Shabareesh Varma

Shabareesh Varma is an Indian lyricist, singer and actor working in Malayalam and Tamil films. Shabareesh made his debut in the Alphonse Putharen's acclaimed 2013 film Neram where he rose to fame with his lyrics for the song Pistah in Neram, which was also used as the promo song for the 2016 Indian Premier League.[1][2]

Shabareesh Varma
Born
Shabareesh Varma

North Paravur, Kochi, Kerala
Occupation(s)Lyricist, singer, actor
Years active2013–present

Early life

Shabareesh Varma was born to P.K Nandan Varma and Sulekha Varma in North Paravur, Ernakulam. He studied in SAE Institute, Chennai and graduated in Audio Engineering and Music Production. After completing the graduation course From MES College Marampally, Aluva, he worked in the films Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa, Ye Maaya Chesave, Nadunisi Naaygal, Pizza , Soodhu Kavvum, Pizza II: Villa, and Jigarthanda. He started his acting stint with a short film "Cling-Cling" followed by "Neram (short film)" in which he was the protagonist pitched up against Vijay Sethupathi (as Vatti Raja).

Film career

His first film was the Tamil version of Neram directed by Alphonse Putharen. In 2015, he was a part of the Malayalam movie Premam as a lyricist, singer and actor. He wrote the lyrics for 7 songs, sung 5 of them and played the character 'Shambu' in the film.

Outside film industry

In 2016, he sung the official theme song of the Manjappada, which is the supporters group of Kerala Blasters.[3] In 2020, he wrote one song for Yennum Yellow, which is an album released by Kerala Blasters as a tribute to their fans. He also performed one song called 'Vaa Varika Vaa' which is written by Manu Manjith and Nikhil Thomas.[4]

Filmography
  • All films are in Malayalam, unless otherwise noted.

As lyricist
YearSongFilmSingers
2013Pistah Sumakiraya (Additional Lyrics)NeramShabareesh Varma
2015Scene ContraPremamShabareesh Varma
"Malare"Vijay Yesudas
Ithu Puthan KaalamShabareesh Varma
Pathivayi NjanShabareesh Varma
Kaalam Kettu poyiShabareesh Varma
KalippuMurali Gopy, Shabareesh Varma
Aluva PuzhayudeVineeth Sreenivasan
SelfieDouble BarrelShabareesh Varma, K S Krishnan, Prashant Pillai
Athala PithalaArun Kamath, Shabareesh Varma, Rahul R Govinda, Gagan Baderiya
Kadala VaruthuShabareesh Varma
Arikil NinnarikilRock StarP. Jayachandran
Puthiya PuthiyaSiddharth Menon, Arun Kamath, Preeti Pillai, Prashant Pillai
2016Anuraga KarikinvellamAnuraga Karikkin VellamPeethambaran Menon, Govind Menon
PoyimaranjoPreeti Pillai, Arun Kamath
Neeyoo NjanoVaikom Vijayalakshmi, Niranj, Shabareesh Varma, Sreerag Saji
2018Get Out HouseNaamShabareesh Varma
Tanka TakkaraShabareesh Varma
Ellarum OnnaniShabareesh Varma, Niranj Suresh, Sooraj Santhosh, Suchith
Adichu PolichuShabareesh Varma, Niranj Suresh, Sooraj Santhosh, Suchith
ThudikottunneNiranj Suresh
Alakalay UyarumHaricharan Seshadri
AzhakiyaneVijay Yesudas,Haricharan Seshadri
Tanka TakkaraShabareesh Varma
Kanne kanneMandharamNeha Venugopal, Niranj Suresh
2019Vanil chandrikaLucaArvind Venugopal, Zia Ul Haq
2019Bharathi Kadhaliyae KannamaaBharathi KannamaaArunraja Kamaraj
2021AlareMember Rameshan 9aam wardNithya Mammen, Ayraan
2022KumkumamaakeBrahmāstra(Malayalam Dub)Hesham Abdul Wahab

