Shyju Khalid is an Indian cinematographer, film director, and producer who works in Malayalam films.[2][3][4] Shyju Khalid made his debut as cinematographer with Traffic (2011). His notable works are 22 Female Kottayam (2012), Idukki Gold (2013), Maheshinte Prathikaaram (2016), Traffic (2011), 5 Sundarikal (2013), Sudani From Nigeria (2018), Ee.Ma.Yau (2018) and Kumbalangi Nights (2019). He is a member of the Indian Society of Cinematographers (ISC).[5] Film director Khalid Rahman and cinematographer Jimshi Khalid are his brothers.[6]

Shyju Khalid
Born
Shyju Khalid

Kochi, Kerala, India
Occupations
Years active2011–present
OrganisationHappy Hours Entertainments[1]
ParentV. P. Khalid
RelativesKhalid Rahman (brother)
Jimshi Khalid (brother)

Career

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In 2011, director Aashiq Abu suggested him as a cinematographer to Rajesh Pillai directed Traffic. His work received recognition through the film. His second film, Salt and Pepper (2011) was directed by Aashiq Abu. In 2012 he again worked with Abu in 22 Female Kottayam. Khalid directed a segment in the anthology film 5 Sundarikal in 2013. He has also co-produced the films Chandrettan Evideya, Kali, Sudani from Nigeria and Thamaasha under the banners Handmade Films and Happy Hours Entertainments.

Filmography

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As cinematographer

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Year Title Notes
2011 Traffic Debut film
Salt N' Pepper
2012 22 Female Kottayam
Da Thadiya
2013 5 Sundarikal Segment - Isha
Idukki Gold
2015 Chandrettan Evideya
2016 Maheshinte Prathikaaram
2017 Mayanadhi 2nd Unit Camera
2018 Ee.Ma.Yau
Sudani From Nigeria
2019 Kumbalangi Nights
Virus Additional Cinematographer[7]
2020 Anjaam Pathiraa
2021 Nayattu
Joji
Aanum Pennum Segment-Rani
2022 Dear Friend
2024 Manjummel Boys [8]

As director

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Year Film Notes
2013 5 Sundarikal Segment - Sethulakshmi

As producer

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Year Film Notes
2015 Chandrettan Evideya Co-produced with Sameer Thahir and Ashiq Usman
2016 Kali
2018 Sudani From Nigeria Co-produced with Sameer Thahir
2019 Thamaasha Co-produced with Sameer Thahir, Chemban Vinod Jose and Lijo Jose Pellissery
2022 Dear Friend Co-produced with Sameer Thahir and Ashiq Usman

Awards

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Year Film Award Category Notes
2016 Maheshinte Prathikaaram Vanitha Film Awards[9] Best Cinematographer
CPC Cine Awards[10]
North American Film Awards[11]
2018 Sudani From Nigeria 66th National Film Awards[12] Best Feature Film in Malayalam Award shared with Sameer Thahir and Zakariya Mohammed
49th Kerala State Film Awards[13] Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value Award shared with Sameer Thahir and Zakariya Mohammed
SIIMA[14] Best Film Award shared with Sameer Thahir and Zakariya Mohammed
Best Cinematographer
Movie Street Film Awards[15] Best Cinematographer
Best Film Award shared with Sameer Thahir and Zakariya Mohammed
21st Asianet Film Awards[16] Best Film Award shared with Sameer Thahir
CPC Cine Awards[17] Best Movie Award shared with Sameer Thahir
Best Cinematographer
Vanitha Film Awards[18] Best Cinematographer
2019 Kumbalangi Nights Movie Street Film Awards[19] Best Cinematographer

References

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  1. ^ "I couldn't have asked for a better team: Thamaasha director Ashraf Hamza". 4 May 2019.
  2. ^ Sathyendran, Nita (3 July 2013). "'Shot at direction". The Hindu.
  3. ^ "A matter of perception: Interview with Shyju Khalid". fullpicture.in. Retrieved 22 June 2018.
  4. ^ "When the hero sank in 'Sudani from Nigeria'". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 22 June 2018.
  5. ^ "ISC members".
  6. ^ "Siblings behind the scenes". 14 July 2016.
  7. ^ "Doing Virus felt like doing a medical crash course: Aashiq Abu". Cinema Express. 11 June 2019.
  8. ^ "Manjummel Boys gets a release date". Cinema Express. 11 February 2024. Retrieved 11 February 2024.
  9. ^ James, Anu (8 February 2017). "Vanitha Film Awards 2017: Mohanlal, Manju Warrier win top honours; netizens question if they deserve to be in winners' list". International Business Times. Archived from the original on 11 October 2017. Retrieved 11 October 2017.
  10. ^ "CPC cine awards 2016: Vinayakan, Sai Pallavi & Rajisha win top honors". OnManorama. Retrieved 4 August 2017.
  11. ^ James, Anu (30 January 2017). "North American Film Awards (NAFA) 2017: Nivin Pauly, Manju Warrier, Tovino Thomas and others in winners list". International Business Times. Archived from the original on 11 October 2017. Retrieved 11 October 2017.
  12. ^ Kumarkozhikode, P. k Ajith (9 August 2019). "Not a lot to cheer for Malayalam cinema". The Hindu.
  13. ^ "Kerala State Film Awards | Here's the complete winners list". OnManorama. Retrieved 28 February 2019.
  14. ^ "SIIMA Awards 2019 full winners list". Times Now. 17 August 2019. Retrieved 19 January 2020.
  15. ^ "മൂവി സ്ട്രീറ്റ് അവാര്‍ഡുകള്‍ പ്രഖ്യാപിച്ചു: ജോജു മികച്ച നടന്‍, നിമിഷ സജയനും സംയുക്ത മേനോനും നടിമാര്‍, 'സുഡാനി' മികച്ച ചിത്രം". 1 February 2019.
  16. ^ "Asianet Film Awards 2019 Winners List: Mohanlal, Manju Warrier, Prithviraj & Others Bag Top Honours!". 22 March 2019.
  17. ^ "ജോസഫിലൂടെ ജോജു, വരത്തനിലൂടെ ഐശ്വര്യ; സിപിസി അവാര്‍ഡുകള്‍ പ്രഖ്യാപിച്ചു". Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd.
  18. ^ "Vanitha film awards 2019". Malayala Manorama. 3 March 2019. Retrieved 12 April 2020.
  19. ^ "മൂവി സ്ട്രീറ്റ് സിനിമാ പുരസ്കാരങ്ങൾ പ്രഖ്യാപിച്ചു; അവാർഡ് ദാനച്ചടങ്ങ് ഫെബ്രുവരി രണ്ടിന്". 30 January 2020.
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