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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-language films. He has also appeared in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Hindi, and English-language productions. In a prolific career spanning five decades, he has appeared in more than 400 films, predominantly in lead roles. He is the recipient of several accolades, including three National Film Awards, eleven Kerala State Film Awards, eleven Kerala Film Critics Awards and fifteen Filmfare Awards South. He was honored with the Padma Shri, the fourth-highest civilian award by the Government of India in 1998, for his contributions to cinema. He was also honored with the Kerala Prabha Award by the Government of Kerala in 2022. Mammootty was named as one of "the men who changed the face of the Indian Cinema" by CNN. Mammootty made his debut in acting through Malayalam film '' Anubhavangal Paalicha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mammootty Filmography
Mammootty (born 7 September 1951), is an Indian actor and film producer who works predominantly in Malayalam films. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest actors in the history of indian cinema. He has acted in more than 425 films in Malayalam and other languages including Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, English and Kannada films. He has starred in both art house and blockbuster films. In 1971, he made his onscreen debut as an extra in K. S. Sethumadhavan's '' Anubhavangal Paalichakal'' while studying law in Maharaja's College, Ernakulam. After his debut, he appeared in an uncredited role in '' Kaalachakram'' (1973). In 1979, while he was practising law in Manjeri he was offered a pivotal role in M. T. Vasudevan Nair's '' Devalokam.'' However, this film was never released. In 1980, Mammootty landed his first credited role in the film '' Vilkkanundu Swapnangal.'' He continued to act in minor roles in several films such as '' Mela'' (1980) and '' Sphodanam'' (1981). His first film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dulquer Salmaan
Dulquer Salmaan (; born 28 July 1983) is an Indian actor, singer and producer who predominantly works in Malayalam cinema, Malayalam films. One of the highest paid Malayalam actors, Salmaan is a recipient of several awards including five Filmfare Awards South, one Kerala State Film Award, one Kerala Film Critics Association Award and one Gaddar Telangana Film Awards, Gaddar Telangana Film Award. Born to actor Mammootty, Salmaan graduated with a bachelor's degree in business management from Purdue University and worked as a business manager in Dubai before pursuing a career in acting. After a three-month acting course at the Barry John (theatre director), Barry John acting Studio, Salmaan made his acting debut with ''Second Show'' (2012) and received the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut – South for his performance in ''Ustad Hotel'' (2012). Following his performance in ''ABCD: American-Born Confused Desi (2013 film), ABCD'' (2013), ''Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Film Award For Best Actor
The National Film Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role is an honour presented annually at the National Film Awards of India instituted since 1967 to actors who have delivered the best performance in a leading role within the Indian film industry. Called the "State Awards for Films" when established in 1954, the National Film Awards ceremony is older than the Directorate of Film Festivals. The State Awards instituted the individual award in 1968 as the "Bharat Award for the Best Actor"; in 1975, it was renamed as the "Rajat Kamal Award for the Best Actor". As of 2024, accounting for ties and repeat winners, the Government of India has presented a total of 64 "Best Actor" awards to 49 actors. Until 1974, winners of the National Film Award received a figurine and certificate; since 1975, they have been awarded with a "Rajat Kamal" (silver lotus), certificate and a cash prize. Since the 70th National Film Awards, the name was changed to "National Film Award for Best Actor in a Lea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Devalokam (film)
Devalokam ( Abode of gods) is an unfinished Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by M. T. Vasudevan Nair in 1979. It had Sabu and Jayamala in the lead roles. Mammootty appeared in his debut credited role. The film was produced by Janasakthi Films.Eapen, Irene"The Veteran Hero of Malayalam Industry". OneIndia Entertainment. 30 March 2009."Mammooty introduced to films by MT Vasudevan Nair" . mtvasudevannair.com. Retrieved 28 April 2011. Cast *Sabu * * as PappachanProduction The shooting ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Hindi Film Families
This article lists notable families whose members are prominent in the Indian film industry. This list also includes a select number of South Indian film families who crossed over into Hindi cinema. For a full list, see List of South Indian film families. For Indian music families, see List of Indian music families. A Akhtar–Azmi–Kher family The Akhtar family is a prominent film family in the Hindi film Industry. It consists of renowned poets, authors, scriptwriters, directors, actors, and producers. One of the most famous among them is Urdu poet, author and philosopher Javed Akhtar, whose great-grandfather Fazl-e-Haq Khairabadi is a notable name in the Indian Rebellion of 1857. Javed Akhtar's first marriage was with script writer Honey Irani; Zoya Akhtar and Farhan Akhtar are their children. Farah Khan and Sajid Khan are Honey Irani's niece and nephew, and hence Farhan and Zoya Akhtar's maternal cousins. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Malayalam Cinema
Malayalam cinema, also referred to as Mollywood, is a segment of Cinema of India, Indian cinema dedicated to producing films in the Malayalam, Malayalam language, primarily spoken in Kerala and the Lakshadweep islands. It encompasses both the mainstream film industry and independent Malayalam films. Known for its strong storytelling, powerful performances, and social themes, Malayalam cinema has received critical acclaim and is often regarded as one of India's most notable film industries. The first Malayalam feature film was ''Vigathakumaran,'' a Silent film, silent film directed and produced by J. C. Daniel. Production started in 1928, and it was released at the Capitol Theatre in Thiruvananthapuram on 23 October 1930. The first talkie in Malayalam was ''Balan (film), Balan'' (1938) directed by S. Nottani. During the 1920s, the Malayalam film industry was based in Thiruvananthapuram, although the film industry started to develop and flourish by the late 1940s. Later the i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Government Law College, Ernakulam
