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Dennis Joseph
Dennis Joseph (20 October 1957 – 10 May 2021) was an Indian scriptwriter and director known for his work in Malayalam films. He was active during the 1980s and early 1990s. He frequently collaborated with directors Joshi and Thambi Kannanthanam. He is known for scripting films including ''Nirakkoottu'' (1985), ''Rajavinte Makan'' (1986), ''Shyama'' (1986), ''New Delhi'' (1987), ''No.20 Madras Mail'' (1990), ''Kottayam Kunjachan'' (1990), ''Indrajaalam'' (1990), ''Akashadoothu'' (1993), ''Palayam'' (1994), and ''F.I.R.'' (1999). He also directed five films, including ''Manu Uncle'', which won the National Film Award for Best Children's Film in 1988 and the Kerala State Film Award for the Best Children's Film in 1989. Early life Dennis was born on 20 October 1957 in Ettumanoor, Kottayam, Kerala, India, to M. N. Joseph and Eliyamma Joseph. His father worked in the Indian Air Force, while his mother worked as a local teacher. However, he was also born into a film-making family, b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deva Matha College, Kuravilangad
Deva Matha College, Kuravilangad, is a college for higher education, located at Kuravilangad, Kottayam, Kerala. It was founded on 3 April 1964, under the inspiration of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Eparchy of Palai, by St.Mary's Forane Church, Kuravilangad. The college is affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala. It is a NAAC re-accredited college with 'A' grade. Departments # English # Commerce # Mathematics # Hindi # Statistics # Physics # Botany # Zoology # Politics # Sanskrit # Economics # Physical education # Chemistry # Malayalam Research and Consultancy activities The college has distinguished itself in Research and consultancy activities. Deparyment of Malayalam became an approved research centre in 2004.In 2013 the Department of English also became an approved Research centre. Over the years college bagged 50 university ranks. Accreditation The college is recognized by University Grants Commission.It is NAAC re-accredited college with A grade. Notable alumni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manu Uncle
''Manu Uncle'' is a 1988 Indian Malayalam-language comedy-drama film directed by Dennis Joseph and produced by Joy Thomas. Starring Mammootty, M. G. Soman, Prathapachandran, Lissy, and B. Thyagarajan. Mohanlal made a cameo appearance as himself. The film won a National Award for Best Children's Film. The film ran for 100 days ending up as a hit performance in the theatres. Suresh Gopi also appeared in a cameo role, playing the character ''S.I Minnal Prathapan.'' The character eventually developed a cult following several years after the release of the film. Plot Manu(Mammootty) is a researcher in astronomy. Manu's father ( M. G. Soman) is a police officer. Lissy plays the role of Manu's sister Uma. Ravunni, an exporter, is their family friend. Antony ( K. P. A. C. Azeez) and Mary ( K. P. A. C. Lalitha) are neighbours of Manu. Their children are Dany a.k.a. Lother and Ikru. Manu's elder sister (Jalaja)'s children come from Delhi for their vacation. They are accompanied ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Urvashi (actress)
Kavitha Ranjini, known by the stage name Urvashi, is an Indian actress, dubbing artist, television host, scriptwriter and producer known for her works in the Southern film industry, predominantly in Malayalam and Tamil films. Urvashi was a prominent lead actress of the 1980s and 1990s, primarily in Malayalam Films. She has written the films '' Ulsavamelam'' and ''Pidakkozhi Koovunna Noottandu'', the latter was also produced by her. She won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in ''Achuvinte Amma'' (2005), which was her comeback movie after a period of 6 years. She has won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress a record five times, which includes three consecutive wins from 1989 to 1991. She has also received two Tamil Nadu State Film Awards. Early and personal life Urvashi was born to popular drama actors Chavara V. P. Nair and Vijayalakshmi in Sooranad,kollam district. Her elder sisters are actors Kalaranjini and Kalpana. Her two ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rahman (actor)
