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Mampazhakkalam
''Mambazhakkalam'' () is a 2004 Indian Malayalam-language family drama film directed by Joshiy, written by T. A. Shahid and produced by M. Mani. It stars Mohanlal and Shobana, alongside a large supporting cast. The film features original songs composed by M. Jayachandran and background score by S. P. Venkatesh. Plot Following his father's (Nedumudi Venu) tragic suicide, Puramanayil Chandran (Mohanlal) was forced leave for Abu Dhabi at the young age of 22, to amortise all his father's debts. The film commences with his mother, Lakshmi (Kaviyoor Ponnamma), faking an illness to persuade Chandran to come back to India to get him married. Chandran, the eldest son of his family, takes care of his big family including his mother, uncle, aunt, his younger sister and brothers, and their spouses and children. From the money earned during his years of toil in the Persian Gulf region, Chandran has become a successful businessman. Now, he has opened and runs a successful school in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kavitha Nair
Kavitha Nair is an Indian television presenter, actor, model, writer and blogger. She is a winner of Kerala State Television Award for Best Actress. Personal life She is from Kottayam and attended Baker Memorial Girls High School in Kottayam. Currently she is married to Vipin and is settled in Bengaluru. Biography She started her career as a host with the TV show ''Ponpulari '' on Surya TV and went on to host several popular shows and award nights establishing herself as one of the best Television anchors in Malayalam. Meanwhile, she did a few TV serials of which her notable works include ''Vadakakkoru Hridayam'', ''Ayalathe Sundari'' and ''Thonnyaksharangal'' all directed by K.K. Rajeev. She has written ''Sundarapathanangal'', a compilation of 20 Malayalam short stories written in a span of three years. The preface has been written by Mohanlal Mohanlal Viswanathan (born 21 May 1960), known mononymously as Mohanlal, is an Indian actor, film producer, playback si ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joshiy
Joshiy (born 18 July 1952) is an Indian film director and producer from Varkala in Kerala who works predominantly in the Malayalam film industry. He made his debut with ''Tiger Salim'' (1978) and has directed over 80 films. He has also directed a few Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada films. In the beginning of his career, he received national fame when he directed '' Dharm Aur Qanoon'' (1984) starring Rajesh Khanna and Dharmendra, with Khanna in double roles. Personal life Joshiy is married to Sindhu. The couple have a son, Abhilash, and a daughter, Aishwarya, who died in a car accident in Chennai in July 2011. Abhilash is married to Varsha. Career Born at Varkala in Thiruvananthapuram district as the son of Vasu and Gouri, Joshiy's relation with cinema began from the cinema theatre that his family owned. While doing his final year in degree, in 1969, Joshiy left to Chennai to try his luck in cinema. Joshiy began his career by working as an assistant director under eminent fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baiju Santhosh
Baiju Santhosh Kumar, commonly referred to as Baiju, is an Indian actor who works in Malayalam films. He began his acting career in 1981, as a child artist in the film '' Maniyan Pilla Adhava Maniyan Pilla''. Since then he has acted in more than 300 films. Acting career He began acting at the age of 10 debuting in Balachandra Menon-directed film '' Maniyan Pilla Adhava Maniyan Pilla'' in 1981. He has mostly done character roles and comedy roles. He got a career breakthrough with the film ''Puthan Panam'' directed by Ranjith. His portrayal of Stephen Achayan in ''Ente Mezhuthiri Athazhangal'' was critically acclaimed. In 2019, he did lead role in Nadirshah's ''Mera Naam Shaji'' along with Asif Ali and Biju Menon. Personal life Baiju Santhosh Kumar hails from Thiruvananthapuram. He married Ranjitha in 1995. The couple has a daughter, Aishwarya and a son, Lokanath. Currently he resides in Thiruvananthapuram Thiruvananthapuram (; ), also known by its former name Trivandr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Geetha Salam
