Parava (film)
''Parava'' () is a 2017 Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by Soubin Shahir with a script jointly written by Shahir and Muneer Ali. It is Shahir's directorial debut. The film and stars Dulquer Salmaan in an extended cameo appearance along with Shane Nigam, Amal Shah and Govind V. Pai. Principal photography began at Fort Kochi on 1 June 2016. The film was released on 21 September 2017. Plot The story takes place in Mattancherry and revolves around the life of two teenagers namely Haseeb and Irshad a.k.a. "Ichappi". Both of them are best friends and share a common interest in pigeon taming. Ichappi lives with his parents, his sister, and his brother Shain. Shain is indifferent and doesn't speak to anyone. The boys' love for birds is unconditional. They have local competitors, who have stolen their prized champion female pigeon. Though it is stated that Ichappi and Haseeb are not aware of this. When school reopens Ichappi is sad since he could not pass ninth grade. How ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Soubin Shahir
Soubin Shahir (born 12 October 1983) is an Indian actor, director and producer who primarily works in Malayalam films. He made his acting debut with '' Annayum Rasoolum'' (2013). Following his breakthrough with '' Premam'' (2015), he played the lead in '' Sudani from Nigeria'' (2018), which won him the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor. Soubin's notable roles came with the commercially successful films '' Kumbalangi Nights'' (2019) and '' Manjummel Boys'' (2015). Early life Soubin was born and raised in Fort Kochi, Kerala, India. He has a brother and sister. His father Babu Shahir was an assistant director and production controller who had worked in films such as '' Manichithrathazhu'', '' Godfather'', '' In Harihar Nagar'' among others. Career Soubin started his film career as an assistant director in the industry with Siddique's '' Chronic Bachelor'' (2003). He assisted directors like Fazil, Siddique, Rafi-Mecartin, P. Sukumar, Santhosh Sivan, Rajeev Ravi, and ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Lunch
Lunch is a meal typically consumed around the middle of the day, following breakfast and preceding dinner. It varies in form, size, and significance across cultures and historical periods. In some societies, lunch constitutes the main meal of the day and may consist of multiple courses, while in others it is lighter and more utilitarian in nature. The foods consumed at lunch differ widely according to local dietary customs, ranging from simple items such as sandwiches or salads to more elaborate meals involving rice, noodles, or soups. Regional and cultural practices continue to shape lunch traditions, which are further influenced by factors such as religion, geography, and economic context. Etymology According to the ''Oxford English Dictionary'' (''OED''), the etymology of ''lunch'' is uncertain. It may have evolved from ''lump'' in a similar way to ''hunch'', a derivative of ''hump'', and ''bunch'', a derivative of ''bump''. Alternatively, it may have evolved from t ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Anagha LK
Anagha Maruthora is an Indian model and actress who works in Malayalam and Tamil films. She made her acting debut with the Malayalam movie '' Rakshadhikari Baiju Oppu'' (2017). She won SIIMA Best Debutant Tamil Actress award for her performance in ''Natpe Thunai'' (2019)''.'' She has acted in successful films such as '' Rakshadhikari Baiju Oppu'' (2017), '' Parava'' (2017), ''Natpe Thunai'' (2019), '' Guna 369'' (2019), ''Bheeshma Parvam'' (2022) and '' Grrr'' (2024). Early life Anagha was born in Kozhikode, Kerala. Anagha's father Kuttikrishnan and mother Leela are retired teachers. She completed her primary schooling at Sree Gokulam Public School, Calicut. Anagha did her B.Tech. at College of Engineering Chengannur at Chengannur and Completed M.Tech. at (NIELIT) National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Calicut Kozhikode (), also known as Calicut, is a city along the Malabar Coast in the state of Kerala in India. Known as the City of Spices, Ko ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Cinema Express
