Fais Umer
| Fais Umer | |
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 Kozhikode-based Salafi preacher recently described non-Islamic festivities like Onam and Christman as "haram", asking Muslims to refrain from participating in these celebrations.In response, a young Muslim activist in Kerala held his very own 'Payasam' fest to celebrate the harvest festival of Onam. Not only that, some 200 people came forward to attend his fest and enjoy the sweetened rice dessert."My smiling Onam wishes. I declare openly that if my religion would vanish by celebrating festivals, let it go," read writer-cum-activist Fais Umer's banner inviting people. | |
| Born |
Fais Kuniyil Shajahan 3 August 1981 Kozhikode, Kerala, India |
| Other names | Vijay Pratap |
| Alma mater | University of Mysore |
| Occupation | Screenwriter, Writer, Activist |
| Years active | 2010– Present |
| Notable work | Onnum Onnum Moonu (film) , Devi Melo Drama |
| Spouse(s) |
Nishidha Fais (2007 – Present) |
| Children | Mina Manha, Rima Roya, Hamin Hamdi |
| Relatives | KS Umer (Father), K Mariyam (Mother), KS Fasil (Brother), KS Afsal (Brother) |
| Website |
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Fais Umer (Malayalam: ഫായിസ് ഉമർ )(Born 3 August 1981) is an Indian film screenwriter and activist. Fais Umer known for his work in Malayalam cinema and Mappila onam Payasam [1][2][3] Fest. He is popular for the Onnum Onnum Moonu (film)
Early life
Fais Umer was born in Kozhikode to KS Umer and K Mariyam. His initial schooling was at MIUP School Kuttiady and he done his high school at Holy Family High School and done degree in University of Mysore.
Career
Malayalam cinema
Fais Umer made his debut in Sreekanth VS Onnum Onnum Moonu (film) in 2015.This movie contains three stories. Ambulannce, Devi and Shabdarekha directed by Sreekanth VS, Abilash S and Bijoy Joseph. Actors were Riaz M T, Kalabhavan Mani, Arun, Sathar, Ameer Niyas, Abhishek, Indrans, Boban Aloomoodan, Irshad, Chembil Asokan, Riya Sen, Liyona etc.