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Chenda (film)
''Chenda'' is a 1973 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed and produced by A. Vincent. The film stars Madhu, Srividya, Sukumari, Sudheer and Kaviyoor Ponnamma. It was released on 27 April 1973. Plot Cast *Madhu *Sreevidya * Sudheer * Sukumari *Kaviyoor Ponnamma *Adoor Bhasi *Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair * Sankaradi *Bahadoor *Balan K. Nair *C. A. Balan *Kedamangalam Ali *Kunchan *Nanditha Bose *S. P. Pillai *Sathyapalan Nair *Thrithala Sreekumar *Subhadra *Kottarakkara Sreedharan Nair * Dance: Mayuram Dance Sisters: (Kumari Kamala, Kumari Radha, Kumari Vasanti) Soundtrack The music was composed by G. Devarajan and the lyrics were written by Sumangala, P. Bhaskaran, Vayalar Ramavarma Vayalar Ramavarma (March 25, 1928 – October 27, 1975), also known as Vayalar, was an Indian poet and lyricist of Malayalam language. He was known for his poems which include ''Sargasangeetham'', ''Mulankaadu'', ''Padamudrakal'', ''Aayisha'' ... and Bharanikkavu Sivakumar. Re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thoppil Bhasi
Thoppil Bhaskara Pillai, known as Thoppil Bhasi (8 April 1924 – 8 December 1992) was an Indian Malayalam-language playwright, screenwriter, and film director. He was associated with the communist movement in Kerala and his play ''Ningalenne Communistakki'' (''You Made Me a Communist'') is considered to be a groundbreaking event in the history of Malayalam theatre. Early life Thoppil Bhaskara Pillai was born on 8 April 1924 at Vallikunnam in the erstwhile Kingdom of Travancore. Bhasi was the eldest son of Thoppil Parameshwaran Pillai and Nanikkutti Amma. #''Olivile Ormmakal'': Memoir that throws light on the lives of many unsung communists leaders > #''Thulabharam'' and many screen plays. Death Thoppil Bhasi died on 8 December 1992. Filmography ;Director *''Ningalenne Communistakki'' (1970) *'' Sarasayya'' (1971) *'' Oru Sundariyude Katha'' (1972) *'' Eanippadikal'' (1973) *'' Madhavikutty'' (1973) *'' Chakravakam'' (1974) *'' Mucheettukalikkarante Makal'' (1975) *'' Ponni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Balan K
Balan may refer to: Places * Bălan, a town in Harghita County, Romania * Bălan, Sălaj, a commune in Sălaj County, Romania * Bălan (river), a tributary of the Râmnicul Sărat in Vrancea County, Romania * Balan, Ain, a French commune * Balan, Ardennes, a French commune * Balan, Iran (other), places in Iran People * Balan (surname) * Balan K. Nair (1933–2000), Indian actor * Sir Balan, the brother of Sir Balin in Arthurian legend * Dan Balan, singer and songwriter Other uses * Balam (demon), sometimes spelled "Balan" * '' Balan: Book of Angels Volume 5'', a 2006 album by the Cracow Klezmer Band composed by John Zorn * Balan, the king of Al-Andalus (Moorish Spain) and father of Fierabras Fierabras (from French: ', "brave/formidable arm") or Ferumbras is a fictional Saracen knight (sometimes of gigantic stature) appearing in several ''chansons de geste'' and other material relating to the Matter of France. He is the son of Balan ... in the ''chansons de gest ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1970s Malayalam-language Films
Year 197 ( CXCVII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar) 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 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vayalar Ramavarma
Vayalar Ramavarma (March 25, 1928 – October 27, 1975), also known as Vayalar, was an Indian poet and lyricist of Malayalam language. He was known for his poems which include ''Sargasangeetham'', ''Mulankaadu'', ''Padamudrakal'', ''Aayisha'' and ''Oru Judas janikkunnu'' and for around 1300 songs he penned for 256 Malayalam films. He received the National Film Award for Best Lyrics in 1972 and was the winner of the Kerala State Film Award for Best Lyrics in its year of inception which he received three more times. He was also a recipient of the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for Poetry in 1962. His collaborations with G. Devarajan produced the golden era of Malayalam film music and many songs written and composed by these duo remain the ever green classics in Malayalam. Ramavarma is regarded as one of the most successful and critically acclaimed lyricist in the history of Malayalam cinema. Biography Ramavarma was born on March 25, 1928, at Vayalar, a small village in Ala ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sumangala
