T. R. Shamsudheen

Thoppilthodi Raheem Shamsudheen (born 12 May 1984) is an Indian educationist, film producer and technocrat. He is best known for producing the award-winning Malayalam movie 1983 and the 2018 Malayalam movie Queen.[1][2] Besides his contributions to film, Shamsudheen is the chairman of the Cochin College of Engineering & Technology and Cochin Institute of Science & Technology.[3][4][5] He is also an angel investor and technologist and is involved with multiple technology start-ups and media-related technology solutions.[5]

T. R. Shamsudheen
T R Shamsudheen, in conversation with Former President of India Dr APJ Abdul Kalam
Born
Thoppilthodi Raheem Shamsudheen

(1984-05-12) 12 May 1984
Thrissur, Kerala, India
NationalityIndian
OccupationEntrepreneur, Movie Producer, Technocrat
OrganizationChairman
  • Cochin College of Engineering & Technology
  • Cochin Institute of Science & Technology
  • Blockbuster Technologies Pvt Ltd
Known forEdupreneurship, Film producer
Spouse(s)Alka Shamsudheen
Parent(s)
  • K Raheem
  • Khadeeja Beevi
Awards
  • Unique Times FMB Young Entrepreneur Award (2016)
  • Young Entrepreneur Award by DC Media (2015)
  • Educational ‘Edupreneur’ Award by Microtec Educational Consultants (2017)
  • Emerging Entrepreneur Award Junior Chamber International (2015)
Websitewww.trsinitiatives.com

Early life

Born to K Raheem and Khadeeja Beevi, Shamsudheen completed his schooling in Navodaya School, Thrissur and earned a Bachelor of Technology from Anna University, Chennai through St Michael College of Engineering & Technology, Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu.[5][6] During his undergraduate years, Shamsudheen was active in his entrepreneurial efforts and garnered a reputation for helping his undergraduate institution improve its admission rates.[5][7] After completing his education in engineering, he undertook his first entrepreneurial activity in Bangalore, India by setting up an internet café.[7] Based on his experience with undergraduate engineering education in the state, at the age of 24, Shamsudheen set up the Malabar College of Engineering and Technology (MCET) at Pallur, Thrissur, Kerala in 2009, in partnership with a businessman from Malappuram, Kerala.[8] The institution was inaugurated by the former President of India, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam.[8][9] Shamsudheen, one of the youngest founders of an undergraduate engineering college in Kerala, guided the institution and brought it up for the next three years.[7]

Entrepreneurship

In 2012, he moved out of the trust managing MCET and sold his shares in the college to go solo with his entrepreneurial ventures.[6][10] He established the Cochin College of Engineering & Technology (CCET) at Valancherry, Malappuram, Kerala and Cochin Institute of Science & Technology (CISAT) at Mannathur, Muvattupuzha, Kerala in the same year. He serves as the chairman of both institutions and the colleges are affiliated to APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University and sanctioned by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).[3][4][7] The Innovations and Entrepreneurship Cell of CISAT was inaugurated by former President of India Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam in 2015.[11]

Movie production

In 2013, Shamsudheen started the film production company Shams Films which produced the Malayalam movie 1983.[2][12] While Shamsudheen himself was a debutant in film production, the director of the movie Abrid Shine and actor Nikki Galrani also made their debut in this movie which involved a family drama taking place around the game of cricket.[12][13] The movie 1983 went on to win many awards for Best Background score (National Award), Best Actor, Best Debut Director & Best Supporting Actor (Kerala State Awards), Best Female Debut & Best Lyricist (Filmfare Awards).[1][14]

In 2017, Shamsudheen co-produced the Malayalam movie Queen which was released in February 2018, by a debutant Director Dijo Jose Antony.[15] The movie went on to become a box office success.[16]

Awards and recognitions

Shamsudheen has won several awards for these entrepreneurial efforts. He received the Young Entrepreneur Award at the 10th edition of the Manappuram Minnalai Film TV Awards in 2016.[17] He is also the recipient of the 2015 Emerging Entrepreneur Award from the Junior Chamber International, Kochi chapter, the 2017 Edupreneur Award by Microtec Educational Consultants and the 2015 Young Entrepreneur Award by DC Books.[5]

Professional memberships

Shamsudheen holds professional memberships in the Kerala Chamber of Commerce & Industry, The Indus Entrepreneurs, Kerala Chapter and the Kerala Film Chamber of Commerce.[7][6]

References
  1. James, A. Vanitha-Cera Film Awards: Mammootty, Manju Warrier Win Best Actor Awards; ‘1983’ Best Film. International Business Times (2015). Retrieved from https://www.ibtimes.co.in/vanitha-cera-film-awards-mammootty-manju-warrier-win-best-actor-awards-1983-best-film-photos-623696
  2. Marion, T. Interview: ‘I’m a director’s producer’. FWD Life (2013). Retrieved from https://issuu.com/fwdlife/docs/fwd_life_october_2013/46
  3. Staff. About CISAT. (2018). Available at: https://cochinisat.ac.in/about-us. (Accessed: 10 June 2018)
  4. Staff. About CCET. (2018). Available at: http://www.cochincet.ac.in/about-us.
  5. Anand, S. A focus on education. The Hindu (2015). Retrieved from http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/society/tr-shamsudheen-producer-of 1983/article7841847.ece
  6. Peruna, R. Quick decisions in business. Business Deepika 47–49 (2015).
  7. Staff. Business Interview with TR Shamsudeen. Unique Times (2015). Retrieved from http://uniquetimes.org/11619/
  8. Staff. Abdul Kalam inaugurates Malabar College of Engineering and Technology. myEngg.com (2009). Available at: http://www.myengg.com/engg/info/451/abdul-kalam-inaugurates-malabar-college-of-engineering-and-technology/
  9. PTI. Nano Technology has tremendous application potential: Kalam. DNA India (2009). http://www.dnaindia.com/technology/report-nano-technology-has-tremendous-application-potential-kalam-1299417
  10. Staff. Young entrepreneurs from Thrissur. Dhanam: Kerala’s Business Magazine 16–17 (2015).
  11. Staff. Inauguration of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Cell. Events - CISAT (2015). Available at: https://cochinisat.ac.in/event
  12. George, V. Colours of life. The Hindu (2014). Retrieved from http://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/colours-of-life/article5634433.ece
  13. Krishna, A. 1983 Movie Review: A real entertainer! Filmibeat (2015). https://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/reviews/2014/1983-movie-review-131045.html
  14. Staff. State Awards: Nazriya, Nivin, Sudev bag top honours. Manorama Online (2015). https://web.archive.org/web/20150813003515/http://english.manoramaonline.com/news/just-in/state-film-awards-mammootty-nivin-pauly-dulquer-manju-.html
  15. Prakash, A. Queen, a film on a girl in Mechanical Engineering batch. Times of India (2017). https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/queen-a-film-on-a-girl-in-mechanical-engineering-batch/articleshow/56894685.cms
  16. Krishnan, A. Queen: placing friendship as a panacea. Malayala Manorama (2018). queen: placing friendship as a panacea. Read more at: https://english.manoramaonline.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/2018/01/12/queen-quick-review-absorbingly-beautiful.html
  17. Staff. Unique Times Young Entrepreneur Award. Unique Times (2016). Retrieved from http://uniquetimes.org/unique-times-young-entrepreneur-award-2/
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