Fara Shibla
Fara Shibla | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2019–present |
| Spouse | Vijith Nair |
| Children | 1 |
Fara Shibla is an Indian actress who works in Malayalam-language films. She gained recognition with her debut film Kakshi: Amminippilla (2019), and since then has appeared in Divorce, Kadina Kadoramee Andakadaham, Pulimada (all three 2023) and Get-Set Baby (2025).
Career
Shibla made her film debut with Dinjith Ayyathan's satirical comedy Kakshi: Amminippilla (2019), playing a plump bride, Kanthi, disliked by her husband (Ahmed Sidhique). She gained 20 kg weight to play the character.[1] Her work was praised by critics.[2][3]
In Divorce (2023), she played Noorjahan, an illiterate woman seeking divorce from her husband.[4] Also in 2023, she played Basil Joseph's sister in Kadina Kadoramee Andakadaham and Joju George's unfaithful fiancée in Pulimada.[5]
In 2025, she had a supporting role in Vinay Govind's comedy drama Get-Set Baby, starring Unni Mukundan. The film received mixed reviews and fared poorly at the box office.[6][7]
Personal life
Shibla was born and raised in Malappuram,[8] in a conservative Muslim family. She identifies as a non-believer. She is married to Vijith Nair, a Hindu,[4] and they have a son, Veer Abhimanyu.[9] Shibla often promotes body positivity through her social media.[10][11][12]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Kakshi: Amminippilla | Kanthi Sivadasan | Credited as "Shibla"[13] |
| Safe | [10] | ||
| 2023 | Divorce | Noorjahan | |
| Kadina Kadoramee Andakadaham | Bushara | ||
| Pulimada | Jessy | ||
| Somante Krithavu | [14][15] | ||
| 2025 | Get-Set Baby | Aisha Rahim | |
| Kerala Crime Files 2 | Dr. Raveena | JioHotstar series[16] |
References
- ^ "Forget curves, Shibla compromised her health for 'Amminippilla!'". Onmanorama. Retrieved 5 April 2025.
- ^ "'Kakshi: Amminippilla' review | Wedding on Earth or Heaven?". Onmanorama. Retrieved 9 April 2025.
- ^ Shrijith, Sajin (1 July 2019). "Kakshi film review: An essential film for our times". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 9 April 2025.
- ^ a b "Shibla Fara: I have emotionally heavy and lightweight films coming up". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 9 April 2025.
- ^ "Kadina Kadoramee Andakadaham Movie Review: An emotionally stirring tale from a not-so-distant past". Cinema Express. 22 April 2023. Archived from the original on 25 April 2023. Retrieved 9 April 2025.
- ^ "Get Set Baby review: Unni Mukundan and Nikhila Vimal film is new wine in an old bottle". The Indian Express. 21 February 2025. Retrieved 9 April 2025.
- ^ Chaudhury, Shreshtha (7 March 2025). "Get-Set Baby Box Office Collection Day 14: Unni Mukundan Starrer Grows By 50%, But It's Of No Use!". Koimoi. Retrieved 9 April 2025.
- ^ "Onam 2020: Exclusive! Fara Shibla extends warm Onam wishes for health workers; watch video". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 9 April 2025.
- ^ "11 വര്ഷത്തെ ദാമ്പത്യം, 15 വര്ഷത്തെ ബന്ധം; അതിനിടയില് ചെയ്തത് 7652 തെറ്റുകള്, 9764 തവണ വഴക്കിട്ടു, വാക്ക് പാലിച്ചില്ല; എണ്ണിയെണ്ണി വിജിത്തും ഷിബ്ലയും". Samayam Malayalam. Retrieved 5 April 2025.
- ^ a b "'My body isn't yours to critique': Malayalam actor Fara Shibla on Instagram". The News Minute. 12 December 2021. Retrieved 9 April 2025.
- ^ "11 വര്ഷത്തെ ദാമ്പത്യം, 15 വര്ഷത്തെ ബന്ധം; അതിനിടയില് ചെയ്തത് 7652 തെറ്റുകള്, 9764 തവണ വഴക്കിട്ടു, വാക്ക് പാലിച്ചില്ല; എണ്ണിയെണ്ണി വിജിത്തും ഷിബ്ലയും". Samayam Malayalam. Retrieved 9 April 2025.
- ^ "Exclusive! 'Kakshi: Amminippilla' actress Shibla: Empowerment is also about having the freedom to choose". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 9 April 2025.
- ^ "Exclusive! Shibla: I remember watching 'Dum Laga Ke Haisha' twice in one go". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 9 April 2025.
- ^ "Vinay Forrt's next is a light-hearted entertainer titled 'Somante Krithavu'". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 9 April 2025.
- ^ "'Somante Krithavu' team expresses displeasure with producers for the lack of promotions". The South First. 9 October 2023. Retrieved 9 April 2025.
- ^ "'Kerala Crime Files' season 2 gets release date, trailer builds suspense". Onmanorama. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
External links
- Fara Shibla at IMDb