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'''Amal Neerad''' (born | '''Amal Neerad''' (born 7 October 1976) is an Indian film director, [[cinematographer]] and producer. He attended the Satyajit Ray Film And Television Institute of India, Kolkata (first batch). He was awarded the National Film Award for best cinematography (special mention) in 2001 for his diploma film ''Meena Jha'' (short feature section). | ||
==Early and personal life== | ==Early and personal life== | ||
Amal Neerad born in [[Kollam]], [[Kerala]]. He attended school and [[college]] in [[Eranakulam district]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies/interview/254656/ |title=Archived copy |access-date=17 December 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131217115607/http://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies/interview/254656/ |archive-date=17 December 2013 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref> He was the college union chairman of [[Maharaja's College, Ernakulam]] in two consecutive terms (1992–93 and 1993–94). <ref>{{cite news|author=Aswin J Kumar|url=http://newindianexpress.com/education/edex/article376683.ece|title=The 'Maharaja' is poor at maths|publisher=The New Indian Express|date=2011-04-11|access-date=2013-08-29}}</ref> | Amal Neerad born in [[Kollam]], [[Kerala]]. He attended school and [[college]] in [[Eranakulam district]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies/interview/254656/ |title=Archived copy |access-date=17 December 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131217115607/http://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies/interview/254656/ |archive-date=17 December 2013 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref> He was the college union chairman of [[Maharaja's College, Ernakulam]] in two consecutive terms (1992–93 and 1993–94).<ref>{{cite news|author=Aswin J Kumar|url=http://newindianexpress.com/education/edex/article376683.ece|title=The 'Maharaja' is poor at maths|publisher=The New Indian Express|date=2011-04-11|access-date=2013-08-29}}</ref> | ||
He married to actress [[Jyothirmayi]] on 4 April 2015.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/amal-neerad-marries-jyotirmayi-south/20150406.htm | title=Amal Neerad marries Jyotirmayi | date=6 April 2015 | publisher=Rediff | access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref> | He married to actress [[Jyothirmayi]] on 4 April 2015.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/amal-neerad-marries-jyotirmayi-south/20150406.htm | title=Amal Neerad marries Jyotirmayi | date=6 April 2015 | publisher=Rediff | access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref> | ||
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== Career == | == Career == | ||
Amal joined [[Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute]] in 1995.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies/interview/1972/ |title=Archived copy |access-date=19 December 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131219081727/http://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies/interview/1972/ |archive-date=19 December 2013 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref> He is a winner of [[National Film Awards]] for best cinematography. After his graduation from the institute he worked as a cinematographer with [[Ram Gopal Varma]]'s production company for the films such as ''[[James (2005 film)|James]]'', ''[[Darna Zaroori Hai]]'' and ''[[Shiva]]''. His debut movie in Malayalam as cinematographer was ''[[ | Amal joined [[Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute]] in 1995.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies/interview/1972/ |title=Archived copy |access-date=19 December 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131219081727/http://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies/interview/1972/ |archive-date=19 December 2013 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref> He is a winner of [[National Film Awards]] for best cinematography. After his graduation from the institute he worked as a cinematographer with [[Ram Gopal Varma]]'s production company for the films such as ''[[James (2005 film)|James]]'', ''[[Darna Zaroori Hai]]'' and ''[[Shiva]]''. His debut movie in Malayalam as cinematographer was ''[[Black (2004 film)|Black]]'', directed by [[Ranjith (director)|Ranjith]]. | ||
In 2007, he made his directorial debut ''[[Big B (film)|Big B]]'' starring [[Mammootty]] and [[Nafisa Ali]]. Even though the movie was an average grosser at the box office, the stylish narrative and technical brilliance that the film possessed apparently gave the movie an iconic stature and cult following.