Najeem Koya (born 5 May 1980) is an Indian film director, writer, and actor who works in Malayalam cinema.[1] He made his directorial debut in 2018 with the film Kaly (film).[2][3] He also directed a series called 1000 Babies, released on Disney+ Hotstar in 2024.[4][5]

Najeem Koya
Born (1980-05-05) 5 May 1980 (age 44)
Occupations
  • director
  • Writer
Years active2010–present

Filmography

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Key
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List of film credits
Year Title Director Screenwriter Notes Ref.
2010 Apoorvaragam No Yes Directed Sibi Malayil
2012 Friday No Yes Directed Lijin Jose
2015 Two Countries No Yes Directed Shafi (director)
2017 Sherlock Toms No Yes Directed Shafi (director)
2018 Kaly Yes Yes Debut film [6][7]
2024 1000 Babies Yes Yes Web series Streaming in Disney+ Hotstar [8][5][9][10]

References

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  1. ^ "Storm in a steal' cup". www.deccanchronicle.com. March 3, 2016.
  2. ^ "Najeem Koya turns director with 'Kaly'". gulfnews.com. March 20, 2018.
  3. ^ "Najeem Koya turns director with Kali". www.deccanchronicle.com. July 5, 2017.
  4. ^ "INTERVIEW: 1000 Babies director Najeem Koya reveals what led to casting Neena Gupta as lead over a Malayalam actress". PINKVILLA. October 18, 2024.
  5. ^ a b "1000 Babies: Why Director Najeem Koya Chose Neena Gupta Over A Malayalam Actress" - Localharyana". localharyana.com. October 20, 2024.
  6. ^ "Kaly movie review: Two films jammed into one uneven venture redeemed by Joju George". Firstpost. February 25, 2018.
  7. ^ "It's raining films for Shebin". www.deccanchronicle.com. February 13, 2018.
  8. ^ Santhosh, Vivek (October 19, 2024). "'1000 Babies' series review: Partially gripping psychological thriller with a unique premise". The New Indian Express.
  9. ^ "Najeem Koya's web series, '1000 Babies', set for release". The South First. October 10, 2024.
  10. ^ "NO പറയാനുള്ള സ്പേസ് ഇപ്പോഴും ഇല്ല | 1000 Babies | Rahman | Sanju Sivaram | Najeem Koya". NO പറയാനുള്ള സ്പേസ് ഇപ്പോഴും ഇല്ല | 1000 Babies | Rahman | Sanju Sivaram | Najeem Koya.
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