Fahadh Faasil

Indian actor and producer (born 1982)

  • Sanatana Dharma College, Alappuzha
  • University of Miami
Occupations
  • Actor
  • producer
Years active2002–presentOrganizationsWorksFull listSpouse
Nazriya Nazim
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(m. 2014)​
FatherFazilRelativesFarhaan Faasil (brother)AwardsFull list

Abdul Hameed Mohammed Fahadh Fazil (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) and action comedy Aavesham (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.

Early life and background

Fahadh Faasil was born as Abdul Hameed Mohammed Fahadh Fazil,[12] on 8 August 1982,[13][14] in Alappuzha, Kerala, to film director Fazil and his wife, Rozina.[15] He has two sisters, Ahameda and Fatima, and a brother, Farhaan, who is also an actor.[16][17]

Fahadh completed his schooling from SDV Central School Alappuzha, Lawrence School Ooty and Choice School Tripunithura. He went on to pursue his Bachelor's from SD College, Alleppey and Masters in philosophy from University of Miami in the United States.[18][19]

Career

Debut, sabbatical and breakthrough (2002–2012)

Fahadh made his film debut with his father's Kaiyethum Doorath (2002) under the stage name of Shaanu. The film was a failure at the box office.[20][21] Regarding his performance, a critic wrote that "Shaanu oozes charm and suits the character of Sachin but he has to work hard on his dancing".[22] Fahadh later defended his father, stating "don't blame my father for my failure because it was my mistake and I came into acting without any preparation of my own".[23] After his debut, he moved to the United States for five years, where he pursued his studies,[24] before returning in 2009 to act in the film Kerala Cafe (2009), conceived by director Ranjith.[25] At Ranjith's behest, director Uday Ananthan cast Fahad in his Mrityunjayam, one of the 10 shorts in the film.[26] He played the role of a journalist in the Mrityunjayam, a ghost film set on a spooky old 'Mana'. He was chosen to co-star in B. Unnikrishnan's Pramani. He then appeared as a business head in the thriller Cocktail (2010). His next film, Tournament, was also a thriller.

He appeared in Sameer Thahir's directorial debut Chaappa Kurishu (2011), a thriller in which he played the head of a construction business. "Arjun – my character in Chappa Kurishu is not a role that an actor gets often. I am very lucky and very fortunate," Fahad said. He shot a long kissing scene with his co-star Remya Nambeesan in the film – supposedly the first-ever in Malayalam cinema – which upon release was termed controversial.[27] In Fahadh's next film, Akam (2011), a contemporary adaptation of Malayattoor Ramakrishnan's psycho-thriller novel Yakshi, he played Srinivas, a young architect who starts suspecting that his beautiful wife is a yakshi. "Playing Srinivas was like re-inventing myself. We had a workshop before shooting began and I had ample opportunity to explore the nuances of the character. In the process of re-inventing Srinivas, I reinvented myself," said Fahadh.[26] The film premiered at the Dubai International Film Festival. He won the Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actor in 2012 for his performance in Chappa Kurishu and Akam.[28]

In 2012, he played a negative character in 22 Female Kottayam, a rape and revenge film, which was critically acclaimed.[29] In his next film, Lal Jose's Diamond Necklace (2012), he played the role of an oncologist working in Dubai and the film centred on the doctor's relationship with three different women.[30] Both the films 22 Female Kottayam and Diamond Necklace were a commercial and critical success and ran over 100 days in theatres.[31] In June 2012, a case was registered against Fahadh by the Kochi Town Central Police for violation of the rule against public display of images of smoking. A poster of Diamond Necklace that showed him smoking a cigarette had been on display before the Kavitha Theatre in Kochi since the film was released.[32] In his next film, Lijin Jose's Friday (2012) he played an auto rickshaw driver.[33] The same year, he appeared in The Day of Judgement, one of the three featurettes from the portmanteau film D Company.[34]

Established actor and critical acclaim (2013–2017)

In the year 2013, he was in cinematographer Rajeev Ravi's directorial debut Annayum Rasoolum, Lijo Jose Pellissery's Amen, V. K. Prakash's Natholi Oru Cheriya Meenalla, Salam Bappu's directorial debut Red Wine, debutant Anil Radhakrishnan Menon's North 24 Kaatham and Sathyan Anthikad's Oru Indian Pranayakatha. He won Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor for his performance in North 24 Kaatham.[35] Amen was both commercial and critical success and was named as one of the best films of the year by Khaleej Times[36] while Annayum Rasoolum managed to be commercial success.[37][38] Oru Indian Prayankatha was a sleeper hit.