As an Actor
Key
Films that have not yet been released Denotes films that have not yet been released
YearTitleRoleNotes
2013NeramJohnTamil film
2015PremamShambuBilingual film: Tamil and Malayalam
2018NaamHarris Mohammed
LadooSK
2019Thanneer Mathan DinangalSiju
2020Mariyam Vannu VilakkoothiBalu
2021VasanthiChandhuKerala State Film Award for Best Film[5]
Bheemante VazhiVivek Guddalli Tachisthu
2022Member Rameshan 9am WardSubbu
Upachara Purvam Gunda JayanReji
AnthakashriAnanthan
Pathrosinte PadappukalSharath Panicker
KochaalShijo Mathew
Trojan
GoldC.P.O Gireesh
2023Vellari Pattanam[6]
Sulaikha Manzil[7]

As a Singer
YearSongFilmSinger
2013Thaka ThakaNeramShabareesh Varma
PistahShabareesh Varma
2015Scene ContraPremamShabareesh Varma
Ithu Puthan KaalamShabareesh Varma
Pathivayi NjanShabareesh Varma, Rajesh Murugesan
Kaalam Kettu PoyiShabareesh Varma
KalippuMurali Gopy , Shabareesh Varma
SelfieDouble BarrelShabareesh Varma, K S Krishnan, Prashant Pillai
Athala PithalaArun Kamath, Shabareesh Varma, Rahul R Govinda, Gagan Baderiya
Kadala VaruthuShabareesh Varma
2018Get Out HouseNaamShabareesh Varma
Tanka TakkaraShabareesh Varma

Outside film industry

In 2016, he sung the official theme song of the Manjappada, which is the supporters group of Kerala Blasters.[8] In 2020, he wrote one song for Yennum Yellow, which is an album released by Kerala Blasters as a tribute to their fans. He also performed one song called 'Vaa Varika Vaa' which is written by Manu Manjith and Nikhil Thomas.[9]

Awards and nominations

Vayalar Samskarika Vedhi Film Award 2016– Best Debut Actor (Male)- Shambhu from Premam

SIIMA

2015 – Best Lyricist for 'Malare' from 'Premam'

IIFA Utsavam Awards

2015 – Best Lyricist for 'Malare' from 'Premam'

Vanitha Film Awards

2015 – Best Newcomer for the role 'Shambhu' from 'Premam'

Asianet Comedy Awards

2015 – Best Comical Song for 'Scene Contra' from 'Premam'

References
  1. "The Pistah song is a tribute to Jagathy Sreekumar'".
  2. "Premam(film)'".
  3. Joseph, Maria (12 October 2016). "Yellow fever song a big hit". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
  4. "ആരാധകര്‍ക്കായി സംഗീത ആല്‍ബം പുറത്തിറക്കുന്ന ആദ്യ ക്ലബ്ബായി കേരള ബ്ലാസ്റ്റേഴ്‌സ് എഫ്‌സി". SPORTS MALAYALAM (in Malayalam). 19 November 2020. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
  5. "Vasanthi movie review: When the writing of the woman is the weak spot in a 'woman-centric' film-Entertainment News , Firstpost". Firstpost. 5 March 2021. Retrieved 25 March 2023.
  6. "Soubin Shahir-Manju Warrier starrer Vellaripattanam gets a release date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 24 March 2023.
  7. "Sulaikha Manzil makers release new song". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 20 April 2023.
  8. Joseph, Maria (12 October 2016). "Yellow fever song a big hit". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
  9. "ആരാധകര്‍ക്കായി സംഗീത ആല്‍ബം പുറത്തിറക്കുന്ന ആദ്യ ക്ലബ്ബായി കേരള ബ്ലാസ്റ്റേഴ്‌സ് എഫ്‌സി". SPORTS MALAYALAM (in Malayalam). 19 November 2020. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
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