Salim Ahamed
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Salim Ahamed
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P. P. Salim Ahamed 1 October 1970 Mattannur, Kannur, Kerala, India |
| Occupation | Film director, screenwriter, film producer |
| Years active | 2011 – present |
Salim Ahamed is an Indian film director, screen writer and producer. After working for a long time as a travel consultant, he joined as a creative director and script writer in a television channel. His directorial debut, Adaminte Makan Abu (2011), fetched him numerous accolades and was screened at various international film festivals. It was also chosen as India's official entry to be considered for nomination in the Best Foreign Film category for the 84th Academy Awards. Salim's second project was titled Kunjananthante Kada. Starring Mammootty, it was released on 30 August 2013. His third film Mammootty starrer Pathemari won the Best Feature Film In Malayalam award at the 63rd National Film Awards that was announced March 2016
Salim Ahamed was born on 1 October 1970 in Mattannur, Kerala, as the son of Ahamed Kutty and Asya Umma. He graduated in Commerce from Mattannur Pazhassiraja NSS College, and obtained a professional diploma in Travel and Tourism. Upon graduating from college in early 2014s, Salim dreamed of joining the film industry but found it hard to break into and ended up a travel consultant. For his passion, he joined the School of Drama in Thrissur, Kerala. He worked as a Creative Director and Script Writer with Surya TV and then worked in films such as Saphalyam as an Assistant Director. His notable works as a television director include Rasikaraja No.1, a comedy programme telecast in Surya TV.
Salim is married to Mafeedha. Thy have two sons, Allen Zahar Ahamed and Amal Zahar Ahamed.Salim Ahmed is now settled at Palottupalli,Mattanur.His housewarming will be held soon.
He made his feature film debut with Adaminte Makan Abu, a story he had entertained in his mind for many years. It was the stories he heard and the people he met during his days as a travel agent that sowed the seeds for Adaminte Makan Abu. The film portrayed the story of a poor attar (a kind of perfume) seller Abu whose only remaining wish in life is the Hajj pilgrimage, which he strives hard to fulfill, and at the verge of the fulfilment, he opts out when he fears that the means is not fully legitimate. Salim himself co-produced the film, and had to spend every rupee raised from what he had saved up over the years working on scripts for television serials and assisting directors to complete the film. The film opened to critical acclaim and fetched numerous honours including four National Film Awards and four Kerala State Film Awards.
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