Sajin Baabu

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Sajin Baabu
Born (1986-06-01) 1 June 1986 (age 38)
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
Occupations
  • Film director
  • screenwriter
  • producer
Years active2014–present

Sajin Baabu (born 1 June 1986) is an Indian film director, screenwriter, and producer, who works in Malayalam cinema. [1] He made his directional debut with Unto the Dusk (or Asthamayam Vare ) in 2014. [1] He is noted for his latest movie Biriyaani which bagged numerous awards, including the NETPAC award for best film at ASIATICA, Rome, Italy. [1] [2] [3] He is the winner of Special Jury mention for Direction for his movie Biriyaani at the 67th National Film Awards [4]

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Personal life

Sajin Baabu was born in a remote village called Koopu in Thiruvananthapuram. [5] [2]

Filmography

YearFilmcontributionFestivals/ Awards/ Notes
2010The DelegateDirectordocu-fiction that captures soul and essence of the IFFK. [6]
2011Music of the broomDirector
2011A river flowing deep and wideDirector
2014 Unto the Dusk Director, Scriptwriter
2016 Ayaal Sassi Director, Scriptwriter
2020 Biriyaani Director, Scriptwriter,

Sound designer

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