Fazil is an Indian film director, producer, and screenwriter. He was born on 4 February 1949 in Alappuzha, Kerala, India. Fazil made his directorial debut with Manjil Virinja Pookkal in 1980. His popular films include Ente Mamattikkuttiyammakku (1983), Nokkethadhoorathu Kannum Nattu (1984), Poovinu Puthiya Poonthennal (1986), Manivathoorile Aayiram Sivarathrikal (1987), Ente Sooryaputhrikku (1991), Pappayude Swantham Appoos (1992), Manichitrathazhu (1993), Harikrishnans (1998).
In 1993, he won the National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment for Manichitrathazhu. During the 13th Kerala State Film Awards, he was named Best Director for his 1984 film Ente Mamattukkuttiyammakku.
Fazil has directed 31 movies. His freshman film was in the Malayalam filmdom with Manjil Virinja Pookkal, produced by Navodaya Appachan, which was also Mohanlal’s first movie. With numerous Malayalam films, as well as several Tamil films and one Telugu film, Fazil has won the most State awards.
Fazil has two sons, Fahadh Faasil and Farhaan Faasil, and two daughters. Fahadh and Farhaan are both actors working primarily in the Malayalam film industry.