Priyadarshan Soman Nair Age, Wiki and Bio

Priyadarshan Soman Nair

Quick Info

ProfessionFilm Director, Screen-Writer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth30/01/1957
Age67 years
BirthplaceThiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Bio/Wiki

Full NamePriyadarshan Soman Nair
NicknamePriyan
HometownThiruvananthapuram
Zodiac signAquarius

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 8" (173 cm)
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolGovernment Model Boys Higher Secondary School, Thiruvananthapuram
Colleges/University
  • Mahatma Gandhi College, Thiruvananthapuram
  • Government Arts College, Thiruvananthapuram
  • University College, Thiruvananthapuram
Educational QualificationMaster of Arts in Philosophy from University College

Personal Life

Marital StatusDivorced
Marriage Date13/12/1990

Relationships & More

Wife/SpouseLissy (Actress)
Children
  • Son - Sidharth
  • Daughter - Kalyani Priyadarshan (Actress)

Family

FatherPoojappura Soman Nair (Deceased) (College Librarian)
MotherRajamma (Deceased)
SiblingsSister - Madhumathy Rajamma (Writer)

Career

Debut as a Director
Malayalam Film'Poochakkoru Mookkuthi' (1984)
Hindi Film'Muskurahat' (1992)
Telugu Film'Nirnayam' (1991)
Awards & Achievements
  • 2007 - Director & Producer of the Best Feature Film – 'Kanchivaram'
  • 2012 - Padma Shri
  • 2019 - Director of the Best Feature Film – 'Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea'
  • Kerala State Film Awards: Best Film - 'Thenmavin Kombath' (1994), Second Best Film - 'Kaalapani' (1995)
  • Filmfare Awards: Best Film (Critics) - 'Virasat' (1997), Best Director (Tamil) - 'Kanchivaram' (2008)
  • Lifetime Achievement Award by Karnataka Government (1997)
  • Honorary doctorate (D.Litt) from Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science (2022)
Notable Filmography
  • Hindi: 'Hungama 2', 'Hera Pheri', 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa', 'Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal'
  • Malayalam: 'Kilukkam', 'Mazha Peyyunnu Maddalam Kottunnu', 'Oru Marubhoomikkadha'
  • Tamil: 'Kanchivaram', 'Poi Solla Porom'

Favourites

Comic BookAsterix

Some Lesser Known Facts

He was raised in a middle-class South-Indian family.
His father was a theatre enthusiast, fostering Priyadarshan's interest in films.
Priyadarshan's childhood nickname was given by his father’s close friend, actor Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair.
He began his career writing short plays for All India Radio during college.
An injury during his college cricket days curtailed his dreams of being a cricketer, leading him to focus on film.
He has made significant contributions to Indian cinema through high-quality sound and colour grading.