Shane Nigam
Born (1995-12-21) 21 December 1995 (age 28)[1]
Kochi, Kerala, India
OccupationActor
Years active
  • 2007–2010
  • 2013–present
Parent

Shane Nigam is an Indian actor who appears in Malayalam films. Having made his debut in a credited role with the 2013 road film Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi (2013), he went to receive wider attention for his performances in various successful drama films Kismath (2016), Parava (2017), Kumbalangi Nights (2019), Ishq (2019), Bhoothakaalam (2022), and RDX: Robert Dony Xavier (2023).

Early life

Shane was born as eldest among three children, to actor Abi and Sunila, in Elamakkara, Kochi, Kerala. He did his schooling from Bhavans Vidya Mandir, Elamakkara. He was pursuing engineering at Rajagiri School of Engineering & Technology, Kochi. He has two younger sisters, Ahana and Aleena.[2] Abi was an actor and also a popular mimicry artist.[3]

Career

Film career

Nigam made his acting debut with the film Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi , but was noted for Annayum Rasoolum for portraying the role of Anna's (Andrea Jeremiah) brother.[4] Later Rajeev Ravi offered him the lead role in Njan Steve Lopez but didn't take up the role.

He made his debut as a lead actor in 2016 film, Kismath opposite to Shruthy Menon. Producer of the film Rajeev Ravi offered him the lead role, his character won praise among the Malayali audience and the movie was a commercial success.[5]

Nigam played a central character alongside veteran actors Amala and Manju Warrier in the 2017 film C/O Saira Banu.[6] The following year, he appeared in the romantic film Eeda which was also praised by critics.[7]

Nigam starred in two films in 2019; the comedy-drama Kumbalangi Nights, which was highly successful on box office and received rave reviews from film critics and the romantic thriller Ishq.[8]

Controversies

By the end of 2019, Shane received a death threat from Malayalam film producer Joby George, which the actor shared through Facebook live, causing controversy.[9] The issue seemed to have been resolved through mediation from AMMA. However, he affected the continuity of the movie Veyil, by getting a haircut, leading to producers calling for a ban on the actor.[10][11]

Filmography

Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released
Year Title Role(s) Notes Ref.
2010 Thanthonni Childhood of Kochukunju Child artist
Anwar Boy in booth
2013 Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi Shyam
Annayum Rasoolum Kunjumon (Anna's Brother) [12]
2014 Balyakalasakhi Majeed (Childhood)
2016 Kammatipaadam Sunny [12]
Kismath Irfan Lead Role [13]
2017 C/O Saira Banu Joshua Peter [6]
Parava Shane [14]
2018 Eeda Anand [15]
2019 Kumbalangi Nights Bobby [16]
Ishq Sachi [17]
Oolu Vasu [18]
Valiyaperunnal Akkar [19]
2022 Bhoothakaalam Vinu OTT release SonyLIV [20]
Veyil Sidharth/Sid [21]
Ullasam Harry Menon
2023 Corona Papers SI Rahul Nambiar [22]
RDX: Robert Dony Xavier Robert [23]
Vela CPO Ullas Augustin [24]
TBA Bermuda † [25]
Qurbani † TBA Post-production
Aayirathonnam Ravu † Filming
Little Hearts † Filming [26]
Painkili † TBA Pre-production [27]
Parakramam † TBA

Television

Year Program Channel Role Notes
2005 Bullet Bava Surya TV Uncredited role
Gulumal Bhai Kairali TV
2007 Super Dancer Junior Amrita TV Contestant
2007–2008 Hello Kuttichathan Asianet Vivek Vishwanathan a.k.a. Vivi Dubbed to Tamil as Hello Kuttichathan(Vijay TV)
2009 Hello Kuttichathan 2 Asianet Vivek Vishwanathan a.k.a. Vivi
2012 Matinee YouTube Shane also Director Short film
Kadalum Phonum Teenegerum YouTube DOP, Editor Short film
Chiri YouTube Director Short film
2019 Uppum Mulakum Flowers TV Akkar Cameo Appearance in episode 1009

