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{{Infobox person
| name = Sajin Baabu
| image =
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1986|06|01|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Thiruvananthapuram]], [[Kerala]], [[India]]
| occupation = Film director, screenwriter, producer
| years_active = 2014-present
}}
'''Sajin Baabu''' (born 1st June 1986) is an Indian [[film director]], [[screenwriter]], and [[Film producer|producer]], who works in [[Malayalam cinema]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Sajin Baabu|url=http://www.imdb.com/name/nm6436754/|access-date=2021-01-26|website=IMDb}}</ref> He made his directional debut with [[Unto the Dusk]] ([[Malayalam]]: <big>അസ്തമയം വരെ</big> or ''Asthamayam Vare ''')''''' in 2014.<ref name=":0" /> He is noted for his latest movie [[Biriyaani]] which bagged numerous awards, including the [[Network for the Promotion of Asian Cinema|NETPAC]] award for best film at ASIATICA, [[Rome]], [[Italy]].<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite news|last=Kumar|first=P. k Ajith|date=2019-10-12|title=Malayalam film 'Biriyani' bags honours at Asiatica film fete|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Thiruvananthapuram/biriyaani-bags-prize-at-asiatica-film-fete/article29660896.ece|access-date=2021-02-06|issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Nagarajan|first=Saraswathy|date=2019-05-29|title=Sajin Baabu's Biriyani is told from a woman's perspective|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/sajin-baabus-biriyani-is-told-from-a-womans-perspective/article27284490.ece|access-date=2021-02-06|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>He is the winner of Special Jury mention for Direction for his movie Biriyaani at the [[67th National Film Awards]]<ref>{{Cite web|last1=DelhiMarch 22|first1=India Today Web Desk New|last2=March 22|first2=2021UPDATED|last3=Ist|first3=2021 17:53|title=Marakkar and Maharshi win big at 67th National Film Awards. Full list from South|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/marakkar-and-maharshi-win-big-at-67th-national-film-awards-full-list-from-south-1782280-2021-03-22|access-date=2021-04-30|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref>

==Personal life==
Sajin Baabu was born in a remote village called Koopu in [[Thiruvananthapuram]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Karthik|first=Aknisree|date=2020-03-02|title=Malayalam film on sister who became sex worker wows BIFFes audiences|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/mollywood/020320/malayalam-film-on-sister-who-became-sex-worker-wows-biffes-audiences.html|access-date=2021-02-06|website=Deccan Chronicle|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Kumar|first=P. k Ajith|date=2019-10-12|title=Malayalam film 'Biriyani' bags honours at Asiatica film fete|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Thiruvananthapuram/biriyaani-bags-prize-at-asiatica-film-fete/article29660896.ece|access-date=2021-02-06|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>

