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Nishedhi
''Nishedhi'' is a 1984 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by K. S. Gopalakrishnan. The film stars Sukumaran, Bheeman Raghu and Seema in the lead roles. The film has musical score by K. J. Joy. Cast *Sukumaran as Raju *Bheeman Raghu as Vimal/Vinod * Seema as Sheeja * Vincent Karunakara Kurup * Sudheer as Williams * Ravi Menon as Ravi * Santhosh as Sunny * Khadeeja as Mariyamma * Anuradha * M. G. Soman as Rajasekharan * Ranipadmini as Ajitha * Kalaranjini as Anitha * K. P. Ummer as Madhavan Thampi * Poojappura Ravi as Narayana Pilla * Santhakumari * Mafia Sasi Soundtrack The music was composed by K. J. Joy and the lyrics were written by Bharanikkavu Sivakumar Bharanikkavu Sivakumar (17 June 1949 – 24 January 2007) was an Indian lyricist from Kerala who worked in Malayalam film industry. He is the grandson of Mahakavi Azhakathu Padmanabha Kuruppu, the writer of the first 'Mahakavya' in Malayalam, .... References External links * 1984 films 1980s Malaya ... [...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] |
Seema (actress)
Shanthakumari Nambiar, known by her stage name Seema, is an Indian actress known for her work in Malayalam cinema. Actor Vijayan gave her the screen name "Seema". Career Seema began her career in Tamil film at the age of 18 as a dancer. She debuted as an actress in director Lisa Baby's ''Nizhale Nee Sakshi'', but this film was shelved. (It was later completed with Vidhubala as heroine.) Veteran actor Vijayan rechristened her name as Seema during the filming of ''Nizhale Nee Sakshi''. At the age of 21 (1978), Seema starred as the heroine in her first movie in Malayalam titled '' Avalude Ravukal'' (''Her Nights''), directed by I. V. Sasi. She won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress in 1984 and in 1985. After a few years of inactivity during the 1990s, Seema became active again in 1998 in '' Olympiyan Anthony Adam''. ''Vishudha Shanthi'', a biography on her life, was published by Didi Damodaran, in 2011. She received the lifetime achievement award at the 59th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Krishnachandran
T. N. Krishnachandran (born 16 June 1960) is an Indian actor, playback singer, and dubbing artist in Malayalam cinema and television. Career His debut movie was '' Rathinirvedam'' in 1978. He was the voice for actor Vineeth and Rahman and also for Kunchacko Boban in '' Aniyathi Pravu''. He won best dubbing artiste Kerala State Award for ''Kabuliwala'' ( Vineeth) and '' Aniyathi Pravu'' (Kunchacko Boban). He acted in approximately 30 Malayalam movies and sang almost 1000 songs in Malayalam and Tamil movies, including many songs for Ilaiyaraaja in Tamil movies. Music director Ilaiyaraaja introduced him to the Tamil film industry in '' Kozhi Koovuthu''. Personal life Krishnachandran was born as the elder of two children of P. Narayana Raja and Nalini Raja of Nilambur Kovilakam Nilambur, Malappuram district (Then in Kozhikode district) on 16 June 1960. He has a younger sister named Meera. He had his primary education from GMHS, Nilambur. He pursued a bachelor's degree in Musi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Santhosh (actor)
Santhosh Kesavan Nayar is an Indian actor who appears in Malayalam cinema. He has acted in more than 100 films as villain, hero, second hero and as comedian as well. Early life Santhosh hails is from Thiruvananthapuram, India. He is the only son of retired headmaster C. N. Kesavan Nair and P. Rajalakshmiamma, who is also a retired teacher. He grew up along with his two sisters in Pettah, Thiruvananthapuram. Santhosh was brought up by his maternal grandparents, advocate K. S. Chellappan Pillai and B. Parukuttyamma, ever since his parents left to Ethiopia on deputation. He did his schooling at St. Joseph's Higher Secondary School, Thiruvananthapuram. Both his sisters turned out to be gynaecologists while he wanted to pursue a career as an actor. He graduated and post graduated in mathematics from Mahatma Gandhi College, Thiruvananthapuram. He was active in politics during his college days. Film career He made his debut through Malayalam movie '' Ithu Njangalude Katha'' directe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Santhakumari (Malayalam Actress)
