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Pranayavarnangal
''Pranayavarnangal'' (Colors of Love) is a 1998 Indian Malayalam-language romantic film directed by Sibi Malayil, and written by Jayaraman Kadambat and Sachidanandan Puzhankara. The film stars Suresh Gopi, Manju Warrier, Divya Unni and Biju Menon. Plot Arathi is a shy girl, who is silent, a daydreamer and loves poetry whereas Maya is her roommate and best friend who is naughty and plays pranks on hostel mates. Victor loves Arathi but is afraid to express his love. At a college event, Vinayachandran who is well known to Maya's family and deputy collector of the city comes as the guest and he praises Aarathy after listening to her poetry. Meanwhile, Maya realizes that Arathi has a crush on Vinayan. Seeing this as an opportunity to make Aarathy come out of her shell, Maya compels her friend to write letters to Arathi posing as Vinayan. Arathi truly falls in love with Vinayan, whereas he doesn't have a clue about this. Meanwhile, Maya's parents arrange her marriage with Vinayan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sachidanandan Puzhankara
Sachidanandan Puzhankara is an Indian lyricist, poet, and screenwriter who works predominantly in Malayalam. He co-wrote the lyrics and screenplay for the film Pranayavarnangal. Since then, he has written many successful songs. Life and career Sachidanandan was born in Annanad,near Chalakudy in Thrissur district of Kerala. He studied in Maharaja's College, Ernakulam and Government Victoria College, Palakkad. He worked as an officer in KSRTC. He entered the film industry through his friend Jayaraman Kadambat. His first film was ''Pranayavarnangal'' which was directed by Sibi Malayil Sibi (; ;) is a city situated in the Balochistan province of Pakistan. The city serves as the administrative headquarters of the district and tehsil of the same name. Etymology The origin of the town's name is attributed to Rani Sewi, a Hin ... and music composed by Vidyasagar. In the movie Pranayavarnangal he got an opportunity for writing a poetic song named "''Varamanjaladiya Ravinte Ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sujatha Mohan
Sujatha Mohan is a renowned Indian playback singer known for her contributions to a wide range of Indian film industries, particularly in Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu cinema. Over her decades-long career, she has also recorded songs in other languages including Kannada, Badaga, Hindi, and Marathi, among others. , she had sung more than 18,000 songs.Widely celebrated as the Melody Queen of South India, Sujatha is affectionately called Bhava Gayika in Kerala for her emotive singing, and Innisai Kuyil (Nightingale of Music) in Tamil Nadu, reflecting her sweet and expressive vocal style.She has worked with a wide array of prominent music composers such as A. R. Rahman, Ilaiyaraaja, M. M. Keeravani, Koti, Vidyasagar, S. A. Rajkumar, and Mani Sharma, and has frequently performed duets with legendary playback singers including K. J. Yesudas, Hariharan, and S. P. Balasubrahmanyam.Her unique voice often described as husky yet melodious along with her ability to adapt to diver ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manju Warrier
Manju Warrier (; born 10 September 1978/1979) is an Indian actress, who works predominantly in Malayalam cinema. She is the recipient of a National Film Award, a Kerala State Film Award and seven Filmfare Awards South. Warrier made her acting debut with '' Sakshyam'' (1995). Her most notable films include '' Thooval Kottaram'' (1996), '' Sallapam'' (1996), '' Ee Puzhayum Kadannu'' (1996), '' Aaraam Thampuran'' (1997) and Summer in Bethlehem (1998). Post her marriage in 1998, she took a break from acting. Warrier returned to cinema with the acclaimed film '' How Old Are You?'' (2014). Early life Manju Warrier was born on 10 September 1978/1979 in Nagercoil city of Kanyakumari district, Tamil Nadu in a Malayali family. Her family is originally from Pullu village in Thrissur district of Kerala. Her father, T. V. Madhavan, worked as an accountant at Shakthi Finance's Nagercoil regional office and her mother, Girija (from Thiruvilwamala) was a house wife. She has an elder bro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Irshad (actor)
