Salim Ahamed is an Indian film director , screen writer and producer . After working for a long time as a travel consultant , he joined as a creative director and script writer in a television channel . His directorial debut , '' Adaminte Makan Abu '' ( 2011 ) , fetched him numerous accolades and was screened at various international film festivals . It was also chosen as India 's official entry to be considered for nomination in the Best Foreign Film category for the 84th Academy Awards . Then he made two movies '' Kunjananthante Kada '' ( 2013 ) and '' Pathemari '' ( 2015 ) with Mammootty as the lead . The later won the Best Feature Film In Malayalam award at the 63rd National Film Awards . Salim 's latest film is '' And the Oscar Goes To ... '' ( 2019 ) , which tells about his own experiences with production and marketing of his first film
84th Academy Awards
84th Academy Awards
Salim Ahamed