Santhakumari is an Indian actress best known for her work in Malayalam cinema. She has acted in more than 250 films, dramas, television serials and short films. Biography Santhakumari was born to Narayanan and Karthyayani, as eighth child among ten children, at Kochi, Kerala. She had her primary education from Thevara C.C.P.L.M High school, Ernakulam. She was married to Late Velayudhan and have two daughters. She was presented with a house named "Snehaveedu" in 2012 by Malayalam Movie Artists Assoaciation (AMMA). Kerala.com (2012-08-20). Retrieved on 2017-07-06. She received Kerala State film Award f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Poojappura Ravi
Raveendran Nair (28 October 1936 – 18 June 2023), known by his stage name Poojappura Ravi, was an Indian actor who primarily performed comedy roles in Malayalam films. Career Poojappura Ravi was a stage actor and was a part of the drama institution Kalanilayam Drama Vision. He had appeared in Malayalam films starting in the mid-1970s, as well as in many black and white movies produced in Kerala. Ravi was a flexible character actor. and appeared in over 600 films. In the 1990s, he appeared in television serials. Personal life and death Ravi was born to Madhavan Pillai and Bhavaniyamma, as the eldest of four children, at Poojappura, Thiruvananthapuram. He attended Chinnamma Memorial Girls High School and Thirumala Higher Secondary School. He was married to Thankamma, and had a daughter, Lakshmi, and a son, Hari Kumar. Ravi died at his daughter's residence in Marayur, Idukki on 18 June 2023, at the age of 86. Awards * Ragamalika – JAYAN Award 2012 Filmography 1960s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kalaranjini
Kalaranjini is an Indian actress who started her career in the early 1980s. Personal life Kalaranjini has two sisters, Kalpana (Malayalam actress), Kalpana and Urvashi (actress), Urvashi, both of whom are actors. Her two brothers, Kamal Roy and Prince had also acted in a few Malayalam movies. Prince (Nandu of ''Layanam'' fame) committed suicide at the age of 17. Kalaranjini is divorced and has a son, Prince. Partial filmography Malayalam Tamil Telugu Kannada Television career ;Reality shows * ''Lunars Comedy Express'' (Asianet Plus) as Special judge * ''Comedy Stars'' (Asianet) as Judge Shows / Other works * JB Junction (Kairali TV) * Shoot N Show (Kairali TV) * Star Family (Amrita TV) * Varthakkappuram (Asianet News) * Ennile Njan (ACV) * Asianet Communications, Asianet Film Awards 2016 * Flowers Awards Night * Malayalam Super Star Nite * Rim Showtime * Nana * Celespot Media * Mahilaratnam * Vanitha * The Hindu * Grihalakshmi References External links * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vani Jairam
Vani Jairam (born Kalaivani; 30 November 1945 – 4 February 2023) was an Indian playback singer in Indian cinema. She is fondly referred to as the "'' Meera of modern India''" Vani's career started in 1971 and has spanned over five decades. She did playback for over one thousand Indian movies recording over 20,000 songs. In addition, she recorded thousands of devotionals and private albums and also participated in numerous solo concerts in India and abroad. Renowned for her vocal range and easy adaptability to any difficult composition, Vani has often been the choice for several composers across India from the 1970s until the late 1990s. She has sung in several Indian languages languages including Kannada, Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Sanskrit, Gujarati, Haryanvi, Assamese, Tulu, Kashmiri, Bhojpuri, Marwari, Urdu, Konkani, Punjabi and Bengali languages. Vani is the youngest artist to be awarded the "Sangeet Peet Samman". She won the National F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bharanikkavu Sivakumar
