Shane Nigam
{{Short description|Indian film actor}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2019}}
{{Use Indian English|date=January 2019}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Shane Nigam
| image =
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| caption = Shane Nigam in 2019
| birth_place = Kochi, Kerala, India
| nationality =
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1995|12|21}}{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/hbd-shane-nigam-upcoming-movies-of-the-actor/etphotostory/88406221.cms|title=HBD Shane Nigam: Upcoming Movies Of The Actor|work=The Times of India|date=21 December 2021|access-date=29 December 2021}}
| height =
| occupation = Actor
| father = Kalabhavan Abi
| yearsactive = {{ubl|2010 (child artiste);|2013{{ndash}}present}}
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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 a supporting character in various successful drama films Parava (2017), Kumbalangi Nights (2019), and RDX: Robert Dony Xavier (2023).
Early life
Shane was born as eldest among three children, to Mimicry artist 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.[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]. Manorama Online (30 November 2017). Abi was an actor and also a popular mimicry artist.[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!"] Times of India. 31 July 2016
Career
=Film 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 (Andrea Jeremiah) brother.[https://web.archive.org/web/20160802172407/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/The-Actors-Qissa/2016/08/01/article3556679.ece "The Actor's Qissa"]. Newindianexpress.com (1 August 2016). Retrieved on 2019-09-04.
He made his debut as a lead actor in 2016 film, Kismath opposite to Shruthy Menon.[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]. Ibtimes.co.in (29 July 2016). Retrieved on 2019-09-04.
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.{{cite news|last1=UR|first1=Arya|title=Shane Nigam- Rajeev Ravi film is titled as 'Eeda'|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/shane-nigam-rajeev-ravi-film-is-titled-as-eeda/articleshow/59299674.cms|access-date=12 November 2017|work=The Times of India|date=24 June 2017}}
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.{{Cite news |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/kumbalangi-night-unda-virus-ishq-best-malayalam-films-of-2019-so-far-have-celebrated-big-and-small-stars-6973261.html |title=Kumbalangi Nights, Unda, Virus, Ishq: Best Malayalam films of 2019 so far have celebrated big and small stars |author=Neelima Menon |date=11 July 2019 |accessdate=15 July 2019 |work=Firstpost}}
Controversies
= Interruptions in production =
== Veyil ==
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.{{Cite web|date=2019-10-17|title=Shane Nigam alleges 'threat to life' from producer for getting a haircut|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/shane-nigam-threat-to-life-haircut-veyil-producer-joby-george-6073435/|access-date=2022-02-02|website=The Indian Express|language=en}} 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.
== RDX ==
During the filming of the movie RDX, Shane Nigam reportedly walked off the set mid-shoot, alleging that his character was not given enough importance in the film, leading to a major disruption in production and subsequent backlash from the producers and film industry associations against him; this incident involved accusations of unprofessional behavior and demands for greater prominence in the movie by Nigam.{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/shane-nigam-writes-to-amma-calls-the-allegations-made-by-rdx-producer-sophia-paul-baseless-and-false/articleshow/99835454.cms|title=Shane Nigam writes to AMMA, calls the allegations made by 'RDX producer Sophia Paul 'baseless' and false'|date=28 April 2023|via=The Economic Times - The Times of India}}
= Political/religious leaning =
He supported the 'All Eyes on Rafah' campaign and claimed in his Instagram story that he is a ‘Sudapi from India’.{{Cite web|url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2024/05/29/actor-shane-nigam-solidarity-gaza-pic-keffiyeh.html|title=Sudapi from India: Shane Nigam posts pic wearing keffiyeh in solidarity with Gaza|website=Sudapi from India: Shane Nigam posts pic wearing keffiyeh in solidarity with Gaza}}{{Cite web|url=https://keralakaumudi.com/en/news/news.php?id=1315185&u=sudapi-from-india-shane-nigams-instagram-story-raises-eyebrows-1315185|title='Sudapi from India'; Shane Nigam's Instagram story raises eyebrows|first=Keralakaumudi|last=Daily|website=Keralakaumudi Daily}}
= Unni Mukundan =
He mocked Unni Mukundan and his fans by referring to them as ‘UMFI’ (an informal word referring to people engaging in fellatio in Malayalam) (Unni Mukundan Fans Association of India) without any provocation.{{Cite web|url=https://thesouthfirst.com/entertainment/shane-nigams-apologises-to-unni-mukundan-for-his-cryptic-remark-during-little-hearts-promotions/|title=Shane Nigam apologises to Unni Mukundan for his cryptic remark during 'Little Hearts' promotions|first=South First|last=Desk|date=6 June 2024|website=The South First}}{{Cite web|date=2019-11-29|title=Kerala Film Producers Association bans actor Shane Nigam for 'indiscipline'|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/kerala-film-producers-association-bans-shane-nigam-6141301/|access-date=2022-02-02|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}{{cite news| url = https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/shane-nigam-issue-ends-as-amma-kfpa-reach-an-agreement/article30988866.ece/| title = Shane Nigam issue ends as AMMA, KFPA reach an agreement - The Hindu| newspaper = The Hindu| date = 5 March 2020}}
Filmography
{{Pending films key}}
Television
| class="wikitable sortable" | ||||
| Year
!Program !Channel !Role !Notes | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| rowspan=2|2005 | Bullet Bava | Surya TV | rowspan=2|Uncredited role | |
| Gulumal Bhai | Kairali TV | |||
| 2007 | Super Dancer Junior | Amrita TV | Contestant | |
| 2007–2008 | Hello Kuttichathan | Asianet | Vivek Vishwanathan a.k.a. Vivi | Dubbed to Tamil as Hello Kuttichathan(Vijay TV) |
| 2009 | Hello Kuttichathan 2 | Asianet | Vivek Vishwanathan a.k.a. Vivi | |
| Rowspan=3|2012 | Matinee | YouTube | Shane also Director | Short film |
| Kadalum Phonum Teenegerum | YouTube | DOP, Editor | Short film | |
| Chiri | YouTube | Director | Short film | |
| 2019 | Uppum Mulakum | Flowers TV | Akkar | Cameo Appearance in episode 1009 |
Awards
| class="wikitable"
! Year ! Award ! Category ! Film ! Result |
| 2016
| New Sensation in acting (Male) | rowspan=3|Kismath | rowspan=9 {{won}} |
| rowspan=3| 2017 |
| Minnale Film & Television Awards
| Best New Hero |
| Yuva Awards
| Rising Star (Male) | rowspan=2|Parava |
| 2018 |
| rowspan=3 | 2019
| 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) |
| 2023
| Kerala Film Critics Association Awards |RDX: Robert Dony Xavier, Vela{{Cite web |date=2024-05-13 |title=47th Kerala Film Critics Awards 2023: Aattam Adjudged Best Film |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/47th-kerala-film-critics-awards-2023-aattam-adjudged-best-film-8888505.html |access-date=2024-05-13 |website=News18 |language=en}} |
References
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External links
- {{IMDb name|5939214}}
- {{Facebook|ShaneNigamOfficial}}
{{SIIMA Award for Best Male Débutante}}
{{SIIMA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role}}
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Category:Male actors from Kerala
Category:Male actors in Malayalam cinema
Category:Indian male film actors
Category:21st-century Indian male actors
Category:Male actors in Malayalam television
Category:Indian male television actors
Category:Indian male child actors