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Priyadarshan
Priyadarshan (born 30 January 1957) is an Indian film director and screenwriter who predominantly works in Malayalam and Hindi cinema. He was one of the first directors in India to introduce rich color grading, clear sound and quality dubbing through his early Malayalam films. Priyadarshan began his career in Malayalam cinema in the early 1980s and was active throughout the 1980s and 1990s. Towards 2000s, he moved to Bollywood (Hindi-language cinema) and remained active throughout the decade.Thrice in his career he has received National Award. In 2013, he announced that ''Rangrezz'' would be his last Hindi film for a while and shifted focus to Malayalam cinema. His most notable films include ''Mazha Peyyunnu Maddalam Kottunnu'', ''Thalavattam'', ''Vellanakalude Nadu'', ''Chithram'', ''Vandanam'', ''Kilukkam'', '' Abhimanyu'', '' Mithunam'', ''Thenmavin Kombath'', '' Kaalapaani'', and ''Chandralekha''. He is known for adapting Malayalam films into Hindi, from his own work as w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thiruvananthapuram
Thiruvananthapuram (; ), also known by its former name Trivandrum (), is the capital of the Indian state of Kerala. It is the most populous city in Kerala with a population of 957,730 as of 2011. The encompassing urban agglomeration population is around 1.68 million. Located on the west coast of India near the extreme south of the mainland, Thiruvananthapuram is a major information technology hub in Kerala and contributes 55% of the state's software exports as of 2016. Referred to by Mahatma Gandhi as the "Evergreen city of India", the city is characterised by its undulating terrain of low coastal hills. The present regions that constitute Thiruvananthapuram were ruled by the Ays who were feudatories of the Chera dynasty. In the 12th century, it was conquered by the Kingdom of Venad. In the 18th century, the king Marthanda Varma expanded the territory, founded the princely state of Travancore, and made Thiruvananthapuram its capital. Travancore became the most domina ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kilukkam
''Kilukkam'' () is a 1991 Indian Malayalam-language musical romantic comedy film directed by Priyadarshan and written by Venu Nagavalli. The story set in Ooty revolves around tourist guide Joji ( Mohanlal) and photographer Nishchal ( Jagathy Sreekumar). They happen to meet a lavish tourist Nandini ( Revathi), whom they bet their fortunes on. It also stars Thilakan, Innocent, K. B. Ganesh Kumar, Sukumari, and Sharat Saxena, with Murali and Jagadish making cameo appearances. The music was composed by S. P. Venkatesh. ''Kilukkam'' was released on 15 August 1991. The film was the highest-grossing Malayalam film at that time and ran for more than 365-days at the theaters. ''Kilukkam'' won five Kerala State Film Awards, including Best Actor for Mohanlal, Second Best Actor for Jagathy Sreekumar, Best Editor for N. Gopalakrishnan, and Best Cinematographer for S. Kumar. The film is regarded as one of the best comedy films of Malayalam cinema. It was remade in Telugu as ''A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bhool Bhulaiyaa
''Bhool Bhulaiyaa'' () is a 2007 Indian Hindi-language psychological thriller film directed by Priyadarshan and produced by Bhushan Kumar and Krishan Kumar under the T-Series Films banner. A remake of the 1993 Malayalam film '' Manichitrathazhu'', adapted by Neeraj Vora and Manisha Korde, it stars Akshay Kumar, Vidya Balan, Shiney Ahuja, Ameesha Patel, Paresh Rawal, Rajpal Yadav, Manoj Joshi, Asrani and Vikram Gokhale. The film score and soundtrack were composed by Ranjit Barot and Pritam respectively, with lyrics written by Sameer and Sayeed Quadri. Made on a budget of 25–32 crores, ''Bhool Bhulaiyaa'' earned 82.8 crores worldwide, thus becoming the 6th eighth-highest grossing Hindi film of 2007. It received positive reviews from critics upon release, with praise for its direction, screenplay, humor and soundtrack, with particular praise directed towards Kumar and Balan's performance. At the 53rd Filmfare Awards, ''Bhool Bhulaiyaa'' received 1 nomination – Best Act ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
De Dana Dan
''De Dana Dan'' ( Hit left and right) is a 2009 Indian Hindi-language comedy film directed by Priyadarshan. The story is a partial adaptation of Hollywood film '' Screwed'' and some scenes were taken from Priyadarshan's own Malayalam film '' Vettam''. It stars an ensemble cast led by Akshay Kumar, Sunil Shetty, Katrina Kaif, Paresh Rawal and Sameera Reddy. Filming began on 1 December 2008 at Mehboob Studios in Mumbai. It was released on 27 November 2009 and did average business at the box office. Plot Nitin Bankar and Ram Mishra are lucky in love, otherwise their life is a big zero like their bank balance. Nitin is stuck as a servant and driver of Kuljeet Kaur, according to the conditions of a loan which his father had taken to educate Nitin. Kuljeet is the owner of many malls, restaurants, and other places in Singapore, where this whole story is based. Nitin is fed up with Kuljeet's dog, Moolchand Ji, who always puts Nitin into trouble. Ram works for a courier service in Sin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chup Chup Ke
