Abrid Shine is an Indian film director, screenwriter and fashion photographer in the Malayalam film industry. He made his directorial debut in 2014 with the film 1983, which won him the prestigious Kerala State Film Award for Best Debut Director.

Personal life

Abrid Shine has two children. His son, Bhagath Abrid acted as the son of Nivin Pauly in the film 1983 and as the son of Soubin Shahir in the Meow now set to make as leading role for Prema Pranth.

Career

Abrid Shine started his career working as a fashion photographer for the popular Malayalam women's magazine Vanitha. He assisted Lal Jose in Puramkazhchakal in the 2009 ensemble film Kerala Cafe. He debuted as a director with the Malayalam film 1983 in the year 2014.

Filmography

YearTitleDirectionWriterRef.
20141983
2016Action Hero Biju
2018Poomaram
2020The Kung Fu Master
2022Mahaveeryar
2026Spa

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryFilmResultRef.
2014Asiavision AwardsBest Debut Director1983Won
201562nd Filmfare Awards SouthBest Director – MalayalamNominated
4th South Indian International Movie AwardsBest Debut Director – MalayalamWon
45th Kerala State Film AwardsBest Debut DirectorWon
2017Asianet Film AwardsBest DirectorAction Hero BijuWon
2nd IIFA UtsavamBest DirectorNominated
64th Filmfare Awards SouthBest Director – MalayalamNominated
6th South Indian International Movie AwardsBest Director – MalayalamNominated