{{short description|Indian actress}} {{Use dmy dates|date=March 2024}} {{Use Indian English|date=March 2024}} {{Infobox person | name = Zarin Shihab | image = | caption = | birth_date = {{birth date and age |df=yes|1994|8|15}} | birth_place = Uttar Pradesh, India<ref name=":0" /> | occupation = Actress | years_active = 2019–present | alma_mater = IIT Madras | height = | awards = Kerala Film Critics Association Award for Best Actress<ref>{{Cite news |last= The Hindu |first=The Hindu |date=2024-05-12 |title=Kerala Film Critics Awards announced, ‘Aattam’ adjudged best film |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kerala-film-critics-awards-announced-aattam-adjudged-best-film/article68168365.ece |access-date=2024-08-20 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> }} '''Zarin Shihab''' (born 15 August 1994) is an Indian actress who works in Malayalam films.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-08-22 |title=Aattam Actor Zarin Shihab: If You Want Solutions For Society, Hold Politicians More Accountable Than Movies {{!}} EXCLUSIVE |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/malayalam/aattam-actor-zarin-shihab-if-you-want-solutions-for-society-hold-politicians-more-accountable-than-movies-exclusive-article-112709529 |access-date=2025-10-02 |website=Times Now |language=en}}</ref> She is known for her debut role in the 2019 spy thriller series ''The Family Man'', where she played a nurse crucial to the show's plot.
Born in Uttar Pradesh and a graduate from IIT Madras, Zarin made her entry into Malayalam cinema in the film ''Trishanku'' (2023) and has since acted in the films ''B 32 Muthal 44 Vare'' (2023) and ''Aattam'' (2024).<ref>{{Cite news |last=Praveen |first=S. R. |date=2023-04-07 |title='B 32 Muthal 44 Vare' movie review: A sensitive, nuanced take on body politics |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/b-32-muthal-44-vare-movie-review-a-sensitive-nuanced-take-on-body-politics/article66710177.ece |access-date=2024-03-15 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Malayalam film Aattam opens the Indian Panorama Feature Film Section at IFFI 54 |url=https://pib.gov.in/pib.gov.in/Pressreleaseshare.aspx?PRID=1978724 |access-date=2024-03-15 |website=pib.gov.in}}</ref> She is a recipient of Kerala Film Critics Association Awards for Best Actress for ''Aattam.''
== Early life and education == Zarin was born in Uttar Pradesh, India. Originally a native of Kerala, she has lived in Assam, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu due to her father serving in the Indian Air Force.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title='ഫാമിലി മാനി'ൽ തുടങ്ങി 'ആട്ടം' വരെ; സറിൻ ഷിഹാബ് അഭിമുഖം |url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/interview/2024/01/30/chat-with-zarin-shihab.html |access-date=2024-03-21 |website=www.manoramaonline.com |language=ml}}</ref> She graduated from IIT Madras after completing a five-year integrated Master of Arts in English, furthering her passion for language and literature. During her college days, Zarin was actively involved in theatre and participated in short films. She later spent seven years in Chennai, where acted in, wrote, and directed plays.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Madhu |first=Vignesh |date=2024-01-11 |title=Aatta(m)girl: Never seen a director who's so involved in project, says actor Zarin Shihab |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2024/Jan/11/aattamgirl-never-seen-a-director-whos-so-involved-in-project-saysactor-zarin-shihab-2649802.html |access-date=2024-03-15 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>
== Career == Zarin Shihab debuted in the 2019 spy thriller series ''The Family Man''. The series streamed on Amazon Prime and she gained significant acclaim for her portrayal of a Malayali nurse.<ref name=":3" /> In 2021, she appeared in the film ''Rashmi Rocket'' directed by Akarsh Khurana. In 2022, she acted in ''India Lockdown'', directed by Madhur Bhandarkar. She was then cast in the TV series ''Jugaadistan''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zarin Shihab to act in the Malayalam film 'Aattam' {{!}} Malayalam Movie News - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/regional/malayalam/zarin-shihab-to-act-in-the-malayalam-film-aattam/videoshow/90640247.cms |access-date=2024-03-15 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref>
In 2023, Zarin debuted in Malayalam cinema in ''Trishanku'' directed by Achyuth Vinayak, portraying the character Sumi Nair. In the same year, she starred in another Malayalam film ''B 32 Muthal 44 Vare'' directed by Shruthi Sharanyam which was produced by the Kerala State Film Development Corporation, where she played the role of Iman. In 2024, she played the female lead in the Malayalam film ''Aattam'' directed by Anand Ekarshi.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2024-01-15 |title=Won't be good portrayal if you judge your character: Actor Zarin Shihab |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/kerala/wont-be-good-portrayal-if-you-judge-your-character-actor-zarin-shihab |access-date=2024-03-15 |website=The News Minute |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":4">{{Cite web |date=2024-01-04 |title=Zarin Shihab on beautifully conveying significant emotions without explosions in Aattam: 'The most challenging aspects I face…' |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/zarin-shihab-on-beautifully-conveying-significant-emotions-without-explosions-in-aattam-the-most-challenging-aspects-i-face-9091561/ |access-date=2024-03-15 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> She earned acclaim at film festivals for her performances in the Malayalam films ''B 32 Muthal 44 Vere'' and ''Aattam'' where she portrayed characters confronting workplace harassment.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Madhu |first=Vignesh |date=2023-04-07 |title=B 32 Muthal 44 Vare review: An insightful take on body politics |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2023/Apr/07/b-32-muthal-44-vare-review-an-insightful-take-on-body-politics-2563383.html |access-date=2024-03-22 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Chandrashekar |first=Cris, Nandini |date=2023-08-13 |title=Making a state-funded film and winning recognition: Shruthi Sharanyam interview |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/kerala/making-state-funded-film-and-winning-recognition-shruthi-sharanyam-interview-181003 |access-date=2024-03-22 |website=The News Minute |language=en}}</ref>