''Cinema Express'' was an Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language entertainment fortnightly magazine published from Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was a part of The New Indian Express, The New Indian Express Group, which also publishes ''Samakalika Malayalam Vaarika'' weekly as well as ''Dinamani'' and ''Kannada Prabha'' newspapers. The ''Cinema Express'' brand is now used for the film industry coverage of ''The New Indian Express'' regardless of language. ''Cinema Express'' also honoured artistic excellence of professionals in the Indian film industry through the Cinema Express Awards. The published version was discontinued in February 2016, in favour of an online magazine. History ''Cinema Express'' came out with their first issue on 10 January 1980 and had the last on 16 February 2016. The magazine was priced at Indian Rupee, ₹15 when publication ceased. Afterwards, The New Indian Express Group used the name ''Cinema Express'' for the online magazine that publishes information rel ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Abhiram Radhakrishnan
Abhiram Radhakrishnan (born September 1985) is an Indian actor who works in Malayalam films. He started his career as an assistant director and debuted as an actor in 2015 with the film '' Chandrettan Evideya''. As of May 2023, he has worked in more than 30 Malayalam films. Early life Abhiram was born in Payannur, Kannur, Kerala. He holds a Masters in Art History and Criticism from the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda. Before coming to the Malayalam cinema, Abhiram worked as an arts curator and critic. He has curated several art exhibitions across India. Film career Abhiram started his career in Malayalam cinema as an assistant director in the 2015 film '' Chandrettan Evideya''. In the same film, he made acting debut in a minor role. His role as Kunjippa in '' Sudani from Nigeria'' (2018) and Manaaf in ''Parava'' (2017) was noticed. In ''Unda'' (2019), Abhiram played a notable supporting role of a policeman. His performance in '' Iratta'' (2023) as CPO Bineesh, a murd ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Shine Tom Chacko
Shine Tom Chacko (born 15 September 1983) is an Indian actor and former assistant director who works in Malayalam cinema along with a few Telugu language, Telugu and Tamil language, Tamil films. After working as an assistant to director Kamal (director), Kamal for about 9 years, he forayed into acting through the film, ''Gaddama''. He played supporting roles in several films including ''Ee Adutha Kaalathu'', ''Chapters (film), Chapters'', ''Annayum Rasoolum'', ''Masala Republic'', and ''Jigarthanda DoubleX'' and played his first lead role in Binu Sadanandan, Binu S Kalady's fantasy-comedy film ''Ithihasa'' (2014) which dealt with Body swap, body-swapping. Early life Shine Tom Chacko was born on 15 September 1983 in Thrissur, Kerala, to C.P. Chacko and Maria Carmehttps://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/my-son-is-being-targeted-says-shine-toms-mother-1.10517029] He completed a B.Com degree from St. Thomas College, Thrissur. Career Shine started his career as an assistant d ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Srinda Arhaan
Srinda (born 20 August 1985) is an Indian actress who works predominantly in Malayalam cinema. Her debut film was ''Four Friends (2010 film), Four Friends'' (2010). She is best known for her roles in Malayalam movies ''22 Female Kottayam'' (2012), ''Annayum Rasoolum'' (2013), ''1983 (film), 1983'' (2014), Freedom Fight (film), ''Freedom Fight'' (2022), ''Kuruthi'' (2021), ''Bheeshma Parvam'' (2022) and ''Aadu (film), Aadu'' (2017). Career Srinda attended St. Mary's Anglo Indian Girls High School, Fort Kochi, until Class 10 before transferring to a school in Palluruthy for Higher Secondary School Certificate studies. She later studied at the Sacred Heart College, Thevara. Being passionate about films and photography since she was young, Srinda started her film career as an assistant director. She then briefly worked as a television anchor but felt her "heart wasn't in it. I felt like something was missing, which I found in films". Before appearing in a documentary, she modelled ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Sreenath Bhasi
Sreenath Bhasi (born 29 May 1988) is an Indian actor, disco jockey and singer who works in Malayalam films. Career He started his career as a Radio Jockey in Red FM 93.5 and worked as a Video Jockey at the same time. He gained recognition in the film '' Da Thadiya''. He has been featured in numerous films. He was a part of the Christian alternative metal band named Crimson Wood and is currently the vocalist of an experimental djent band from Kerala. Personal life Sreenath married his long-time girlfriend Reethu Zachariah on 9 December 2016 in Kochi. Filmography Controversies Verbal Abuse Case Kerala Police filed a case against actor Sreenath Bhasi on 23 September 2022 for allegedly abusing a YouTube channel anchor. On the same day Bhasi abused a Malayalam radio journalist during a live interview for Red FM. On 26 September 2022, Sreenath Bhasi was taken into police custody for questioning in the verbal abuse case. Ban by association In 2023, FEFKA and Film Produc ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Indrans
