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Sajid Yahiya
Born (1983-12-20) 20 December 1983 (age 40)
Alappuzha, Kerala, India
Occupations
  • Actor
  • director
  • producer
Years active2009–present

Sajid Yahiya (born 20 December 1984) is an Indian film director, actor, producer and music composer who works in Malayalam cinema. He made his directorial debut in 2016 with the film IDI - Inspector Dawood Ibrahim. He is the founder of a film production company, CP Film Productions.[1][2][3]

Sajid Yahiya is known for his roles in the films Collector, Friday and Bangalore Days. He also directed the films IDI – Inspector Dawood Ibrahim (2016), Mohanlal (2018) and Qalb (2020).

Career

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He made his acting debut in Collector directed by Anil C. Menon.[4][5] His second film, Friday. Apart from acting he was also the executive producer of the film.[6] He was then approached by Roopesh Peethambaran to play a role in Theevram. After this, he acted on Kaashh, Arikil Oraal, and Amen. Other notable films Include Pakida and Bangalore Days.[7] He made his directorial debut in 2016 through the action comedy film IDI - Inspector Dawood Ibrahim.[8] He also directed Mohanlal starring Manju Warrier in 2018, which was a tribute to actor Mohanlal. The film gained recognition among the malayalee audience and the song ‘Laletta’ composed by Tony Joseph from the film was a major hit.[9][10][11][12]

In 2019, the movie "Qalb" was announced featuring Shane Nigam, Siddique, and Lena in leading roles.[13] However, due to various reasons, Shane Nigam was subsequently removed from the film. The production of the movie is now being backed by Vijay Babu's Friday Film House,[14] with a bunch of newcomers set to star in key roles. The story has been written by Sajid and is described as a romantic tale set against the beautiful backdrop of Alappuzha beach.[15]

In 2021, he produced "Pallotty 90's Kids," a nostalgic drama presented by Lijo Jose Pellissery, directed by debutant Jithin Raj under the banner of Cinema Pranthan Film Productions.[16] The movie features Master Davinci Santhosh and Master Neeraj Krishna in lead roles, and popular young actors Arjun Ashokan and Balu Varghese.[17] Additionally, the star cast also includes Saiju Kurup, Niranjana Anoop, and Dinesh Prabhakar.[16] The film has been selected for the Bangalore International Film Festival.[18]

He has announced his next project, "Arikomban - The Most Powerful Force on Earth is Justice", which tells the eventful story of a tusker who lost his mother at the age of two. The movie is set to commence filming in October 2023 this year, with Sigiriya, Sri Lanka serving as the primary shooting location and Chinnakanal, Idukki also featuring in certain parts of the film. The movie will be produced by Badusha Cinemas and Pen and Paper Creations, with the script penned by Suhail M Koya.[19]

Filmography

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Year Title Role Notes
2011 Collector[13] Williams
2012 Friday Sobichan Also executive producer
Theevram Emmanuel
Kaashh
2013 Arikil Oraal Manu
Amen Barber Kumaaran
Zachariayude Garbhinikal Veyil Chilla - Singer[13]
2014 Pakida Pauly
Bangalore Days Sammy
2015 Kumbasaram
Double Barrel Chaplly
2016 Bangalore Naatkal Sammy Tamil film
Darvinte Parinamam Dickson
IDI - Inspector Dawood Ibrahim Directorial debut
Pokkiri Simon Singam Suni
2018 Mohanlal Director
2019 Kodathi Samaksham Balan Vakeel Informer
2021 Pallotty 90's kids Producer[20][21]
2023 Arikomban Director[19]
2024 Qalb Director and Writer[22][23]

Awards

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He won the 53rd Kerala State Film Awards for the movie he produced, Pallotty 90's Kids, under the category of Best Children's Film. [24][25]

