Shabareesh Varma
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Born | Shabareesh Varma North Paravur, Kerala, India |
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Years active | 2010–present |
Notable work | Premam Kannur Squad Turbo |
Shabareesh Varma is an Indian lyricist, singer and actor working predominantly in Malayalam films.[1]
Early life
Shabareesh Varma was born to P.K Nandana Varma and Sulekha Varma in North Paravur, Ernakulam. After completing the graduation course From MES College Marampally, Aluva, he studied in SAE Institute, Chennai and graduated in Audio Engineering and Music Production. He started his acting stint with a short film "Cling-Cling" followed by "Neram (short film)" in which he was the protagonist pitched up against Vijay Sethupathi (as Vatti Raja).
Film career
His first film as an actor and singer was the Tamil version of Neram directed by Alphonse Putharen. In 2015, he was a part of the Malayalam movie Premam as a lyricist, singer and actor. He wrote the lyrics for 7 songs, sang 5 of them and played the character 'Shambu' in the film.
Pistah as the IPL Anthem
The song Pistah, which Shabareesh sang for the Malayalam-Tamil bilingual Neram, was the promo song for Indian Premier League (IPL) 2016 edition. As a result of this, the peppy number was celebrated throughout India.[2]
Filmography
- All films are in Malayalam, unless otherwise noted.
As lyricist
Year | Song | Film | Singers |
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2013 | Pistah Sumakiraya (Additional Lyrics) | Neram | Shabareesh Varma |
2015 | Scene Contra | Premam | Shabareesh Varma |
Malare | Vijay Yesudas | ||
Ithu Puthan Kaalam | Shabareesh Varma | ||
Pathivayi Njan | Shabareesh Varma | ||
Kaalam Kettu poyi | Shabareesh Varma | ||
Kalippu | Murali Gopy, Shabareesh Varma | ||
Aluva Puzhayude | Vineeth Sreenivasan | ||
Selfie | Double Barrel | Shabareesh Varma, K S Krishnan, Prashant Pillai | |
Athala Pithala | Arun Kamath, Shabareesh Varma, Rahul R Govinda, Gagan Baderiya | ||
Kadala Varuthu | Shabareesh Varma | ||
Arikil Ninnarikil | Rock Star | P. Jayachandran | |
Puthiya Puthiya | Siddharth Menon, Arun Kamath, Preeti Pillai, Prashant Pillai | ||
2016 | Anuraga Karikinvellam | Anuraga Karikkin Vellam | Peethambaran Menon, Govind Menon |
Poyimaranjo | Preeti Pillai, Arun Kamath | ||
Neeyoo Njano | Vaikom Vijayalakshmi, Niranj, Shabareesh Varma, Sreerag Saji | ||
2017 | Madhumatiye | Sakhavu | Shreekumar Vakkiyil, Preeti Pillai |
2018 | Get Out House | Naam | Shabareesh Varma |
Tanka Takkara | Shabareesh Varma, Niranj Suresh, Sooraj Santhosh, Suchith | ||
Adichu Polichu | Shabareesh Varma, Niranj Suresh, Sooraj Santhosh, Suchith | ||
Thudikottunne | Niranj Suresh | ||
Alakalay Uyarum | Haricharan Seshadri | ||
Azhakiyane | Vijay Yesudas, Haricharan Seshadri | ||
Neeye Neeye | Mandharam | Neha Venugopal, Niranj Suresh | |
Karineela Kanna Kanna | Ladoo | Rajesh Murugesan and Shabareesh Varma | |
2019 | Vanil Chandrika | Luca | Arvind Venugopal, Zia Ul Haq |
2022 | Kumkumamaake | Brahmāstra (Malayalam Dubbed version) |
Hesham Abdul Wahab |
Piri Ilaki Aadi | Benny Dayal | ||
Deva Deva | Hesham Abdul Wahab, Arya Dhayal | ||
Alare | Member Rameshan 9am ward | Nithya Mammen, Ayraan | |
Lokam | Vineeth Sreenivasan | ||
Thaaram | Arjun Ashokan | ||
Punch Triple punch | Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey | Shabareesh Varma, Ankit Menon | |
Jhalak Rani | Zia Ul Haq | ||
Karalo Veruthe | Oh Meri Laila | Sid Sriram | |
Thiramaalayaay | Ankit Menon |
As an actor
† | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2013 | Neram | John | Bilingual film: Both in Tamil and Malayalam |
