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Shabareesh Varma
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| Born | Shabareesh Varma North Paravur, Kerala, India |
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| Years active | 2013–present |
Shabareesh Varma is an Indian lyricist, singer and actor working in Malayalam and Tamil films. Shabareesh made his debut in the Alphonse Putharen's acclaimed 2013 film Neram where he rose to fame with his lyrics for the song Pistah in Neram, which was also used as the promo song for the 2016 Indian Premier League.[1][2]
Early life[edit]
Shabareesh Varma was born to P.K Nandan Varma and Sulekha Varma in North Paravur, Ernakulam. He studied in SAE Institute, Chennai and graduated in Audio Engineering and Music Production. After completing the graduation course From MES College Marampally, Aluva, he worked in the films Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa, Ye Maaya Chesave, Nadunisi Naaygal, Pizza , 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).
Film career[edit]
His first film was the Tamil version of Neram directed by Alphonse Putharen. In 2015, he was a part of the 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.
Outside film industry[edit]
In 2016, he sung the official theme song of the Manjappada, which is the supporters group of Kerala Blasters.[3] In 2020, he wrote one song for Yennum Yellow, which is an album released by Kerala Blasters as a tribute to their fans. He also performed one song called 'Vaa Varika Vaa' which is written by Manu Manjith and Nikhil Thomas.[4]
Filmography[edit]
- All films are in Malayalam, unless otherwise noted.
As lyricist[edit]
| Year | Song | Film | Singers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Pistah Sumakiraya (Additional Lyrics) | Neram | Shabareesh Varma | |
| 2015 | Scene Contra | Premam | Shabareesh Varma | |
| "Malare" | Vijay Yesudas | |||
| Ithu Puthan Kaalam | Shabareesh Varma | |||
| Pathivayi Njan | Shabareesh Varma | |||
| Kaalam Kettu poyi | Shabareesh Varma | |||
| Kalippu | Murali Gopy, Shabareesh Varma | |||
| Aluva Puzhayude | Vineeth Sreenivasan | |||
| Selfie | Double Barrel | Shabareesh Varma, K S Krishnan, Prashant Pillai | ||
| Athala Pithala | Arun Kamath, Shabareesh Varma, Rahul R Govinda, Gagan Baderiya | |||
| Kadala Varuthu | Shabareesh Varma | |||
| Arikil Ninnarikil | Rock Star | P. Jayachandran | ||
| Puthiya Puthiya | Siddharth Menon, Arun Kamath, Preeti Pillai, Prashant Pillai | |||
| 2016 | Anuraga Karikinvellam | Anuraga Karikkin Vellam | Peethambaran Menon, Govind Menon | |
| Poyimaranjo | Preeti Pillai, Arun Kamath | |||
| Neeyoo Njano | Vaikom Vijayalakshmi, Niranj, Shabareesh Varma, Sreerag Saji | |||
| 2018 | Get Out House | Naam | Shabareesh Varma | |
| Tanka Takkara | Shabareesh Varma | |||
| Ellarum Onnani | Shabareesh Varma, Niranj Suresh, Sooraj Santhosh, Suchith | |||
| Adichu Polichu | Shabareesh Varma, Niranj Suresh, Sooraj Santhosh, Suchith | |||
| Thudikottunne | Niranj Suresh | |||
| Alakalay Uyarum | Haricharan Seshadri | |||
| Azhakiyane | Vijay Yesudas,Haricharan Seshadri | |||
| Tanka Takkara | Shabareesh Varma | |||
| Kanne kanne | Mandharam | Neha Venugopal, Niranj Suresh | ||
| 2019 | Vanil chandrika | Luca | Arvind Venugopal, Zia Ul Haq | |
| 2019 | Bharathi Kadhaliyae Kannamaa | Bharathi Kannamaa | Arunraja Kamaraj | |
| 2021 | Alare | Member Rameshan 9aam ward | Nithya Mammen, Ayraan | |
| 2022 | Kumkumamaake | Brahmāstra(Malayalam Dub) | Hesham Abdul Wahab |