Bharanikkavu Sivakumar (17 June 1949 – 24 January 2007) was an Indian lyricist from Kerala who worked in Malayalam film industry. He is the grandson of Mahakavi Azhakathu Padmanabha Kuruppu, the writer of the first 'Mahakavya' in Malayalam, 'Ramachandra Vilasam'. His first movie as a lyricist was Chenda in 1973. He went on to write 272 songs for 88 Malayalam films. Sivakumar died suddenly due to a heart attack at his home in Thiruvananthapuram on 24 January 2007, aged 58. Partial Filmography * Chenda (1973) - Panchamithirunaal * Swimming Pool A swimming pool, swimming bath, wading pool, paddling pool, or simply pool, is a structure designed to hold water to enable Human swimming, swimming and associated activities. Pools can be built into the ground (in-ground pools) or built abo ... (1976) - Sumangalaathira Rathri * Narakasuran (2006) Chottanikkara Amma Kamam krodham moham References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Sivakumar, Bharanikkavu Indian male so ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mafia Sasi
Mafia Sasi, aka Sasidharan, is an Indian athlete and stuntman mainly in Malayalam movies. He has performed stunts in all South Indian languages for more than 1000 films. He performed stunts in the movie ''Mafia'', which became a super hit, and he subsequently adopted the name Mafia Sasi. He has acted in a few movies as well. In 2022, he bagged National Award for best stunt choreography along with Supreme Sundar and Rajasekhar for Ayyappanum Koshiyum in the 68th National Film Awards. Background He was born as Sasidharan Puthiyaveettil, to Balan and Saraswathi at Chirakkal, Kannur. He received his education from Chirakkal Raja's School, Kannur and Madras Christian College. He is married to Sreedevi. The couple has a son, Sandeep Sasi, and a daughter, Sandhya. Mafia Sasi's son Sandeep Sasi is making a debut through a Malayalam movie, ''Gunda''. Filmography As a stunt master * 2024 Sureshanteyum Sumalathayudeyum Hrudayahariyaya Pranayakadha * 2023 Mark Antony (2023 film) * 202 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anuradha (actress)
Anuradha (born Sulochana Devi) is an Indian film and television actress. She was mainly active in the 1980s and 1990s. She was known for her item numbers. She has acted in Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Telugu, Hindi and Oriya-language films. Career Sulochana was introduced to the film industry by director K. G. George at the age of 13. Even at that age she was very tall, he gave her the name Anuradha. She was the tallest actress at that time. She started off as a heroine and later moved on to doing item numbers. Even with that imposing height, Anuradha could act in over 700 films, which is a great achievement even when most of her co-actors or heroes were far shorter than her. She is trained in martial arts and she did her action roles without any dupe. She was a motorcycle rider, who rode Java, Enfield bullet and other motorcycles. She was also seen in few Sun TV serials, including ''Thangam'', ''Kannana kanne, Muthaaram''and ''Deivamagal''. Personal life Anuradha was born ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ranipadmini
Rani Padmini (1962 – 15 October 1986) was an Indian actress during the 1980s in Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada, Telugu and a few Hindi films. She entered the film field with ''Sangharsham'' and played notable roles in '' Parankimala'', '' Sharam'', ''Bandham'' and '' Kilikonchal''. She was murdered on 15 October 1986 at her home, along with her mother, by three of her employees. Personal life She was born to Chaudri and Indirakumari at Anna Nagar, Madras. She was their only child. Death On the morning of 15 October 1986, Rani Padmini's driver, Jebaraj, watchman Lakshmi Narasimhan alias Kutty, and cook, Ganeshan attacked her mother Indirakumari and killed her. Hearing her mother's screams, Rani Padmini came to investigate but was overpowered by the men and murdered. The three were, however, arrested and sentenced to life terms. Rani Padmini's murder caused ripples all over Tamil Nadu and Kerala Kerala ( , ) is a States and union territories of India, state on the Malaba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
