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'''Ameer Sultan''' (born 5 December 1967) is an Indian film director, producer and actor, working in the [[Tamil cinema|Tamil film industry]]. | '''Ameer Sultan''' (born 5 December 1967) is an Indian film director, producer and actor, working in the [[Tamil cinema|Tamil film industry]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.filmibeat.com/celebs/ameer-sultan/biography.html | title=Exclusive biography of #AmeerSultan and on his life }}</ref> | ||
==Early life and career== | ==Early life and career== | ||
Ameer Sultan was born in [[Madurai]], Tamil Nadu [[India]]. He initially studied economics and worked as an entrepreneur before starting to work as an assistant director to Tamil filmmaker [[Bala (director)|Bala]] on his award-winning film ''[[Sethu (film)|Sethu]]'' in 1999 and ''[[Nandha]]'' in 2001. Shortly after, he directed his first film, the romantic comedy ''[[Mounam Pesiyadhe]]'' (2002). The film starred [[Suriya (actor)|Suriya]] in the lead and became [[Trisha Krishnan]]'s first release featuring her in a leading role. The same year, he began his own production company, Teamwork Production House. His second directorial was the mystery thriller ''[[Raam (2005 film)|Raam]]'', which he produced himself and released A three years later. The film, which revolves around an [[autistic]] teenager, portrayed by [[Jiiva]], who is highly attached to his mother, but becomes suspected of having murdered her, received critical acclaim, with Jeeva and the film's composer [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]] winning awards at the 2005 [[Cyprus International Film Festival]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/gallery/Events/9406.html |title=Events – Actor Jeeva Felicitated |publisher=IndiaGlitz |date=31 March 2006 |access-date=9 January 2011}}</ref> It also became Jeeva's first successful film in the film industry, who till then had appeared in two unsuccessful home productions only.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2006/feb/01jeeva.htm |title=Jeeva: I risked my life for Dishyum | | Ameer Sultan was born in [[Madurai]], Tamil Nadu [[India]]. He initially studied economics and worked as an entrepreneur before starting to work as an assistant director to Tamil filmmaker [[Bala (director)|Bala]] on his award-winning film ''[[Sethu (film)|Sethu]]'' in 1999 and ''[[Nandha]]'' in 2001. Shortly after, he directed his first film, the romantic comedy ''[[Mounam Pesiyadhe]]'' (2002). The film starred [[Suriya (actor)|Suriya]] in the lead and became [[Trisha Krishnan]]'s first release featuring her in a leading role. The same year, he began his own production company, Teamwork Production House. His second directorial was the mystery thriller ''[[Raam (2005 film)|Raam]]'', which he produced himself and released A three years later. The film, which revolves around an [[autistic]] teenager, portrayed by [[Jiiva]], who is highly attached to his mother, but becomes suspected of having murdered her, received critical acclaim, with Jeeva and the film's composer [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]] winning awards at the 2005 [[Cyprus International Film Festival]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/gallery/Events/9406.html |title=Events – Actor Jeeva Felicitated |publisher=IndiaGlitz |date=31 March 2006 |access-date=9 January 2011}}</ref> It also became Jeeva's first successful film in the film industry, who till then had appeared in two unsuccessful home productions only.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2006/feb/01jeeva.htm |title=Jeeva: I risked my life for Dishyum |work=Rediff.com |access-date=2018-04-22}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/tamil/profile.php?id=13687281&cid=2409 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121022012236/http://www.sify.com/movies/tamil/profile.php?id=13687281&cid=2409 |url-status=dead |archive-date=2012-10-22 |title=Welcome To |publisher=Sify.com |access-date=2018-04-22}}</ref> In 2007, he directed the drama ''[[Paruthiveeran]]'' set in a village in [[Tamil Nadu]], which marked the debut of [[Karthi]], younger son of [[Sivakumar]] and brother of [[Suriya]]. Karthi as well as [[Priyamani]], who performed the female lead, won several notable prizes for their performances. ''Paruthiveeran'' remains Ameer's most acclaimed work, having received six [[Filmfare Awards South]] including the [[Filmfare Award for Best Film – Tamil|Best Film]] and [[Filmfare Award for Best Director – Tamil|Best Director]] trophies, two [[National Film Awards]], two [[Tamil Nadu State Film Awards]] and four [[Vijay Awards]]. The film further fetched accolades at international platform, winning the Best Film Award at the [[Osian's Cinefan Festival of Asian and Arab Cinema]] and [[Network for the Promotion of Asian Cinema|Netpac Special Mention award]] at the [[Berlin International Film Festival]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.osians.com/filmhouse/festival/cawards.php|title=OSIAN's|website=www.osians.