Irshad Ali, professionally credited as Irshad, is an Indian actor who works in Malayalam films and television. Career He has acted in numerous award-winning art-house films including those directed by acclaimed filmmakers such as Pavithran, T. V. Chandran, P. T. Kunju Muhammed, and K. R. Mohanan. He has also appeared in supporting roles in a few mainstream films. He debuted as an actor in Sibi Malayil's campus story ''Pranayavarnangal'' (''Colours of Love'', 1998) then appeared in ''Garshom'' (1999). His notable films include T. V. Chandran's '' Dany'' (2002), '' Paadam Onnu: Oru Vilapam'' (''Lesson One: A Wail'', 2003), '' Vilapangalkkappuram'' (2008) and '' Bhoomi Malayalam'' (''The Mother Earth'', 2009), P. T. Kunju Muhammed's '' Paradesi'' (''Foreigner'', 2007), Madhu Kaithapram's '' Madhya Venal'' (2009), Priyanandanan's '' Pulijanmam'' (''Tiger Life'', 2006) and '' Bhakthajanangalude Sradhakku'' (2011), and Dr. Biju's '' Veettilekkulla Vazhi'' (''The Way Home'', ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dinesh Panicker
Dinesh Panicker is an Indian film producer, actor and Television producer, TV producer. He entered the film industry in 1989 by producing ''Kireedam (1989 film), Kireedam'', a critically acclaimed and commercially successful film. He went on to produce different Film genre, genre films in Malayalam cinema, Mollywood. Later, he started acting in Malayalam films and serials, and is now the general secretary of ATMA (Association of Television Media Artistes). Career Panicker began his film career in 1989 by co-producing Kireedam (1989 film), ''Kireedam'', which stars Mohanlal and was directed by Sibi Malayil. The film's budget was and it was a commercial success. At first, Panicker wanted to play a small role as the husband of Parvathy Jayaram, Parvathy but he reconsidered it due to resistance from his wife. He later said he never dared to act in films he produced. Panicker's second movie was ''Cheppukilukkana Changathi'', a comedy-drama starring Mukesh (actor), Mukesh and Jagadi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manasantha Nuvve
''Manasantha Nuvve'' () is a 2001 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film directed by V. N. Aditya. This film stars Uday Kiran and Reema Sen in the lead roles. The film was written and produced by M. S. Raju and had music composed by R. P. Patnaik. The film released on 19 October 2001 and was a success like Uday Kiran's previous films '' Chitram'' (2000) and ''Nuvvu Nenu'' (2001). It was one of the biggest hits of 2001 in Telugu cinema. The film is inspired by the Hindi film '' Anmol Ghadi'' (1946). The film's success led to remakes in Kannada as ''Manasella Neene'' (2002), in Hindi as '' Jeena Sirf Merre Liye'' (2002) and in Tamil as '' Thithikudhe'' (2003), as well as in Bangladeshi Bengali as '' Moner Majhe Tumi'' (2002). Plot The film begins with two childhood friends living in a village at Araku Valley. Anu is the daughter of a wealthy government officer. Chanti, son of a widowed mother, lives in a small hut beside their house. Anu is attracted to the kindness of Cha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shafna
Shafna Nizam is an Indian actress who is active in Malayalam films and television serials. She made her acting debut as a child artist in Malayalam with ''Chinthavishtayaya Shyamala'' (1998). She played the lead role in television series “Sundari”, marking her TV debut. She received a Kerala State Television Award for Best Actress in 2016 for ''Sahayathrika'' establishing herself as a lead actress in Malayalam television industry. Acting career Shafna was well recognized by the Malayalam audience from the films '' Katha Parayumbol'' and ''Oru Indian Pranayakatha''. She was also well appreciated for her role in the film '' Athmakadha'', where she acted as a school-going youth who turns blind like her father. Her dialogue "Ayyo acha pokalle" in the film ''Chinthavishtayaya Shyamala ''Chinthavishtayaya Shyamala '' ( English: ''Shyamala lost in thought'') is a 1998 Malayalam satire film written and directed by Sreenivasan.The film stars Sangita and Sreenivasan in the lead ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Praveena
Praveena is an Indian actress and dubbing artist who predominantly appears in Malayalam television series and films in addition to a few Tamil television series and films. She is known for portraying mother roles in films & television operas. She started her acting career through 1992 film ''Gowri''. She has received several accolades including Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actress for her performances in the films '' Agnisakshi'' in 1998 and '' Oru Pennum Randaanum'' in 2008. She received the Kerala State Film Award for Best Dubbing Artist for the films ''Elektra'' in 2010 and '' Ivan Megharoopan'' in 2012. Career She appeared in multiple films, including '' Agnisakshi'', '' English Medium'', '' Vasanthiyum Lakshmiyum Pinne Njaanum, Swarnam'' and '' Oru Pennum Randaanum''. She later debuted in Malayalam cinema through Anil Babu's '' Kaliyoonjal'' in which she was paired opposite Dileep. In '' Oral Mathram'' ''The Truth'' and '' Ezhupunna Tharakan,'' She has ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kuthiravattom Pappu
