Kamal

Kamal is a male given name which has multiple origins:

People with the given name Kamal

Kamal (director)

Kamaluddin Mohammed Majeed, usually credited as Kamal, is an Indian film director, writer and producer who mainly works in Malayalam cinema.

Early life and family

He was born on November 28, 1957 in Mathilakam, Kodungallur in Thrissur district of Kerala state. He started his career after his studies from Christ College Irinjalakuda and Sree Kerala Varma College, Thrissur.

Kamal is married to Saburabi. They have two children, Jenuse Mohamed and Hanna Mohamed. Jenuse made his debut as film director in 2015 with the Malayalam film 100 Days of Love.

Career

He started his career by writing the film Thraasa, directed by Padiyan in 1981. He also worked as an associate director in the film.

His first film was Mizhineer Pookkal in 1986 and to date, he has directed more than 43 movies, among which include two non-Malayalam movies, one each in Tamil and Hindi. Apart from his role as a director, Kamal has held several administrative posts within the Malayalm film industry. He had previously acted as the general secretary of Malayalam Cine Technicians Association (MACTA) and has been an executive member of the Kerala Chalachitra Academy. He is currently the President of the Kerala Director’s Union (FEFKA).

Port of Kamal

Kamal is a port, on Madura Island in Indonesia. It is a ferry port, and connects with Surabaya's harbour of Tanjung Perak.

References

Stephen Backshall, The Rough Guide to Indonesia p297