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Ka. Mu. Sheriff
Ka. Mu. Sheriff was a writer and poet who wrote mainly in the Tamil language. He was a popular Tamil film lyricist during the 1950s and 60s. His lyrics ''Chittukuruvi Chittukuruvi Sedhi Theriyuma?'', ''Yerikaraiyin Maele Poravale Penn Mayile'' are ever-green in the minds of Tamil film song lovers. He has also written screenplays and dialogues to some films. Early life Born on 11 August 1914 at Abhivirutheeswaram in East Thanjavur district as the only son to Kadershah Ravuthar and Pathuma amma, he lived an exemplary life. Though he was a Muslim by birth, he respected other faiths and was a vegetarian throughout his life. He never smoked or drank. He did not have a regular school education but was tutored privately in Tamil language till he was 14 years of age. Encouraged by his father, he learned Tamil grammar and literature. He started writing poetry when he was young. Career He started writing short stories for Ananda Vikatan. (Later these short stories were published as a col ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tamil Language
Tamil (; ' , ) is a Dravidian language natively spoken by the Tamil people of South Asia. Tamil is an official language of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, the sovereign nations of Sri Lanka and Singapore, and the Indian territory of Puducherry. Tamil is also spoken by significant minorities in the four other South Indian states of Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, and the Union Territory of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It is also spoken by the Tamil diaspora found in many countries, including Malaysia, Myanmar, South Africa, United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Australia and Mauritius. Tamil is also natively spoken by Sri Lankan Moors. One of 22 scheduled languages in the Constitution of India, Tamil was the first to be classified as a classical language of India. Tamil is one of the longest-surviving classical languages of India.. "Tamil is one of the two longest-surviving classical languages in India" (p. 7). A. K. Ramanujan described it ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sarvadhikari (film)
''Sarvadhikari'' ( en, Dictator, italic=yes) is a 1951 Indian Tamil-language musical film starring M. G. Ramachandran and Anjali Devi, with M. N. Nambiar as the antagonist. It established Nambiar as a major star. It was the 25th film for MGR. It ran more than 100 days in Chennai and major cities and maximum run at Trichy – 141 days. With this film actress T. P. Muthulakshmi established herself as comedian and supporting actress. This film is based on American film The Gallant Blade. The film was dubbed in Telugu under the same title. Plot An ambitious minister (Mahavarman) with designs to topple the puppet king (Pulimoottai Ramaswami) of Manipuri finds the popularity of the commander-in-chief (Ugrasenar) and his bodyguard (Pratapan) a stumbling block. He sends a young woman (Meena Devi) to seduce Pratapan, but she falls in love with him. After several twists and turns, Mahavarman is exposed and felled in an exciting duel with Pratapan. Ugrasenar is chosen as the first pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nalla Thangai
''Nalla Thangai'' () is a 1955 Indian Tamil-language film produced and directed by S. A. Natarajan. The film stars M. N. Nambiar, Madhuri Devi, Rajasulochana, S. A. Natarajan and T. S. Balaiah. Cast & Crew The lists of cast and crew were adapted from Film News Anandan's database and from the film credits (see external links). Cast * M. N. Nambiar * T. S. Balaiah * S. A. Natarajan * V. M. Ezhumalai * A. Karunanidhi *Pulimoottai Ramasami *K. Sairam *''Yadhartham'' Ponnusamy * M. M. A. Chinnappa *T. R. Natarajan *C. K. Soundararajan *D. K. Chinnappa *M. V. Raju *P. K. Raghavan * Madhuri Devi * P. R. Sulochana *C. R. Rajakumari *M. S. S. Packiam *S. K. Venubhai *K. Shantha Devi *S. N. Lakshmi *Lalitha * Pushpalatha *K B Sundarammbal Dance *C. R. Rajakumari *Kumari Susheela Crew *Producer: S. A. Natarajan *Director: S. A. Natarajan *Story, Screenplay and Dialogues: A. P. Nagarajan *Cinematography: J. G. Vijayam *Editing: D. Vijayarangam *Art: M. Kuttiyapu, Ponnusamy *Ch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mullaivanam