In 2014, he acted in the big budget movie Iyobinte Pusthakam, which he himself produced. Fahadh also played a major role in the multi-starrer blockbuster movie Bangalore Days. It is considered one of the best Malayalam movies made during the New gen movement.[39]

Fahadh's three releases of 2015, were average grosser at the box office – Mariyam Mukku, Haram and Ayal Njanalla.[40] In Mariyam Mukku, he played a fisherman opposite Sana Althaf.[41] Fahadh played a speech trainer whose wife wants a divorce, in Haram opposite Radhika Apte.[42] Asha Prakash of The Times of India stated that he has put his heart and soul into the character.[43] In his final film of the year Ayal Njanalla, Fahadh played a man struggling with mistaken identity opposite Mrudula Murali.[44] Reviewer Deepa Soman stated, "The movie is watchable due to Fahad’s acting, some attempts to create refreshing comic situations, enjoyable dialogues and impressive one-liners."[45]

In 2016, his first release, Monsoon Mangoes failed at the box office.[46] Fahadh played an ambitious filmmaker opposite Iswarya Menon, Cris from Deccan Chronicle found his performance "unconvincing".[47] Fahadh played a photographer in Maheshinte Prathikaaram, opposite Aparna Balamurali, which became a major commercial success.[48][49] Deepa Gauri of Khaleej Times noted, "Fahadh's performance is top-notch. He outshines the other in his 'natural-ness' quotient."[50]

In 2017, Fahadh appeared in four films, Role Models, Take Off, Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum and Velaikkaran, of which the latter three were major commercial successes.[51] In Take Off, Fahadh played an IFS officer in Iraq. Sowmya Rajendran stated that his soulful eyes and understated performance complemented the storytelling.[52][53] His next film, Role Models opposite Namitha Pramod garned mixed reviews.[54] Fahadh then played a thief opposite Nimisha Sajayan in Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum, one of his career's most notable role, which won him the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor.[55][56] Sethumadhavan N of Bangalore Mirror wrote: "Fahadh plays second fiddle comfortably for the first half of the film. It takes a lot of guts and confidence for a popular star like him to take on such an unconventional role."[57] Fahadh ventured into Tamil films with Velaikkaran, where he played a businessman.[58] In his review, Haricharan Pudipeddi opined that Fahadh gets to "steal the thunder" in the second half, in a confident debut.[59]

Stardom and experimentation of genres (2018–2022)

Fahadh at an event in 2018

Fahadh had three critical and commercial success in 2018 with Carbon, Varathan and Njan Prakashan.[60][61] Carbon had him play a youngster in search of a goal in life opposite Mamta Mohandas.[62] Baradwaj Rangan found his performance to be "extraordinary empathetic".[63] He then played a married man in trouble opposite Aishwarya Lekshmi, in Varathan, which he co-produced with his wife.[64] Sajin Shrijith stated, "Amal gives Fahadh a full-fledged mass avatar befitting his personality."[65] Fahadh played a male nurse in one of the highest-grossing Malayalam films, Njan Prakashan, his final release of the year.[66] A critic of Sify praised his "dedicated performance" but criticised the character.[67]

Fahadh portrayed Shammi, a male chauvinist in Kumbalangi Nights, his first release of 2019 which he co-produced with Nazriya.[68] The film grossed more than ₹ 100 crore at the box office. His character and the film has gained a cult following.[69][70] Sarath Ramesh Kuniyl was appreciative of his ability to brilliantly slip into "such mind-blowing characters".[71] Sreehari Nair of Rediff.com opined that Fahadh played Shammi's rigidity by "acting from his neck up". The film won him Kerala State Film Award for Best Character Actor.[72] He then played a psychiatrist opposite Sai Pallavi in Athiran, which received mixed reviews but performed well at box office.[73] Reviewer of Deccan Chronicle found him to be "effortless".[74] Fahad next played a struggling actor, whose wife cheats on him in Super Deluxe opposite Samantha Ruth Prabhu.[75] The film received critical acclaim with Karthik Kumar of Hindustan Times stating that he shine like never before.[76][77]

Trance and C U Soon were the two releases Fahadh had in 2020.[78] In Trance, he played an atheist motivational speake opposite Nazriya Nazim. Goutham V. S. noted: "Fahadh steals the limelight by portraying a character that is hysteric and disturbing at the same time".[79] His film, C U Soon became India's first computer screen film and saw him playing a cyber security specialist.[80] Saibal Chatterjee stated, "Fahadh derives strength and thrives on his emphasis on exactitude of expression."[81]

Fahadh played a serial killer in his first release of 2021, Irul. Despite the mixed reviews, Fahadh's performance was well received by Shubhra Gupta.[82][83] Post this, Fahadh played the titular engineering dropout in Joji.[84] Anupama Chopra termed Fahadh "stunning" and added that he delivers a performance within a performance.[85] Nearly a week after the release of Joji, reports came out that the Film Exhibitors United Organisation of Kerala (FEUOK) has warned Fahadh against acting in movies made for streaming through OTT platforms, which later turned out to be a rumour.[86][87] Fahadh then earned nation wide recognition with Malik, where he played a revolutionary leader opposite Nimisha Sajayan. The film was his most expensive Malayalam film to date.[88][89] Several critics termed it his career best performance, and Ramya Palisetty appreciated him for portraying a flawed character with "brilliance".[90][91] Later, Fahadh expanded to Telugu films with Pushpa: The Rise, where he played a cruel police officer.[92][93] Nishad Thaivalappil of News18 stated: "Fahadh Faasil’s entry towards the end only elevates the whole film. His entry, dialogues and punch lines are surely impactful."[94] The film became one of the highest-grossing Telugu films of all time.[95]