Abdul Salam (9 October 1946 – 19 December 2018) was an Indian actor in Malayalam cinema known by his stage name Geetha Salam, known for ''Malabar Wedding'', '' Jalolsavam'' (2004) and ''Mylanchi Monchulla Veedu'' (2014). He lived in Krishnapuram, Alappuzha, Kerala. He performed in about 82 Films and some TV series. Personal life He was married to Rahmath, and is survived by two sons, Shan and Shafeer. Career He started his career as a Dramatist artist with the drama group ''Geetha''. He started his film career in the Malayalam film ''Mani Koya Kurup'' (1979), directed by S. S. Devadas and produced by P. P. Jose. His second movie was '' Megasandesam'' (Horror movie), directed by Rajasenan and produced by K. Radhakrishnan. He performed in about 82 films and some TV series.http://mediaonegulf.com/programs/grand-kerala-circus/ He was present in Malayalam Cinema. Filmography * ''Vasanthathinte Kanal Vazhikal'' * ''To Let Ambadi Talkies'' * ''David and Goliath'' * ''Outsider ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lakshmi Gopalaswami
Lakshmi Gopalaswamy is an Indian actress from Karnataka and a classical dancer, qualified in Bharatanatyam. She has mainly acted in Malayalam films, while also appearing in few Tamil and Kannada films. She has also acted in several television serials. She won the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actress for her performance in her Kannada film ''Vidaya''. Her debut Malayalam film '' Arayannangalude Veedu'' alongside Mammootty won her the Kerala State Film Award as the best supporting actor. She was a judge on Asianet's dance show ''Vodafone Thakadhimi.''. Early life Lakshmi Gopalaswamy, was born in a Kannada family in Bangalore, Karnataka to M. K. Gopalaswamy and Dr. Uma Gopalaswamy. She has a younger brother, Arjun. Her Mother is a scholar of music who prompted Lakshmi to learn and pursue a career in Bharatanatyam. Film career She did her debut in the year 2000 with a Malayalam film Arayannangalude Veedu written and directed by Lohithadas alongside Mammootty which won ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zeenath
Zeenath A.P is an Indian actress and dubbing artist. She was a prominent supporting actress during the 1990s in Malayalam films. Background Zeenath was born to Abu Achippuram and Fathima in Nilambur, Malappuram district. She had her primary education from Navodaya School Nilambur. She is theater artist turned movie actor. She shared Kerala State Film Award for Best Dubbing Artist in 2007 with her sister Hafsath for the movie '' Paradesi''. She was married twice. She married Malayalam Drama director and producer K. T. Muhammed on 10 June 1981 but ended up in divorce. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kozhikode Narayanan Nair
Kozhikode Narayanan Nair is an Indian actor in Malayalam cinema, who has acted in more than 300 films. He entered the "Malayalam" movie industry (Mollywood) through a drama troupe. His first film was ''Aabhijathyam'' (1970), and he is also remembered for his role as Valyamama in a Malayalam movie called '' Valsalyam'' (1993). Early life Nair was born in 1940 in Panthirankavu in the Kozhikode district. He entered his career in early school days through drama playing activities. Later, he became the member of a professional drama troop - Stage India. He continued his drama life with employment in sylon printers. He later became the manager of Marikkar eng. company and Hindustan eng. company. Film career In his 50 years of the acting career, he completed 300 films in Malayalam industry. His first film was ''Aabhijathyam'' (1970). He then acted in movies such as ''Utharayanam'', '' Nirmalyam'', '' Kochuthemmadi'', '' Oliyambukal'', '' Bharatham'', ''Aavanazhi'', ''Sadhayam'', ''e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rekha Ratheesh
Rekha Ratheesh is an Indian television actress who has worked in Malayalam productions. She is better known for playing the role of ''Padippura Veettil Padmavathy'' in '' Parasparam , ''Madathilamma'' in Ayirathil Oruval and ''Mallika Prathap'' in'' Manjil Virinja Poovu, establishing herself as the most bankable actress in the Malayalam television industry. Personal life Rekha was born to Ratheesh, who was a dubbing artiste and Radhadevi, who was an actress and dubbing artiste in 1982. Her father hailed from Thiruvananthapuram. She grew up in Chennai. Her parents got separated when she was 10 years old and she chose to stay with her father. In April 2000, she got married and in December 2000, they got separated. She has married and separated three more times after this. Currently she is staying in Thiruvananthapuram with her son Ayan (born in 2011). Career Rekha made her debut at the age of four, playing the childhood of Revathi in Unnai Naan Santhithen. At the age of four ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cochin Haneefa
