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Bandhanam
''Bandhanam'' () is a 1978 Cinema of India, Indian Malayalam language, Malayalam film, directed by M. T. Vasudevan Nair and produced by V. B. K. Menon and P.K.Bhaskaran Nair. The film stars Shobha, Sukumaran, Sankaradi and Shubha (actress), Shubha in the lead roles. The film has musical score by M. B. Sreenivasan. The film observes a young man's return from city living to the village. The film's mood is sorrowful. He leads a very wayward life and tries not to get himself attached to family ties but eventually gets drawn into the bondage of relationships and family by his step sister. The title of the film literally translates to "bondage". The title is taken from a short story of the same name by MT although the film is not an adaptation the story. Plot Unnikrishnan works as clerk in the city. He leads an aimless life spending his evenings drinking and nights in a budget lodge. His colleague Sarojini has feelings for Unnikrishnan. Though Unnikrishnan reciprocates the feelings, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sukumaran
E. P. P. Sukumaran Nair (10 June 1948 – 16 June 1997), known mononymously as Sukumaran, was an Indian actor and producer of Malayalam films. Sukumaran became a popular film star in Malayalam cinema during the 1970s. He was considered one of the superstar trios of Malayalam cinema during the late 1970s and early 1980s along with Soman and Jayan. Later, he became known for his character roles and antagonistic roles during the 1980s and 1990s, notably the villain in '' CID Unnikrishnan B.A., B.Ed.'' (1994) and '' Onnaam Muhurtham'' (1991), playing character roles in films like '' Souhrudam'' (1990). In 1978, he won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor for his performance in M. T. Vasudevan Nair's '' Bandhanam''. As a producer, he produced such films as '' Irakal'' and '' Padayani''. On 16 June 1997, Sukumaran suffered a massive heart attack and died. He was 49 at the time of his death. Early life Sukumaran was born at Edappal, Ponnani taluk, Malabar District, M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shobha
Mahalakshmi Menon, best known by her stagename Shobha (23 September 1962 – 1 May 1980), was an Indian actress best known for her work in Malayalam and Tamil films. At the age of 17, she won the National Film Award for Best Actress for her role in the 1979 Tamil film '' Pasi''. She also received three Kerala State Film Awards: for Best Actress (1978), Best Supporting Actress (1977) and Best Child Artist (1971); and two Filmfare Awards South for Best Actress in Kannada (1978) and Tamil (1979) films. Considered one of the finest talents to have emerged in the Indian film world, her promising career was unexpectedly cut short as she committed suicide in 1980, for unknown reasons. Her popularity resulted in considerable public scrutiny of the events that led to her death and also various conspiracy theories. The 1983 Malayalam film '' Lekhayude Maranam Oru Flashback'' is supposedly based on her life and death. Born to Malayali parents in Madras, she started her career in the Tam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ramachandra Babu
K. Ramachandra Babu (15 December 1947 – 21 December 2019) was an Indian cinematographer of over 125 films, out of which most are Malayalam films. He also worked for films in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Arabic and English languages. He served as the cinematographer for several documentaries and advertisement films as well. He was the founder of the Indian Society of Cinematographers (ISC). Early life and career Ramachandra Babu was born on 15 December 1947 in Maduranthakam at Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu, as the eldest son of Malayali parents, Kunjan Pillai and Padmini Amma, both from Alappuzha, Kerala. After obtaining his B.Sc. (Chemistry) degree from Loyola College, Madras in 1966, he went on to join the Film and Television Institute of India, Pune to study cinematography. In the Institute, he made friends with Balu Mahendra, John Abraham and K.G. George, who would go on to become noted film directors. He obtained his Diploma in Cinema (Motion Picture Photography) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Veeran
Veeran was an Indian actor and dubbing artist in Malayalam cinema. He has acted in more than 100 films. He appeared in character roles as well as villain roles. Filmography * '' Akalangalil Abhayam'' (1980) * '' Rakthamillatha Manushyan'' (1979) as Sumathi's father * '' Kalliyankattu Neeli'' (1979) * '' Ezhunirangal'' (1979) as Raghava Panikker * ''Bandhanam ''Bandhanam'' () is a 1978 Cinema of India, Indian Malayalam language, Malayalam film, directed by M. T. Vasudevan Nair and produced by V. B. K. Menon and P.K.Bhaskaran Nair. The film stars Shobha, Sukumaran, Sankaradi and Shubha (actress), Shu ...'' (1978) * '' Avar Jeevikkunnu'' (1978) * '' Rowdy Ramu'' (1978) * '' Adavukal Pathinettu'' (1978) * '' Kaithappoo'' (1978) * '' Makampiranna Manka'' (1977) * '' Kaduvaye Pidicha Kiduva'' (1977) * '' Vishukkani'' (1977) as Collector Janardhanan Nair * '' Anugraham'' (1977) as Joseph contractor * '' Aparaadhi'' (1977) as Shankara Pillai * '' Aayiram Janmangal'' (1976) as Pani ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sankaradi
Paravoor memana Kanakku Chembakaraman Parameswaran Chandrashekara Menon, better known by his screen name Sankaradi (14 July 1924 – 8 October 2001), was an Indian actor. He was a veteran Malayalam comedian and character artist, who had over 700 Malayalam films to his credit. He dominated the Malayalam film scene in the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s as a comedian along with Adoor Bhasi and Bahadoor. Later, he switched to character roles. Early life Sankaradi passed intermediate from Maharajas College, Ernakulam. Before entering films, Sankaradi briefly dabbled in politics, journalism and theatre. He had earlier joined the Indian National Congress, but later became a cardholder of the undivided Communist Party of India (CPI). However, he returned his party card after the CPI split in 1964 and turned to theatre. Sankaradi joined the trade union movement at Baroda Railways while he was studying Marine engineering at Baroda. He abandoned his studies to pursue a job as a journalist i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shubha (actress)