<ref>https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/mammoottys-big-b-revisiting-malayalam-cinemas-cult-action-film-72562</ref><ref>https://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/news/2020/mammootty-bilal-here-is-an-exciting-update-on-the-star-cast-of-the-project-294991.html</ref><ref>http://onlookersmedia.in/latestnews/10-years-of-big-b-mammootty-changed-our-lives-says-amal-neerad/</ref><ref>https://www.sify.com/movies/big-b-review--pclwoffigbhdf.html</ref><ref>https://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/news/2017/10-years-of-mammootty-s-big-b-here-are-the-film-s-big-contributions-to-the-industry-258627.html</ref> The movie also introduced cinematographer [[Sameer Thahir]] and editor [[Vivek Harshan]]. His next film was ''[[Sagar Alias Jacky]]'' starring [[Mohanlal]], a sequel of 1987 film ''[[Irupatham Noottandu]]''. In 2010, He directed ''[[Anwar (2010 film)|Anwar]]'' with [[Prithviraj Sukumaran|Prithviraj]] and [[Prakash Raj]] in lead roles. | In 2007, he made his directorial debut ''[[Big B (film)|Big B]]'' starring [[Mammootty]] and [[Nafisa Ali]]. Even though the movie was an average grosser at the box office, the stylish narrative and technical brilliance that the film possessed apparently gave the movie an iconic stature and cult following.<ref>https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/mammoottys-big-b-revisiting-malayalam-cinemas-cult-action-film-72562</ref><ref>https://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/news/2020/mammootty-bilal-here-is-an-exciting-update-on-the-star-cast-of-the-project-294991.html</ref><ref>http://onlookersmedia.in/latestnews/10-years-of-big-b-mammootty-changed-our-lives-says-amal-neerad/</ref><ref>https://www.sify.com/movies/big-b-review--pclwoffigbhdf.html</ref><ref>https://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/news/2017/10-years-of-mammootty-s-big-b-here-are-the-film-s-big-contributions-to-the-industry-258627.html</ref> The movie also introduced cinematographer [[Sameer Thahir]] and editor [[Vivek Harshan]]. His next film was ''[[Sagar Alias Jacky]]'' starring [[Mohanlal]], a sequel of 1987 film ''[[Irupatham Noottandu]]''. In 2010, He directed ''[[Anwar (2010 film)|Anwar]]'' with [[Prithviraj Sukumaran|Prithviraj]] and [[Prakash Raj]] in lead roles. | ||
Amal Neerad launched his production company [[Amal Neerad Productions]] through the 2012 film ''[[Bachelor Party (2012 film)|Bachelor Party]]'' directed by himself. In 2013, he produced the anthology film, ''[[5 Sundarikal]]''. Amal directed the segment ''Kullante Bharya'' starred [[Dulquer Salmaan]] and handled camera for the segment ''Aami'', directed by Anwar Rasheed. He directed and co-produced (with Fahad Faasil) the period thriller ''[[Iyobinte Pustakam]]'' starring [[Fahadh Faasil]], [[Lal (actor)|Lal]], and [[Jayasurya]] in 2014. In 2017, he produced and directed [[Comrade In America]] starring [[Dulquer Salmaan]]. His latest movie as a director is [[Fahadh Faasil]] starred [[Varathan]] (2018). The movie was jointly produced by Neerad and Fahadh Faasil. Amal joined hands with [[Anwar Rasheed]] again as a cinematographer for the movie [[ | Amal Neerad launched his production company [[Amal Neerad Productions]] through the 2012 film ''[[Bachelor Party (2012 film)|Bachelor Party]]'' directed by himself. In 2013, he produced the anthology film, ''[[5 Sundarikal]]''. Amal directed the segment ''Kullante Bharya'' starred [[Dulquer Salmaan]] and handled camera for the segment ''Aami'', directed by Anwar Rasheed. He directed and co-produced (with Fahad Faasil) the period thriller ''[[Iyobinte Pustakam]]'' starring [[Fahadh Faasil]], [[Lal (actor)|Lal]], and [[Jayasurya]] in 2014. In 2017, he produced and directed [[Comrade In America]] starring [[Dulquer Salmaan]]. His latest movie as a director is [[Fahadh Faasil]] starred [[Varathan]] (2018). The movie was jointly produced by Neerad and Fahadh Faasil. Amal joined hands with [[Anwar Rasheed]] again as a cinematographer for the movie [[Trance (2020 film)|Trance]], starring [[Fahadh Faasil]].<ref>https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/high-expectations-over-trance/article29399924.ece</ref> He announced a sequel to ''Big B'' in 2017 which is expected to be released in 2022.<ref>https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/mammootty-amal-neerad-s-bilal-groundwork-110422</ref> | ||
==Filmography== | ==Filmography== | ||
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Revision as of 13:50, 12 August 2021
Amal Neerad | |
|---|---|
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| Born | 7 October 1976 |
| Alma mater | Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute |
| Occupation | |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Organization | Amal Neerad Productions |
| Spouse(s) | ( m. 2015) |
| Parent(s) | C. R. Omanakuttan S Hemalatha |
Amal Neerad (born 7 October 1976) is an Indian film director, cinematographer and producer. He attended the Satyajit Ray Film And Television Institute of India, Kolkata (first batch). He was awarded the National Film Award for best cinematography (special mention) in 2001 for his diploma film Meena Jha (short feature section).
Early and personal life
Amal Neerad born in Kollam, Kerala. He attended school and college in Eranakulam district.[1] He was the college union chairman of Maharaja's College, Ernakulam in two consecutive terms (1992–93 and 1993–94).[2]
He married to actress Jyothirmayi on 4 April 2015.[3]
Career
Amal joined Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute in 1995.[4] He is a winner of National Film Awards for best cinematography. After his graduation from the institute he worked as a cinematographer with Ram Gopal Varma's production company for the films such as James, Darna Zaroori Hai and Shiva. His debut movie in Malayalam as cinematographer was Black, directed by Ranjith.
