Shafi breathed his last at 12.25 am, according to reports. Actor Vishnu Unnikrishnan shared the news of Shafi's passing on Facebook, writing, "Shafi sir has departed, leaving behind laughter and unforgettable stories that will be cherished forever. Tributes!!" Shafi began his film career as an assistant director under the noted filmmaker Rajasenan. Rasheed M. H. (18 February 1968 – 26 January 2025), known professionally as Shafi, was an Indian film director who worked in Malayalam cinema, best known for directing comedy films. [1][2] He has also directed a Tamil film. Filmmaker Shafi, known for bringing laughter to Malayali audiences through his popular films, died at a private hospital in Kochi past midnight on Saturday. He was 56. Malayalam filmmaker Shafi dies. Kochi: Noted Malayalam film director Shafi, who is undergoing treatment for internal bleeding, remains in critical condition, fellow director B Unnikrishnan said. Addressing the media after ...
