Ajith Nair
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| Born | Kalpetta, Wayanad district, Kerala, India |
| 🏳️ Citizenship | Indian |
| 💼 Occupation | Filmmaker, writer, photographer |
| Known for | Directing Nilavu (2010) |
| 🏅 Awards | S. K. Pottekkatt Memorial Sahithyaprathibha Award (2026) |
Ajith Nair is an Indian filmmaker and writer based in Bahrain. He directed the 2010 Malayalam film Nilavu, reported by Gulf Daily News as the first Malayalam feature film shot in Bahrain.[1]
Early life
Ajith Nair was born in Kalpetta, Wayanad, Kerala, India. He moved to Bahrain in the 1990s, working as a programmer before moving into photography, event management, and video production.[2]
Career
Feature films
In 2010, Ajith Nair wrote and directed Nilavu, a Malayalam feature film produced by Convex Productions in Bahrain on a budget of BD30,000.[1] The film stars Krishnan Haridas and Sunita Nedungadi and depicts the lives of Indian expatriates in Manama.[1] Ajith Nair also wrote lyrics and contributed to the cinematography. The film's soundtrack was composed by Reji Gopinath, with vocals by K. S. Chithra ("Raavin Nilaa Mazha Keezhil") and G. Venugopal ("Ariyathe Onnum Parayaathe").[1]
In 2012, Ajith Nair announced Arabana, a planned Malayalam feature film concerning Gulf expatriates.[3]
Short films and documentaries
In 2006, Ajith Nair filmed oil fields and military vessels in Iraq for an American television network, including footage aboard the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower.[2] He has also provided camera work for National Geographic and the BBC.[2]
In 2020, Ajith Nair wrote and directed the short film Mist, produced under Convex Cinema.[4] The film received awards at the 'Thira 2021' Short Film Festival in Thiruvananthapuram.[5]
The same year, he composed music for the song "Mayuram", sung by K. S. Harisankar with lyrics by Kaithapram Damodaran Namboothiri.[6]
Writing
Ajith Nair has published short story collections and memoirs in Malayalam:
- Ormakal Pookkunnidam (Olive Publications, ISBN 9789381788622)[7]
- Paranjalum Theeratha Kathakal (Kerala Book Store Publishers, 2025; ISBN 9789349257290), launched at the Bahrain Keraleeya Samajam with forewords by Hariharan and Benyamin.[8]
Awards
- **S. K. Pottekkatt Memorial Sahithyaprathibha Award** (2026) – Presented by M. Mukundan at Mahe Kalagramam for creative work in Bahrain.[1]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Nilavu | Writer, director, cinematographer, lyricist | Feature film |
| 2020 | Mist | Writer, director | Short film |
| 2020 | Mayuram | Composer | Music video |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Vasudevan, Avinash (26 April 2026). "Expat writer honoured with prestigious award". Gulf Daily News. Retrieved 11 August 2026.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Ajith Nair's journey with endless stories to tell". Madhyamam. 9 February 2026. Retrieved 11 August 2026.
- ↑ Press Trust of India (27 August 2012). "Malayalam movie Arabana to capture expatriate life in Middle East". NDTV. Retrieved 11 August 2026.
- ↑ MIST. Convex Cinema / YouTube. 17 November 2020. Retrieved 11 August 2026.
- ↑ "'തിര 2021' ഷോർട്ട് ഫിലിം ഫെസ് റ്റിവലിൽ ബഹ്റൈൻ കേരളീയ സമാജത്തിന് ഇരട്ടത്തിളക്കം". Bahrain Vartha. 20 July 2021. Retrieved 11 August 2026.
- ↑ "Check Out Latest Malayalam Song Music Video - 'Mayuram' Sung By K.S.Harisankar". The Times of India. 11 September 2020. Retrieved 11 August 2026.
- ↑ "Ajith Nair". Kerala Book Store. Retrieved 11 August 2026.
- ↑ Puravankara, Pradeep (20 October 2025). "Director Ajith Nairs' Book "Paranjalum Theeratha Kathakal" Launched in Bahrain". The Daily Tribune / News of Bahrain. Retrieved 11 August 2026.
External links
- Ajith Nair at Kerala Book Store
Category:Living people Category:Indian film directors Category:Malayalam film directors Category:Malayalam-language writers Category:Indian expatriates in Bahrain Category:People from Wayanad district
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