K. Surendran (born 16 March 1956), better known by his stage name Indrans, is an Indian actor and former costume designer, who appears in Malayalam films. He started his film career as a costume designer and actor in 1981 and got a breakthrough in 1994 with the comedy movie ''CID Unnikrishnan B.A., B.Ed., CID Unnikrishnan B.A., B.Ed''. Indrans was popular for his comedy roles in the 1990s and 2000s. He found success in playing character roles in his later career and won the National Film Awards-National Film Award – Special Mention (feature film), Special Mention for his performance in Home (2021 film), Home in 2023 and won the Kerala State Film Award – Special Mention for his performance in ''Apothecary (film), Apothecary'' in 2014. In 2018, Indrans won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor for his performance in ''Aalorukkam''. His performance in ''Veyilmarangal'' made him win the Best Actor Award at the 2019 Singapore International Film Festival. As of November 2021, ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Harishree Ashokan
Harisree Ashokan (born 6 April 1964) is an Indian actor and director who is known for his comedy roles in Malayalam films. Ashokan has acted in more than 200 Malayalam films. He started his career as a mimicry artist in the troupe Harisree and then worked in Kalabhavan. Early life Ashokan (nicknamed Babu) was born as the sixth child among ten children to the late Kunjappan and late Janaki on 6 April 1964, at Ernakulam, Kochi. He has nine siblings, the late Raveendran, the late Sasindran, Mohanan, Anil, Sunil, Santha, Vimala, and the late Sujatha. He had his primary education from MIHS Ernakulam. After tenth he joined Kuyilin's Cochin Kalavedi. He holds a diploma in Telecom Engineering from Ernakulam, Kerala. He found work as an assistant lineman in 1984 with the Telecom Department in Kochi, Kerala. He worked until 1987 when he rose to become a lineman. While working there he joined Kalabhavan and worked for 6 years and later moved to Harisree, after which he began to be calle ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Arjun Ashokan
Arjun Ashokan (24 August 1993) is an Indian actor working in the Malayalam film industry. He is the son of the actor Harisree Ashokan. He played supporting roles in his career with notable performances in '' Parava, B. Tech, June,'' '' Varathan'', '' Unda'', '' Super Sharanya'' and '' Pranaya Vilasam'', '' Romancham'' , '' Pranaya Vilasam'' (both 2023) and '' Bramayugam'' (2024). Career Making his debut with ''Orkut Oru Ormakoot'', along with a group of newcomers, Arjun first made a mark with '' Parava'', the debut directorial of Soubin Shahir, and later with '' B. Tech'' and the sleeper hit ''June''. Personal life He married Nikhita Ganeshan in 2018. The couple have a daughter. Filmography *''All films are in Malayalam Malayalam (; , ) is a Dravidian languages, Dravidian language spoken in the Indian state of Kerala and the union territories of Lakshadweep and Puducherry (union territory), Puducherry (Mahé district) by the Malayali people. It is one of ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Jacob Gregory
Jacob Gregory is an Indian-American actor who has appeared in Malayalam films. He made his film debut in the film '' ABCD'' (2013) directed by Martin Prakkat. He got a breakthrough role in the TV series ''Akkara Kazhchakal'', where he portrayed the character Gregory also known as "Giri Giri".Kurian, Shiba. (23 October 2012)Gregory is back on silver screen indiatimes.com. Retrieved 10 June 2016. Gregory has lived in New Jersey since 1990.Sathyendran, Nita. (14 November 2012)Life imitates art thehindu.com. Retrieved 10 June 2016. Career Before working in the film industry, he played a character in the sitcom ''Akkara Kazhchakal''. His character was well received by audiences along with the sitcom. He was able to tour across the United States, Canada, and the European Union; performing shows on a variety of stages based on ''Akkara Kazhchakal''. A mutual friend suggested Gregory's name to Prakkat when the director was looking for someone to play the lead along with Dulquer Salma ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |