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Anand Ekarshi (born Sebastian K Abraham) [1] is a Malayalam filmmaker who gained recognition for his directorial debut, Aattam . [2]
Anand Ekarshi | |
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| Born | Sebastian K Abraham |
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| Years active | 2023–present |
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Anand Ekarshi (born Sebastian K Abraham) [1] is a Malayalam filmmaker who gained recognition for his directorial debut, Aattam . [2]
Anand Ekarshi was born in Kerala. [3] His interest in theatre and acting began at the young age of 10. He attributes his narrative style to his involvement with Lokadharmi, a theatre group based in Kochi. [4] He holds a degree in Communicative English and a postgraduate degree in Psychology. [5]
Before making his mark with feature films, Anand Ekarshi worked on various short films and music videos in Malayalam. [6] He also had a brief stint under the guidance of filmmaker Imtiaz Ali. [7]
Ekarshi made his directorial debut with Aattam in 2023, a film that won the Best Feature Film award at the 70th National Film Awards in India. [8]
| Year | Award | Film | Category | Ref. |
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| 2024 | 70th National Film Awards | Aattam | Best Feature Film | [9] |
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| 2023 | Kerala Film Critics Association Awards | Aattam | Best Film | [10] |
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