Shabareesh Varma

Shabareesh Varma
Born	August 23, 1985 North Paravur, Kochi, Kerala
Occupation	Lyricist, Singer, Actor
Years active	2013–present
Notable work	Neram (2013) Premam (2015)

Shabareesh Varma is an Indian Lyricist, Singer and Actor. He made his debut in the Alphonse Putharen's 2013 film Neram. He rose to fame with his lyrics compositions for the 2015 film Premam. He is well known for his song Pistah in Neram.

Shabareesh Varma was born to P.K Nandana Varma and Sulekha Varma in North Paravur, Ernakulam. He studied in SAE Institute and graduated in Audio Engineering and Music Production. After completing the graduation course, he worked in the films Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa, Ye Maaya Chesave, Nadunisi Naaygal, Pizza (2012 film), Soodhu Kavvum, Pizza II: Villa, and Jigarthanda. He started his acting stint with a short film "Cling-Cling" followed by "Neram (short film)" in which he was the protagonist pitched up against Vijay Sethupathi (as Vatti Raja).

Shabareesh's first film was the bilingual (Malayalam / Tamil) Neram directed by Alphonse Puthren. In the Tamil version, he played the role 'John' and in Malayalam version also sang the song "Thaka Thaka" along with "Pistah", which was there in both the languages. In 2015 he became part of the blockbuster Malayalam movie 'Premam' as a lyricist, singer and actor. He wrote the lyrics for 7 songs, sung 5 of them and played the character 'Shambu' in the film.

Vayalar Samskarika Vedhi Film Award 2016- Best Debut Actor (Male)- Shambhu from Premam

SIIMA

2015 - Best Lyricist for 'Malare' from 'Premam'

IIFA Utsavam Awards

2015 - Best Lyricist for 'Malare' from 'Premam'

Vanitha Film Awards

2015 - Best Newcomer for the role 'Shambhu' from 'Premam'

Asianet Comedy Awards

2015 - Best Comical Song for 'Scene Contra' from 'Premam'

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