Rashin Rahman (born 23 May 1967) is an Indian actor. He has worked in around 200 films, primarily in Malayalam cinema, in addition to Tamil, Hindi and Telugu cinema, and has won several awards. In Tamil and Telugu cinema, he is also known by the screen names Raghuman and Raghu. He made his acting debut in '' Koodevide'' (1983), for which he won his first Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actor, becoming the youngest recipient of the award at the age of 16. He was a popular teen idol in Malayalam cinema during the 1980s, which heightened his stardom in Malayalam film industry. He eventually shifted to playing lead roles in Tamil and Telugu films during the late 1980s and early 1990s. He did make a comeback in Malayalam films since 2004 and has been acting in leading and supporting roles in Tamil and Telugu films after the 2000s. Film career Malayalam films In 1983, Rahman was attending his high school in Ooty, he was spotted by noted Malayalam director Padmarajan who ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shobana
Shobana Chandrakumar Pillai (born 21 March 1970) is an Indian actress and Bharatanatyam dancer. She acts predominantly in Malayalam films along with Telugu and Tamil films with few Hindi, Kannada and English films. She has won two National Film Awards, one Kerala State Film Awards, two Filmfare Awards South, with 14 Nominations for Best Actress Category in three different south Indian languages, Tamil Nadu State's Kalaimamani Award in 2011 and numerous other awards. She won the National Film Award for Best Actress twice, for her performances in the Malayalam film '' Manichitrathazhu'' (1993) and the English film '' Mitr, My Friend'' (2001). Subsequent to the year 1999, Shobana turned extremely selective about her films. Shobana was trained under the Bharata Natyam dancers Chitra Visweswaran and Padma Subrahmanyam. She emerged as an independent performer and choreographer in her twenties and currently runs a dance school, ''Kalarpana'', in Chennai. In 2006, the Government of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mammootty
Muhammad Kutty Panaparambil Ismail (; born 7 September 1951), known mononymously by the hypocorism Mammootty (), is an Indian actor and film producer who works predominantly in Malayalam films. He has also appeared in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Hindi, and English-language productions. In a career spanning five decades, he has acted in over 400 films. He is the recipient of several accolades, including three National Film Awards, seven Kerala State Film Awards, and thirteen Filmfare Awards South. For his contribution to film, the Government of India awarded him the Padma Shri in 1998. In 2022, he was honoured with Kerala Prabha Award, the second-highest honour given by the Government of Kerala. Mammootty made his debut in acting through Malayalam film '' Anubhavangal Paalichakal'' in 1971. His first leading role was in I. V. Sasi's unreleased film '' Devalokam'' (1979). Mammootty's breakthrough came in 1981 when he received the Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eeran Sandhya
''Eeran Sandhya'' is a 1985 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Jeassy and produced by Rajan Joseph. The film stars Mammootty, Shobana, Rahman and Jose Prakash. Plot Cast *Mammootty as Madhavankutty *Shobana as Prabha * Rahman as Raju *Jose Prakash as Krishna Menon *Ahalya as Reetha Abraham * Santhosh as Freddy Louis *Adoor Bhasi as Poulose * Sankaradi as Gopalan * Sukumari as Seetha * K. P. A. C. Sunny as Police Officer *T. P. Madhavan as Avarachan * N. F. Varghese as Police Inspector * Ashokan as Ashok *Baby Chaithanya *Thilakan *Shubha as Sumathi *Balan Parakkal Soundtrack The music was composed by V. S. Narasimhan V. S. Narasimhan (born 1943) is an Indian violinist and composer. Life Narasimhan is the son of the violinist Gottuvadyam Srinivasa Iyengar. He studied Carnatic music from age four under his father. Narasimhan also learnt Western classical mus ... and the lyrics were written by O. N. V. Kurup. References External links * {{Denni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeassy
Jeassy, also known as J. C. or Jesey, was an Indian director and actor of Malayalam movies. His first film as an actor was Ramu Kariat's ''Ezhu Rathrikal''. Some of his notable films as an actor were '' Adimakal, Kallichellamma, Allahu Akbar, Manpeda, Kuttyedathi'' and '' Ganga Sangamam''. ''Shapamoksham'', made in 1974, was his first film as a director. Since the early 1970s, he has directed some 30 movies. Filmography Director *'' Shapamoksham'' (1974) *'' Aswathy'' (1974) *''Chandanan Chola'' (1975) *''Sindhooram'' (1976) *''Agni Pushpam'' (1976) *''Rajaankanam'' (1976) *''Veedu Oru Swargam'' (1977) *''Aval Viswasthayayirunnu'' (1978) *'' Aarum Anyaralla'' (1978) *''Thuramukham'' (1979) *''Rakthamillatha Manushyan'' (1979) *'' Ezhunirangal'' (1979) *'' Puzha'' (1980) *''Pavizha Mutthu'' (1980) *'' Dooram Arike'' (1980) *''Akalangalil Abhayam'' (1980) *'' Aagamanam'' (1980) *'' Thaaraavu'' (1981) *''Oru Vilippadakale'' (1982) *'' Ethiraalikal'' (1982) *''Nizhal Moodi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Malayala Manorama
