Quick Info
| Profession | Film Director, Screen-Writer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 30/01/1957 |
| Age | 69 years |
| Birthplace | Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Priyadarshan Soman Nair |
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| Nickname | Priyan |
| Hometown | Thiruvananthapuram |
| Zodiac sign | Aquarius |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 8" (173 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Government Model Boys Higher Secondary School, Thiruvananthapuram |
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| Educational Qualification | Master of Arts in Philosophy from University College |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Divorced |
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| Marriage Date | 13/12/1990 |
Relationships & More
| Wife/Spouse | Lissy (Actress) |
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Family
| Father | Poojappura Soman Nair (Deceased) (College Librarian) |
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| Mother | Rajamma (Deceased) |
| Siblings | Sister - Madhumathy Rajamma (Writer) |
Career
| Debut as a Director |
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| Awards & Achievements |
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| Notable Filmography |
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Favourites
| Comic Book | Asterix |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/priyadarshan.official/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/DirectorPriyadarshan/ | |
| https://x.com/priyadarshandir |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He was raised in a middle-class South-Indian family. | |
| 2. His father was a theatre enthusiast, fostering Priyadarshan's interest in films. | |
| 3. Priyadarshan's childhood nickname was given by his father’s close friend, actor Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair. | |
| 4. He began his career writing short plays for All India Radio during college. | |
| 5. An injury during his college cricket days curtailed his dreams of being a cricketer, leading him to focus on film. | |
| 6. He has made significant contributions to Indian cinema through high-quality sound and colour grading. |