Ashraf Hamza Age, Wife, Children, Family, Biography
Ashraf Hamza Age, Wife, Children, Family, Biography
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Hometown: Ponnani, Kerala
Age: 54 Years
Wife: Thesni Ashraf
| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Profession(s) | • Film Director • Screenwriter • Actor |
| Physical Stats | |
| Height (approx.) | 5' 6" (167 cm) |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Salt & Pepper |
| Career | |
| Debut | Film (as a director and writer): Thamaasha (2019)  Film (as an actor): Sudani from Nigeria (2018) as a Doctor  |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 15 December 1970 (Tuesday) |
| Age (as of 2024) | 54 Years |
| Birthplace | Ponnani, Kerala |
| Zodiac | Sagittarius |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Ponnani, Kerala |
| School | AV Higher Secondary School, Keezhillam, Ponnani, Kerala |
| College/University | MES Ponnani College, Ponnani, Kerala |
| Educational Qualification | Graduation |
| Religion | Islam |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
| Controversy | Arrested for Possessing Hybrid Cannabis On 27 April 2025, Ashraf Hamza came into the limelight when he, Khalid Rahman , and another person were arrested near Goshree Bridge, Kochi, by the Excise Department for keeping 1.63 grams of hybrid cannabis. The arrest occurred following a raid on an apartment in Kochi, rented by cinematographer Sameer Thahir. They were later released on station bail. After their arrest for possessing hybrid ganja, Film Employees Federation of Kerala (FEFKA) suspended him and Khalid Rahman as film directors. This move was part of FEFKA's efforts to fight rising drug issues in the Malayalam film industry. |
| Social Media | • Instagram • Facebook |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Family | |
| Wife/Spouse | Thesni Ashraf |
| Children | Sons- 2 • Sidhan Sami • Niyas Nichu  |
| Siblings | Brother- Shihab Sabu (digital creator)  |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Ashraf Hamza
After completing his formal education, Ashraf Hamza began his film career by directing a short film titled Bihar, which was based on the story of U. P. Jayaraj.
He then went on to direct several documentaries, short films, and ad films.
Ashraf Hamza then worked on a feature-length film with his friend and film director Muhsin Parari.
Muhsin Parari once asked him to write a script after the 2015 film ‘KL 10 Patthu’ failed at the box office. The project was shelved, and this later became the 2022 film Thallumaala.
After that, Indian filmmakers Lijo Jose Pellissery and Chemban Vinod Jose asked him to direct an independent remake of the 2017 Kannada film Ondu Motteya Kathe.
Ashraf Hamza took the idea to Indian cinematographer and screenwriters Sameer Thahir and Shyju Khalid, who agreed to produce the film along with Lijo and Chemban.
The project was named Thamaasha for which Sameer Thahir worked as a cinematographer.
His film Thamaasha was released in June 2019 and received critical acclaim. Vinay Forrt and Chinnu Chandni played the lead roles in the film.
A still from the film Thamaasha (2019)
His second film as director, Bheemante Vazhi, was released in December 2021. It was written and produced by Chemban Vinod Jose. Kunchacko Boban appeared in a lead role in the film. The film was a moderate success at the box office and earned good reviews.
In August 2022, Ashraf Hamza worked as a co-writer for the film Thallumaala with Muhsin Parari. After its release, it became one of the highest-grossing Malayalam films.
A still from the film Thallumaala
His third film as a director was Sulaikha Manzil , which was released in 2023. Lukman Avaran and Anarkali Marikar played the lead roles in the film.
Ashraf Hamza introduced Muhsin Parari as a lyricist in the Malayalam film industry.
Muhsin was asked to finish writing the song Paadi Njan, an incomplete Mappilapattu by Pulikkottil Hyder, for the 2019 film Thamaasha.
After that, Muhsin Parari wrote all the songs for Ashraf Hamza’s films.
Ashraf Hamza’s films are always filmed in and around Ponnani, his hometown, except for the film Bheemante Vazhi.
The stories of his films were also set in Ponnani.
Chemban Vinod Jose co-produced all three films directed by Ashraf Hamza, including Thamasha (2019), Bheemante Vazhi (2021), and Sulaikha Manzil (2023). Jose also wrote the script for Bheemante Vazhi.
Ashraf Hamza likes travelling to distant places in his free time.
He is an animal lover and has a pet cat. He often shares pictures of his pet on social media.
Ashraf Hamza with his pet
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