In his first film of 2022, Fahadh played the head of black-ops squad in Vikram,[96] which emerged as one of the highest-grossing Tamil films of all time.[97] Soundarya Athimuthu of The Quint felt that Fahadh "steals the show" with an all round performance.[98] His next release, Malayankunju alongside Rajisha Vijayan saw him play an electronics technician.[99] Divya Nair of Rediff.com noted, "Malayankunju triumphs in the integrity and ease of FaFa's portrayal of Anikuttan, with layered expressions and emotions."[100]

Expansion and commercial success (2023–present)

Fahadh had three film releases in 2023 – He first appeared as a pharmacist in Pachuvum Athbutha Vilakkum, which was a commercial success.[101][102] G. Ragesh of Onmanorama opined that he has played similar characters before but added: "the virtues and vulnerabilities of Pachu are safe with the actor in Fahadh".[103] In his next film, Dhoomam, he appeared opposite Aparna Balamurali. The film received mixed reviews with Anna M. M. Vetticad calling his character arc "weak".[104][105] In his final film of the year, Fahadh played a district secretary in Maamannan.[106] Bharathy Singaravel of The News Minute noted: "Fahadh as the primary antagonist, offers a blood curdling performance. His villainy is shrewd, calculated, and completely believable." The film emerged as a major commercial success.[107][108]

In his first film of 2024, Fahadh played a kind-hearted Malayali-Kannadiga gangster in Aavesham, which he also co-produced.[109][110] The film eventually became the fourth highest grossing Malayalam film of all time.[111] Janani K from India Today opined he "wonderfully portrayed" the dynamic character, while Nirmal Jovial of The Week stated that he "brings out his complete form" only in those climax portions.[112][113]

Filmography

Personal life

On 20 January 2014, he got engaged to Malayalam film actress Nazriya Nazim[114] whom he married on 21 August 2014 at Trivandrum.[115][116] The pair got to know each other more on the sets of Anjali Menon's Bangalore Days (2014), in which they played the roles of husband and wife. Fahadh revealed that their parents had been pivotal in arranging the marriage.[117][118] In 2024, Fahadh revealed that he has been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.[119]

Acting style and media image

Fahadh is considered among the most popular and highest-paid actors of Malayalam cinema, according to various media reports.[5][6] Fahadh is noted for playing a variety of roles in a variety of genres. Princy Alexander of Onmanorama called him a "force to reckon with".[120] Writing for The News Minute, Fahir Maithutty called him a front-runner of the New Generation Wave and said, "Fahadh possesses traits that set him apart as an actor — his command over dialects and his ability to transform to any character."[121]

Anandu Suresh of The Indian Express talked about his career comeback and noted, "The new Fahadh displayed remarkable growth and maturity. His second innings made him one of contemporary Indian cinema’s finest actors."[122] Neelima Menon of HuffPost stated, "Most of his notable films are character-driven and many of his characters have been flawed, vulnerable heroes. He is a product of new-age Malayalam cinema, where superstardom has begun to wane, and alpha male heroes have been exiled.[123] Film critic Aparna Prashanthi opined: "He is an actor in the purest sense. He isn’t addicted to stardom nor is he particular about drawing all the attention to himself in a film. He just wants to be part of good cinema."[123]

Rediff.com named Fahad the "Best Malayalam Actor" of 2012 and 2013.[124][125] Fahadh is a celebrity endorser for brands and products such as Titan, Milma, Jos Alukkas, Adithi Aatta, UAE Exchange, Estilocus and Camerry Icecreams.[126][127] In the Kochi Times Most Desirable Men list, Fahadh was placed in 5th 2017, 2nd in 2018, 7th in 2019 and 8th in 2020.[128][129][130][131] His performance in Maheshinte Prathikaram and Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum is regarded as one of the "100 Greatest Performances of the Decade" by Film Companion.[132] In 2019 and 2022, the Indian edition of GQ featured Fahadh among the nation's most influential young people and credited him for "choosing scripts with an edge, and pouring himself into his parts with conviction".[133][134]

Accolades

Fahadh has won four Filmfare Awards — Best Actor – Malayalam for his performance in 22 Female Kottayam (2012), North 24 Kaatham (2013) and Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum (2017) and Best Supporting Actor - Tamil for Maamannan (2023).[135][136] Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum also won him the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor. Additionally, he has also earned four Kerala State Film Awards — Second Best Actor for Chaappa Kurishu and Akam (both 2011), Best Actor for Artist and North 24 Kaatham (both 2013), Best Character Actor and Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value for Kumbalangi Nights (2020).[137][138]

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