★ HOW OLD IS SALIM AHAMED?
Salim Ahamed is 55 years old, born October 1, 1970 in IN · Libra.
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About
Salim Ahamed directed *Adaminte Makan Abu*, a Malayalam debut that landed India's Oscar submission and festival circuit. Born in India, he transitioned from travel consulting to television and film, building a career around intimate character studies. His Libra nature favors balance—he juggles direction, writing, and production with equal precision.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Salim Ahamed is an Indian film director, screenwriter, and producer. His directorial debut, *Adaminte Makan Abu* (2011), earned international festival recognition and became India's official submission for Best Foreign Film consideration at the 84th Academy Awards. He followed with *Kunjananthante Kada* (2013) and *Pathemari* (2015), both starring Mammootty; the latter won Best Feature Film In Malayalam at the 63rd National Film Awards. Before entering cinema, Ahamed worked as a travel consultant, then joined television as a creative director and script writer. His most recent feature, *And the Oscar Goes To...* (2019), documents his own experiences producing and marketing *Adaminte Makan Abu*. As a Libra and Life Path 1, Ahamed embodies independent creative vision paired with collaborative storytelling. Screenwriters shape narrative voice across medium and scale—Ahamed's work spans television and feature film.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Ahamed spent years as a travel consultant before transitioning to media. He then worked as a creative director and script writer for a television channel, building foundational experience in visual storytelling and narrative before his 2011 directorial debut.
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Trivia
- *Adaminte Makan Abu* was screened at multiple international film festivals and selected as India's Academy Awards submission in the Best Foreign Film category.
- Ahamed collaborated with Malayalam superstar Mammootty on two consecutive films, *Kunjananthante Kada* and *Pathemari*.
- *Pathemari* won the Best Feature Film In Malayalam award at the 63rd National Film Awards.
- *And the Oscar Goes To...* (2019) is a meta-documentary about Ahamed's own production and marketing journey with his debut feature.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and self-reliant. Salim Ahamed tend to step into pioneer roles early and prefer setting direction over following it.
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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
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
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Frequently asked
- How old is Salim Ahamed?
- Salim Ahamed is 55 years old (born October 1, 1970).
- When is Salim Ahamed's birthday?
- Salim Ahamed was born on October 1, 1970.
- What is Salim Ahamed's zodiac sign?
- Salim Ahamed is a Libra, born October 1, 1970.
- What is Salim Ahamed's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Salim Ahamed was born in 1970, the year of the Metal Dog.
- Where is Salim Ahamed from?
- Salim Ahamed is from IN.
- What does Salim Ahamed do?
- Salim Ahamed is a writer.
- Is Salim Ahamed still alive?
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