==Filmography==
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Year
!Film
!contribution
!Festivals/ Awards/ Notes
|-
|2010
|The Delegate
|Director
|docu-fiction that captures soul and essence of the [[International Film Festival of Kerala|IFFK]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=cris|date=2013-12-09|title=A film with nameless characters|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/131209/entertainment-mollywood/article/film-nameless-characters|access-date=2021-02-06|website=Deccan Chronicle|language=en}}</ref>
|-
|2011
|Music of the broom
|Director
|best documentary film in Panchajanyam Film Festival in 2011.
|-
|2011
|A river flowing deep and wide
|Director
|documentary which portrays the life and charitable activities of Tom Sutherland.
|-
|2014
|[[Unto the Dusk]]
|Director, Scriptwriter
|
* World premiere at [[Mumbai International Film Festival]] in 2014<ref>{{Cite web|title=Munnariyippu selected for Mumbai film festival - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/munnariyippu-selected-for-mumbai-film-festival/articleshow/42975952.cms|access-date=2021-02-06|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>
* ''Rajathachakoram'' and the Certificate of Merit for Promotion at [[IFFK]],2014.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Nagarajan|first=Saraswathy|date=2017-03-02|title=Going beyond societal walls|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/Ayaal-Sassi-takes-a-tongue-in-cheek-look-at-wannabes-of-all-kinds/article17392799.ece|access-date=2021-02-06|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
* ''Chitrbharathi'' award for Best Indian Film at [[Bengaluru International Film Festival|Bengaluru International Film festival]] ,2014<ref>{{Cite web|title=Award winners at the 7th BIFFES 2014 - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/bangalore/award-winners-at-the-7th-biffes-2014/articleshow/45510960.cms|access-date=2021-02-06|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>
* [[Kerala Film Critics Award]] - Best Debut Director, 2014
|-
|2016
|[[Ayaal Sassi]]
|Director, Scriptwriter
|
|-
|2020
|[[Biriyaani]]
|Director, Scriptwriter,
Sound designer
|
* Special Jury mention at the [[67th National Film Awards]].
*[[Network for the Promotion of Asian Cinema|NETPAC]] Award for Best Film at the 20th Asiatica Film Festival, [[Italy]].
* 42nd [[Moscow International Film Festival]]<ref>{{Cite web|last=Desk|first=klapboard|date=2020-08-29|title=Two Mallu films chosen for Moscow Film Fest {{!}} klapboardpost|url=https://www.klapboardpost.com/two-mallu-films-chosen-for-moscow-film-fest/|access-date=2021-02-06|language=en-US}}</ref>
* 25th [[International Film Festival of Kerala|International Film festival of Kerala]]
* Jury price for Best Film at 12th [[Bangalore International Film Festival]]
* [[List of common film awards categories|Best Film]] at the 6th [https://indianfilmfestivalboston.com/ Caleidoscope Indian Film festival], [[Boston]]
* 44th [[Kerala Film Critics Award]] for best screenplay<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kerala Film Critics Award 2019: Nivin Pauly, Manju Warrier bag top honours|url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/movie-news/kerala-film-critics-award-2019-nivin-pauly-manju-warrier-bag-top-honours-1.5145037|access-date=2021-02-06|website=Mathrubhumi|language=en}}</ref>
* [[Padmarajan Puraskaram|Padmarajan puraskaram]] for best screenplay
* Special jury mention at the Tamil Nadu Independent Film festival
* 15th [https://jaff-filmfest.org/ Jogja NETPAC Asian Film Festival], [[Indonesia]]<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-11-19|title=NETPAC|url=https://jaff-filmfest.org/dev-netpac/|access-date=2021-02-06|website=15th Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival|language=en-US}}</ref>
* [https://www.sochifilmawards.com/en/home Sochi Film Festival Awards], [[Russia]]
* Tiburon International Film Festival, [[California]]
* [[Nepal International Film Festival]]
* [[Toulouse Indian Film Festival]], [[France]]
* [[National Film Development Corporation of India|NFDC Film Bazar Recommends]] - Official Selection
* [[FIPRESCI|FIPRESCI India 20 best Films of 2020]]
* Indo German Film Week, [[Berlin]]
* [https://imagineindiafestival.com/2020/05/14/interview-to-sajin-babu-biriyaani/ Imagine India Film Festival], [[Spain]].
* Global Cinema Festival, [[Gangtok]]
* [[Kani Kusruti]] won [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress]] in 2020<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kerala State Film Awards: Kani Kusruti brought a unique perspective to Biriyaani: Sajin Babu - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/kerala-state-film-awards-kani-kusruti-brought-a-unique-perspective-to-biriyaani-sajin-babu/articleshow/78698010.cms|access-date=2021-02-06|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>,BRICS Best Actress Award at the 42nd [[Moscow International Film Festival]],<ref>{{Cite news|last=Nagarajan|first=Saraswathy|date=2020-10-10|title=Kani Kusruti wins BRICS best actress award for Sajin Baabu's 'Biriyaani', at the Moscow film fete|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/kani-kusruti-wins-best-actress-award-for-sajin-baabus-biriyaaniat-moscow-film-festival/article32820471.ece|access-date=2021-02-06|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> Best actress award at the 6th [https://indianfilmfestivalboston.com/ Caleidoscope Indian Film festival], [[Boston]], and Best second actress award at the [https://imagineindiafestival.com/2020/05/14/interview-to-sajin-babu-biriyaani/ Imagine India International Film Festival]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kani Kusruti wins International Award for Sajin Baabu's 'Biriyaani'|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2020/sep/11/kani-kusruti-wins-international-award-for-sajin-baabus-biriyaani-2195196.html|access-date=2021-02-06|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> in [[Madrid]], [[Spain]], for her performance in [[Biriyaani]]
|}

==References==
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[[Category:Malayalam film directors]]
[[Category:Malayalam screenwriters]]
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[[Category:1986 births]]
[[Category:Living people]]

Sajin Baabu - Revision history

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