As an Actor[edit]
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Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2013 | Neram | John | Tamil film |
| 2015 | Premam | Shambu | Bilingual film: Tamil and Malayalam |
| 2018 | Naam | Harris Mohammed | |
| Ladoo | SK | ||
| 2019 | Thanneer Mathan Dinangal | Siju | |
| 2020 | Mariyam Vannu Vilakkoothi | Balu | |
| 2021 | Vasanthi | Chandhu | Kerala State Film Award for Best Film[5] |
| Bheemante Vazhi | Vivek Guddalli Tachisthu | ||
| 2022 | Member Rameshan 9am Ward | Subbu | |
| Upachara Purvam Gunda Jayan | Reji | ||
| Anthakashri | Ananthan | ||
| Pathrosinte Padappukal | Sharath Panicker | ||
| Kochaal | Shijo Mathew | ||
| Trojan | |||
| Gold | C.P.O Gireesh | ||
| 2023 | Vellari Pattanam | [6] | |
| Sulaikha Manzil | [7] | ||
| Kannur Squad |
Shafi | [8] |
As a Singer[edit]
| Year | Song | Film | Singer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Thaka Thaka | Neram | Shabareesh Varma |
| Pistah | Shabareesh Varma | ||
| 2015 | Scene Contra | Premam | Shabareesh Varma |
| Ithu Puthan Kaalam | Shabareesh Varma | ||
| Pathivayi Njan | Shabareesh Varma, Rajesh Murugesan | ||
| Kaalam Kettu Poyi | Shabareesh Varma | ||
| Kalippu | Murali Gopy , Shabareesh Varma | ||
| Selfie | Double Barrel | Shabareesh Varma, K S Krishnan, Prashant Pillai | |
| Athala Pithala | Arun Kamath, Shabareesh Varma, Rahul R Govinda, Gagan Baderiya | ||
| Kadala Varuthu | Shabareesh Varma | ||
| 2018 | Get Out House | Naam | Shabareesh Varma |
| Tanka Takkara | Shabareesh Varma |
Outside film industry[edit]
In 2016, he sung the official theme song of the Manjappada, which is the supporters group of Kerala Blasters.[9] In 2020, he wrote one song for Yennum Yellow, which is an album released by Kerala Blasters as a tribute to their fans. He also performed one song called 'Vaa Varika Vaa' which is written by Manu Manjith and Nikhil Thomas.[10]
Awards and nominations[edit]
Vayalar Samskarika Vedhi Film Award 2016– Best Debut Actor (Male)- Shambhu from Premam
SIIMA
2015 – Best Lyricist for 'Malare' from 'Premam'[citation needed]
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'
References[edit]
- ↑ "The Pistah song is a tribute to Jagathy Sreekumar'".
- ↑ "Premam(film)'".
- ↑ Joseph, Maria (12 October 2016). "Yellow fever song a big hit". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
- ↑ "ആരാധകര്ക്കായി സംഗീത ആല്ബം പുറത്തിറക്കുന്ന ആദ്യ ക്ലബ്ബായി കേരള ബ്ലാസ്റ്റേഴ്സ് എഫ്സി". SPORTS MALAYALAM (in മലയാളം). 19 November 2020. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
- ↑ "Vasanthi movie review: When the writing of the woman is the weak spot in a 'woman-centric' film". Firstpost. 5 March 2021. Retrieved 25 March 2023.
- ↑ "Soubin Shahir-Manju Warrier starrer Vellaripattanam gets a release date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 24 March 2023.
- ↑ "Sulaikha Manzil makers release new song". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 20 April 2023.
- ↑ "Mammootty's 'Kannur Squad' censored with a U/A; the film to release on September 28". The Times of India. 21 September 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
- ↑ Joseph, Maria (12 October 2016). "Yellow fever song a big hit". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
- ↑ "ആരാധകര്ക്കായി സംഗീത ആല്ബം പുറത്തിറക്കുന്ന ആദ്യ ക്ലബ്ബായി കേരള ബ്ലാസ്റ്റേഴ്സ് എഫ്സി". SPORTS MALAYALAM (in മലയാളം). 19 November 2020. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
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