Nadirshah is an Indian mimicry artist, comedian, television host, singer, lyricist, composer, actor, and director known for his Malayalam films. He has done several supporting roles in Malayalam cinema. His areas of contribution in music include playback singing, lyrics, and composing. He made his directional debut with the Malayalam film Amar Akbar Anthony (2015).
Nadirshah’s early life and career
Nadirshah was born in Kochi as the eldest of five children of M.A Sulaiman and P.S Suhara. His father was an employee of FACT and his mother was a housewife. He has a younger brother Samad, two younger sisters, Suhara and Shahira. He worked at FACT, Kochi which he got after the death of his father as his father had died before retirement. Nadirshah started his career at the age of 10 when he joined Rajan Antony’s SCS Orchestra, Koonamavu. He is the product of the first organized mimicry group in India, Kalabhavan. He introduced many talents like Kalabhavan Mani, Salim Kumar, and Dileep into the film industry. He is one of the best friends of Malayalam film actor Dileep and his business partnership with Dileep.
Nadirshah’s Biography
About Revathy Sampath | |
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Name | Nadirshah |
Real Name/Nick Name | |
Profession | Indian film director, music composer, singer, lyricist, actor, mimicry artist, comedian, television host |
Nationality | Indian |
Physical Stats | |
Height (Aprox.) | 1,85m |
Weight (Aprox.) | 82kg |
Eye Color | Black |
Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life | |
Date of Birth | 27 August 1969 |
Zodiac Sign | |
Age (as of 2021) | 52 |
Birth Place | Kochi, Kerala, India |
Home Town/State | Kochi, Kerala, India |
School | FACT High School, Eloor, Ernakulam,FACT Eastern UP School |
College | St. Paul’s College, Kalamassery |
Educational Qualification | Degree in Literature |
Father Name | M.A Sulaiman |
Mother Name | P.S Suhara |
Brother(s) | Shoukath Sulaiman, Samad Sulaiman |
Sister(s) | Shaila Sulaiman, Salih Sulaiman |
Religion | Muslim |
Hobbies | Acting, Singing, Mimicry,Writing |
Marital Status | Married |
Affairs | N/A |
Husband/Spouse | Shylamol(Shahina) |
Children | Aysha nadhirsha (daughter) Khadeeja nadhirsha (daughter) |
Nadirshah’s Movies
As Director
Year | Film | Language | Actor(s) | Note |
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2015 | Amar Akbar Anthony | Malayalam | Prithviraj Sukumaran, Indrajith Sukumaran, Jayasurya, Asif Ali, Namitha Pramod | Winner- 2015 Asiavision Awards for Popular Director |
2016 | Kattappanayile Hrithik Roshan | Malayalam | Vishnu Unnikrishnan, Prayaga Martin, Lijomol Jose | Winner- Flowers Gulf Film Awards for Best Director |
2019 | Mera Naam Shaji | Malayalam | Biju Menon, Asif Ali, Baiju, Nikhila Vimal, Mythili | |
2021 | Eesho | Malayalam | Jayasurya, Jaffar Idukki, Namitha Pramod | Filming |
2021 | Keshu Ee Veedinte Nadhan | Malayalam | Dileep, Urvasi | Coming on Disney+Hotstar |
As Actor
Year | Film | Role | Director | Notes |
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1992 | Kasargode Khadarbhai | |||
1994 | Bheesmacharya | Augustine | ||
1994 | Manathe Kottaram | Sabu | ||
1995 | Ezharakoottam | Antappan | ||
1995 | Aalancheri Thampraakkal | |||
1996 | Adukkalarahasyam Angaadipaattu | Alex Thottathi | ||
1996 | Dilliwala Rajakumaran | Balan | ||
1997 | My Dear Kuttichathan | |||
1997 | Newspaper Boy | Rasheed | ||
1997 | Kudamaattam | |||
1997 | The Good Boys | Unni | ||
1998 | Meenakshikalyaanam | |||
1999 | Gaandhiyan | Raheed | ||
2000 | Mera Naam Joker | Sunny | ||
2001 | Randam Bhavam | Mehaboob | ||
2001 | Sharjah To Sharjah | |||
2001 | Raavanaprabhu | Salaam | ||
2001 | Korappan The Great | Venu | ||
2002 | Bamboo Boys | Velumban | ||
2002 | Desam | |||
2002 | www.anukudumbam.com | |||
2003 | Vasanthamalika | Abhilash | ||
2004 | Govindakutty Thirakkilanu | |||
