Anup Pandalam
Anup Pandalam | |
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| Occupation(s) | Director, Screenwriter, Actor |
| Years active | 2012–present |
Anup Pandalam is an Indian film director,[1] screenwriter and actor who predominantly works in Malayalam Film Industry.[2] His debut feature film was Sakhavu, starring Nivin Pauly.[3] He is also known for directing, writing and acting in the critically acclaimed [4] [5][6] film Shefeekkinte Santhosham starring Unni Mukundan.[7][3][8]
Early life[edit]
Before being an independent director and film writer, he has worked as an actor for the feature films Sakhavu, as Benny starring Nivin Pauly , Member Rameshan 9aam Ward as Bijithan starring Arjun Ashokan, Aaha as Sinu starring Indrajith Sukumaran. Amith Chakalakkal etc.[9]
Career[edit]
During December 2020, a dispute arose between actor Bala and Unni Mukundan from Anup's debut directorial film Shefeekkinte Santhosham. Technicians claimed they had not been paid, while only female artists who participated in the film received payment. Anup responded in a Facebook post, stating that he received his fee and believed others did too. He also clarified that Bala's involvement in Shefeekkinte Santhosham came through the lead actor Unni Mukundan's recommendation.[10][11][12]
Filmography[edit]
| Year | Title | Actor/Director/Writer | Character name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Sakhavu | Actor | As Benny [3] |
| 2021 | Aaha | Actor | As Sinu [13] |
| 2022 | Member Rameshan 9aam Ward | Actor | As Bijithan [14] |
| 2022 | Shefeekkinte Santhosham | Director, Screenwriter and Actor | As Noushad [5] |
Television[edit]
He has also worked as program producer and host for the prank show Gulumaal in Surya TV.[5][3][15]
References[edit]
- ^ "കഥപറച്ചിലിന്റെ മനോഹാരിത, പ്രേക്ഷകരുടെ പൾസ് അറിഞ്ഞ് സിനിമയെടുത്ത് അനൂപ് പന്തളം". Mathrubhumi.
- ^ "Director Anup Pandalam refutes Balas Allegations of-pending fees for shefeekkinte-santhosham". Times Now.
- ^ a b c d "താരങ്ങളെ കുടുക്കുന്ന ഗുലുമാൽ; ചിരിപ്പിക്കുന്ന പേരുകളുടെ രഹസ്യം; അനൂപ് പറയുന്നു". Malayala Manorama.
- ^ "Shafeekkinte Santhosham Small twists, humour infuse life to a familiar tale Movie Review". Malayala Manorama.
- ^ a b c "Unni Mukundan has a great sense of humour & we'll see it in Shefeekkinte Santhosham: Anup Pandalam". The Times of India. August 23, 2021.
- ^ "ഷെഫീക്കിനൊപ്പം സന്തോഷം പങ്കിടാം, നിറഞ്ഞു ചിരിക്കാം Shefeekkinte Santhosham Review". Mathrubhumi.
- ^ "Director Anup Pandalam refutes balas allegations of pending fees for shefeekkinte santhosham". News18.
- ^ "ബാലയെ നിർദേശിച്ചത് ഉണ്ണി മുകുന്ദൻ, എനിക്ക് പ്രതിഫലം കൃത്യമായി നൽകി: സംവിധായകൻ പറയുന്നു". Malayala Manorama.
- ^ "ഷഫീഖിന്റെ സന്തോഷത്തിന്റെ വിശേഷങ്ങളുമായി അനൂപ് പന്തളം". Twenty Four News.
- ^ "'Shefeekkinte Santhosham' director Anup Pandalam reacts to Bala's allegations". The Times of India. 2022-12-09. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-04-08.
- ^ "Director Anup Pandalam refutes Bala's allegations of pending fees for Shefeekkinte Santhosham". TimesNow. 2022-12-09. Retrieved 2024-04-08.
- ^ "Director Anup Pandalam Refutes Bala's Allegations Of Pending Dues". News18. 2022-12-09. Retrieved 2024-04-08.
- ^ "ആഹായുടെ വിശേഷങ്ങളുമായി നടന്‍ അനൂപ് പന്തളം". Mathrubhumi.
- ^ "Member Rameshan 9am Ward cast". AVClub.
- ^ "When Sathya cast witnessed a 'Gulumaal'". Times of India.