Padmadalakshan, better known by his stage name Kuthiravattam Pappu (24 December 1936 – 25 February 2000), was a popular Indian stage and film actor. His repertoire of acting was based on his unique style and use of the '' Kozhikodan'' dialect, impeccable timing and the capability to grasp the subtle nuances of any character and mould it into his signature "Pappu style". He acted in over a thousand Malayalam films. He made his debut in a small comic role in '' Bhargavi Nilayam''. His character was named Kuthiravattom, a name that stuck for the rest of his career. Early life Pappu was born as Padmadalakshan in Feroke, near Kozhikode, Kerala, to Panaghat Raman and Devi. The family moved to the village of Kuthiravattam (half a kilometre from Govindapuram, Kozhikode when Pappu was still a child. He was keen in acting from childhood and performed his first major stage performance when he was 17. At the time, he was studying in St. Antony's School, Calicut. Family He was married t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nandhu
Nandalal Krishnamoorthy, better known by his stage name Nandu, is an Indian actor who primarily works in Malayalam films. He has worked in the industry for more than 30 years and is acclaimed for his performance in Mohanlal's ''Spirit (2012 film), Spirit'', directed by Ranjith (director), Ranjith. He was also seen in many Priyadarsan, Priyadarshan films. He received SIIMA Award for Best Supporting Actor – Telugu, SIIMA Award for Best Supporting Actor, for ''Spirit''. Personal life Nandu was born in Thiruvananthapuram, to Krishnamoorthy, a table tennis coach at National Institute of Sports and Sukumari, a singer. He lost his mother 60 days after he was born, and was brought up by his uncle and aunt. His father never remarried, and died later. His first film was ''Sarvakalasala'' (1986), directed by Venu Nagavally. During his early career, most of his roles were of college background. Nandu is married to Kavitha Nandalal, since 1997. They have a daughter, Nandita (b. 1999) and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maathangal Ezhu
''Maathangal Ezhu'' () is a 1993 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Yugi Sethu. He also stars, alongside Ramya Krishnan and Nassar. The film was released on 9 July 1993 and was not commercially successful. Plot The film revolves around Raja (played by Yugi Sethu) , an orphan who is a cynical, angry vagabond. Blessed with a divine musical talent, he encounters Savitri (Ramya Krishnan), a talented stage singer who tries to refine and reform him. However, circumstances push Raja back into his old self-destructive ways. Savitri, frustrated by Raja’s behaviour, marries Raghu (played by Nassar), who is portrayed as a sadist and womaniser. When Savitri becomes pregnant and is abandoned by Raghu, Raja comes to her aid. He not only supports her but also assists a midwife during her delivery, using a unique method that is hailed as a breakthrough in the medical profession. Initially dismissed as a lost cause, his musical interaction with the baby in the womb draws the inte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jose Pellissery
Jose Pellissery (1950 – 5 December 2004) was an Indian film and theatre actor. Biography As an actor in Malayalam cinema, he played supporting roles in about 100 films. His 15-year film career included roles in such movies as '' Aadhaaram'', ''Akashadoothu'', ''Naadody'', and ''Ghazal''. Pellissery was a partner of the theatre company Chalakudy Sarathy Theatres. He performed in about a dozen plays produced by this company under the direction of Thilakan, including ''Five Star Hospital'', ''Alakal'', ''Indhanam'', ''Fassahu'', ''Mochanam Nale'', ''Adisankaran Janicha Naattil'', and ''Chamayam''. Pellissery also acted in a number of Malayalam TV serials, such as ''Chitta'', ''Meghanidhi'', and ''Kayamkulam Kochunni''. Pellissery died at a private hospital in Chalakudy on 5 December 2004, following a heart attack. He was 54. He is survived by his wife Lilly, son Lijo Jose Pellissery and a daughter, (Lijomol Jose Pallissery). His son, Lijo Jose Pellissery, is a prominent ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