''Mullaivanam'' is a 1955 Indian Tamil language film produced and directed by V. Krishnan. The film stars Sriram (Madurai Sriram Naidu) and Kumari Rukmini. Plot A woman—Bhavani—travels in an old Postal Delivery van. Another passenger tells a story to her. There was a young woman who was in love with someone. But she had to marry her aunt's brother being forced by the aunt. Her husband is a crooked person. However, during the marriage ceremony the ''thaali'' (mangala sutra) goes missing. So the ceremony is halted. How the young woman marries her lover forms the rest of the story. Cast * Sriram * Kumari Rukmani * P. S. Veerappa * P. S. Gnanam * A. Karunanidhi * S. A. Natarajan Production The film is one of the many films produced by V. Krishnan who owned Aravind Pictures in Coimbatore. The dances were by Rajeswari and Lalitha Rao. Choreographer is a well-known ''natuvanaar'', Vazhuvoor B. Ramaiyah Pillai. The movie was produced at Central Studios, Coimbatore. Sound ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kalyanam Seydhukko
''Kalyanam Seydhuko'' () is a 1955 Indian Tamil-language film directed by R. Sundar. The film stars P. S. Govindan and Girija. Plot Cast List adapted from Film News Anandan's database. *P. S. Govindan * Girija *Venkataraman *M. S. S. Baghyam * A. Karunanidhi *K. S. Angamuthu * V. S. Raghavan *Pandanallur Pandanallur is a Suburban of Kumbakonam in the Thiruvidaimarudur taluk of Thanjavur district. It is north of Maruthuvakudi, Aduthurai. Pandanallur is a historically important village and is known for its Pasupatiswarar Temple and Adikesava Pe ... Lakshmi Soundtrack Music was composed by Ramaneekaran while the lyrics were penned by Ka. Mu. Sheriff and Kalyan. References External links * {{IMDb title 1950s Tamil-language films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asai Anna Arumai Thambi
''Asai Anna Arumai Thambi'' is a 1955 Indian Tamil-language film directed by G. R. Rao. The film stars T. R. Ramachandran, A. P. Nagarajan and Madhuri Devi . Plot Sivaraman and Balaraman are brothers living together. They have no parents. Sivaraman is a graduate and looking for a job. Balaraman is not educated but a wise man. He does the household works. He respects his elder brother as a God. Pandian lives in the same area. Pandian told his daughter Kannamma to help Balaraman in cooking. Though Sivaraman is unemployed, he marries Kannamma on the recommendation by Balaraman. Soon the couple are blessed with a child. Sivaraman has borrowed money from a lender but not repaid it for a long time. He absconds from the lender. However, one day the lender has seen and started chasing him. Sivaraman ran away and hides in a big house. Zamindar Anandan lives in that house with his daughter Bharathi. He came to live in the city as he was scared of a big man Sakuni in his village. Sakuni, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pudhu Yugam (1954 Film)
''Pudhu Yugam'' () is a 1954 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Gopu and Sundar. The film stars S. A. Natarajan, P. V. Narasimha Bharathi, Krishna Kumari and M. S. Draupadi. Plot Professor Raghunath is a social reformer. His younger sister Chellam is a widow. Raghunath plans to remarry her to his student Sekar. Sekar and Chellam move closely. As a result, Chellam becomes pregnant before marriage. Raghunath does not know this. He mortgages his house and help Sekar to establish a business. Sekar becomes rich and make arrangements to marry a rich girl, Chitra. Chellam pleads with Sekar but he refuses to marry her. Raghunath also talks to Sekar but Sekar is adamant in his decision. Raghunath learns of Chellam's pregnancy and kills himself due to the disgrace. The house is confiscated. Chellam leaves with Raghunath's son Vinodhan. They are looked after by Murugan and Valli who lives in the poor quarter. Chellam gives birth to a girl child and she names her as Pushpa. She leave ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mangalyam (film)
''Mangalyam'' () is a 1954 Indian Tamil-language film directed by K. Somu and written by A. P. Nagarajan. The latter also stars (using the credit "'' Naalvar'' Nagarajan") alongside B. S. Saroja. The film was released on 11 June 1954. Plot Kumar is a young and rich doctor. He falls in love with the housemaid, Selvathaal. But his mother does not like their love affair and she chases away the housemaid. In the meantime, Kumar's sister falls in love with Kumar's friend Gopi. Selvathal becomes an actor with a new name Manorama. Kumar and Gopi go in search of Selvathal. Another person is after the actor. He kidnaps her and places her in a hideout. Cast ;Male cast * ''Naalvar'' Nagarajan as Kumar * M. N. Nambiar as Gopi * S. A. Natarajan as Raja * K. V. Srinivasan as Balu * V. M. Ezhumalai as Va. Mu. Kazhugumalai * A. Karunanidhi as Mani * T. S. Loganathan as Mangalakaram Pillai * K. N. Kaleswaran as Kalai * S. R. Dasarathan as Groom ;Male Support cast * A. R. Dhamothara ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Koondukkili
