K. Sasidharan Nair
K. Sasidharan Nair, also known as Malayalabhumi Sasidharan Nair, is a multifaceted individual, has made some notable contributions to the fields of literature, education, and filmmaking. His passion for cinema led him to pursue formal training at renowned institutions.
He embarked on his cinematic journey by enrolling in a short-term filmmaking course at the New York Film Academy. This prestigious institution provided him with a solid foundation in the fundamentals of filmmaking, including scriptwriting, direction, cinematography, and editing.
Building upon this foundation, Sasidharan Nair further honed his skills through the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune. Over a period of four years, he undertook intensive coursework, completing specialised courses in film appreciation, acting, direction, sound design, scriptwriting, and dialogue writing, with short breaks in between.
To refine his craft, Sasidharan Nair studied under the guidance of Prof. Sameer Nakhate, former Dean of FTII, Pune, completing a short term comprehensive filmmaking course.
To enhance his technical expertise, Sasidharan Nair attended a cinematography workshop conducted by National Award-winning Cinematographer Vishal Sangwai. This workshop provided him with invaluable insights into the art of capturing visuals, light, and composition.
To complement his cinematic education, Sasidharan Nair obtained a Diploma in Film Editing from the Zee Institute of Creative Art. This program equipped him with the necessary skills to craft compelling narratives through the art of editing.
With a comprehensive understanding of filmmaking, Sasidharan Nair is now actively involved in the Malayalam film industry, teaching cinema-related courses, conducting workshops, and spearheading the production of a Malayalam film for the Malayalam Film and Television Chamber of Commerce (MFTC) that portraying the struggle and life experiences of the middleclass Malayali diaspora in Mumbai in its vividness from 1970s to 2025. Apart from direction, he is penning the story and script of the film which will roll on during 2025.
K. Sasidharan Nair is the Chairman and Managing Director of the Malayalam Film and Television Chamber of Commerce.
Sasidharan Nair has to his credit a novel, several short stories in Malayalam and numerous feature articles and essays on various subjects in Malayalam and English. He is a prolific writer and columnist. He worked for one year as a high school teacher before his marriage and later in the same school his two daughters completed their high school studies. He is a postgraduate in English literature and has completed his MBA from Heriot-Watt University, U.K. He is also a certified ISO Lead Auditor in four streams. He also holds a Project Management Professional Certificate (basic) accredited by Project Management Institute, USA. He is a qualified Trainer with experience in teaching management skills and soft skills. He has also undergone training under the British Council IELTS Train the Trainer programme. He has a certificate in Yoga, too. He spent approximately 14 years working in various management positions in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Bahrain, with intermittent intervals.
Sasidharan Nair’s interests are diverse and far-reaching, spanning human rights, law, justice, politics, current affairs, information technology, business management, strategic planning, literature, linguistics, human relationships, music, cinema, media, folk dance, Kathakali, Mohiniyattam, Koodiyattam, sociology, sexology, print and electronic media, book publishing, and more. He is also an ardent traveller.