Shane Nigam Explained

Shane Nigam
Birth Place:Kochi, Kerala, India
Birth Date:1995 12, df=yes[1]
Occupation:Actor
Father:Kalabhavan Abi

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. The following year, he appeared in the romantic film Eeda which was also praised by critics.[6]

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.[7]

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.[8] 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.[9] [10]

Filmography

YearTitleRole(s)Notes
2010 Thanthonni Childhood of Kochukunju Child artist
Anwar Boy in booth
2013 Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi Shyam
Annayum Rasoolum Kunjumon (Anna's Brother) [11]
2014 Balyakalasakhi Majeed (Childhood)
2016 Kammatipaadam Sunny
Kismath Irfan Lead Role [12]
2017 C/O Saira Banu Joshua Peter [13]
Shane [14]
2018 Eeda Anand [15]
2019 Kumbalangi Nights Bobby [16]
Ishq Sachi [17]
Oolu Vasu [18]
Valiyaperunnal Akkar [19]
2022 Bhoothakaalam VinuOTT release SonyLIV[20]
VeyilSidharth/Sid [21]
Ullasam Harry Menon
2023 Corona Papers SI Rahul Nambiar [22]
Robert [23]
Vela CPO Ullas Augustin [24]
2024 Little Hearts Sibi[25]
rowspan=4 Filming [26]
Filming
Pre-production [27]
Filming ; Tamil film

Television

YearProgramChannelRoleNotes
2005Bullet BavaSurya TVUncredited role
Gulumal BhaiKairali TV
2007Super Dancer JuniorAmrita TVContestant
2007–2008Hello KuttichathanAsianetVivek Vishwanathan a.k.a. ViviDubbed to Tamil as Hello Kuttichathan(Vijay TV)
2009Hello Kuttichathan 2AsianetVivek Vishwanathan a.k.a. Vivi
Rowspan=32012MatineeYouTubeShane also DirectorShort film
Kadalum Phonum TeenegerumYouTubeDOP, EditorShort film
ChiriYouTubeDirectorShort film
2019Uppum MulakumAkkarCameo Appearance in episode 1009

Awards

YearAwardCategoryFilmResult
2016Asiavision AwardsNew Sensation in acting (Male)Kismathrowspan=9
2017South Indian International Movie AwardsBest Debut Actor – Malayalam
Minnale Film & Television AwardsBest New Hero
Yuva AwardsRising Star (Male)Parava
2018South Indian International Movie AwardsBest Supporting Actor – Malayalam
2019Asianet Film AwardsBest Star Pair (along with Nimisha Sajayan)Eeda
Behindwoods Gold Medals 7th EditionBest Actor Malayalam Ishq
Vanitha Film AwardsBest Star Pair Award (along with Anna Ben)Kumbalangi Nights
2023Kerala Film Critics Association AwardsBest Supporting Actor, Vela[28]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: HBD Shane Nigam: Upcoming Movies Of The Actor. The Times of India. 21 December 2021. 29 December 2021.
  2. https://web.archive.org/web/20171201164941/http://www.manoramaonline.com/news/latest-news/2017/11/30/malayalam-cinema-actor-mimicry-aby-passes-away.html നടനും മിമിക്രി താരവുമായ അബി അന്തരിച്ചു
  3. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/did-you-know-/Shane-Nigam-is-the-son-of-veteran-comedian-Aby/articleshow/53467063.cms "Shane Nigam is the son of veteran comedian Aby!"
  4. https://web.archive.org/web/20160802172407/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/The-Actors-Qissa/2016/08/01/article3556679.ece "The Actor's Qissa"
  5. http://www.ibtimes.co.in/kismath-movie-review-live-audience-updates-shane-nigam-shruthy-menon-starrer-688247 'Kismath' movie review: Live audience updates of Shane Nigam, Shruthy Menon-starrer
  6. News: UR. Arya. Shane Nigam- Rajeev Ravi film is titled as 'Eeda'. 12 November 2017. The Times of India. 24 June 2017.
  7. News: Kumbalangi Nights, Unda, Virus, Ishq: Best Malayalam films of 2019 so far have celebrated big and small stars . Neelima Menon . 11 July 2019 . 15 July 2019 . Firstpost.
  8. Web site: 2019-10-17. Shane Nigam alleges 'threat to life' from producer for getting a haircut. 2022-02-02. The Indian Express. en.
  9. Web site: 2019-11-29. Kerala Film Producers Association bans actor Shane Nigam for 'indiscipline'. 2022-02-02. The Indian Express. en.
  10. News: Shane Nigam issue ends as AMMA, KFPA reach an agreement - The Hindu. The Hindu. 5 March 2020.
  11. Sreenivasan, Deepthi (16 July 2016) "Playing the rebellious lover: Shane Nigam". Deccan Chronicle.
  12. Web site: Kismath came as a surprise, says Shane Nigam. The Times of India. 27 January 2017. 16 April 2020.
  13. Web site: Shane Nigam turns law student for C/O Sairabanu. The Times of India. 24 September 2016. 16 April 2020.
  14. Web site: 'Parava was offered to me before Kismath'. The New Indian Express. 27 January 2017. 16 April 2020.
  15. News: Soman. Deepa. Shane Nigam - Nimisha Sajayan film 'Eeda' poster shows their interesting chemistry in the film!. 12 November 2017. The Times of India. 6 October 2017.
  16. Web site: Kumbalangi Nights is a simple story with a fresh idea, says Shane Nigam. https://web.archive.org/web/20190212170953/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2019/feb/06/kumbalangi-nights-is-a-simple-story-with-a-fresh-idea-says-shane-nigam-1935325.html. dead. 12 February 2019. The New Indian Express. 6 February 2019. 16 April 2020.
  17. Web site: Shane Nigam completes dubbing for Ishq. The New Indian Express. 9 April 2019. 16 April 2020.
  18. Web site: Shane Nigam: I have learned a lot during the filming of 'Olu'. The Times of India. 17 September 2019. 16 April 2020.
  19. Web site: Shane Nigam starrer 'Valiyaperunnal' gets a UA certificate. The Times of India. 18 December 2019. 16 April 2020.
  20. Web site: Shane Nigam, Revathy team up for 'Bhoothakaalam'. 2021-12-04. The New Indian Express.
  21. Web site: Shane Nigam announces release date of his film Veyil. The News Minute. 5 April 2021.
  22. Web site: The first-look poster of Corona Papers is here . 2023-03-30 . . en.
  23. Web site: RDX all set for digital release . 2023-11-04 . The New Indian Express . en.
  24. Web site: Shane Nigam-Sunny Wayne film Vela gets a release date . 2023-11-04 . The New Indian Express . en.
  25. Web site: Shane Nigam and Mahima Nambiar reunite for ‘Little Hearts’ . The Times of India . 7 November 2023.
  26. News: Vinay Forrt, Shane Nigam team up for 'Bermuda' . 6 Apr 2021. The New Indian Express. 29 December 2021.
  27. Web site: Shane Nigam to play an artist in Painkili. The New Indian Express. 29 December 2021.
  28. Web site: 2024-05-13 . 47th Kerala Film Critics Awards 2023: Aattam Adjudged Best Film . 2024-05-13 . News18 . en.