Sajin Baabu
Sajin Baabu | |
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| Born | 1 June 1986 Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India |
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| Years active | 2014–present |
Sajin Baabu (born 1 June 1986) is an Indian film director, screenwriter, and producer, who works in Malayalam cinema.[1] He made his directional debut with Unto the Dusk (Malayalam: അസ്തമയം വരെ or Asthamayam Vare ) in 2014.[1] He is noted for his latest movie Biriyaani which bagged numerous awards, including the NETPAC award for best film at ASIATICA, Rome, Italy.[1][2][3] He is the winner of Special Jury mention for Direction for his movie Biriyaani at the 67th National Film Awards[4]
Personal life
[edit]Sajin Baabu was born in a remote village called Koopu in Thiruvananthapuram.[5][2]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Film | contribution | Festivals/ Awards/ Notes |
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| 2010 | The Delegate | Director | docu-fiction that captures soul and essence of the IFFK.[6] |
| 2011 | Music of the broom | Director | |
| 2011 | A river flowing deep and wide | Director | |
| 2014 | Unto the Dusk | Director, Scriptwriter |
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| 2016 | Ayaal Sassi | Director, Scriptwriter | |
| 2020 | Biriyaani | Director, Scriptwriter,
Sound designer |
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Controversy
[edit]In August 2024, in the wake of the Hema Committee report, two women accused Sajin Baabu of sexual abuse while they were newcomers in the film industry, one of which included an attempt to rape. The director admitted to ’mistakes on his part‘ and said that he had apologized to both the women, attributing the behaviour to patriarchal conditioning.[16]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Sajin Baabu". IMDb. Retrieved 2021-01-26.
- ^ a b Kumar, P. k Ajith (2019-10-12). "Malayalam film 'Biriyani' bags honours at Asiatica film fete". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2021-02-06.
- ^ Nagarajan, Saraswathy (2019-05-29). "Sajin Baabu's Biriyani is told from a woman's perspective". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2021-02-06.
- ^ "Marakkar and Maharshi win big at 67th National Film Awards. Full list from South". India Today. March 22, 2021. Retrieved 2021-04-30.
- ^ Karthik, Aknisree (2020-03-02). "Malayalam film on sister who became sex worker wows BIFFes audiences". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 2021-02-06.
- ^ cris (2013-12-09). "A film with nameless characters". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 2021-02-06.
- ^ "Munnariyippu selected for Mumbai film festival - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2021-02-06.
- ^ Nagarajan, Saraswathy (2017-03-02). "Going beyond societal walls". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2021-02-06.
- ^ "Award winners at the 7th BIFFES 2014 - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2021-02-06.
- ^ Desk, klapboard (2020-08-29). "Two Mallu films chosen for Moscow Film Fest | klapboardpost". Retrieved 2021-02-06.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "Kerala Film Critics Award 2019: Nivin Pauly, Manju Warrier bag top honours". Mathrubhumi. Archived from the original on 2020-12-04. Retrieved 2021-02-06.
- ^ "NETPAC". 15th Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival. 2020-11-19. Retrieved 2021-02-06.
- ^ "Kerala State Film Awards: Kani Kusruti brought a unique perspective to Biriyaani: Sajin Babu - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2021-02-06.
- ^ Nagarajan, Saraswathy (2020-10-10). "Kani Kusruti wins BRICS best actress award for Sajin Baabu's 'Biriyaani', at the Moscow film fete". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2021-02-06.
- ^ "Kani Kusruti wins International Award for Sajin Baabu's 'Biriyaani'". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2021-02-06.
- ^ "Two women allege Biriyaani director Sajin Baabu sexually abused them". The News Minute. 26 August 2024. Retrieved 29 August 2024.