Sameera Saneesh
Born
Sameera

(1983-06-27) 27 June 1983
Occupations
SpouseSaneesh K. J. (2006 - Present)
Awards
  • State Film Awards (2014 & 2018)

Sameera Saneesh (born 27 June 1983) is an Indian costume-cum-fashion designer from Kerala, known for her extensive work in Malayalam-language films.[1] She is a recipient of two Kerala State Film Awards for Best Costume Designer (2014 and 2018).[2] As of March, 2019, she has been part of around 150 feature films.[2][3] She is often described by the media as "busiest costume designer in Malayalam film industry".[3]

Early and personal life

Sameera was born to Ibrahim and Jameela in June, 1983. She completed her undergraduate degree at Bharat Mata College, Cochin.[1] It was her fondness for drawing and fabric painting that saw her join for a diploma in fashion designing.[3] She is married to Saneesh K. J., a Kochi-based engineer.[1] She has cited her late mother Jameela as major influence on her life and career.[1] Sabyasachi Mukherjee, a famous fashion designer from Kolkata, is the "favorite designer" of Sameera Saneesh.[1]

Career

Sameera holds a diploma in fashion designing from National Institute for Fashion Designing, Cochin.[1] She started her professional career as an in-house designer for Raymond.[1] She had already started freelancing costumes for ad films while studying in Cochin. She started with television ads for Soundarya Silks and her ad for the Seemas brand, shot in Mysore Palace, was widely appreciated.[3] She went on to design costumes for the television commercials for Bhima, Alukkas, Kalyan Silks, Dhatri, Nirapara and the VKC.[1] Some of these television ads featured major film actors of south India, such as Nithya Menon and Prithviraj Sukumaran.[4]

Sameera's first film as costume designer was The White Elephant, a 2008 low-profile Hindi film, directed by Aijaz Khan.[1]

In 2009, her first major commercial film, Aashiq Abu's Daddy Cool, was released.[5] Sameera currently holds to her credit an award by Limca Book of Records for "designing costumes for a large number of films in a very short span of time".[5] She has a supporting team of around 25 people designing and creating clothes for the film characters.[2]

Filmography

  • All films in Malayalam unless otherwise noted
YearFilm Notes
2009 Kerala Cafe
Daddy Cool
2010 Kadha Thudarunnu
Best Actor
Aagathan
Malarvaadi Arts Club
Pranchiyettan & the Saint
In Ghost House Inn
Kadha Thudarunnu
2011 Kudumbasree Travels
Arjunan Saakshi
Payyans
Salt N' Pepper
Chaappa Kurishu
Pranayam
Doctor Love
Indian Rupee
2013 Annayum Rasoolum
Shutter
Immanuel
Ladies and Gentleman
Up & Down: Mukalil Oralundu
ABCD: American-Born Confused Desi
5 Sundarikal
Buddy
Kadal Kadannu Oru Maathukutty
Kalimannu
North 24 Kaatham
Idukki Gold
Punyalan Agarbattis
Thira
Unnam
Ordinary
Mayamohini
Cobra
22 Female Kottayam
Spirit
Ustad Hotel
Thattathin Marayathu
Molly Aunty Rocks!
Ayalum Njanum Thammil
Theevram
Jawan of Vellimala
Chapters
Bavuttiyude Namathil
Da Thadiya
Cobra: Kottayam Brothers
Jawan of Vellimala
Ordinary
Thattathin Marayathu
Chapters
Shutter
Ezhu Sundara Rathrikal
Thira
2014How Old Are You?
Vegam
2015Mariyam Mukku
Jamna Pyari
Pathemari
Amar Akbar Anthony
2016Paavada
Maheshinte Prathikaaram
Jacobinte Swargarajyam
School Bus
Kasaba
Kochavva Paulo Ayyappa Coelho
Oru Muthassi Gadha
Thoppil Joppan
Ore Mukham
2017Ayal Jeevichiruppundu
Alamaara
C/O Saira Banu
Puthan Panam
Rakshadhikari Baiju Oppu
Godha
Oru Cinemakkaran
Role Models
Thondimuthalum Dhriksakshiyum
Utharam Parayaathe
Thrissivaperoor Kliptham
Velipadinte Pusthakam
Ramaleela
Vaalujada Telugu
Comrade in America
Lavakusha
Y
Vimaanam
Mayaanadhi
2018Mangalyam Thanthunanena
Ente Mezhuthiri Athazhangal
Thobama
Orayiram Kinakkalal
Street Lights
Ente Ummante Peru
Kammara Sambhavam
2019Sathyam Paranja Viswasikkuvo
Marconi Mathai
Virus
Children's Park
Athiran
Mera Naam Shaji
An International Local Story
Kumbalangi Nights
9: Nine
2020 Dhamakha
Forensic
Sufiyum Sujatayum
Maniyarayile Ashokan
2021 Yuvam
Aanum Pennum
Aarkkariyaam
Nayattu
Chathur Mukham
Saras
Meow
Madhuram
Kala
2022 Beeshma Paravam
Karnan Napoleon Bhagath Singh
Archana 31 Not Out
Lalitham Sundharam
Makal
Puzhu
Meri Awas Suno
Kappa
Kaduva
Rorschach
Kotthu
Theerppu
John Luther
Ullasam
19(1)(a)
Oruthee
Oru Thekkan Thallu Case
Jack N Jill
Varayan
Priyan Ottathilanu
Ela Veezha Poonichira
2023 Iratta
Christy
Thuramukham
Pranaya Vilasam
Vellari Pattanam

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Sathyendran, Nita. (11 October 2011). In vogue in Mollywood. The Hindu. Retrieved from http://www.thehindu.com Wayback Machine Archive Link
  2. 1 2 3 Baby, Ansu Anna. (3 March 2019). Two state awards, record films make Sameera the star costumer. Malayala Manorama. Retrieved from english.manoramaonline.com
  3. 1 2 3 4 "The Superhit Couturier". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
  4. Onmanorama Staff. (25 November 2015). My costumes look the best on Mammootty!. Malayala Manorama. Retrieved from http://english.manoramaonline.com
  5. 1 2 James, Anu. (27 March 2015). Malayalam Costume Designer Sameera Saneesh Enters Limca Book of Records. International Business Times. Retrieved from http://www.ibtimes.co.in Wayback Machine Archive Link
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