Zakariya Mohammed
Malayalam film director From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Zakariya Mohammed is an Indian film director, screenwriter, actor and producer who works in Malayalam Films. Hailing from Valanchery, Malappuram, Zakariya is best known for his directorial debut Sudani from Nigeria,[2] which won several awards and accolades.[3] His second directorial feature was Halal Love Story.[4]
Zakariya Mohammed | |
|---|---|
Zakariya | |
| Born | 19 February 1986 |
| Occupation(s) | Film director, Producer, Actor |
| Years active | 2018–present |
| Organisation | Cross Border Camera |
| Known for | Sudani from Nigeria |
| Spouse | Labeeba Mohammed |
| Children | 1 |
| Awards | Kerala State Film Award for Best Screenplay Kerala State Film Award for Best Debut Director |
Personal life
He is a postgraduate in Mass Communication and Journalism from SAFI Institute of Advanced Study, Vazhayur. and worked as an assistant professor in MediaOne Academy at Calicut. He started his career as an Assistant Director in an Advertising production house, TVC Factory, Cochin, Kerala.[5]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Producer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Sudani from Nigeria | Yes | Yes | No | Debut movie as director |
| 2020 | Halal Love Story | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 2023 | Ayisha[6] | No | No | Yes | |
| Momo in Dubai[7] | No | Yes | Yes | ||
| Jackson Bazaar Youth | No | No | Yes |
Acting roles
Awards
| Year | Film | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Sudani from Nigeria | Kerala State Film Awards[10] | Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value |
| Best Screenplay | |||
| Best Debut Director[10] | |||
| 23rd International Film Festival of Kerala | FIPRESCI Award: Best Malayalam Film[11] | ||
| 66th National Film Awards[12] | Best Feature Film in Malayalam | ||
| Aravindan Puraskaram[13] | Best Debut Director | ||
| Mohan Ragavan Award | Best Director | ||
| Padmarajan Award[14] | Best Director | ||
| Movie Street Film Awards[15] | Best Film | ||
| Best Director | |||
| Asianet Film Awards | Best Film[16] | ||
| Indywood Academy Awards 2018 | Best Screenplay - Original[17] | ||
| SIIMA[18] | Best Debut director | ||
| CPC Cine Awards[19] | Best Screenplay | ||
| Best Film | |||
| MACTA Sadananda Puraskaram[20] | Best Debut Director | ||
| Vanitha Film Awards | Best Debut Director[21] | ||
References
External links
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