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2008/feb/18berlin.htm|title=Paruthiveeran honoured at Berlin Fest|website=www.rediff.com}}</ref> He did his fourth directorial, ''[[Aadhi Bhagavan]]'', featuring [[Jayam Ravi]] and [[Neetu Chandra]] in the lead roles, released 2013 for positive reviews. | ||
== Filmography == | == Filmography == | ||
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==Controversy== | ==Controversy== | ||
On 24 October 2008, Ameer was arrested. | On 24 October 2008, Ameer was arrested.<ref>http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/oct-08-04/ameer-24-10-08.html</ref> Being a Tamil activist, he took part in a film rally condemning [[Allegations of state terrorism in Sri Lanka|state atrocities against Tamils in Sri Lanka]], organised by director [[Bharathiraja]], also a Tamil activist, and other prominent Tamil directors, actors, and producers. The rally was part of statewide protests across [[Tamil Nadu]] in 2008 condemning Sri Lanka. During the rally, Ameer and fellow director [[Seeman (director)|Seeman]] made speeches criticising the Indian government and expressing support to the [[Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam]], a Tamil separatist group on the island and condemning the genocide of Tamils in Sri Lanka.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.hindu.com/2008/10/24/stories/2008102454950600.htm | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081027121701/http://www.hindu.com/2008/10/24/stories/2008102454950600.htm | url-status=dead | archive-date=27 October 2008 | location=Chennai, India | work=[[The Hindu]] | title=Cases to be filed against Seeman, Ameer | date=24 October 2008}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/ameer-and-seeman-arrested-news-tamil-kkfsIwieejb.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121022012254/http://www.sify.com/movies/ameer-and-seeman-arrested-news-tamil-kkfsIwieejb.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=2012-10-22 |title=Ameer and Seeman arrested |publisher=Sify.com |access-date=2018-04-22}}</ref> The two were later released on bail with the help of their assistant directors, Bharathiraja, and actor [[R. Sarath Kumar]]. Other Film directors such as [[Balu Mahendra]], [[Bhagyaraj]], [[Cheran (director)|Cheran]], [[R K Selvamani]], V Sekar, [[Bala (director)|Bala]], Rajkapoor, lyricists Arivumathi, Snehan and others waited from 8 am for the two directors' release.<ref name="nie">{{cite web | url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil_nadu/article289.ece#.UzuyNKiSy4Q | title=Directors' cut: Ameer, Seeman walk out of jail, as role mode | work=Indian Express| access-date=2 April 2014}}</ref> | ||
==Awards== | ==Awards== | ||
* 2007 – [[Filmfare Award for Best Film – Tamil]] – ''[[Paruthiveeran]]'' | |||
* 2007 – [[Filmfare Award for Best Director – Tamil]] – ''[[Paruthiveeran]]'' | |||
* | * 2007 – [[Osian's Cinefan Festival of Asian and Arab Cinema]] – ''[[Paruthiveeran]]'' | ||
* | * 2007 – [[Berlin International Film Festival|Berlin International Film Festival – Special Mention]] – ''[[Paruthiveeran]]'' | ||
* 2018 – [[Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards|Ananda Vikatan Cinema Award for Best Supporting Actor]] – ''[[Vada Chennai]]'' | |||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Screenwriters from Tamil Nadu]] | [[Category:Screenwriters from Tamil Nadu]] | ||
[[Category:21st-century screenwriters]] | [[Category:21st-century Indian screenwriters]] | ||
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| Born | 5 December 1967[1] Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Occupation | Film director, film producer, screenwriter, actor |
Ameer Sultan (born 5 December 1967) is an Indian film director, producer and actor, working in the Tamil film industry.[2]
Early life and career[edit | edit source]