2015 | Premam | Shambu | Malayalam |
2018 | Naam | Harris Mohammed | |
Ladoo | SK | ||
Thobama | Vijay | ||
2019 | Thanneer Mathan Dinangal | Siju | |
2020 | Mariyam Vannu Vilakkoothi | Balu | |
2021 | Vasanthi | Chandhu | |
Bheemante Vazhi | Vivek Guddalli Tachisthu | ||
2022 | Member Rameshan 9 am Ward | Subbu | |
Upachara Purvam Gunda Jayan | Reji | ||
Anthakashri | Ananthan | ||
Pathrosinte Padappukal | Sharath Panicker | ||
Kochaal | Shijo Mathew | ||
Trojan | Anand | ||
Gold | C.P.O Gireesh | ||
Oh Meri Laila | Yohannan | ||
2023 | Vellari Pattanam | Baburaj | [3] |
Sulaikha Manzil | Ramzan | [4] | |
Kannur Squad | Muhammed Shafi T. A. | [5] | |
2024 | Turbo | Jerry | [6] |
As a Singer
Year | Song | Film | Singer |
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2013 | Thaka Thaka | Neram | Shabareesh Varma |
Pistah | Shabareesh Varma | ||
2015 | Scene Contra | Premam | Shabareesh Varma |
Ithu Puthan Kaalam | Shabareesh Varma | ||
Pathivayi Njan | Shabareesh Varma, Rajesh Murugesan | ||
Kaalam Kettu Poyi | Shabareesh Varma | ||
Kalippu | Murali Gopy, Shabareesh Varma | ||
Selfie | Double Barrel | Shabareesh Varma, K S Krishnan, Prashant Pillai | |
Athala Pithala | Arun Kamath, Shabareesh Varma, Rahul R Govinda, Gagan Baderiya | ||
Kadala Varuthu | Shabareesh Varma | ||
2018 | Get out House | Naam | Shabareesh Varma |
Ellarum Onnani | Shabareesh Varma, Niranj Suresh, Sooraj Santhosh, Suchith | ||
Adichu Polichu | Shabareesh Varma, Niranj Suresh, Sooraj Santhosh, Suchith | ||
Dhiname Dhinanme | Sketch | Vineeth Sreenivasan, Mukesh, Shabareesh Varma | |
Karineela Kanna Kanna | Ladoo | Rajesh Murugesan and Shabareesh Varma | |
2022 | Raman thedum | Oh Meri Laila | Shabareesh Varma |
Punch Triple punch | Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey | Shabareesh Varma, Ankit Menon | |
Gunda Gunda Gunda jayan | Upacharapoorvam Gunda Jayan | Shabareesh Varma |
Outside film industry
In 2016, he sang the official theme song of the Manjappada, which is the supporters group of Kerala Blasters.[7] In 2020, he wrote one song for Yennum Yellow, which is an album released by Kerala Blasters as a tribute to their fans. He also performed one song called 'Vaa Varika Vaa' which is written by Manu Manjith and Nikhil Thomas.[8]
References
- ^ "Premam(film)'".
- ^ "The Pistah song is a tribute to Jagathy Sreekumar'".
- ^ "Soubin Shahir-Manju Warrier starrer Vellaripattanam gets a release date". Cinema Express. 13 March 2023. Retrieved 24 March 2023.
- ^ "Sulaikha Manzil makers release new song". Cinema Express. 11 March 2023. Retrieved 20 April 2023.
- ^ "Mammootty's 'Kannur Squad' censored with a U/A; the film to release on September 28". The Times of India. 21 September 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
- ^ Bureau, The Hindu (13 May 2024). "'Turbo' trailer: Mammootty takes on Raj B Shetty in a high-octane action feast". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
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has generic name (help) - ^ Joseph, Maria (12 October 2016). "Yellow fever song a big hit". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
- ^ "ആരാധകര്ക്കായി സംഗീത ആല്ബം പുറത്തിറക്കുന്ന ആദ്യ ക്ലബ്ബായി കേരള ബ്ലാസ്റ്റേഴ്സ് എഫ്സി". SPORTS MALAYALAM (in Malayalam). 19 November 2020. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
External links
- Shabareesh Varma at IMDb
- Shabareesh Varma on Facebook
- http://www.filmibeat.com/celebs/shabareesh-varma[permanent dead link ]
- http://spicyonion.com/singer/shabareesh-varma
- http://www.hungama.com/artists/shabareesh-varma/779454
- http://malayalasangeetham.info/displayProfile.php?category=lyricist&artist=Shabareesh%20Varma