Awards

Year Award Category Film Result
2016 Asiavision Awards New Sensation in acting (Male) Kismath Won
2017 South Indian International Movie Awards Best Debut Actor – Malayalam
Minnale Film & Television Awards Best New Hero
Yuva Awards Rising Star (Male) Parava
2018 South Indian International Movie Awards Best Supporting Actor – Malayalam
2019 Asianet Film Awards Best Star Pair (along with Nimisha Sajayan) Eeda
Behindwoods Gold Medals 7th Edition Best Actor Malayalam Ishq (2019 film)
Vanitha Film Awards Best Star Pair Award (along with Anna Ben) Kumbalangi Nights

References

  1. ^ "HBD Shane Nigam: Upcoming Movies Of The Actor". The Times of India. 21 December 2021. Retrieved 29 December 2021.
  2. ^ നടനും മിമിക്രി താരവുമായ അബി അന്തരിച്ചു. Manorama Online (30 November 2017).
  3. ^ "Shane Nigam is the son of veteran comedian Aby!" Times of India. 31 July 2016
  4. ^ "The Actor's Qissa". Newindianexpress.com (1 August 2016). Retrieved on 2019-09-04.
  5. ^ 'Kismath' movie review: Live audience updates of Shane Nigam, Shruthy Menon-starrer. Ibtimes.co.in (29 July 2016). Retrieved on 2019-09-04.
  6. ^ a b "Shane Nigam turns law student for C/O Sairabanu". The Times of India. 24 September 2016. Retrieved 16 April 2020.
  7. ^ UR, Arya (24 June 2017). "Shane Nigam- Rajeev Ravi film is titled as 'Eeda'". The Times of India. Retrieved 12 November 2017.
  8. ^ Neelima Menon (11 July 2019). "Kumbalangi Nights, Unda, Virus, Ishq: Best Malayalam films of 2019 so far have celebrated big and small stars". Firstpost. Retrieved 15 July 2019.
  9. ^ "Shane Nigam alleges 'threat to life' from producer for getting a haircut". The Indian Express. 17 October 2019. Retrieved 2 February 2022.
  10. ^ "Kerala Film Producers Association bans actor Shane Nigam for 'indiscipline'". The Indian Express. 29 November 2019. Retrieved 2 February 2022.
  11. ^ "Shane Nigam issue ends as AMMA, KFPA reach an agreement - The Hindu". The Hindu. 5 March 2020.
  12. ^ a b Sreenivasan, Deepthi (16 July 2016) "Playing the rebellious lover: Shane Nigam". Deccan Chronicle.
  13. ^ "Kismath came as a surprise, says Shane Nigam". The Times of India. 27 January 2017. Retrieved 16 April 2020.
  14. ^ "'Parava was offered to me before Kismath'". The New Indian Express. 27 January 2017. Retrieved 16 April 2020.
  15. ^ Soman, Deepa (6 October 2017). "Shane Nigam - Nimisha Sajayan film 'Eeda' poster shows their interesting chemistry in the film!". The Times of India. Retrieved 12 November 2017.
  16. ^ "Kumbalangi Nights is a simple story with a fresh idea, says Shane Nigam". The New Indian Express. 6 February 2019. Retrieved 16 April 2020.
  17. ^ "Shane Nigam completes dubbing for Ishq". The New Indian Express. 9 April 2019. Retrieved 16 April 2020.
  18. ^ "Shane Nigam: I have learned a lot during the filming of 'Olu'". The Times of India. 17 September 2019. Retrieved 16 April 2020.
  19. ^ "Shane Nigam starrer 'Valiyaperunnal' gets a UA certificate". The Times of India. 18 December 2019. Retrieved 16 April 2020.
  20. ^ "Shane Nigam, Revathy team up for 'Bhoothakaalam'". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 4 December 2021.
  21. ^ "Shane Nigam announces release date of his film Veyil". The News Minute. 5 April 2021.
  22. ^ "The first-look poster of Corona Papers is here". Cinema Express. Retrieved 30 March 2023.
  23. ^ "RDX all set for digital release". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 4 November 2023.
  24. ^ "Shane Nigam-Sunny Wayne film Vela gets a release date". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 4 November 2023.
  25. ^ "Vinay Forrt, Shane Nigam team up for 'Bermuda'". The New Indian Express. 6 April 2021. Retrieved 29 December 2021.
  26. ^ "Shane Nigam and Mahima Nambiar reunite for 'Little Hearts'". The Times of India. 7 November 2023.
  27. ^ "Shane Nigam to play an artist in Painkili". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 29 December 2021.

External links

SIIMA Award for Best Male Débutante
SIIMA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Male)
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