== Filmography == ===Films=== {{Pending films key}} {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable" !Year !! Title !! Role !! Notes |- | 2021 || ''Rashmi Rocket'' || Anushri || Hindi film<ref name=":4" /> |- | 2022 || ''India Lockdown'' || Palak || Hindi film<ref name=":2">{{Cite news |date=2022-04-04 |title=Vinay Forrt to team up with Zarin Shihab for 'Aattam' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/vinay-forrt-to-team-up-with-zarin-shihab-for-aattam/articleshow/90635065.cms |access-date=2024-03-15 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> |- | rowspan=2 | 2023 || ''B 32 Muthal 44 Vare'' || Iman ||<ref name=":2" /> |- | ''Thrishanku'' || Sumi ||<ref>{{Cite news |last=Praveen |first=S. R. |date=2023-05-26 |title='Thrishanku' movie review: This Anna Ben-Arjun Ashokan film is a reasonably fun ride that pokes fun at traditionalists |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/thrishanku-movie-review-this-anna-ben-arjun-ashokan-film-is-a-reasonably-fun-ride-that-pokes-fun-at-traditionalists/article66896351.ece |access-date=2024-03-22 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> |- | 2024 || ''Aattam'' || Anjali ||<ref>{{Cite web |last=Features |first=C. E. |date=2023-10-16 |title=Aattam wins Grand Jury Award for Best Film at Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2023/Oct/16/aattam-wins-grand-jury-award-for-best-film-at-indian-film-festival-of-los-angeles-48661.html |access-date=2024-03-15 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref> |- | rowspan=3 | 2025 || ''Rekhachithram'' || Young Pushpam ||<ref>{{Cite web |last=Madhu |first=Vignesh |date=2024-12-24 |title=Rekhachithram trailer has Asif Ali as a cop trying to unravel past mysteries |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2024/Dec/24/rekhachithram-trailer-has-asif-ali-as-a-cop-trying-to-unravel-past-mysteries |access-date=2025-01-09 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref> |- | ''Ouseppinte Osyath'' || Anjali ||<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-08-02 |title=Vijayaraghavan to headline ‘Ouseppinte Osyath’, shooting progresses |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/vijayaraghavan-to-headline-ouseppinte-osyath-shooting-progresses/articleshow/112209514.cms |access-date=2024-11-24 |website=The Times of India}}</ref> |- | ''Ithiri Neram'' || Anjana S Kumar||<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-10-31 |title=Roshan Mathew to star in 'Ithiri Neram' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/roshan-mathew-to-star-in-ithiri-neram/articleshow/104845409.cms |access-date=2024-03-15 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> |- | rowspan=3 | 2026 || ''Chatha Pacha'' || Jasmine ||Cameo appearance |- | ''Patriot'' || Ayisha Iqbal || <ref>{{Cite Instagram |author=Patriot Movie |author-link= |user=patriot.movie |postid=DVnlgbDk52o|date=7 March 2026 |title=Zarin Shihab in Patriot In Cinemas Worldwide from April 23 , 2026 #ZarinShihab #HappyWomensDay #Patriot #CharacterReveal |script-title= |trans-title= |language= |location= |access-date=7 April 2026 |link= |url-status= |archive-url= |archive-date= |ref=}}</ref> |- | ''Athiradi'' || Kuttan's wife||<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-02-15 |title=Composer Shaan Rahman’s Athiradi character poster out, but who is he playing? |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2026/Feb/15/composer-shaan-rahmans-athiradi-character-poster-out-but-who-is-he-playing |access-date=2026-04-30 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref> |}
===Television=== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable" !Year !Title !Role !Language !Ref |- |2019 |''The Family Man'' |Nurse Sahaya Mary | rowspan="2" |Hindi |<ref name=":1" /> |- |2022 |''Jugaadistan'' |Devika |<ref name=":1" /> |- |2025 |''The Chronicles of the 4.5 Gang'' |Pranitha | rowspan="2" |Malayalam |<ref name=":1" /> |}
== Accolades == {| class="wikitable" !Year !Award !Category !Work !Result !Ref. |- | 2024 | Kerala Film Critics Association Awards | Best Actress | rowspan="2" | ''Aattam'' | {{won}} |<ref>{{Cite news|title=Kerala Film Critics Awards announced, Aattam adjudged best film|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kerala-film-critics-awards-announced-aattam-adjudged-best-film/article68168365.ece|newspaper=thehindu.com|language=en}}</ref> |- |2026 |Filmfare Awards South |Critics Best Actress – Malayalam | {{won}} |<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 February 2026 |title=Full List of Winners of The 70th Filmfare Awards South With Kerala Tourism (Malayalam) |url=https://www.filmfare.com/news/south/full-list-of-winners-of-the-70th-filmfare-awards-south-with-kerala-tourism-malayalam-81914.html |access-date=23 February 2026 |website=Filmfare |language=en}}</ref> |}
== References == {{reflist}}
==External links== * {{IMDb name|10487218}} {{Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress – Malayalam}}
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Category:Living people Category:Actresses in Hindi cinema Category:Actresses in Malayalam cinema Category:21st-century Indian actresses Category:1994 births Category:Kerala Film Critics Awards winners Category:Filmfare Awards South winners