''Koondukkili'' () is a 1954 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed and co-produced by T. R. Ramanna. The film stars M. G. Ramachandran, Sivaji Ganesan and B. S. Saroja. Although a commercial failure, it gained historical reputation over time due to the fact it was the only film in which Ramachandran and Ganesan acted together. Plot Thangaraj and Jeeva are friends. Thangaraj is married to Mangala and they have a son. Thangaraj goes to jail for a crime committed by Jeeva. Mangala is left with no money or house to live. Jeeva tries to help Mangala with the sinister motive of having a relationship with her. After she repeatedly refuses his attempts to help her, Jeeva starts to sadistically taunt her, but he could never win her . Meanwhile, Sokki is in love with Jeeva. When Jeeva tries to embrace Mangala, he is struck by thunder and loses his eye sight. Thangaraj is released from prison and saves Mangala from Jeeva. Cast Production This is the only film where Tamil sup ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vazha Pirandhaval
''Vazha Pirandhaval'' () is a 1953 Indian Tamil-language film directed and produced by T. R. Ramanna. The film stars T. R. Rajakumari and Sriram. It was released on 10 April 1953. Plot Cast ;Female cast *T. R. Rajakumari *B. S. Saroja * M. Pandari Bai *M. M. Radhabai *K. S. Angamuthu *K. Varalakshmi *Baby Girija ;Male cast *Sriram *T. S. Balaiah *K. Sarangapani *K. Duraisamy *R. Balasubramaniam *Chandrababu *E. R. Sahadevan *K. B. Jayaraman *T. V. Sethuraman Production ''Vazha Pirandhaval'' was produced and directed by T. R. Ramanna under the banner R. R. Pictures. The story was written by Simha and the dialogue by Vindhan. The music was composed by S. Rajeswara Rao and G. Ramanathan, while the lyrics were written by Ka. Mu. Sharif. The film was edited by M. S. Mani and processed at Gemini Studios. Its final length was more than . Soundtrack Music was composed by S. Rajeswara Rao and G. Ramanathan while all the lyrics were penned by Ka. Mu. Sheriff Ka. Mu. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Naalvar
''Naalvar'' () is a 1953 Tamil-language drama film directed by V. Krishnan. The film stars A. P. Nagarajan, Kumari Thankam, N. N. Kannappa, M. N. Krishnan and T. P. Muthulakshmi in major roles. Nagarajan, who played the main lead was also the writer of the film. The film revolves around a family consisting of four siblings. Plot A. P. Nagarajan, a sincere cop is the eldest of four siblings in a family whose father works as a secretary to a mill owner. The second of the four siblings is a lawyer, third is employed in the same mill where their father works as a supervisor, (M. N. Krishnan) and the youngest of all is a social activist. Nagarajan happens to meet Kumari Thangam, not knowing the fact that she is the daughter of his father's boss, charges her for an offence. He is very sincere in his duty to such an extent that he even arrests his own brother when the latter commits a crime, and even takes the blame when his father's enemies try to make that his father was involved ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Inspector (1953 Film)
''Inspector'' is a 1953 Indian Tamil language film directed by R. S. Mani. It is an adaptation of the play of the same name. The film stars T. K. Shanmugam, S. Balachander, Anjali Devi and P. K. Saraswathi. Plot A police inspector helps a young man who is a classmate of his sister. The young man is a kind person and he moves like one in the family. The inspector's sister falls in love with the young man. She wants to learn dancing. The young man arranges a dance master to teach her. But the dance master is an opportunist and he seduces the girl. She becomes pregnant. The inspector and his wife wants to marry her to the young man without knowing her pregnancy. However, the young man is in love with a village lass. The dance master sees the village beauty and sets his roving eyes on her. He rejects the responsibility for the pregnancy of the young woman. How all these problems are settled forms the rest of the story. Cast List Compiled from the database of Film News Anandan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