References

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  1. ^ "Award-winning short film director Jithin Raj to debut with a feel-good film on friendship - Times of India". The Times of India. 26 September 2020. Retrieved 27 December 2020.
  2. ^ "'നിന്നില്‍ തുടങ്ങി നിന്നില്‍ ഒടുങ്ങാന്‍ ഒരുങ്ങുന്ന എന്റെ ഖല്‍ബിന്റെ മിടിപ്പുകള്‍', ഷെയ്ന്‍ ചിത്രം". Mathrubhumi. 20 November 2019. Retrieved 27 December 2020.
  3. ^ "Sajid Yahiha releases music video titled Kankal Neeye - Times of India". The Times of India. 24 December 2020. Retrieved 27 December 2020.
  4. ^ "Jayasurya replaces Asif Ali in Inspector Dawood Ibrahim". Deccan Chronicle. 3 March 2016. Retrieved 7 June 2016.
  5. ^ "First Look Poster of Sajid Yahiya's Directorial Debut 'Inspector Dawood Ibrahim (IDI)' Released". International Business Times. 17 January 2015. Retrieved 7 June 2016.
  6. ^ Anand, Shilpa Nair (4 August 2016). "Fist, fury and fun". The Hindu. Retrieved 13 April 2018.
  7. ^ "Box Office Collection: 'Bangalore Days' Grosses ₹8.5 crore in First Week". International Business Times. 6 June 2014. Retrieved 7 June 2016.
  8. ^ "Shot cut". The Hindu. 29 January 2015. Retrieved 7 June 2016.
  9. ^ Anand, Shilpa Nair (13 April 2018). "A Mohanlal obsession". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 27 December 2020.
  10. ^ "Mohanlal teaser: Guess who is the new Lalettan fan? It's Manju Warrier". The Indian Express. 19 February 2018. Retrieved 27 December 2020.
  11. ^ James, Anu (17 January 2017). "Will Manju Warrier play a die-hard Mohanlal fan in Sajid Yahiya's next?". www.ibtimes.co.in. Retrieved 27 December 2020.
  12. ^ "Malayali fans are crazy too: 'Mohanlal' director". The New Indian Express. 12 April 2018. Retrieved 27 December 2020.
  13. ^ a b c "Enthralled by cinema". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 18 March 2014. Retrieved 7 June 2016.
  14. ^ "Vijay Babu announces his 20th production". Cinema Express. 6 April 2023. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
  15. ^ "Sajid Yahiya revives Qalb with a new team". Cinema Express. 7 April 2023. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
  16. ^ a b "Lijo Jose Pellissery presents Pallotti 90's Kids - a nostalgic drama". Deshabhimani. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
  17. ^ "Arjun Ashokan - Balu Varghese starrer 'Pallotty 90's kids' first look poster out!". The Times of India. 17 September 2022. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
  18. ^ "Pallotty 90's Kids Director : Jithin Raj Country : India Language : Malayalam Duration : 126 minutes Year : 2022". Biffes. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
  19. ^ a b "Sajid Yahiya announces film based on rogue elephant Arikomban's life; shooting to begin in October". The Indian Express. 8 May 2023. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
  20. ^ "Pallotty 90's Kids is a Sajid Yahiya production". The New Indian Express. 9 March 2021. Retrieved 21 May 2021.
  21. ^ "'Pallotty 90's Kids' starts rolling in Palakkad - Times of India". The Times of India. 6 March 2021. Retrieved 21 May 2021.
  22. ^ "Shane Nigam-Sajid Yahiya project titled Qalb". The New Indian Express. 21 November 2019. Retrieved 22 November 2019.
  23. ^ "Sajid Yahiya's Big-budget Malayalam Film Qalb Set To Release In Theatres On January 12". News18. 11 January 2024. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
  24. ^ "Unveiling the best of Malayalam cinema: Jury report of Kerala State Film Awards out". Onmanorama. Retrieved 13 August 2024.
  25. ^ "State Award Winner 'Pallotti 90s Kids' is all set to release in theatres; teaser out". Onmanorama. Retrieved 13 August 2024.
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