Soman Ambaat
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Born | Kochi, Kerala, India |
Nationality | Indian |
Citizenship | India |
Alma mater | Bharata Mata College, Kochi |
Occupation | Film director, screenwriter |
Years active | 1977 – present |
Spouse(s) | Latha |
Soman Ambaat (also spelled Soman Ambatt or referred as just Soman)[2] is an Indian film director (Member of FEFKA) in Malayalam cinema. His debut film was Aayiram Abhilashangal (1984).[3] This was followed by several films in Malayalam such as Manasariyathe (1984), Oppom Oppathinoppum (1986),[4] and Agnimuhurtham (1987).[5] He has also worked as Chief Associate director for movies like Jagadguru Adisankaran (1977), Shrimad Bhagwadgeeta (1977), Ashtamangalyam (1977), Harshabhaspam (1977), Pichipoo (1978, Manoradham (1978), Vilakkum veilchavum (1978), Aanakkalari (1978), Kolillakam (1981), and Ponnum Poovum (1982).
Career[]
Born in Edappally, Kochi, Soman Ambaat completed his graduation from Bharat Mata college in Kochi. He left is banking profession to join the film industry. He started his career as Assistant Director to P. Bhaskaran followed by Associate Director for various films with directors like A. Vincent, P. N. Sundaram, P Gopikumar, Vijayanand and A B Raj. His first independent venture was Aayiram Abhilashangal in 1984, which was a suspense thriller with a varied film treatment. This movie starred Mammotty, Sukumaran, Soman, Maneka and Swapna in lead roles.[6] He then directed Manasariyathe (1984)[7][8] starring Mohanlal, Zarina Wahab, Nedumudi Venu, Sattar and Jagathy. Mohanlal starrer megahit Malayalam movie Drishyam (2013) movie had similar story line to the movie Manasariyathe. In 1986, he directed the movie Oppom Oppathinoppum starring Mohanlal, Menaka, Shankar and Lalu alex.[9] In 1987 he directed a family drama Agnimuhurtam[10] with Rateesh and Urvashi. His movie Ennum Maarodanaykkan[11] in 1986 was not completed.
Filmography[]
As Director
Year | Movie Name | Cast | Music Director |
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1984 | Aayiram Abhilashangal | Mammotty, Sukumaran, Soman, Menaka and Swapna | A. T. Ummer |
1984 | Manasariyathe | Mohanlal, Zarina Wahab, Nedumudi Venu, Sattar and Jagathy | Reghukumar |
1986 | Oppom Oppathinoppum | Mohanlal, Menaka, Shankar and Lalu alex | Jerry Amaldev |
1987 | Agnimuhurtam | Rateesh, Urvashi, Mamukoya, Soorya, Santosh |
Personal life[]
Soman Ambaat is married to Latha, daughter of film editor K Sankunni.[12]
References[]
- ^ Ambaat or Ambatt, Soman. "IMDB". IMDB. IMDB.
- ^ Ambaat or Ambatt, Soman. "IMDB". IMDB. IMDB.
- ^ Aayiram Abhilashangal, Malayalam movie. "Malayalam Cinema". Malalyalacinema. Malayalacinema.
- ^ Malayalam movie, Oppom Oppathinoppum. "IMDB". IMDB. IMDB.
- ^ List of Malayalam films of 1987
- ^ http://www.malayalamcinemahistory.com/sf/Mammootty1.htm#0064
- ^ "Manasariyathe". IMDb.
- ^ Manasariyathe
- ^ "Oppam Oppathinoppam [1986]".
- ^ "Agni Muhurtham". IMDb.
- ^ "Ennum Maarodanaykkan [1986] | എന്നും മാറോടണയ്ക്കാൻ [1986]".
- ^ "Profile of Malayalam Editor K%20Sankunni".
External links[]
- Soman Ambaat at IMDb
- Film directors from Kochi
- Malayalam film directors
- 1953 births
- Living people
- 20th-century Indian film directors