Leela Nambudiripad (16 May 1934 – 27 April 2021), known by her pen name Sumangala, was an Indian author of children's literature in Malayalam. Some of her notable works included ''Neypaayasam, Mithayippoti,'' as well as translations of the ''Panchatantra'' into Malayalam. She was the recipient of the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for Children's Literature in 1979 and the Kendra Sahitya Akademi Award for Children's Literature in 2013. Early life Nambudripad was born on 16 May 1934 as the eldest daughter of eminent Sanskrit scholars O M C Narayanan Nambudiripad and Uma Antharjanam in Vellinezhi ( Palakkad District, Kerala, India). Career Nambduripad started her career as a writer in 1959, writing under her pen name Sumangala. In a career of over 40 years, she was referred to as the Enid Blyton of Malayalam and penned over 50 books, of which 23 are for children. Her most celebrated works include ''Mithayippoti'' (), ''Neypaayasam'' (), ''Manchaatikkuru'', ''Kurinjiyum Koo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kumari Kamala
Kumari Kamala (born 16 June 1934) is an Indian dancer and actress (also known as Kamala Lakshman). Initially featured as a child dancer, Kamala appeared in almost 100 Tamil, Hindi, Telugu and Kannada films throughout her career. In the 1970s, she became a teacher of the Vazhuvoor style of dance in which she specialises. Early life and career She was born at Mayuram, India, and belongs to Tamil brahmin community. Her sisters Rhadha and Vasanti are also dancers. At an early age Kamala began taking lessons in the Kathak dance style from Lachhu Maharaj in Bombay. She also took lessons in Hindustani classical music from Shankar Rao Vyas. She was discovered at age four by Tamil film director A.N. Kalyanasundaram Iyer when he attended a dance recital. He cast her in small roles in his films ''Valibar Sangham'' (1938) and ''Ramanama Mahimai'' (1939) where she was billed as Kamala. Her dancing was noticed by other filmmakers and she moved to Hindi films with '' Jailor'' in 1938 and '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kottarakkara Sreedharan Nair
N. Sreedharan Nair (11 September 1922 – 19 October 1986), popularly known as Kottarakkara Sreedharan Nair or just Kottarakkara, was an Indian actor who appeared Malayalam movies. He hailed from Kottarakkara in Kollam district of Kerala. Sreedharan Nair won two Kerala state film awards. In 1970, he won the best actor award and in 1969 the second best actor award. He is best remembered for his role as ''Chempankunju'' in the national award winning film '' Chemmeen'' directed by Ramu Kariat. Other impressive performances were in the films ''Veluthampi Dalava'' (as Veluthampi Dalava), ''Thommante Makkal'' (1965) as Thomman, and '' Pazhassi Raja'' (1964) as Pazhassi Raja, '' Viruthan Shanku'' (1968) by P. Venu. Kottarakkara is also known for playing the role of devil magician in the 1984 fantasy film My Dear Kuttichathan. Popular Malayalam actor Saikumar is his son. Personal life Sreedharan Nair was born in 1922 to Padinjattinkara Korattiyode Narayana Pillai and Ummini Am ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Subhadra
