★ HOW OLD IS AASHIQ ABU?
Aashiq Abu is 48 years old, born April 12, 1978 in IN · Aries.
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About
Aashiq Abu reshaped Malayalam cinema as director, producer, and cinematographer of films like Salt N' Pepper (2011), 22 Female Kottayam (2012), and Mayaanadhi (2017). Born in India in 1978, he anchors the new generation movement that transformed Malayalam filmmaking in the early 2010s. His production banners OPM Cinemas and OPM Dream Mill Cinemas launched in 2012. An Aries, Abu collaborates frequently with screenwriters Syam Pushkaran and Dileesh Nair.
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Biography
Aashiq Abu is an Indian film director, producer, cinematographer, and actor working in Malayalam cinema. Born on 12 April 1978, he rose as a key figure in the new generation movement that reshaped Malayalam filmmaking in the early 2010s. His directorial credits include Salt N' Pepper (2011), 22 Female Kottayam (2012), Mayaanadhi (2017), Virus (2019), and Rifle Club (2024). Abu has built a signature working relationship with screenwriters Syam Pushkaran and Dileesh Nair, collaborating across multiple projects. As a producer, he won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam for Maheshinte Prathikaaram (2016). His production companies, OPM Cinemas (Original Pixels in Motion) and OPM Dream Mill Cinemas, launched in 2012. As an Aries born in 1978, Abu embodies the sign's pioneering energy in driving cinematic innovation. He holds life-path number 5, reflecting his role as a catalyst for change in Malayalam filmmaking. His work spans direction, production, cinematography, and acting within Malayalam cinema, positioning him as a multifaceted creative force in Indian regional film.
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Trivia
- Abu founded two production banners—OPM Cinemas and OPM Dream Mill Cinemas—both launched in 2012, establishing his production infrastructure early in his directing career.
- He won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam as producer of Maheshinte Prathikaaram (2016).
- His recurring creative partnerships are with screenwriters Syam Pushkaran and Dileesh Nair across multiple films.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Free Spirit
Restless and adventurous. Aashiq Abu reinvent often: new sounds, new platforms, new cities. Expect career pivots over decades.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
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CHALLENGING
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Frequently asked
- How old is Aashiq Abu?
- Aashiq Abu is 48 years old (born April 12, 1978).
- When is Aashiq Abu's birthday?
- Aashiq Abu was born on April 12, 1978.
- What is Aashiq Abu's zodiac sign?
- Aashiq Abu is a Aries, born April 12, 1978.
- What is Aashiq Abu's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Aashiq Abu was born in 1978, the year of the Earth Horse.
- Where is Aashiq Abu from?
- Aashiq Abu is from IN.
- What does Aashiq Abu do?
- Aashiq Abu is a writer.
- Is Aashiq Abu still alive?
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