ACTOR, DIRECTOR & FILMMAKER
BIOGRAPHY
Liishvaar is a Malaysian actor and filmmaker with a strong foundation in theatre and film. A Performing Arts graduate and current Film Production student at Sunway University, he also works as a photographer, videographer, and event/stage manager while actively writing and directing his own film and theatre productions. Alongside his creative practice, he is engaged in creative education, having facilitated workshops in photography and videography.
He directed the award-winning short film Engal Vidhi (Our Fate) (2024), which won Best Asian Short Film at the Tamizhagam & Kollywood International Film Festival, received an Honourable Mention for Best International Short Film at the Thilsri International Film Festival, and earned a Special Mention for Best Asian Short Film at the Athvikvaruni International Film Festival. He also directed Naraksha (2026), a Tamil traditional classical dance-theatre collaboration between artists from Penang and Kuala Lumpur that explored the impact of cyberbullying. The production premiered in George Town in February 2026 and received positive responses from audiences. Through his work, Liishvaar aims to create stories that leave a meaningful impact.
As an actor, he made his film debut as Arun in Punch Arumugam (2025), followed by his role as Rishi in Sadangu (2026). He is currently freelancing in the corporate and creative industries as a photographer, videographer, and event/stage manager.
ARTIST STATEMENT
In my art, I try to show people how society can change and make them aware of important issues. I tell stories on stage and in movies based on my own life experiences. It's important for me to help people see that sometimes they're stuck in old customs and beliefs. They're not really thinking about what's happening right now. I want my art to help them understand what the world is truly like. I use my own life experiences to create stories that show the world as it is, and my goal is to make people realize the truth.