''Malayala Manorama'' is a morning newspaper in Malayalam published from Kottayam, Kerala, India by the Malayala Manorama Company Limited. Currently headed by Mammen Mathew; it was first published as a weekly on 22 March 1888, and currently has a readership of over 20 million (with a circulation base of over 2.4 million copies). It is also the second oldest Malayalam newspaper in Kerala in circulation, after ''Deepika'', which is also published from Kottayam. ''Manorama'' also publishes an online edition. According to World Association of Newspapers, as of 2016, it was the fourteenth most circulated newspaper in the world. According to the Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC) 2013 figures, it is the third largest circulating newspaper in India (behind ''The Times of India'' and '' Dainik Jagran'') and the largest circulating newspaper in Kerala. History Beginnings in Kottayam Malayala Manorama Company is a private LLC corporation, owned by the Kandathil family, incorpor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shapamoksham
''Shapamoksham'' is a 1974 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Jesey and produced by Cartoonist Thomas. The film stars Jayan, Sheela, Adoor Bhasi and Jose Prakash in the lead roles. The film had musical score by G. Devarajan. Cast *Jayan *Sheela *Adoor Bhasi *Jose Prakash *Prasad *Sreelatha Namboothiri *Bahadoor *Bindu Ramakrishnan * K. P. Ummer *Kuthiravattam Pappu *Rani Chandra Rani Chandra (1949 – 1976), born in Kochi, Kerala, was a Malayalam film actress and winner of the Miss Kerala Title. She died in a plane crash in 1976. She acted in several landmark films such as '' Nellu'' (Malayalam, 1974), ''Bhadrakali' ... * Sujatha Soundtrack The music was composed by G. Devarajan and the lyrics were written by P. Bhaskaran. References External links * 1974 films 1970s Malayalam-language films Films directed by Jeassy {{1970s-Malayalam-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prem Prakash
Cheriyan Joseph, popularly known as Prem Prakash is an Indian actor who predominantly works in Malayalam television serials and a renowned producer in Malayalam movies. He is mainly known for supporting roles and character roles. He has produced 19 Malayalam films. He is known as Kariachan amongst his family, friends and cinema circles. Personal life Prem Prakash was born as the youngest among eight children to K. J. Joseph and Eliyamma Joseph at Kochi, Kerala. He spend his childhood in Shikohabad Uttar Pradesh. He has four brothers and three sisters, the eldest brother being the veteran actor Jose Prakash, who was 19 years older than him. He did his schooling in Sacred Heart Mount School Kottayam & St.Epherms School Mannanam. He completed his higher education in C.M.S.College Kottayam & S.B.College Changanacherry. He is married to Daisy Luke who is a retired English professor from BCM College Kottayam. They have a daughter Thankam & two sons, Malayalam movie screenwriter du ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jose Prakash
Jose Prakash (14 April 1925 – 24 March 2012) was an Indian actor and singer who worked in Malayalam cinema. He was a singer turned actor who had appeared in more than 300 films mostly in antagonist roles. He was awarded with the J. C. Daniel Award in 2011, a day before he died aged 86. In a career spanning for around 40 years, he is known for portraying some of the iconic villain characters in the Malayalam film industry. Later, he switched to character roles in the mid 90s. Personal life He was the eldest of the eight children of Kunnel K.J. Joseph & Eliyamma Joseph on 14 April 1925 at Changanassery, Kottayam. He has four younger brothers and three sisters, among whom the youngest brother, Prem Prakash, is also an actor. He had his primary education from Sacred Heart Public School, Kottayam. He was settled around 30 years in Madras and later moved to Cochin. In 2003 his right leg had to be amputated due to Diabetes. He was married to Chinnamma, who predeceased ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
