Fahadh Faasil Age, Wiki and Bio

Fahadh Faasil

Quick Info

ProfessionActor and Producer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth08/08/1982
Age42 years
BirthplaceAlappuzha, Kerala

Bio/Wiki

Full nameAbdul Hameed Mohammed Fahad Fazil
NicknameShanu

Physical Stats & More

Height168 cm (5’ 6”)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

EducationM.A. in Philosophy
School(s)
  • SDV English Medium Higher Secondary School, Alappuzha, Kerala
  • The Lawrence School, Lovedale, Tamil Nadu
  • The Choice School, Tripunithura, Ernakulam, Kerala
College/University
  • Sanatana Dharma College, Alappuzha, Kerala
  • University of Miami, Florida, US
Qualification(s)
  • B. Com from Sanatana Dharma College, Alappuzha, Kerala
  • Engineering college dropout
  • M.A. in Philosophy from the University of Miami, Florida, US

Personal Life

Date of Birth08/08/1982
Age (as of 2023)41 Years
BirthplaceAlappuzha, Kerala
Zodiac signLeo
HometownAlappuzha, Kerala

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/Girlfriends
  • Andrea Jeremiah (actor and singer)
  • Nazriya Nazim (actor)
Engagement Date08/02/2014
Marriage Date21/08/2014

Family

FatherA.M. Fazil (filmmaker, producer, and screenwriter)
MotherRosina Fazil
Siblings
BrotherIsmail Fazil aka Vachu (actor)
Sister(s)
  • Ahameda Fazil
  • Fathima Fazil
SpouseNazriya Nazim

Career

Debut
Film (Malayalam; As a Child Actor)Pappayude Swantham Appoos (1992)
Film (Malayalam; As a Lead Actor)Kaiyethum Doorath (2002) as Sachin Madhavan
Film (Tamil; As an Actor)Velaikkaran (2017) as Adhiban “Aadhi” Madhav
Film (Telugu; As an Actor)Pushpa: The Rise (2021) as Bhanwar Singh Shekhawat IPS
Film (Malayalam; As a Film Producer)Iyobinte Pusthakam (2014)
Awards
  • 2012: 42nd Kerala State Film Awards for Second Best Actor for the films Chaappa Kurishu, Akam
  • 2013: 15th Asianet Film Awards for Youth Icon of the Year for the films Annayum Rasoolum, Amen, Artist, Oru Indian Pranayakadha, North 24 Kaatham
  • 2013: 2nd South Indian International Movie Awards for Critics Choice Best Actor – Malayalam for Diamond Necklace
  • 2013: 60th Filmfare Awards South for Best Actor – Malayalam for the film 22 Female Kottayam
  • 2013: Vanitha Film Awards for Best Actor for the film 22 Female Kottayam, Diamond Necklace
  • 2014: 61st Filmfare Awards South for Best Actor – Malayalam for the film North 24 Kaatham
  • 2014: 44th Kerala State Film Awards for Best Actor for the films Artist and North 24 Kaatham
  • 2015: 17th Asianet Film Awards for Performer of the Year for the films Iyobinte Pusthakam, God’s Own Country, Bangalore Days, 1 by Two, and Money Ratnam
  • 2015: 17th Asianet Film Awards for Best Film for the film Iyobinte Pusthakam
  • 2018: Asianet Film Awards for Best Actor for the film Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum
  • 2018: CPC Cine Awards for Best Actor for the film Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum
  • 2018: 65th Filmfare Awards South for Best Actor for the film Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum
  • 2018: International Film Festival of Kerala for Best Actor for the film Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum
  • 2018: 65th National Film Awards for Best Supporting Actor for the film Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum
  • 2018: 7th South Indian International Movie Awards for Critics Choice Best Actor – Malayalam for the film Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum
  • 2018: Vanitha Film Awards for Best Actor for the film Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum
  • 2020: 50th Kerala State Film Awards for Best Character Actor for Kumbalangi Nights
  • 2020: 50th Kerala State Film Awards for Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value for Kumbalangi Nights

Favourites

Actor(s)
  • Irrfan Khan
  • Dilip Kumar
Filmmaker(s)
  • Hrishikesh Mukherjee
  • Bimal Roy

Style Quotient

Car Collection
  • Porsche 911 Carrera S
  • Mercedes Benz E Class
  • Range Rover Vogue

Some Lesser Known Facts

Fahadh Faasil is an Indian actor known for his work in Telugu and Malayalam films.
He was born into a Muslim family and shared about quitting engineering due to his passion for acting in an interview.
Faasil's debut Malayalam film 'Kaiyethum Doorath' did not perform well at the box office.
He pursued further studies in the US before returning to India and appearing in the film 'Kerala Cafe'.
In 2010, he acted in four Malayalam films, gaining immense popularity with 'Chaappa Kurishu' in 2011.
Faasil starred in several Malayalam films like 'Haram' (2015) and 'Kumbalangi Nights' (2019).
He married his co-star Nazriya Nazim in a Muslim wedding ceremony after falling in love during the film 'Bangalore Days.'
Faasil has featured in a Malayalam music video and boycotted the 2018 National Awards Ceremony.
Several of his films like 'C U Soon' and 'Joji' released on OTT platforms during the pandemic.
In 'Pushpa: The Rise,' Faasil stepped in for a role initially offered to Jisshu Sengupta.
Faasil's co-star Allu Arjun praised his performance in 'Pushpa: The Rise' for his powerful portrayal.
As of 2022, Faasil is actively filming various projects in Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu cinema.
He has also produced successful Malayalam films under his production banner 'Fahadh Faasil and Friends.'
Faasil has appeared in TV commercials for brands like Titan and UAE Exchange.
In interviews, he expressed self-doubt about his acting and his reservations about working in Hindi films due to language limitations.
Faasil emphasized his commitment to producing meaningful films and his dedication to the Malayalam cinema industry.