Soubin Shahir Wiki, Age, Wife, Family, Biography & More

Soubin Shahir is an Indian actor, director, and writer who works in the Malayalam film industry. He is known for his work as an actor in films like ‘Parava’ (2017), ‘Sudani from Nigeria’ (2018), and ‘Kumbalangi Nights’ (2019).

Wiki/Biography

Soubin Shahir was born on Wednesday, 12 October 1983 (age 39 years; as of 2022) in Fort Kochi, also known as Fort Cochin, Kerala, India. His zodiac sign is Libra. Soubin grew up in Fort Kochi.

Soubin Shahir's childhood picture with his parents

Soubin Shahir’s childhood picture with his parents

Physical Appearance

Height (approx.): 5′ 6″

Weight (approx.): 65 kg

Hair Colour: Salt & Pepper (Semi-Bald)

Eye Colour: Black

Soubin Shahir

Family

Parents & Siblings

Soubin’s father, Babu Shahir, worked as an assistant director and production controller in Malayalam-language films including In Harihar Nagar (1990), Godfather (1991), and Manichitrathazhu (1993), while his mother, Soudha Babushahir, is a homemaker. Soubin Shahir has an elder brother named Shabin Shahir and a sister named Linutha Shibu.

From left: Soubin Shahir, Soudha Babushahir, Linutha Shibu, and Shabin Shahir

From left: Soubin Shahir, Soudha Babushahir, Linutha Shibu, and Shabin Shahir

Wife & Children

Soubin Shahir got married to Jamia Zaheer, a marketing professional, on 16 December 2017.

A picture from Soubin Shahir and Jamia Zaheer's wedding

A picture from Soubin Shahir and Jamia Zaheer’s wedding

The couple has a son named Orhan.

Soubin Shahir with his wife, Jamia Zaheer, and son, Orhan

Soubin Shahir with his wife, Jamia Zaheer, and son, Orhan

Relationships/Affairs

Soubin Shahir dated Jamia Zaheer before tying the knot with her in 2017.

Career

Actor

Film

Malayalam

Soubin Shahir made his acting debut with the 1992 comedy-drama film ‘Vietnam Colony’ as a child artist. In the same year, he appeared in the film ‘Pappayude Swantham Appoos.’

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A poster of the film 'Vietnam Colony' (1992)

A poster of the film ‘Vietnam Colony’ (1992)

Soubin worked as a child artist in a coming-of-age comedy-drama film titled ‘Kabooliwala’ in 1994. He appeared as a bus passenger in the film ‘Kaiyethum Doorath’ in 2002. Soubin Shahir debuted as a lead actor with the film ‘Sudani from Nigeria’ (2018) in which he appeared as ‘Majeed.’

Soubin Shahir as 'Majeed' in a still from the film 'Sudani from Nigeria' (2018)

Soubin Shahir as ‘Majeed’ in a still from the film ‘Sudani from Nigeria’ (2018)

Soubin appeared in many other films such as Vicky in ‘Oru Yamandan Premakadha’ (2019), Kuttaps in ‘Jack N’ Jill’ (2022), and K. P. Suresh in ‘Vellari Pattanam’ (2023).

Director

Soubin worked as an assistant director for the first time in the Malayalam-language romantic comedy-drama film ‘Chronic Bachelor’ (2003). He later assisted many directors including Fazil, Rafi–Mecartin, Santosh Sivan, Amal Neerad, and Rajeev Ravi.

A poster of the film 'Chronic Bachelor' (2003)

A poster of the film ‘Chronic Bachelor’ (2003)

In 2017, Soubin Shahir made his directorial debut with the Malayalam-language drama film ‘Parava’ in which he played the role of a drug addict.

Writer

Soubin Shahir co-wrote the script of the Malayalam-language film ‘Parava’ (2017).