Ameer Sultan was born in Madurai, Tamil Nadu India. He initially studied economics and worked as an entrepreneur before starting to work as an assistant director to Tamil filmmaker Bala on his award-winning film Sethu in 1999 and Nandha in 2001. Shortly after, he directed his first film, the romantic comedy Mounam Pesiyadhe (2002). The film starred Suriya in the lead and became Trisha Krishnan's first release featuring her in a leading role. The same year, he began his own production company, Teamwork Production House. His second directorial was the mystery thriller Raam, which he produced himself and released A three years later. The film, which revolves around an autistic teenager, portrayed by Jiiva, who is highly attached to his mother, but becomes suspected of having murdered her, received critical acclaim, with Jeeva and the film's composer Yuvan Shankar Raja winning awards at the 2005 Cyprus International Film Festival.[3] It also became Jeeva's first successful film in the film industry, who till then had appeared in two unsuccessful home productions only.[4][5] In 2007, he directed the drama Paruthiveeran set in a village in Tamil Nadu, which marked the debut of Karthi, younger son of Sivakumar and brother of Suriya. Karthi as well as Priyamani, who performed the female lead, won several notable prizes for their performances. Paruthiveeran remains Ameer's most acclaimed work, having received six Filmfare Awards South including the Best Film and Best Director trophies, two National Film Awards, two Tamil Nadu State Film Awards and four Vijay Awards. The film further fetched accolades at international platform, winning the Best Film Award at the Osian's Cinefan Festival of Asian and Arab Cinema and Netpac Special Mention award at the Berlin International Film Festival.[6][7] He did his fourth directorial, Aadhi Bhagavan, featuring Jayam Ravi and Neetu Chandra in the lead roles, released 2013 for positive reviews.
Filmography[edit | edit source]
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| 2011 | Yuddham Sei | |
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| 2013 | Aadhi Bhagavan | |
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| 2014 | Ninaithathu Yaaro | |
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Rajan | Ananda Vikatan Cinema Award Best Supporting Actor |
| 2022 | Maaran | |
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Controversy[edit | edit source]
On 24 October 2008, Ameer was arrested.[8] Being a Tamil activist, he took part in a film rally condemning state atrocities against Tamils in Sri Lanka, organised by director Bharathiraja, also a Tamil activist, and other prominent Tamil directors, actors, and producers. The rally was part of statewide protests across Tamil Nadu in 2008 condemning Sri Lanka. During the rally, Ameer and fellow director Seeman made speeches criticising the Indian government and expressing support to the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam, a Tamil separatist group on the island and condemning the genocide of Tamils in Sri Lanka.[9][10] The two were later released on bail with the help of their assistant directors, Bharathiraja, and actor R. Sarath Kumar. Other Film directors such as Balu Mahendra, Bhagyaraj, Cheran, R K Selvamani, V Sekar, Bala, Rajkapoor, lyricists Arivumathi, Snehan and others waited from 8 am for the two directors' release.[11]
Awards[edit | edit source]
- 2007 – Filmfare Award for Best Film – Tamil – Paruthiveeran
- 2007 – Filmfare Award for Best Director – Tamil – Paruthiveeran
- 2007 – Osian's Cinefan Festival of Asian and Arab Cinema – Paruthiveeran
- 2007 – Berlin International Film Festival – Special Mention – Paruthiveeran
- 2018 – Ananda Vikatan Cinema Award for Best Supporting Actor – Vada Chennai
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "TANTIS". Archived from the original on 23 October 2012. Retrieved 22 April 2018.
- ↑ "Exclusive biography of #AmeerSultan and on his life".
- ↑ "Events – Actor Jeeva Felicitated". IndiaGlitz. 31 March 2006. Retrieved 9 January 2011.
- ↑ "Jeeva: I risked my life for Dishyum". Rediff.com. Retrieved 22 April 2018.
- ↑ "Welcome To". Sify.com. Archived from the original on 22 October 2012. Retrieved 22 April 2018.
- ↑ "OSIAN's". www.osians.com.
- ↑ "Paruthiveeran honoured at Berlin Fest". www.rediff.com.
- ↑ http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/oct-08-04/ameer-24-10-08.html
- ↑ "Cases to be filed against Seeman, Ameer". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 24 October 2008. Archived from the original on 27 October 2008.
- ↑ "Ameer and Seeman arrested". Sify.com. Archived from the original on 22 October 2012. Retrieved 22 April 2018.
- ↑ "Directors' cut: Ameer, Seeman walk out of jail, as role mode". Indian Express. Retrieved 2 April 2014.