Sameer Thahir
| Sameer C Thahir | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Sameer C Thahir 7 November 1986 (age 27) Cochin, India |
| Occupation | Cinematographer, Film Director |
| Years active | 2007- |
| Spouse(s) | Neethu (2013-present) |
Biography
Sameer C. Thahir is an Indian cinematographer and film director known for his work in Malayalam cinema. His first independent work was for Amal Neerad's movie Big B, as a cinematographer, then he worked in Aashiq Abu's movie Daddy Cool again as a cinematographer, After that he directed his first movie "Chappa Kurish". The movie received lots of different response, as it was a different film from the cliched mainstream Malayalam films.[1]
Personal Life
Sameer got married to Neethu on 12 November 2013.[2]
Life and Career
Sameer Thahir studied in the creative atmosphere of Maharajas College Eranakulam, and the friendships formed based on creative pursuits during that period is still the driving factor for him in film making.[3] Sameer's mentor Amal Neerad for whom he handled cinematography in "Big B", charismatic director Anwar Rasheed, Ashiq abu for whom Sameer moved the camera in Daddy cool, and Nationally acclaimed cinematographer Rajeev Ravi for whom Sameer has assisted in films were just some of them from Maharajas friendship circle.
Sameer Thahir evolved from his passion for photographgraphy to wedding films to Ad films to feature films through a period of time . He says the inspiration for making his own first film ChappaKurish as he wanted to make a film which he would like to see that portrays the contrasts of real life. But the film went on to receive sheer criticism for being a mere copy of a Korean film, titled 'Hand Phone'.
Sameer's second film 'Neelaakaasam Pachakkadal Chuvanna Bhoomi' received generally favorable reviews.[4]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Original title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Big B | ബിഗ് ബി | Cinematographer | kerala state award for best cameraman |
| 2009 | Daddy Cool | ഡാഡി കൂള് | Cinematographer | |
| 2011 | Chaappa Kurish | ചാപ്പാ കുരിശ് | Director & Writer | |
| 2012 | Nidra | നിദ്ര | Cinematographer | |
| Diamond Necklace | ഡയമണ്ട് നെക്ക്ലസ് | Cinematographer | SIIMA Award for Best Cinematographer | |
| 2013 | Anchu Sundharikal | 5 സുന്ദരികള് | Director | |
| Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi | Director | Starring Dulquer Salman & Sunny Wayne |
References
- ↑ "The filmmaker with a difference - Sameer Thahir". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 2011-12-02. Retrieved 2012-07-02.
- ↑ http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-11-12/news-and-interviews/43978926_1_wedding-bells-aashiq-abu-neethu
- ↑ http://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies/interview/385290/
- ↑ http://www.manoramaonline.com/cgi-bin/MMOnline.dll/portal/ep/malayalamContentView.do?contentId=14647255&programId=1073752204&channelId=-1073750705&BV_ID=@@@&tabId=3