Zakariya Mohammed
Appearance
Zakariya | |
---|---|
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 |
Zakariya 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]
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
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
2019 | Virus | Zakariya | |
Thamaasha | Himself | Brief Cameo | |
2023 | Communist Pacha Adhava Appa[8][9] | TBA | Lead Role |
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
- ^ "തിരക്കഥ വായിക്കാതെ സൗബിൻ തയാറായി; സക്കരിയ അഭിമുഖം". ManoramaOnline.
- ^ "Aravindan Puraskaram awarded to Zakariya Mohammed - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "Sudani from Nigeria wins audience choice award at Russian film festival". The New Indian Express.
- ^ Priya, Lakshmi (16 January 2020). "'Halal Love Story' is a family comedy drama: Zakariya". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 16 February 2020.
- ^ "Growing up in Malabar: 'Sudani From Nigeria' maker on his art, soccer & film festivals". www.thepeninsulaqatar.com.
- ^ "മഞ്ജുവാര്യര് പ്രധാന വേഷത്തിലെത്തുന്ന ആദ്യ മലയാള-അറബിക് ചിത്രം 'ആയിഷ '".
- ^ "'ഹലാൽ ലൗ സ്റ്റോറി'ക്ക് ശേഷം സക്കരിയ; 'മോമോ ഇന് ദുബായ്' ടൈറ്റിൽ പോസ്റ്റര്".
- ^ "Zakariya turns lead actor with 'Communist Pacha Adhava Appa'". Retrieved 26 August 2023.
- ^ "സക്കറിയയുടെ 'കമ്മ്യൂണിസ്റ്റ് പച്ച'; ടൈറ്റില് പോസ്റ്റര്" (in Malayalam). Archived from the original on 20 November 2022. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
- ^ a b "Kerala State Film Awards 2019: The full winners list". 28 July 2019.
- ^ "IFFK 2018: Lijo Jose wins best director; Dark Room best movie". Archived from the original on 3 April 2019. Retrieved 2 June 2020.
- ^ Kumarkozhikode, P. k Ajith (9 August 2019). "Not a lot to cheer for Malayalam cinema". The Hindu – via www.thehindu.com.
- ^ "Malayalam director Zakariya wins Aravindan Award for 'Sudani from Nigeria'". www.thenewsminute.com. 26 February 2019. Retrieved 31 October 2019.
- ^ "'Sudani From Nigeria' bags the prestigious Padmarajan award! - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "മൂവി സ്ട്രീറ്റ് അവാര്ഡുകള് പ്രഖ്യാപിച്ചു: ജോജു മികച്ച നടന്, നിമിഷ സജയനും സംയുക്ത മേനോനും നടിമാര്, 'സുഡാനി' മികച്ച ചിത്രം". uukmanews.com (in Malayalam). Retrieved 26 August 2023.
- ^ "Asianet Film Awards 2019 Winners List: Mohanlal, Manju Warrier, Prithviraj & Others Bag Top Honours!". 22 March 2019.
- ^ "Indywood Academy Awards".
- ^ "SIIMA 2019 Malayalam: Mohanlal, Tovino, Aishwarya win big". OnManorama.
- ^ "CPC Cine Awards 2018: Joju George, Aishwarya Lekshmi & Lijo Jose Pellissery Win Top Honours!". filmibeat.com. 29 January 2019.
- ^ Chronicle, Deccan (1 November 2019). "MACTA's award for Zakariya". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
- ^ "Home".