Biography & Overview
Soubin Shahir is an Indian actor, director, writer, and producer who primarily works in Malayalam cinema. | He is known for films such as Parava, Sudani from Nigeria, Kumbalangi Nights, and Manjummel Boys.
Personal Information
- Full Name
- Soubin Shahir
- Birthplace
- Fort Kochi
- Date of Birth
- October 12, 1983
Physical Statistics
- Height
- 168 cm
- Weight
- 65 kg
- Eye Color
- Black
- Hair Color
- Salt & Pepper
Family & Relationships
- Father
- Babu Shahir
- Mother
- Soudha Babushahir
- Spouse / Partner
- Jamia Zaheer
- Child
- Orhan
- Sibling
- Shabin Shahir Linutha Shibu
Career Milestones & Awards
1992 — Debut Year
Awards & Honors
Year: 2015 Award: Award for Best Pair with Vinay Forrt in the film ‘Premam’ at Asianet Comedy Awards Year: 2016 Award: Best Supporting Actor Comedy award at Flowers Comedy Awards Year: 2017 Award: Asianet Comedy Awards' – All Rounder of the Year Year: 201
Year: 2015 Award: Award for Best Pair with Vinay Forrt in the film ‘Premam’ at Asianet Comedy Awards Year: 2016 Award: Best Supporting Actor Comedy award at Flowers Comedy Awards Year: 2017 Award: Asianet Comedy Awards' – All Rounder of the Year Year: 2017 Award: Best Debut Director award for the film ‘Parava’ at Asiavision Awards Year: 2017 Award: Award for Performance In A Comic Role for the film ‘Charlie’ at 2nd IIFA Utsavam Year: 2018 Award: Best Debut Director award for the film ‘Parava’ at Vanitha Film Awards Year: 2018 Award: Asianet Film Awards’ Honorary Special Award for the film ‘Parava’ Year: 2018 Award: Special Award at 66th Filmfare Awards South for the film ‘Sudani from Nigeria’ Year: 2018 Award: Best Actor award at Kerala State Film Awards for the film ‘Sudani From Nigeria’ Year: 2020 Award: Award for Best Supporting Actor for the films ‘Kumbalangi Nights’ and ‘Virus’ at Vanitha Film Awards Year: 2015 Award: Award for Best Pair with Vinay Forrt in the film 'Premam' at Asianet Comedy Awards Year: 2017 Award: Best Debut Director award for the film 'Parava' at Asiavision Awards Year: 2017 Award: Award for Performance In A Comic Role for the film 'Charlie' at 2nd IIFA Utsavam Year: 2018 Award: Best Debut Director award for the film 'Parava' at Vanitha Film Awards Year: 2018 Award: Asianet Film Awards' Honorary Special Award for the film 'Parava' Year: 2018 Award: Special Award at 66th Filmfare Awards South for the film 'Sudani from Nigeria' Year: 2018 Award: Best Actor award at Kerala State Film Awards for the film 'Sudani From Nigeria' Year: 2020 Award: Award for Best Supporting Actor for the films 'Kumbalangi Nights' and 'Virus' at Vanitha Film Awards Year: 2025 Award: Best Film award (shared with director Chidambaram S. Poduval and others) for 'Manjummel Boys' at the 55th Kerala State Film Awards Year: 2025 Award: Best Character Actor award for 'Manjummel Boys' at the 55th Kerala State Film Awards Year: 2025 Award: Best Film award (shared with director Chidambaram S. Poduval and others) for ‘Manjummel Boys’ at the 55th Kerala State Film Awards Year: 2025 Award: Best Character Actor award for ‘Manjummel Boys’ at the 55th Kerala State Film Awards Year: 2017 Award: Asianet Comedy Awards’ – All Rounder of the Year
Favorites & Preferences
Mercedes-Benz E 250 CDI Lexus ES 300h Luxury
BMW R 1250 GS Adventure Harley Davidson Street 750
Lesser-Known Facts & Trivia
- 1Soubin Shahir is a versatile Indian actor, director, and writer known for his work in the Malayalam film industry, commonly referred to as Mollywood. Some of his notable films include 'Parava' (2017), 'Sudani from Nigeria' (2018), and 'Kumbalangi Nights' (2019).
- 2From a young age, Soubin harbored a strong passion for the world of cinema.
- 3During college, Soubin actively participated in sports, fancy dress competitions, and acting, prioritizing these extracurricular activities over academics. Despite this, his commitment to these pursuits did not overshadow his image as a dedicated student, enhancing his reputation among peers and educators.
- 4Soubin considers renowned Indian cinematographer Santosh Sivan as his mentor and guide in the film industry.
- 5Known for his fondness for caps, Soubin is often seen donning one as part of his signature style.
- 6In the initial stages of his career in the Malayalam film industry, Soubin aimed to learn the nuances of the field by working as an assistant director with the goal of eventually becoming a chief associate director.
- 7In February 2022, Soubin shared a heartfelt memory on Instagram about his experience as an assistant director, particularly recalling his first clapboard moment with veteran actor K. P. A. C. Lalitha during their film 'Djinn.'
- 8In July 2022, Soubin Shahir faced defamatory posts on filmmaker Omar Lulu's Facebook profile. The subsequent uproar led to the removal of the posts, prompting Omar to apologize, attributing the incident to a possible hacking attempt on his account.
- 9In May 2023, filmmaker Omar Lulu voiced disappointment with Soubin, citing incidents of uncooperative and undisciplined behavior during the making of 'Happy Wedding' (2018). Omar expressed concerns about the conduct of emerging Malayalam actors, stating that such actions create challenges for directors and producers in the industry, leading to disruptions in film production.
