Sibi Malayil
Sibi Malayil | |
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| Born | 2 May 1956 |
| Occupation | Film director |
| Years active | 1985 – present |
| Spouse | Bala[1] |
| Children | Joe, Zeba[2] |
Sibi Malayil (born 2 May 1956)[3] is an Indian film director who works in Malayalam cinema.[4]
Career
[edit]Since the mid-1980s he has directed around forty films. He did his studies at the St. Berchmans College. Before becoming an independent director, he assisted eminent directors such as Priyadarshan and Fazil. Films such as Chekkeranoru Chilla (1986), Thaniyavarthanam (1987), Vicharana (1988), Kireedam (1989), Dasharatham (1989), His Highness Abdullah (1990), Malayogom (1990), Bharatham (1991), Sadayam (1992), Kamaladalam (1992), Akashadoothu (1993), Chenkol (1993) and Sagaram Sakshi (1994) are defined the way Malayalam films were made, especially in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Many of his films have screenplays by A. K. Lohithadas.[5] It was through his film Bharatham, that Mohanlal got his first national award for best actor. Sibi Malayil is also the president of the Film Employees' Federation of Kerala (FEFKA).[6] He is also the chairman of a film institute named NEO Film School in Kochi.[7]
Personal life
[edit]Sibi is married to Bala. They have a son Joe and a daughter Zeba. Sibi and his family are born again Christians[1]
Filmography
[edit]- As Associate Director
| Year | Title | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Manjil Virinja Pookkal | Fazil |
| 1982 | Padayottam | Jijo Punnoose |
| 1984 | Poochakkoru Mookkuthi | Priyadarsan |
| 1984 | Odaruthammava Aalariyam | Priyadarsan |
| 1993 | Manichitrathazhu | Fazil |
- As Chief Associate Director
| Year | Title | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Ente Mamattukkuttiyammakku | Fazil |
- As Director
Awards
[edit]- 1997 – Nargis Dutt Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration – Kanakkinavu
- 1994 – National Film Award for Best Film on Family Welfare – Aakasadoothu
- 1987 – National Film Award for Best Film on Other Social Issues – Doore Doore Koodu Koottam
- 1991 – Filmfare Award for Best Director - Malayalam – Bharatham[8]
- 1992 – Filmfare Award for Best Director - Malayalam – Sadayam
- 2003 – Best Director – Ente Veedu Appuvinteyum
- 2003 – Kerala State Film Award for Best film with popular appeal and aesthetic value – Ente Veedu Appuvinteyum
- 2000 – Kerala State Film Award for Best film with popular appeal and aesthetic value – Devadoothan
- 1996 – Second Best Film – Kanakkinavu
- 1991 – Second Best Film – Bharatham
See also
[edit]- List of Malayalam films from 1981 to 1985
- List of Malayalam films from 1986 to 1990
- List of Malayalam films from 1991 to 1995
- List of Malayalam films from 1996 to 2000
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Life as Sibi Malayil's wife". Newindianexpress.com. Archived from the original on 22 November 2012. Retrieved 5 August 2018.
- ^ "Life as Sibi Malayil's wife". Newindianexpress.com. Archived from the original on 22 November 2012. Retrieved 5 August 2018.
- ^ "Profile of Malayalam Director Sibi Malayil". Malayalasangeetham.info. Retrieved 5 August 2018.
- ^ "യൂത്ത് ഇഫക്ട് , Interview - Mathrubhumi Movies". Archived from the original on 19 December 2013. Retrieved 19 December 2013.
- ^ Sarawathy Nagarajan (3 July 2009). "An incomparable writer". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 7 November 2012. Retrieved 10 November 2009.
- ^ Arya Aiyappan (13 April 2009). "MACTA burns Mammootty's effigies". Oneindia. Archived from the original on 13 July 2012. Retrieved 10 November 2009.
- ^ "AboutUs – Neo Film School". Neofilmschool.com. Retrieved 5 August 2018.
- ^ "39th Annual Filmfare Malayalam Best Actor Director Music : santosh : …". Archive.org. 8 February 2017. Archived from the original on 8 February 2017. Retrieved 5 August 2018.
External links
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- Sibi Malayil at IMDb
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