Shane Nigam

Shane Nigam
Born (1995-12-21) 21 December 1995[1]
Kochi, Kerala, India
OccupationActor
Years active
  • 2010 (child artist);
  • 2013–present
FatherKalabhavan Abi

Shane Nigam is an Indian actor who appears in Malayalam films. Having made his debut in the 2010 film Thanthonni, he performed supporting roles in various successful drama films including Parava (2017), Kumbalangi Nights (2019), and RDX: Robert Dony Xavier (2023).

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

Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released
Year Title Role(s) Notes Ref.
2010ThanthonniYoung KochukunjuChild artist
AnwarBoy in the booth
2013Annayum RasoolumKunjumon[13]
Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna BhoomiShyam
2014BalyakalasakhiYoung Majeed
2016KammatipaadamSunny[13]
KismathIrfan[14]
2017C/O Saira BanuJoshua Peter[6]
ParavaShane[15]
2018EedaAnand[16]
2019Kumbalangi NightsBobby[17]
IshqSachi[18]
OoluVasu[19]
ValiyaperunnalAkkar[20]
2022BhoothakaalamVinuSonyLIV film[21]
VeyilSidharth (Sid)[22]
UllasamHarry Menon
2023Corona PapersSI Rahul Nambiar[23]
RDXRobert[24]
VelaCPO Ullas Augustin[25]
2024Little HeartsSibi[26]
2025MadraskaaranSathyaTamil film[27]
BaltiUdhayan / BaltiBilingual film[28]
HaalAsif Kadalundi[29]
2026DridamVijay Radhakrishnan[30]
TBA Bermuda †TBADelayed[31]
Aayirathonnam Ravu †TBAFilming

Television

Year Program Role Channel Notes
2005Bullet BavaUncredited roleSurya TV
Gulumal BhaiKairali TV
2007Super Dancer JuniorContestantAmrita TV
2007–2008Hello KuttichathanVivek Vishwanathan a.k.a. ViviAsianetDubbed to Tamil as Hello Kuttichathan (Star Vijay)
2009Hello Kuttichathan 2Vivek Vishwanathan a.k.a. ViviAsianet
2012MatineeShane also DirectorYouTubeShort film
Kadalum Phonum TeenegerumDOP, EditorYouTubeShort film
ChiriDirectorYouTubeShort film
2019Uppum MulakumAkkarFlowers TVEpisode 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]

References

  1. ↑ "HBD Shane Nigam: Upcoming Movies Of The Actor". The Times of India. 21 December 2021. Retrieved 29 December 2021.
  2. ↑ നടനും മിമിക്രി താരവുമായ അബി അന്തരിച്ചു. Manorama Online (30 November 2017).
  3. ↑ "Shane Nigam is the son of veteran comedian Aby!" Times of India. 31 July 2016
  4. ↑ "The Actor's Qissa". Newindianexpress.com (1 August 2016). Retrieved on 2019-09-04.
  5. ↑ 'Kismath' movie review: Live audience updates of Shane Nigam, Shruthy Menon-starrer. Ibtimes.co.in (29 July 2016). Retrieved on 2019-09-04.
  6. 1 2 "Shane Nigam turns law student for C/O Sairabanu". The Times of India. 24 September 2016. Retrieved 16 April 2020.
  7. ↑ UR, Arya (24 June 2017). "Shane Nigam- Rajeev Ravi film is titled as 'Eeda'". The Times of India. Retrieved 12 November 2017.
  8. ↑ Neelima Menon (11 July 2019). "Kumbalangi Nights, Unda, Virus, Ishq: Best Malayalam films of 2019 so far have celebrated big and small stars". Firstpost. Retrieved 15 July 2019.
  9. ↑ "Shane Nigam alleges 'threat to life' from producer for getting a haircut". The Indian Express. 17 October 2019. Retrieved 2 February 2022.
  10. ↑ "Shane Nigam writes to AMMA, calls the allegations made by 'RDX producer Sophia Paul 'baseless' and false'". 28 April 2023 – via The Economic Times - The Times of India.
  11. ↑ "Sudapi from India: Shane Nigam posts pic wearing keffiyeh in solidarity with Gaza". Sudapi from India: Shane Nigam posts pic wearing keffiyeh in solidarity with Gaza.
  12. ↑ "Sudapi from India: Shane Nigam posts pic wearing keffiyeh in solidarity with Gaza". Onmanorama. 29 May 2024. Retrieved 14 June 2026.
  13. 1 2 Sreenivasan, Deepthi (16 July 2016) "Playing the rebellious lover: Shane Nigam". Deccan Chronicle.
  14. ↑ "Kismath came as a surprise, says Shane Nigam". The Times of India. 27 January 2017. Retrieved 16 April 2020.
  15. ↑ "'Parava was offered to me before Kismath'". The New Indian Express. 27 January 2017. Retrieved 16 April 2020.
  16. ↑ Soman, Deepa (6 October 2017). "Shane Nigam - Nimisha Sajayan film 'Eeda' poster shows their interesting chemistry in the film!". The Times of India. Retrieved 12 November 2017.
  17. ↑ "Kumbalangi Nights is a simple story with a fresh idea, says Shane Nigam". The New Indian Express. 6 February 2019. Archived from the original on 12 February 2019. Retrieved 16 April 2020.
  18. ↑ "Shane Nigam completes dubbing for Ishq". The New Indian Express. 9 April 2019. Retrieved 16 April 2020.
  19. ↑ "Shane Nigam: I have learned a lot during the filming of 'Olu'". The Times of India. 17 September 2019. Retrieved 16 April 2020.
  20. ↑ "Shane Nigam starrer 'Valiyaperunnal' gets a UA certificate". The Times of India. 18 December 2019. Retrieved 16 April 2020.
  21. ↑ "Shane Nigam, Revathy team up for 'Bhoothakaalam'". The New Indian Express. 6 October 2021. Retrieved 4 December 2021.
  22. ↑ "Shane Nigam announces release date of his film Veyil". The News Minute. 5 April 2021.
  23. ↑ "The first-look poster of Corona Papers is here". Cinema Express. 5 March 2023. Retrieved 30 March 2023.
  24. ↑ "RDX all set for digital release". Cinema Express. 23 September 2023. Retrieved 4 November 2023.
  25. ↑ "Shane Nigam-Sunny Wayne film Vela gets a release date". Cinema Express. 20 October 2023. Retrieved 4 November 2023.
  26. ↑ "Shane Nigam and Mahima Nambiar reunite for 'Little Hearts'". The Times of India. 7 November 2023.
  27. ↑ B, Jayabhuvaneshwari (3 January 2025). "Shane Nigam-Kalaiyarasan's Madraskaaran clears censorship formalities". Cinema Express. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
  28. ↑ "Shane Nigam's Balti gets a release date". Cinema Express. 18 July 2025. Retrieved 24 July 2025.
  29. ↑ "Shane Nigam-starrer Haal announces release date". Cinema Express. 24 February 2025. Retrieved 25 February 2025.
  30. ↑ "Shane Nigam-starrer Dridam gets a release date". Cinema Express. 16 April 2026. Retrieved 18 April 2026.
  31. ↑ "Vinay Forrt, Shane Nigam team up for 'Bermuda'". The New Indian Express. 6 April 2021. Retrieved 29 December 2021.
  32. ↑ "47th Kerala Film Critics Awards 2023: Aattam Adjudged Best Film". News18. 13 May 2024. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
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