The Government Law College, Ernakulam, also known as His Highness the Maharajas Government Law College, Ernakulam is a prestigious institution for undergraduate and post-graduate legal education in Kochi, Kerala, India. Founded in 1875, it is the first law college in the state of Kerala and one of the oldest law colleges in India. The campus is situated on the banks of Vembanad Lake, near Marine Drive and the High Court of Kerala. Blanketed by tall and rare species of trees, the campus features a mix of old and modern architecture. The college is recognised by the Bar Council of India and is affiliated with the Faculty of Law, Mahatma Gandhi University in Kottayam and is considered a reputed research centre in law. The college’s prestigious alumni include former Chief Justice of India K. G. Balakrishnan, noted Indian actor Mammootty, former Defence Minister of India A. K. Antony, and former Chief Minister of Kerala Oommen Chandy. It is popularly known as Ernakulam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anubhavangal Paalichakal
''Anubhavangal Paalichakal'' () is a 1971 Malayalam-language film scripted by Thoppil Bhasi and directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan. It is based on the novel of the same name written by Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai. The film stars Sathyan, Prem Nazeer and Sheela. It was the last film of Sathyan, who died before all the scenes were shot. This movie also marks the on-screen debut of Mammootty who appears as a junior artist. Plot The film is set in the Punnapra- Vayalar-Haripad area of coastal Kerala, a hotbed during the Communist movement in Kerala in the 1950s. The story is about Chellappan a fiercely dedicated Communist and an employee at Chacko's business, where he has become a respected leader among the working class by organising pickets and strikes. He, however, neglects his family, abusing his wife Bhavani and their two children, a boy named Kuttappan (to whom Chellappan is indifferent), and a younger girl named Kumari (on whom he dotes). Chellappan is depicted as a man of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kerala Awards
Kerala awards are state-level civilian awards instituted by the Government of Kerala, India on the model of the Padma awards instituted by the Government of India. Established in 2021, the awards are conferred on individuals who have made "priceless contribution to the society". The awardees are announced every year on 1 November, which is observed as the Kerala Piravi. Categories The Kerala awards are of three categories. *Kerala Jyothi: This is the highest award and will be conferred only on one person. *Kerala Prabha: This is the second highest award and is conferred on three individuals. *Kerala Sree: This is the third highest award and is conferred on six persons. The awardees are to be selected by a special award committee after scrutiny by two subordinate committees and would be distributed in a ceremony that would be held in the Raj Bhavan, the official residence of the Governor. Awardees The winners of the maiden Kerala awards were announced on 1 November 2022. K ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
University Of Calicut
The University of Calicut, also known as Calicut University, is a State ownership, state-run public university headquartered at Tenhipalam in Malappuram district of the state of Kerala, India. Established in 1968, it is the first university to be set up in northern Kerala. The university is coordinated by the University Grants Commission (India), University Grants Commission (re-accredited by NAAC with 'A+' grade). Calicut University, created by bifurcating Kerala University, is the second university to be set up in Kerala. M. M. Gani, 1969–75, was the first vice-chancellor of the university. Its primary catchment area is the northern districts of Kerala. Calicut University has nine schools and 34 departments. As of 2018-19 Calicut University had 301 undergraduate students and 1799 post-graduate students. The number of full-time doctoral students was 581. Calicut University manages around 400 independent affiliated colleges spread across northern Kerala. It also conducts exam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chandiroor
Chandiroor is a village in Alappuzha district, Kerala, India. It is situated on National Highway 66 (India) between Eramalloor and Aroor. It is part of the Aroor Assembly constituency and the Alappuzha Parliamentary constituency. Historically, it was located in the Travancore, Travancore kingdom. Chandiroor is the birthplace of Navajyothy Sree Karaunakara Guru founder of Santhigiri Ashram Location It is located at .http://wikimapia.org/394978/Chandiroor National Highway 66 (India), NH66 is the main connectivity and backwaters also. Economy Sea food processing is the main industry. Shrimp farming, pisciculture and coir products manufacture are also means of livelihood. Notable people * Karunakara Guru, founder of Santhigiri Ashram * Mammootty, Malayalam cinema actor Schools *Chandiroor GHSS *Our Lady Of Mercy HSS *Al Ameen Public School *Jamia Milliyya Arabic college *Heavens Qur'anic Pre-school Politics * The main front is LDF. K.R Gauriamma represented this constituency ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kerala State Film Awards
The Kerala State Film Awards are the film awards for a motion picture made in Kerala. The awards started in 1969 by the Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Kerala and since 1998 the awards have been bestowed by Kerala State Chalachitra Academy on behalf of the Department of Cultural Affairs. The awardees are decided by an independent jury formed by the academy and the Department of Cultural Affairs, Govt. of Kerala. The jury usually consists of eminent personalities from the film field. For the awards for literature on cinema a separate jury is formed. The academy annually invites films for the award and the jury analyses the films that are submitted before deciding the winners. The awards intends to promote films with artistic values and encourage artists, technicians and producers. The awards are declared by the Minister for Cultural Affairs and are presented by the Chief Minister of Kerala. List of awards The number of awards varies from year to year, co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
