Shane Nigam
Indian film actor
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Shane Nigam is an Indian actor who appears in Malayalam films. Having made his debut in the 2010 film Thanthonni, he performed as supporting roles in various successful drama films including Parava (2017), Kumbalangi Nights (2019), and RDX: Robert Dony Xavier (2023).
Shane Nigam | |
|---|---|
| Born | 21 December 1995[1] |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active |
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| Father | Kalabhavan Abi |
Early life
Shane was born as eldest among three children, to mimicry actor Kalabhavan Abi and Sunila, in Elamakkara, Kochi, Kerala. He did his schooling from Bhavans Vidya Mandir, Elamakkara. He pursued engineering at Rajagiri School of Engineering & Technology, Kochi. He has two younger sisters, Ahana and Aleena.[2][3]
Career
Nigam made his acting debut with the film Thanthonni, later Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi, also in Annayum Rasoolum for portraying the role of Anna's brother.[4]
He made his debut as a lead actor in 2016 film, Kismath opposite Shruthy Menon.[5]
Nigam played a central character alongside veteran actors Amala and Manju Warrier in the 2017 film C/O Saira Banu.[6] The following year, he appeared in the romantic film Eeda which was also praised by critics.[7]
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.[8]
Controversies
Interruptions in production
Veyil production dispute
In 2019, Nigam became involved in a dispute with film producer Joby George during the production of Veyil. The conflict gained public attention after Nigam alleged through a Facebook Live video that he had received threats from the producer.[9] The issue was later addressed through mediation involving the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA). Subsequently, a separate controversy arose when Nigam altered his hairstyle during the film's production, leading to disagreements with the producers and criticism from sections of the film industry.
RDX
During the production of RDX, reports emerged of a disagreement between Nigam and the film's producers regarding the prominence of his character in the film. According to media reports, Nigam temporarily left the production, resulting in delays and criticism from sections of the film industry. The incident attracted media attention and prompted discussions regarding professional conduct and contractual obligations in the Malayalam film industry.[10]
Political and social views
Nigam publicly expressed support for the "All Eyes on Rafah" campaign through social media. He also described himself as a "Sudapi from India" in an Instagram Story, a statement that generated discussion online.[11][12]
Filmography
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role(s) | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Thanthonni | Young Kochukunju | Child artist | |
| Anwar | Boy in the booth | |||
| 2013 | Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi | Shyam | ||
| Annayum Rasoolum | Kunjumon | [13] | ||
| 2014 | Balyakalasakhi | Young Majeed | ||
| 2016 | Kammatipaadam | Sunny | [13] | |
| Kismath | Irfan | [14] | ||
| 2017 | C/O Saira Banu | Joshua Peter | [6] | |
| Parava | Shane | [15] | ||
| 2018 | Eeda | Anand | [16] | |
| 2019 | Kumbalangi Nights | Bobby | [17] | |
| Ishq | Sachi | [18] | ||
| Oolu | Vasu | [19] | ||
| Valiyaperunnal | Akkar | [20] | ||
| 2022 | Bhoothakaalam | Vinu | SonyLIV film | [21] |
| Veyil | Sidharth (Sid) | [22] | ||
| Ullasam | Harry Menon | |||
| 2023 | Corona Papers | SI Rahul Nambiar | [23] | |
| RDX | Robert | [24] | ||
| Vela | CPO Ullas Augustin | [25] | ||
| 2024 | Little Hearts | Sibi | [26] | |
| 2025 | Madraskaaran | Sathya | Tamil film | [27] |
| Balti | Udhayan / Balti | Bilingual film | [28] | |
| Haal | Asif Kadalundi | [29] | ||
| 2026 | Dridam | Vijay Radhakrishnan | [30] | |
| TBA | Bermuda † | TBA | Delayed | [31] |
| Aayirathonnam Ravu † | TBA | Filming |
Television
| Year | Program | Role | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Bullet Bava | Uncredited role | Surya TV | |
| Gulumal Bhai | Kairali TV | |||
| 2007 | Super Dancer Junior | Contestant | Amrita TV | |
| 2007–2008 | Hello Kuttichathan | Vivek Vishwanathan a.k.a. Vivi | Asianet | Dubbed to Tamil as Hello Kuttichathan (Star Vijay) |
| 2009 | Hello Kuttichathan 2 | Vivek Vishwanathan a.k.a. Vivi | Asianet | |
| 2012 | Matinee | Shane also Director | YouTube | Short film |
| Kadalum Phonum Teenegerum | DOP, Editor | YouTube | Short film | |
| Chiri | Director | YouTube | Short film | |
| 2019 | Uppum Mulakum | Akkar | Flowers TV | Episode 1009, as a part of promoting his film Valiyaperunnal |
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Asiavision Awards | New Sensation in acting (Male) | Kismath | Won |
| 2017 | South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Debut Actor – Malayalam | ||
| Minnale Film & Television Awards | Best New Hero | |||
| Yuva Awards | Rising Star (Male) | Parava | ||
| 2018 | South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Supporting Actor – Malayalam | ||
| 2019 | Asianet Film Awards | Best Star Pair (along with Nimisha Sajayan) | Eeda | |
| Behindwoods Gold Medals 7th Edition | Best Actor Malayalam | Ishq | ||
| Vanitha Film Awards | Best Star Pair Award (along with Anna Ben) | Kumbalangi Nights | ||
| 2023 | Kerala Film Critics Association Awards | Best Supporting Actor | RDX: Robert Dony Xavier, Vela[32] |