Sameer Thahir

Biography:

Sameer C. Thahir is a versatile Indian filmmaker known for his work in Malayalam cinema. Born on November 7, 1976, Thahir graduated from Maharajas College, Ernakulam. He kickstarted his career by assisting acclaimed cinematographers Amal Neerad and Rajeev Ravi.

Thahir made his mark as an independent cinematographer with his debut in the 2007 film “Big B,” directed by Amal Neerad. He later ventured into directing and writing with “Chaappa Kurishu” in 2011.

Known for his adept camera work, Thahir has contributed to several notable films, including “Nidra” and “Diamond Necklace” in 2012, and “Bangalore Days” in 2014. He also directed segments in anthology films like “5 Sundarikal.”

In addition to his cinematography and directing roles, Thahir has produced films such as “Chandrettan Evideya” (2015), “Sudani from Nigeria” (2018), and “Thamaasha” (2019).

Thahir’s foray into Tamil cinema came in 2017 with “Velaiilla Pattadhari 2,” and he later worked as a cinematographer on “Sometimes” (2018). Throughout his career, he has garnered praise for his versatile contributions to the Indian film industry.