In 2007, he made his directorial debut Big B starring Mammootty and Nafisa Ali. Even though the movie was an average grosser at the box office, the stylish narrative and technical brilliance that the film possessed apparently gave the movie an iconic stature and cult following.[5][6][7][8][9] The movie also introduced cinematographer Sameer Thahir and editor Vivek Harshan. His next film was Sagar Alias Jacky starring Mohanlal, a sequel of 1987 film Irupatham Noottandu. In 2010, He directed Anwar with Prithviraj and Prakash Raj in lead roles.
Amal Neerad launched his production company Amal Neerad Productions through the 2012 film Bachelor Party directed by himself. In 2013, he produced the anthology film, 5 Sundarikal. Amal directed the segment Kullante Bharya starred Dulquer Salmaan and handled camera for the segment Aami, directed by Anwar Rasheed. He directed and co-produced (with Fahad Faasil) the period thriller Iyobinte Pustakam starring Fahadh Faasil, Lal, and Jayasurya in 2014. In 2017, he produced and directed Comrade In America starring Dulquer Salmaan. His latest movie as a director is Fahadh Faasil starred Varathan (2018). The movie was jointly produced by Neerad and Fahadh Faasil. Amal joined hands with Anwar Rasheed again as a cinematographer for the movie Trance, starring Fahadh Faasil.[10] He announced a sequel to Big B in 2017 which is expected to be released in 2022.[11]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Language | Director | Cinematographer | Producer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Black | Malayalam | No | Yes | No | |
| 2005 | James | Hindi | No | Yes | No | |
| 2006 | Shiva | Hindi | No | Yes | No | |
| 2006 | Darna Zaroori Hai | Hindi | No | Yes | No | |
| 2007 | Big B | Malayalam | Yes | No | No | |
| 2009 | Sagar Alias Jacky Reloaded | Malayalam | Yes | Yes | No | |
| 2010 | Anwar | Malayalam | Yes | No | No | |
| 2010 | Tournament | Malayalam | No | Yes | No | A song only (Nila Nila). |
| 2012 | Bachelor Party | Malayalam | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 2013 | 5 Sundarikal | Malayalam | Yes | Yes | Yes | Anthology film. Director of "Kullante Bharya". Cinematographer of "Aami" |
| 2014 | Iyobinte Pustakam | Malayalam | Yes | Yes | Yes | Winner: Kerala state film award for best cinematography |
| 2017 | Comrade in America | Malayalam | Yes | No | Yes | [12][13] |
| 2018 | Varathan | Malayalam | Yes | No | Yes | Co-produced with Nazriya Nazim |
| 2020 | Trance | Malayalam | No | Yes | No | |
| 2021 | Bheeshma Parvam | Malayalam | Yes | No | Yes | |
| 2023 | Bilal | Malayalam | Yes | Yes | Yes | [14][15] |
Awards and recognitions
His film Iyobinte Pustakam bagged best film in 2014 Asianet Film Awards. [16]
- Best Cinematography: Amal Neerad
References
- ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 17 December 2013. Retrieved 17 December 2013.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ↑ Aswin J Kumar (11 April 2011). "The 'Maharaja' is poor at maths". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 29 August 2013.
- ↑ "Amal Neerad marries Jyotirmayi". Rediff. 6 April 2015. Retrieved 27 June 2018.
- ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 19 December 2013. Retrieved 19 December 2013.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ↑ https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/mammoottys-big-b-revisiting-malayalam-cinemas-cult-action-film-72562
- ↑ https://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/news/2020/mammootty-bilal-here-is-an-exciting-update-on-the-star-cast-of-the-project-294991.html
- ↑ http://onlookersmedia.in/latestnews/10-years-of-big-b-mammootty-changed-our-lives-says-amal-neerad/
- ↑ https://www.sify.com/movies/big-b-review--pclwoffigbhdf.html
- ↑ https://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/news/2017/10-years-of-mammootty-s-big-b-here-are-the-film-s-big-contributions-to-the-industry-258627.html
- ↑ https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/high-expectations-over-trance/article29399924.ece
- ↑ https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/mammootty-amal-neerad-s-bilal-groundwork-110422
- ↑ Nagarajan, Saraswathy (5 May 2017). "The crossing". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 21 February 2018.
- ↑ "Dulquer Salmaan's connection to Che Guevara in Comrade in America revealed – Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 February 2018.
- ↑ "Fahadh Faasil-Amal Neerad-Anwar Rasheed's film Trance's poster is here – Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 February 2018.
- ↑ "Amal Neerad to plunge into Bilal after Trance". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 21 February 2018.
- ↑ 17th Asianet Film Awards
- ↑ "State Film Awards: Nazriya, Nivin, Sudhev bag top honours". Malayala Manorama. 10 August 2015. Archived from the original on 11 August 2015. Retrieved 10 August 2015.