Zakariya Mohammed

Malayalam film director

Zakariya

Zakariya

Born|  (1986-02-19) 19 February 1986 (age 38)

Valanchery, Kerala, India[1]

Occupation(s)| Film director, Producer, Actor
Years active| 2018–present
Organisation| Cross Border Camera
Known for| Sudani from Nigeria
Spouse| Labeeba Mohammed
Children| 1
Awards| Kerala State Film Award for Best Screenplay
Kerala State Film Award for Best Debut Director

Zakariya is an Indian film director, screenwriter, actor and producer who works in Malayalam Films. Hailing from Valanchery, Malappuram, Zakariya is best known for his directorial debut Sudani from Nigeria,[2] which won several awards and accolades.[3] His second directorial feature was Halal Love Story.[4]

## Personal life

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He is a postgraduate in Mass Communication and Journalism from SAFI Institute of Advanced Study, Vazhayur. and worked as an assistant professor in MediaOne Academy at Calicut. He started his career as an Assistant Director in an Advertising production house, TVC Factory, Cochin, Kerala.[5]

## Filmography

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Year  | Title  | Director  | Writer  | Producer  | Notes

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2018  | Sudani from Nigeria | Yes  | Yes  | No  | Debut movie as director
2020  | Halal Love Story | Yes  | Yes  | Yes  |
2023  | Ayisha[6] | No  | No  | Yes  |
Momo in Dubai[7] | No  | Yes  | Yes  |
Jackson Bazaar Youth | No  | No  | Yes  |

### Acting roles

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Year  | Title  | Role  | Notes

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2019  | Virus | Zakariya  |
Thamaasha | Himself  | Brief Cameo
2023  | Communist Pacha Adhava Appa[8][9] | TBA  | Lead Role

## Awards

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Year  | Film  | Award  | Category

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2018  | Sudani from Nigeria | Kerala State Film Awards[10] | Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value
Best Screenplay
Best Debut Director[10]
23rd International Film Festival of Kerala | FIPRESCI Award: Best Malayalam Film[11]
66th National Film Awards[12] | Best Feature Film in Malayalam
Aravindan Puraskaram[13] | Best Debut Director
Mohan Ragavan Award  | Best Director
Padmarajan Award[14] | Best Director
Movie Street Film Awards[15] | Best Film
Best Director
Asianet Film Awards | Best Film[16]
Indywood Academy Awards 2018  | Best Screenplay - Original[17]
SIIMA[18] | Best Debut director
CPC Cine Awards[19] | Best Screenplay
Best Film
MACTA Sadananda Puraskaram[20] | Best Debut Director
Vanitha Film Awards | Best Debut Director[21]

## References

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1. ^ "തിരക്കഥ വായിക്കാതെ സൗബിൻ തയാറായി; സക്കരിയ അഭിമുഖം". ManoramaOnline.
2. ^ "Aravindan Puraskaram awarded to Zakariya Mohammed - Times of India". The Times of India.
3. ^ "Sudani from Nigeria wins audience choice award at Russian film festival". The New Indian Express.
4. ^ Priya, Lakshmi (16 January 2020). "'Halal Love Story' is a family comedy drama: Zakariya". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 16 February 2020.
5. ^ "Growing up in Malabar: 'Sudani From Nigeria' maker on his art, soccer & film festivals". www.thepeninsulaqatar.com.
6. ^ "മഞ്ജുവാര്യര്‍ പ്രധാന വേഷത്തിലെത്തുന്ന ആദ്യ മലയാള-അറബിക് ചിത്രം 'ആയിഷ '".
7. ^ "'ഹലാൽ ലൗ സ്റ്റോറി'ക്ക് ശേഷം സക്കരിയ; 'മോമോ ഇന്‍ ദുബായ്' ടൈറ്റിൽ പോസ്റ്റര്‍".
8. ^ "Zakariya turns lead actor with 'Communist Pacha Adhava Appa'". Retrieved 26 August 2023.
9. ^ "സക്കറിയയുടെ 'കമ്മ്യൂണിസ്റ്റ് പച്ച'; ടൈറ്റില്‍ പോസ്റ്റര്‍" (in Malayalam). Archived from the original on 20 November 2022. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
10. ^ a b "Kerala State Film Awards 2019: The full winners list". 28 July 2019.
11. ^ "IFFK 2018: Lijo Jose wins best director; Dark Room best movie". Archived from the original on 3 April 2019. Retrieved 2 June 2020.
12. ^ Kumarkozhikode, P. k Ajith (9 August 2019). "Not a lot to cheer for Malayalam cinema". The Hindu - via www.thehindu.com.
13. ^ "Malayalam director Zakariya wins Aravindan Award for 'Sudani from Nigeria'". www.thenewsminute.com. 26 February 2019. Retrieved 31 October 2019.
14. ^ "'Sudani From Nigeria' bags the prestigious Padmarajan award! - Times of India". The Times of India.
15. ^ "മൂവി സ്ട്രീറ്റ് അവാര്‍ഡുകള്‍ പ്രഖ്യാപിച്ചു: ജോജു മികച്ച നടന്‍, നിമിഷ സജയനും സംയുക്ത മേനോനും നടിമാര്‍, 'സുഡാനി' മികച്ച ചിത്രം". uukmanews.com (in Malayalam). Retrieved 26 August 2023.
16. ^ "Asianet Film Awards 2019 Winners List: Mohanlal, Manju Warrier, Prithviraj & Others Bag Top Honours!". 22 March 2019.
17. ^ "Indywood Academy Awards".
18. ^ "SIIMA 2019 Malayalam: Mohanlal, Tovino, Aishwarya win big". OnManorama.
19. ^ "CPC Cine Awards 2018: Joju George, Aishwarya Lekshmi & Lijo Jose Pellissery Win Top Honours!". filmibeat.com. 29 January 2019.
20. ^ Chronicle, Deccan (1 November 2019). "MACTA's award for Zakariya". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
21. ^ "Home".

## External links

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* Zakariya