Ashraf Hamza (Indian Film Director) Biography

Quick Info

Profession	Film Director, Screenwriter, Actor
Nationality	Indian
Date of Birth	15/12/1970
Age	55 years
Birthplace	Ponnani, Kerala

Latest News about Ashraf Hamza

27/04/2025

Ashraf Hamza and fellow director Khalid Rahman were arrested by the excise department in Kochi for allegedly possessing hybrid cannabis. Following the arrest, the Film Employees Federation of Kerala (FEFKA) suspended both directors, with FEFKA president Sibi Malayil confirming the disciplinary action as part of the organization's zero-tolerance policy toward drug-related offenses in the film industry.

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Bio/Wiki

Profession(s)	Film Director Screenwriter Actor

Physical Stats & More

Height	5' 6" (167 cm)
Eye Color	Black
Hair Color	Salt & Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

School	AV Higher Secondary School, Keezhillam, Ponnani, Kerala
College/University	MES Ponnani College, Ponnani, Kerala
Educational Qualification	Graduation

Personal Life

Marital Status	Married
Religion	Islam
Food Habit	Non-vegetarian

Relationships & More

Wife/Spouse	Thesni Ashraf
Children	Sidhan Sami Niyas Nichu
Siblings	Shihab Sabu

Family

Siblings	Shihab Sabu
Spouse	Thesni Ashraf
Children	Sidhan Sami, Niyas Nichu

Career

Debut	As a director and writer in Thamaasha (2019) As an actor in Sudani from Nigeria (2018) as a Doctor
Filmography	Title: Thamaasha Release Date: 19 June 2019 Details: Received critical acclaim with lead roles played by Vinay Forrt and Chinnu Chandni. Title: Bheemante Vazhi Release Date: December 2021 Details: Moderate success, with Kunchacko Boban in the lead. Title: Thallumaala Release Date: 2022 Details: Co-writer; emerged as one of the highest-grossing Malayalam films. Title: Sulaikha Manzil Release Date: 2023 Details: Featured lead roles by Lukman Avaran and Anarkali Marikar.

Debut

As a director and writer in Thamaasha (2019)
As an actor in Sudani from Nigeria (2018) as a Doctor

Filmography

Title: Thamaasha Release Date: 19 June 2019 Details: Received critical acclaim with lead roles played by Vinay Forrt and Chinnu Chandni.
Title: Bheemante Vazhi Release Date: December 2021 Details: Moderate success, with Kunchacko Boban in the lead.
Title: Thallumaala Release Date: 2022 Details: Co-writer; emerged as one of the highest-grossing Malayalam films.
Title: Sulaikha Manzil Release Date: 2023 Details: Featured lead roles by Lukman Avaran and Anarkali Marikar.

Favourites

Hobbies	Travelling to distant places Animal lover with a pet cat

Social Media

Instagram	https://www.instagram.com/ashraf_hamzza/
Facebook	https://www.facebook.com/ashraf.muhammed.718/

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Ashraf started his film career directing a short film called Bihar, based on U. P. Jayaraj's story.
2. He directed several documentaries and short films before working on feature-length films.
3. His collaboration with Muhsin Parari led to the screenplay for the shelved project that later became Thallumaala.
4. He is known for his films set in and around Ponnani, his hometown.
5. After an arrest related to cannabis possession, he faced suspension from FEFKA along with fellow directors.

Ashraf Hamza Film Director, Screenwriter, Actor Indian Ponnani, Kerala