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), Oppam Oppathinoppam (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).
Soman Ambaat[1] | |
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| Born | Kochi, Kerala, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Citizenship | India |
| Alma mater | Bharata Mata College, Kochi |
| Occupation(s) | Film director, screenwriter |
| Years active | 1977 – present |
| Spouse | Latha |
Career edit
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 Oppam Oppathinoppam 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 edit
As Director
| Year | Movie Name | Cast | Music Director |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Aayiram Abhilashangal | Mammotty, Sukumaran, Soman, Menaka and Swapna | A. T. Ummer |
| 1984 | Manasariyathe | Mohanlal, Zarina Wahab, Nedumudi Venu, Sattar and Jagathy | Reghu Kumar |
| 1986 | Oppam Oppathinoppam | Mohanlal, Menaka, Shankar and Lalu alex | Jerry Amaldev |
| 1987 | Agni Muhurtham | Rateesh, Urvashi, Mamukoya, Soorya, Santosh | S. P. Venkatesh |
Personal life edit
Soman Ambaat is married to Latha, daughter of film editor K Sankunni.[12]
References edit
- ^ 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
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 26 August 2014. Retrieved 23 August 2014.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "Manasariyathe". IMDb.
- ^ Manasariyathe
- ^ "Oppam Oppathinoppam [1986]".
- ^ "Agni Muhurtham". IMDb.
- ^ "Ennum Maarodanaykkan [1986] | എന്നും മാറോടണയ്ക്കാൻ [1986]".
- ^ "Profile of Malayalam Editor K%20Sankunni".
External links edit
- Soman Ambaat at IMDb