in Malayalam Award at the 64th and 65th National Film Awards.[10] He won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum (2017) and his third Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Malayalam. In 2018, he acted as Prakashan in the film Njan Prakashan which ranks among highest-grossing Malayalam films and as Aby in the film Varathan. In 2021, he portrayed the titular anti-hero in the crime drama Joji which received acclaim. Fahadh later received nationwide acclaim for his performance in the political thriller Malik (2021), the action thriller Vikram (2022) and the action comedy Aavesham (2024).[11]
Fahadh is a celebrity endorser for several brands and products and is an philanthropist. Fahadh is married to actress Nazriya Nazim.
- ^ Pillai, Radhika C. "Fahadh Fazil celebrates birthday with Nazriya Nazim". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 12 November 2017. Retrieved 15 May 2016.
- ^ "Nazriya's birthday party for hubby Fahadh | Video". Malayala Manorama. 8 August 2018. Archived from the original on 8 August 2018. Retrieved 8 August 2018.
- ^ "They call him FaFa : Meet Fahadh Faasil and Friends. They speak in Malayalam (And Subtitles)". Outlook. 16 July 2021.
- ^ "Happy Birthday Fahadh Faasil: Lesser known facts about the finest actor" – via The Economic Times - The Times of India.
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- ^ Positions. Continuum. 2002. ISBN 0-8264-5992-7. OCLC 959394212.
- ^ Express News Service (20 April 2014). "Fahad, Lal, Ann, Shyamaprasad Take State Laurels; CR No.89 is Best Film". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 14 March 2016. Retrieved 4 July 2016.
- ^ "64th National Film Awards, 2016" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. April 2017. Archived from the original (PDF) on 6 June 2017. Retrieved 9 April 2017.
- ^ "Fahadh Faasil powers 'Malik'". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 20 July 2021.