Fahadh Faasil

In this Indian name, the name Faasil is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Fahadh.

Fahadh Faasil
Fahadh in 2019
Born (1982-08-08) 8 August 1982 (age 42)[1]
Alappuzha, Kerala, India
Other names
Alma mater
Occupations
  • Actor
  • producer
Years active2002–present
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(m. 2014)​
FatherFazil
FamilyFazil family
AwardsFull list

Abdul Hameed Mohammed Fahad Fazil (born 8 August 1982), professionally known as Fahadh Faasil or FaFa, is an Indian actor and producer who primarily works in Malayalam and Tamil films. Noted for his diverse portrayals,[3][4] Fahadh is among the highest-paid and most popular Malayalam actors.[5][6] Fahadh is a recipient of several accolades including a National Film Award, four Kerala State Film Awards and four Filmfare Awards South.[7]

Born to filmmaker Fazil, Fahadh began his career at the age of 20 with his father's 2002 romantic film Kaiyethum Doorath, which was a critical and commercial failure. Post a hiatus of seven years, Fahadh returned to films with the anthology Kerala Cafe (2009) and attained public attention for his role in the thrillers Chaappa Kurishu (2011) and Akam (2011), winning the Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actor for both these films.

Fahadh further achieved critical acclaim and commercial success with the thriller 22 Female Kottayam (2012), romantic-dramas Diamond Necklace (2012) and Annayum Rasoolum (2013), black-comedy Amen (2013), adventure drama North 24 Kaatham (2013), drama Artist (2013), and the romantic-comedy Oru Indian Pranayakadha (2013). While, 22 Female Kottayam and North 24 Kaatham won him the Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Malayalam, Artist and North 24 Kaatham won him the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor .[8][9] Following this, he starred in one of the highest-grossing Malayalam films, the coming-of-age drama Bangalore Days (2014).

Along with few box office failures, Fahadh continued to earn praises for his portrayals in the comedy-drama Maheshinte Prathikaaram (2016), survival thriller Take Off (2017), crime drama Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum (2017), which won him the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor and his third Filmfare Best Actor – Malayalam award, satirical comedy Njan Prakashan (2018), action thriller Varathan (2018), drama Kumbalangi Nights (2019) and crime drama Joji (2021).[10] Fahadh has since earned national recognition with his performance in the political thriller Malik (2021), action thriller Vikram (2022), action comedy Aavesham (2024) and action drama Vettaiyan (2024).[11]

Fahadh is a celebrity endorser for several brands and products and is a philanthropist. Fahadh is married to actress Nazriya Nazim. He co-owns the production company Fahadh Faasil and Friends with his wife and has a digital entertainment company named Bhavana Studios, co-partnered with Dileesh Pothan and Syam Pushkaran.

  1. ^ "Happy Birthday Fahadh Faasil: Lesser known facts about the finest actor". The Times of India. 8 August 2020. Archived from the original on 1 February 2024. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
  2. ^ "They call him FaFa : Meet Fahadh Faasil and Friends". Outlook. Archived from the original on 29 April 2023. Retrieved 16 July 2021.
  3. ^ "Anatomy of three scenes that make Fahadh Faasil an absolute GOAT". The Indian Express. 8 August 2023. Archived from the original on 10 May 2024. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
  4. ^ "Indian cinema's maverick man: Fahadh Faasil does it again". Hindustan Times. 27 April 2024. Archived from the original on 12 July 2024. Retrieved 29 August 2024.
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  7. ^ "Fahad Fazil's Amazing Second Innings". Archived from the original on 18 January 2014. Retrieved 20 January 2014.
  8. ^ Positions. Continuum. 2002. ISBN 0-8264-5992-7. OCLC 959394212.
  9. ^ 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.
  10. ^ "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.
  11. ^ "Fahadh Faasil powers 'Malik'". www.telegraphindia.com. Archived from the original on 19 July 2021. Retrieved 20 July 2021.