Subhadra ( sa, सुभद्रा, Subhadrā) is a Hindu goddess mentioned in ancient Hindu scriptures like the ''Mahabharata'' and the ''Bhagavata Purana''. She is described as the favourite child of Vasudeva and the younger sister of deities Krishna and Balarama. According to the Mahabharata, Arjuna—one of the Pandava brothers—married her, with whom she bore one son, Abhimanyu. Subhadra is one of the three deities worshipped at the Jagannath Temple at Puri, along with Krishna (as Jagannatha) and Balarama (or Balabhadra). One of the chariots in the annual Ratha Yatra is dedicated to her. Etymology and epithets The word 'Subhadra' is made up of two words 'su' and 'bhadra'. Many scholars translate this name into 'glorious', 'fortunate', 'splendid' or 'auspicious'. * Chitra (चित्रा) - the text ''Harivamsa'' mentions Chitra (lit. bright, clear, excellent or colourful) as her birth name. * Bhadra (भद्रा) - sister of Balbhadra * Veer Sōdari ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nanditha Bose
Nanditha Bose is an Indian actress in Malayalam movies. She was a prominent lead actress during the 1970s in Malayalam, Tamil, Hindi and Bengali films. She was well noted for her performance in the Malayalam movies ''Achaani'' (1973), ''Panitheeratha Veedu'' (1973) and ''Dharmayudham'' (1973). Currently, she is busy acting in Television serials. Personal life Nanditha is from Bengal, India. She was married to D. P. Bose but the marriage ended in divorce. The couple has a son, Debasis Bose and a daughter, Debarati (née) Bose. Awards * 1973 ; Filmfare Award for Best Actress - Swapnam Filmography Malayalam * '' Ashwaroodan'' (2006) * '' Paithrukam'' (1993) * ''Kalpana House'' (1989) * '' Isabella'' (1988) as Maggie * ''Oozham'' (1988) * ''Ithrayum Kaalam'' (1987) as Mariya * ''Neram Pularumpol'' (1986) * '' Ithramathram'' (1986) as Sharada * ''Paavam Krooran'' (1984) * ''NH 47'' (1984) as Sumathi * ''Parasparam'' (1983) * '' Manju'' (1983) * ''Kelkkaatha Sabdham'' (1982) as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kunchan (actor)
Kunchan (born 14 November 1952) 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). Recently he has also done Kamal Haasan' s '' Manmadhan Ambu''. 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 Shoba on 28 April 1985. She owns a beauty pa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kedamangalam Ali
Kedamangalam Ali was an Indian actor in Malayalam movies during the 1960s and 1970s. Born in 1932 in Kedamangalam near North Paravur in Ernakulam District, Kerala, his popular movies are ''Mudiyanaya Puthran, Mudiyanaaya Puthran'' (1961), ''Ninamaninja Kalpadukal, Ninamaninja Kaalppaadukal'' (1963), ''Moodupadam'' (1963), ''Ammaye Kaanaan'' (1963) and ''Bhargavi Nilayam, Bhargaveenilayam'' (1964). He died on 26 April 1986. Partial filmography * ''Mudiyanaya Puthran'' (1961) * ''Ninamaninja Kalpadukal'' (1963) * ''Moodupadam'' (1963) * ''Ammaye Kaanaan'' (1963) * ''Thacholi Othenan'' (1964)... Kaduvancheri Yamman Kidavu * ''Bhargavi Nilayam'' (1964) * ''Aadyakiranangal'' (1964) * ''Kochumon'' (1965) * ''Chemmeen'' (1965) * ''Ammu'' (1965) * ''NGO'' (1967) * ''Aval'' (1967) * ''Ezhu Rathrikal'' (1968) * ''Mooladhanam'' (1969) * ''Nadhi'' (1969) * ''Thriveni'' (1970) * ''Nizhalattam'' (1970) * ''Anadha Shilpangal'' (1971) * ''Poompatta (film), Poompatta'' (1971) * ''Oru Penninte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bahadoor
Padiyath Kochumoideen Kunjalu (1930 22 May 2000), known by his stage name Bahadoor, was an Indian actor and comedian who, along with Adoor Bhasi, redefined the way in which comedy and funny scenes were perceived in the Malayalam cinema. They made a significant contribution toward establishing comedy as the predominant genre of Malayalam cinema. Bahadoor also appeared in some serious roles and in professional plays. His last film was '' Joker'', which released shortly after his death. Early life Bahadoor was born as P. K. Kunjalu in 1930 in Kodungalloor, near Thrissur in Kingdom of Cochin (present day Kerala, India). As one of the nine children of Padiyath Blangachalil Kochumoideen and Khadeeja. Out of his eight siblings, seven were sisters. His family was financially poor and the seven young women added to the burden as the Kerala social system openly supported dowry at that time. He had affinity towards plays from very young age itself. He passed 10th Standard with First Cl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
