Shahi Kabir

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Shahi Kabir
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Kabir in 2023
Born (1978-09-28) 28 September 1978 (age 45)
Alappuzha, Kerala, India
Occupation(s)Film director, script writer
Spouse
Sabeena A
(m. 2007)
Children2
Awards
  • Janmabhoomi Film Awards (2018)
  • Vanita Film Awards (2019)
  • Kerala State Film Award (2021, 2023)

Shahi Kabir (born 28 September 1978) is an Indian film director and scriptwriter for Malayalam cinema. He is the screenwriter for 'Joseph' (2018) directed by M. Padmakumar and for 'Nayattu' (2021), he won the National Film Award for Best Screenplay at the 69th National Film Awards. [1] He made his directorial debut with 'Ela Veezha Poonchira' for which he received the Best Debut Director Award at the 53rd Kerala State Film Awards. [2]

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Early life and career

Kabir was born in Alappuzha, India. He married Sabeena A on July 8, 2007, and has two children. He wrote the script for Joseph (2018), [3] and Nayattu (2021). He also directed Ela Veezha Poonchira . [4]

Style and approach

Shahi Kabir is known for his unique style and approach to storytelling and his films blend realism and artistic expression. He has crafted articles centered around law enforcement and investigative activities for the Kerala Police. [5]

Filmography

YearTitleWorked AsNotes
2018 Joseph Writer Vanitha Film Award and Janmabhumi Film Award
2021 Nayattu Writer National Film Award and Kerala State Film Award [6]
2022 Ela Veezha Poonchira Director Kerala State Film Award [7]

Awards and recognition

His writing talent was recognized with Vanita Film Awards 2019 and Janmabhoomi Film Awards 2018 for Best Scriptwriter, both for the film "Joseph". Additionally, Kabir's talent as a director was recognized with the Kerala State Film Award 2023 [8] for Best Debut Director for "Ela Veezha Poonchira". He also won the 2021 Kerala State Film Award for Best Story in the film "Nayattu". [9] [10]

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