Muhammed Haneefa (22 April 1951 – 2 February 2010), better known by his stage name Cochin Haneefa, was an Indian actor, film director, and screenwriter. He started his career in the 1970s mainly portraying villainous roles, before going on to become one of the most popular comedians of Malayalam cinema. He acted in more than 300 films in Malayalam and Tamil. As a director he is best known for the films '' Aankiliyude Tharattu'' (1987) and '' Vatsalyam'' (1993). Personal life and education Haneefa was born in Cochin (present-day Kochi) to Kochi Velthedathu Tharavattil A.B. Muhammed and Hajira, as the second among their eight children. He studied at Kochi St. Augustine's School and St. Albert's College and graduated with a degree in commerce. His nephew Badusha acted in ''Pappayude Swantham Appoos'' Career He made his film debut in 1972 in '' Azhimukham'' directed by Vijayan and went on to act in over 300 films in Malayalam. He also acted in over 80 Tamil films, including ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kalabhavan Mani
Kunnisseri Veettil Raman Mani (1 January 1971 – 6 March 2016), better known by his stage name Kalabhavan Mani, was an Indian actor and singer. Mani started his career as a mimicry artist with the Kalabhavan comedy troupe. He had starred in over 250 films, including Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada, and Telugu films, and was renowned for his humorous characters and villain roles. Mani won the National Film Award – Special Jury Award and Kerala State Film Award for his performance as Ramu in ''Vasanthiyum Lakshmiyum Pinne Njaanum'' (1999). Personal life Kalabhavan Mani was born as Kunnisseri Veettil Raman Mani in Kerala to Chenathunad Kunnisseri Veettil Raman and Ammini at Chalakudy, Thrissur District on New Year's Day in 1971. He had an elder brother, Velayudan (deceased), younger brother, R. L. V. Ramakrishnan (dancer) and four sisters, Thankamani, Leela, Santha and Ammini Jr. He studied at GLPS East School Chalakudy till 4th grade and Government Boys School, Chalakudy till 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sujatha Mohan
Sujatha Mohan (credited as Sujatha) is an Indian playback singer who is popular for singing in Malayalam, Tamil and Telugu movies. She has also sung for Kannada, Badaga, Hindi and Marathi movies. In a career spanning 48 years, she has recorded more than 7,000 songs to date. Personal life Sujatha Mohan is the granddaughter of Parur T. K. Narayana Pillai, the first Chief Minister of the erstwhile Travancore-Cochin State after India gained Independence. Her father, the late Dr. Vijayendran died when she was two years old. She completed her graduation in Economics from the St. Teresa's College, Ernakulam. She married Dr. V. Krishna Mohan on 9 May 1981. Her only daughter, Shweta Mohan, is also a singer. Radhika Thilak and G. Venugopal are her cousins. Career Sujatha shot to fame in the seventies as ''Baby Sujatha'', the schoolgirl who regularly used to sing with K. J. Yesudas in his stage shows all over the world. She recorded her first song, "Kannezhuthy Pottuthottu" wh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sanusha
Sanusha Santhosh is an Indian actress who works predominantly in Malayalam cinema. Early life She is from Pallikunnu, Kannur District, Kerala, she has studied at Sreepuram School, pallikunnu Kannur. After her graduation in B.Com. from S. N. College, Kannur, she did Masters in Sociology at St. Teresa's College. Sanusha has a younger brother Sanoop Santhosh, who is a child artist, known for his acting in '' Philips and the Monkey Pen''. Career After performing in Television serials, Sanusha started her film career in 2000 at the age of 5 with the movie ''Dada Sahib''. She became a star in Malayalam films as baby Sanusha giving stellar performances in '' Meesa Madhavan'', '' Kaazhcha'', '' Mampazhakkalam'' etc. She won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Child Artist in 2004 for her performances in Kaazhcha and Soumyam. She debuted as a heroine in Tamil film '' Naalai Namadhe'' followed by demure roles in ''Renigunta'', '' Nandhi'' and '' Eththan''. In Malayalam she debuted ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
