Soubin Shahir Biography, Movies, Age, Family & Career

Quick Info

Born April 29, 1986

Birth Place Kochi, Kerala, India

Height 1.68 m

Fan Score 90

Popularity 90

Roles Actor, Writer, Director

Photos

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Known For

Coolie

Dayal

★ 6.5

Filmography

Coolie

6.5 2025

Dayal

Videos

Anirudh & Soubin's Show-Stealing Monica Song Performanc...

Soubin Speech | Coolie

Elaveezhapoonchira - 4K HDR Trailer

Manjummel Boys - Trailer

Machante Maalakha - Official Trailer

Personal Details

Alternative Names Soubin

Official Sites www.instagram.com, www.facebook.com

Spouses Jamia Zaheer

Relatives Jamia Zaheer (Wife), Son (Name not publicly revealed)

Did You Know

Trivia

Before becoming an actor, Soubin spent over a decade working as an assistant director.

His directorial debut Parava (2017) was inspired by his childhood fascination with pigeon flying in Mattancherry, Kochi.

He won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor for Sudani from Nigeria in 2018.

Soubin is known for balancing both commercial and art-house Malayalam films.

Quotes

“Cinema is not just about acting in front of the camera, it’s about understanding the story from all sides.”

Trademarks

Natural acting style with subtle humor.

Ability to portray both comedy and deep emotional characters.

Distinctive voice and realistic dialogue delivery.

Nicknames

Soubin

Salaries

Early career: Approx. ₹2–5 lakhs per film (supporting roles).

Post Sudani from Nigeria (2018): Estimated ₹30–40 lakhs per film.

Lead roles and top projects (2022 onward): Estimated ₹50 lakhs – ₹1 crore per film.

Frequently Asked Questions

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How did Soubin Shahir start his career in the film industry?

Soubin began his career as an assistant director, working with renowned filmmakers like Siddique, Fazil, Rafi-Mecartin, Santhosh Sivan, and Amal Neerad. His behind-the-scenes experience shaped his understanding of cinema before he transitioned into acting.

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What was Soubin Shahir’s breakthrough role as an actor?

His breakthrough came with Maheshinte Prathikaaram (2016), where his natural performance and humor gained wide recognition. Later, Sudani from Nigeria (2018) and Kumbalangi Nights (2019) established him as a versatile lead actor.

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