2005 | Benjohnson’ | |||
2010 | Kaaryasthan | Himself | ||
2014 | Burn My Body | Short film | ||
2014 | To Let Ambadi Talkies | Rahman | ||
2016 | Shajahanum Pareekuttiyum | Psychiatrist Titus Alex | ||
2016 | Kattappanayile Rithwik Roshan | Film director | ||
2018 | Daivame Kaithozham K. Kumar Akanam | Singer | Cameo Appearance in song | |
2018 | Kuttanadan Marpappa | Doctor | ||
2019 | Allu Ramendran | Movie director | cameo appearance | |
2019 | Shubharathri | Shanavas |
As playback singer
- Ennethedi … Maanchiyam 1996
- Manjaadikkunnile Praave … Meenakshikkalyaanam 1998
- Aa maalaninakkaanu … Korappan The Great 2001
- Vottu nedan … Korappan The Great 2001
- Pattananaduvil … Korappan The Great 2001
- Peedanam Sthree Peedanam … Korappan The Great 2001
- Makkasai … Vettam 2004
- Pettayaadi … Ben Johnson 2005
- Akkare Ninnoru Jinnu … Akkare Ninnoru Sulthan 2007
- Ashakoshale Pennundo … Sringaravelan 2013
- Machaane … Sringaaravelan 2013
- Premamenthal Enthanu (Reprise) Amar Akbar Anthony 2015
As lyricist
- Aa maalaninakkaanu … Korappan The Great 2001
- Vottu nedan … Korappan The Great 2001
- Pattananaduvil … Korappan The Great 2001
- Peedanam Sthree Peedanam … Korappan The Great 2001
- Makkasai … Vettam 2004
- Panchaayathile … Pandippada 2005
- Njanoru Raajavaayal … Kabadi Kabadi 2008
- Ariyidikubbol … The Snake And Ladder 2011
- Thiruthaali (M) … The Snake And Ladder 2011
- Kandal Njaan Oru Sundarana … Sound Thoma 2012
- Aliyaaru Kaakka … Nakhangal 2012
- Ashakoshale Pennundo … Sringaaravelan 2013
- Machaane … Sringaaravelan 2013
- kannimasam … Ringmaster 2014
As song composer
Year | Song | Film | |
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1998 | Manjaadikkunnile Praave … | Meenakshi Kalyanam | |
1998 | Kodungaloorambalathil … | Meenakshi Kalyanam | |
1998 | Swarnappakshi … | Meenakshi Kalyanam | |
1998 | Thillaana Paadi Varoo … | Meenakshi Kalyanam | |
1998 | Thirayezhuthum Mannil … | Meenakshi Kalyanam | |
1998 | Manjaadikkunnile Praave [D] … | Meenakshi Kalyanam | |
1999 | Niraparayaaro … | Gaandhiyan | |
1999 | Poonthinkale Moovanthiyaal [F] … | Gaandhiyan | |
1999 | Muttathemaavin Ottathadikkombil … | Gaandhiyan | |
1999 | Aalolam chellakkaatte … | Gaandhiyan | |
1999 | Poonthinkale Moovanthiyaal [M] … | Gaandhiyan | |
1999 | Raghupathi Raghava … | Gaandhiyan | |
2008 | Njanoru Raajavaayal … | Kabadi Kabadi | |
2008 | Minnaaminunge [F] … | Kabadi Kabadi | |
2008 | Poraattam Ithu Therottam … | Kabadi Kabadi | |
2011 | Hey Bala Bala … | The Snake And Ladder | |
2011 | Thiruthaali (M) … | The Snake And Ladder | |
2013 | Machaane … | Sringaravelan | |
2015 | All Songs | Amar Akbar Anthony[6] | |
2016 | All Songs | Kattappanayile Rithwik Roshan | |
2018 | Daivame Kaithozham Kelkumarakanam…… | Daivame Kaithozham K. Kumar Akanam | |
2018 | All Songs | Aanakkallan | |
2019 | All Songs | oru yamandan premakadha |
Television
Year | Program | Role | Channel | Note |
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1995 | Comic cola | Actor | Asianet | |
Nice Parade | Actor | Kairali TV | ||
Dhe Maveli Kombathu | Actor | Asianet | ||
2010 | Kaliyum Chiriyum | Host | Surya TV | |
2010 | Karyasthanu 100/100 | Host | Asianet | promotion show |
2010 | Star Ragging | Host | Asianet | |
2012 | Mylanchy | Judge | Asianet Middle East | |
2012-2013 | Star Ragging | Host | Kairali TV | |
2013 | Kings of comedy | Host | Mediaone | Special show |
2013 | Onapattum Chiriyum Puttum | Host | Mediaone | Special show |
2014 | Cinema Chirimaa | Host | Mazhavil Manorama | |
2014 | December Most | Singer | ACV | |
2015 | Maryadaramanum Changathiyum | Host | Mazhavil Manorama | Special show |
2016 | Dhe Chef | Special Judge | Mazhavil Manorama | |
2016/2019 | Comedy Utsavam | Judge | Flowers TV | |
2020-Present | Comedy Masters | Judge | Amrita TV | |
2020 | Comedy stars season 2 | Judge | Asianet |