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Aashiq Abu (born 12 April 1978) is an Indian film director, producer, cinematographer, actor, and distributor, who works in . He is best known for his films such as Daddy Cool (2009), Salt N' Pepper (2011), 22 Female Kottayam (2012), Idukki Gold (2013) , (2017), Virus (2019) and Rifle Club (2024). Abu is often known for his collaboration with screenwriters and .

Abu produces and distributes under the banner OPM and OPM Dream Mill Cinemas. OPM produced 's directional debut Maheshinte Prathikaaram (2016), which won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam.

Personal life
Aashiq Abu was born in , , to C. M. Abu, and Jameela Abu. Aashiq Abu completed his school education at SRV High School, . As a pre-degree student at Maharajas College, he was elected to the Students' Union and was a union member for four consecutive years. He married actress on 1 November 2013, in a simple function held in Registration office, Kochi.

Aashiq Abu has been part of Anbodu Kochi, a Facebook-based group which works with the local administration, collecting and distributing relief materials in the aftermath of natural disasters. In 2019 November, Kochi Music Foundation of which Aashiq Abu is a part of organised a musical event 'Karuna' in promising that the proceedings from the event will be donated to the Chief Minister's Disaster Relief Fund (CMDRF) to help flood victims. There was a delay in Chief Minister's office receiving the funds, sparking a controversy.

Film career
After working as an assistant director to Malayalam film director Kamal for about five years, Abu made his directorial debut with Daddy Cool in 2009 starring . Salt N' Pepper was his second directorial effort. Salt N' Pepper’s , and remake rights was bought by actor-director . In 2012, he directed 22 Female Kottayam which was followed by , Gangster and Rani Padmini. Aashiq Abu has also done a short film, Lost in Bangalore for Mathrubhumi. His 2017 release was . On 7 June 2019, his latest film Virus was released. The film is based on the true events of the Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala in 2018.

Filmography
2009Daddy Cool
2011Salt N' Pepper
201222 Female Kottayam
2013Anchu Sundharikal Anthology
(Segment: Gauri)
Idukki Gold
2014Gangster
2015Rani Padmini
2016Maheshinte Prathikaaram Directed by
2017
2018Ee.Ma.Yau Directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery
2019Virus
2020Halal Love Story Directed by Zakariya Mohammed
2021 Directorial debut of
,
(Segment: Rani)
Directed by
2022Naaradan
2023Neelavelicham Adaptation of Vaikom Muhammad Basheer's story
2024Rifle Club

As actor
2006KamalAs a 'Photographer'
2012Roopesh Peethambaran as himself
2013Rasool's brother Hyder
2014Iyobinte PusthakamP. J. Antony
2017ParavaPolice Sub Inspector
2022C/o56APOAnoop OommenMukhlis Azad
20232018Jude Anthany JosephParty Member

As cinematographer
2024Rifle ClubHimself

Awards
201222 Female KottayamMohan Raghavan AwardBest Director
2016Maheshinte Prathikaaram64th National Film AwardsBest Feature Film in MalayalamAward shared with
Kerala State Film AwardsBest Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic ValueAward shared with
Filmfare Award for Best Film – MalayalamBest Film
CPC Cine AwardsBest Film
Vanitha Film AwardsBest FilmAward shared with
Asianet Film AwardsCritics Award for Best Film
2017Best FilmAward shared with and
2019VirusJagaran Film FestivalBest Indian Feature Film
Critic's Choice Film AwardsBest Director
CPC Cine AwardsBest Director

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