Years active 2013–present Name Shabareesh Varma | Role Lyricist Movies Premam | |
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Occupation Lyricist, Singer, Actor Parents Sulekha Varma, P.K. Nandana Varma Profiles |
Shabareesh Varma talks about his latest flick 'Ladoo' | Reel Talk
Shabareesh Varma (born 23 August 1985) is an Indian lyricist, singer and actor working in Malayalam cinema. He made his debut in the Alphonse Putharen's acclaimed 2013 film Neram. He rose to fame with his lyrics for the 2015 film cult-blockbuster film Premam. He is well known for his song Pistah in Neram, which was also used as the promo song for the 2016 Indian Premier League.
Contents
- Shabareesh Varma talks about his latest flick Ladoo Reel Talk
- The storytellers how i wrote kaalam kettu poyi premam shabareesh varma
- Early life
- Film career
- Awards and nominations
- References

The storytellers how i wrote kaalam kettu poyi premam shabareesh varma
Early life

Shabareesh Varma was born to P.K Nandana Varma and Sulekha Varma in North Paravur, Ernakulam. He studied in SAE Institute and graduated in Audio Engineering and Music Production. After completing the graduation course, he worked in the films Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa, Ye Maaya Chesave, Nadunisi Naaygal, Pizza , Soodhu Kavvum, Pizza II: Villa, and Jigarthanda. He started his acting stint with a short film "Cling-Cling" followed by "Neram (short film)" in which he was the protagonist pitched up against Vijay Sethupathi (as Vatti Raja).
Film career

His first film was the bilingual Neram directed by Alphonse Putharen. In 2015, he was a part of the blockbuster Malayalam movie Premam as a lyricist, singer and actor. He wrote the lyrics for 7 songs, sung 5 of them and played the character 'Shambu' in the film.
Awards and nominations

Vayalar Samskarika Vedhi Film Award 2016- Best Debut Actor (Male)- Shambhu from Premam

SIIMA

2015 - Best Lyricist for 'Malare' from 'Premam'

IIFA Utsavam Awards

2015 - Best Lyricist for 'Malare' from 'Premam'
Vanitha Film Awards
2015 - Best Newcomer for the role 'Shambhu' from 'Premam'
Asianet Comedy Awards
2015 - Best Comical Song for 'Scene Contra' from 'Premam'