Awards

2015

  • Asianet Comedy Awards for Best Pair with Vinay Forrt in the film ‘Premam’

2016

  • Flowers Comedy Awards for Best Supporting Actor Comedy
    Soubin Shahir's Instagram post

    Soubin Shahir’s Instagram post

2017

  • Asianet Comedy Awards’ – All Rounder of the Year
  • Asiavision Awards for Best Debut Director for the film ‘Parava’
  • Award for Performance In A Comic Role for the film ‘Charlie’ at 2nd IIFA Utsavam
    Soubin Shahir while receiving an award under the category of Performance In A Comic Role for the film 'Charlie' at 2nd IIFA Utsavam

    Soubin Shahir while receiving an award under the category of Performance In A Comic Role for the film ‘Charlie’ at 2nd IIFA Utsavam

2018

  • Won Best Debut Director award for the film ‘Parava’ at Vanitha Film Awards
    Soubin Shahir's Instagram post

    Soubin Shahir’s Instagram post

  • Asianet Film Awards’ Honorary Special Award for the film ‘Parava’
  • Special Award at 66th Filmfare Awards South for the film ‘Sudani from Nigeria’
  • Best Actor award for the film ‘Sudani From Nigeria’ at Kerala State Film Awards
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2020

  • Vanitha Film Awards for Best Supporting Actor for the films ‘Kumbalangi Nights’ and ‘Virus’
    Soubin Shahir after receiving Best Supporting Actor award at Vanitha Film Awards 2020

    Soubin Shahir after receiving Best Supporting Actor award at Vanitha Film Awards 2020

Bike Collection

Soubin Shahir owns a BMW R 1250 GS Adventure and a Harley Davidson Street 750.

Soubin Shahir, along with his family, after buying BMW R 1250 GS Adventure

Soubin Shahir, along with his family, after buying BMW R 1250 GS Adventure

Soubin Shahir's Harley Davidson Street 750

Soubin Shahir’s Harley Davidson Street 750

Car Collection

Soubin owns Lexus ES 300h Luxury and Mercedes-Benz E 250 CDI. In 2017, Soubin opted to transform the colour of his Mercedes-Benz E 250 CDI from silver to a striking pearl black shade. He entrusted the task to WrapStyle, an automobile service company in Kerala.

Soubin Shahir (left) at WrapStyle with his Mercedes-Benz E 250 CDI

Soubin Shahir (left) at WrapStyle with his Mercedes-Benz E 250 CDI

Tattoo

Soubin Shahir has got four inverted V tattoo inked on his right forearm.

Soubin Shahir's four inverted V tattoo

Soubin Shahir’s four inverted V tattoo

Facts/Trivia

  • Soubin’s passion for cinema dates back to his childhood, when he held a strong desire to be a part of the film industry.
    Soubin Shahir (extreme left) on the sets of the 1990 Malayalam-language comedy thriller film 'In Harihar Nagar'

    Soubin Shahir (extreme left) on the sets of the 1990 Malayalam-language comedy thriller film ‘In Harihar Nagar’

  • Soubin actively participated in sports, fancy dress competitions, and acting during his college days. In an interview, he talked about his interests and mentioned that while he dedicated himself to these co-curricular pursuits, he prioritized his studies as a secondary focus; however, this approach did not tarnish his reputation as a student. On the contrary, his active involvement in extracurricular endeavours earned him a positive image, and he was not perceived as a neglectful or inattentive student.
  • He considers Indian cinematographer Santosh Sivan as his guru.
  • Soubin has a penchant for caps, and it’s quite common to see him donning them.
    Soubin Shahir's Instagram post about his love for caps

    Soubin Shahir’s Instagram post about his love for caps

  • In an interview, Soubin shared his journey in the Malayalam film industry from the beginning as an assistant director with the aspiration to rise to the position of chief associate director. He revealed that he was advised to view his role not as a mere job with a salary, but rather as an opportunity for continuous learning and understanding the finer details of filmmaking. While talking about this, in an interview, Soubin said,

    I joined as an assistant director but was told never to look at it as a salaried job. It was always about learning the nuances. The hope then was to become the chief associate director one day. there was still a lot left to learn. So more than becoming a director one day, the aim was to just become an associate director. It was during this phase that I was approached to act in films like Annayum rasoolumm (2013). However, I had this feeling that I should direct films. So I decided to tak

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