Shubha is an Indian actress who acted prominently in Malayalam films. She was a lead actress during the late 1970s and early 1980s. She also acted in Telugu, Kannada, Tamil, and Hindi films. She was the second lead in the cult Kannada classic ''Naagarahaavu'' (1972)''.'' For this, she received Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for the year 1972–73. Personal life She was born to Telugu film actor and director Vedantam Raghavayya and Suryaprabha, who was also an actress, in Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh, India. She has five sisters and a brother. Her aunt Pushpavalli (Hindi actor Rekha's mother) was also a Telugu actress and was married to Gemini Ganeshan. That makes Shubha a cousin of Hindi film actress Rekha. Filmography Malayalam * '' Varavaay'' (2000) * ''Avalude Janmam'' (1994) * '' Sarovaram'' (1993) as Balamani * '' Amina Tailors'' (1991) as Pathumma * ''Avalkkoru Janmam Koodi'' (1990)) as Maheswariyamma * ''Samarppanam'' (1987) * ''Kaathi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nilambur Balan
Nilambur Balan was an Indian actor in Malayalam movies. He was one of the prominent supporting actor in late 1960s and 1970s in Malayalam movies. He has acted in more than 50 movies. Biography He was born in Vatakara. He was a theater artist before becoming a cine artist. Balan acted in many films, including the ''Sankupushpam''. He was married to Vjayalakshmi on 8 December 1957. They started a drama troupe, ''Kalithara'', and acted together in many dramas. His wife is Kerala Kerala ( , ) is a States and union territories of India, state on the Malabar Coast of India. It was formed on 1 November 1956, following the passage of the States Reorganisation Act, by combining Malayalam-speaking regions of the erstwhile ... State Theater Award-winning actress. The couple has three children, Santhosh, Vijayakumar, and Asha. He died on 4 February 1990. An award established in memory of actor Nilambur Balan by the Nilambur Balan Anusmarana Samithi is presented to individuals in r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kunchan (actor)
Mohan Das (born 14 November 1952), better known by his stage name Kunchan is an Indian actor, primarily concentrating on Malayalam films. He has done over 650 films in Malayalam. He usually does minor roles. He has also done important character roles. He started his career when Malayalam films were made in black and white. He made his debut with Tamil film ''Manaivi'' (1969), which went unreleased, and his first release was '' Rest House'' released in 1970. His most remembered roles were in films like ''Ivar'' (1980), ''Nayakan'' (1985), ''Avanazhi'' (1986), ''Carnivel'' (1989) ''Aye Auto'' (1990), ''Kottayam Kunjachan'' (1990), and ''Lelam'' (1997). He has also acted in the Tamil film '' Manmadhan Ambu'' (2010). Personal life Kunchan was born as Mohan Das as the second among five children to Krishnan and Oolamma at Fort Kochi on 14 November 1952. He had three brothers and a sister. He had his primary education from T. D. High School, Mattancherry, Kochi. Kunchan married S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kunjandi
Kunjandi (1919–2002) was an Indian actor in Malayalam cinema. He has acted in more than 50 films. He handled character roles as well as supporting roles. Background Kunjandi was born at Calicut. His first movie was ''Swargaraajyam'' in 1962. He was very active during the 1970s and 1980s. He died on 6 January 2002. He was 83. He was given the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academi Award in 1992. He also won the Pushpasree Trust Award in 1993 and Ramashram Award in 1999. He received the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award in 1977 and the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Fellowship in 1999. Filmography * Sidhartha (1998) * Vismayam (1998) * The Truth (1998) * Asuravamsam (1997) * Kalyaana Unnikal (1997) * Kalyaanakkacheri (1997) * April 19 (1996) * Kaanchanam (1996) * Vanarasena (1996) * Kidilolkkidilam (1995) * No. 1 Snehatheeram Bangalore North (1995) * Thumboli Kadappuram (1995) * Gamanam (1994) * Yaadhavam (1993) * Adhwaytham (1992) * Aamina Tailors (1991) as Moidukka * Kad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Films Scored By M
A film, also known as a movie or motion picture, is a work of visual art that simulates experiences and otherwise communicates ideas, stories, perceptions, emotions, or atmosphere through the use of moving images that are generally, since the 1930s, synchronized with sound and (less commonly) other sensory stimulations. Etymology and alternative terms The name "film" originally referred to the thin layer of photochemical emulsion on the celluloid strip that used to be the actual medium for recording and displaying motion pictures. Many other terms exist for an individual motion-picture, including "picture", "picture show", "moving picture", "photoplay", and "flick". The most common term in the United States is "movie", while in Europe, "film" is preferred. Archaic terms include "animated pictures" and "animated photography". "Flick" is, in general a slang term, first recorded in 1926. It originates in the verb flicker, owing to the flickering appearance of early films. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1970s Indian Films
Year 197 ( CXCVII) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Magius and Rufinus (or, less frequently, year 950 ''Ab urbe condita''). The denomination 197 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Roman Empire * February 19 – Battle of Lugdunum: Emperor Septimius Severus defeats the self-proclaimed emperor Clodius Albinus at Lugdunum (modern Lyon). Albinus commits suicide; legionaries sack the town. * Septimius Severus returns to Rome and has about 30 of Albinus's supporters in the Senate executed. After his victory he declares himself the adopted son of the late Marcus Aurelius. * Septimius Severus forms new naval units, manning all the triremes in Italy with heavily armed troops for war in the East. His soldiers embark on an artificial canal between the Tigri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
