Hakim Rawther, known mononymously as Hakim, was an Indian actor and film maker in Malayalam cinema. He was known for his directional debut The Guard (2001), which is the world's first film with only a single actor in the cast. He had also acted in supporting roles in several Malayalam movies.
Biography Hakim was from Kottayam, Kerala. Before entering cinema, he was a mimicry artist. He was one of the first members of Cochin Kalabhavan. He accompanied singer K. J. Yesudas as a session mimicry artist during the period 1979–89. He has been a common face in Jayaraj's films. He has also acted in supporting roles with many other directors. He debuted as a director with The Guard (2001), which was the world's first film with only an actor on screen.
Personal life Hakim was married to Ghazal writer and singer Devi Menon. The couple did not have any children. He died of cerebral hemorrhage on 5 September 2013 at Kottayam, aged 58.
Filmography
As director The Guard (2001) starring Kalabhavan Mani
As actor Mookkillarajyathu (1991) as Mental hospital patient Johnnie Walker (1992) as Drug mafia member Paithrukam (1993) as atheistic society member Njan Kodiswaran (1994) as Mental hospital patient Arabia (film) (1995) as Usthad Manthramothiram (1997) as Thief Indriyam (2000) Thilakkam (2003) as villager Pattanathil Sundaran (2003) as Sundaresan's friend Vettam (2004) as man at tea shop Kaazhcha (2004) as man at film club society Rasikan (2004) as Mari, beggar in the street Kisan (2006) as Velichapaadu Orma Mathram (2011) as man at orphanage Naayika (2011) as the camera man
References
External links
at arabia365.com at arabianewspaper.com at Oneindia.in Interview with Hakim - Part 1 Interview with Hakim - Part 2 Interview with Hakim - Part 3