Shyju Khalid
Shyju Khalid ISC is an Indian cinematographer, film director, and producer who works in Malayalam films. 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).
Shyju Khalid
- Name
- Shyju Khalid
- Birthplace
- Kochi, Kerala, India
- Occupation
- * Cinematographer
- Education
- Maharaja's College
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Shyju Khalid ISC is an Indian cinematographer, film director, and producer who works in Malayalam films. 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).
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Biography
Biography
He is a member of the Indian Society of Cinematographers (ISC). Film director Khalid Rahman and cinematographer Jimshi Khalid are his brothers.
Key facts
Key facts
• Name — Shyju Khalid • Birth Name — Shyju Khalid • Birthplace — Kochi, Kerala, India • Years Active — 2011–present • Occupation — * Cinematographer • director • producer • Organisation — Happy Hours Entertainments • Parents — V. P. Khalid • Relatives — Khalid Rahman (brother) Jimshi Khalid (brother)
Career
Career
In 2011, director Aashiq Abu suggested him as a cinematographer for Rajesh Pillai's Traffic. His work received recognition through the film. His second film, Salt N' Pepper (2011) was directed by Aashiq Abu. In 2012 he again worked with Abu in 22 Female Kottayam. Shyju directed a segment in the 2013 anthology film 5 Sundarikal. He has also co-produced the films Chandrettan Evideya, Kali, Sudani from Nigeria and Thamaasha under the banners Handmade Films and Happy Hours Entertainments.
As cinematographer
As cinematographer
• 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 • 2020 — Anjaam Pathiraa • 2021 — Nayattu • Joji • Aanum Pennum — Segment-Rani • 2022 — Dear Friend • 2024 — Manjummel Boys • 2025 — Pravinkoodu Shappu • 2026 — Balan: The Boy • Nedumkandam Miracle
As director
As director
• Year — Film — Notes • 2013 — 5 Sundarikal — Segment - Sethulakshmi
As producer
As producer
• Year — Title — 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 • 2024 — Sookshmadarshini — Co-produced with Sameer Thahir and A. V. Anoop
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Awards
• Year — Film — Award — Category — Notes • 2016 — Maheshinte Prathikaaram — Vanitha Film Awards — Best Cinematographer • CPC Cine Awards • North American Film Awards • 2018 — Sudani From Nigeria — 66th National Film Awards — Best Feature Film in Malayalam — Award shared with Sameer Thahir and Zakariya Mohammed • 49th Kerala State Film Awards — Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value — Award shared with Sameer Thahir and Zakariya Mohammed • SIIMA — Best Film — Award shared with Sameer Thahir and Zakariya Mohammed • Best Cinematographer • Movie Street Film Awards — Best Cinematographer • Best Film — Award shared with Sameer Thahir and Zakariya Mohammed • 21st Asianet Film Awards — Best Film — Award shared with Sameer Thahir • CPC Cine Awards — Best Movie — Award shared with Sameer Thahir • Best Cinematographer • Vanitha Film Awards — Best Cinematographer • 2019 — Kumbalangi Nights — Movie Street Film Awards — Best Cinematographer • 2024 — Manjummel Boys — Kerala State Film Awards — Best Cinematography
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