''Chup Chup Ke'' () is a 2006 Indian Hindi-language comedy drama film directed by Priyadarshan. Originally titled ''Khatta Meetha'', it is adapted from Malayalam film '' Punjabi House'' (1998). The film stars Shahid Kapoor ( Kismat Konnection), Kareena Kapoor ( Golmaal Returns), Neha Dhupia ( Singh Is Kinng), Suniel Shetty ( One Two Three), Paresh Rawal ( Mere Baap Pehle Aap), Rajpal Yadav ( Mere Baap Pehle Aap), Shakti Kapoor, Om Puri ( Kismat Konnection) and Anupam Kher. Plot Jeetu, the son of a retired teacher named Jaidev Prasad, is debt-ridden due to many failed businesses. Jeetu breaks off his engagement with his promised fiancé, Pooja and decides to commit suicide by throwing himself into the sea for insurance money that his father would pay off his debts. However, Jeetu is found tangled in the fishing nets by a pair of fishermen, Gundya and Bandya who rescue him and mistake him to be mute and deaf. Gundya owes money to a Gujarati businessman, Prabhat Singh Chauh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bhagam Bhag
''Bhagam Bhag'' () is a 2006 Indian Hindi-language comedy thriller film written and directed by Priyadarshan from the screenplay by Neeraj Vora. It was produced by Sunil Shetty and Dhilin Mehta. The film stars Akshay Kumar, Govinda and Paresh Rawal as leads alongside Lara Dutta, Rajpal Yadav, Jackie Shroff, Arbaaz Khan, Shakti Kapoor, Manoj Joshi, Razak Khan, Sharat Saxena and Asrani. The film is a remake of 1995 Malayalam film '' Mannar Mathai Speaking'' which itself was based on the 1958 movie ''Vertigo''. The film released theatrically on 22 December 2006, during Christmas, received mixed reviews from the critics but it was commercially successful and became 9th highest grossing film of the year. Plot Champak Chaturvedi runs a theatrical troupe in India. He hires two men, Bunty – a graduate in arts, and Babla - who cannot read nor write English. One has to play the role of the play's hero, while one the villain. Both men end up squabbling with each other, as both wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Garam Masala (2005 Film)
''Garam Masala'' () is a 2005 Indian Hindi-language comedy film written and directed by Priyadarshan, featuring Akshay Kumar, John Abraham, Paresh Rawal, Rimi Sen, Neha Dhupia and Rajpal Yadav. The story revolves around Mac (Kumar) and Sam (Abraham), two photographer friends, like to flirt with women constantly. After a trip abroad, Shyam decides to disrupt Makarand's life when he sees him enjoying the company of three ladies. It was a remake of 1965 American film '' Boeing Boeing''. The film was released during Diwali in 2005, received mixed reviews from the critics, Kumar was appreciated for his performance He also won Best Actor in a Comic Role award at the Filmfare Awards. The film was a commercial success at the box office grossing ₹ 54 crore worldwide. Plot The film starts off when two photographers Makarand "Mac" Godbole and Shyam "Sam" Salgaonkar are doing a photo shoot. While Mac is shooting the models in exposing poses, his fiancée Anjali leaves in disgust du ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hulchul (2004 Film)
''Hulchul'' () is a 2004 Indian Hindi-language romantic action comedy drama film directed by Priyadarshan. The film is a remake of the 1991 Malayalam film '' Godfather''. The film stars Akshaye Khanna, Kareena Kapoor, Sunil Shetty, Jackie Shroff, Arshad Warsi, Amrish Puri, Paresh Rawal, Arbaaz Khan, Shakti Kapoor, Farha Naaz, and Laxmi. Plot Angar Chand has a rich lifestyle in a small Indian town with his wife and four sons. The eldest son Balram falls for Dhamini, who reciprocates his feelings. Though her mother Laxmi opposes this, Angar wants their wedding. Dhamini's dad Sanjeev in anger accidentally kills Angar's wife Parvati. Dhamini is forcefully married off to Kashinath Pathak. Enraged, Angar kills Sanjeev and is jailed for 14 years. 14 years later Bailed, Angar returns home to declare women won't be allowed in his property, posting a sign on the front gate and forbidding his sons to ever marry. 9 years later Dhamini's daughter Anjali is in college with Jai, Angar's y ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hungama (2003 Film)
''Hungama'' () is a 2003 Indian Hindi-language comedy film directed by Priyadarshan and produced by Venus Records & Tapes. The film stars Akshaye Khanna, Paresh Rawal, Aftab Shivdasani and Rimi Sen, while Shakti Kapoor, Rajpal Yadav, Tiku Talsania and Shoma Anand play supporting roles. It is a remake of Priyadarshan's own 1984 Malayalam film '' Poochakkoru Mookkuthi'' which itself was based on the 1980 Telugu movie ''Gopal Rao Gari Ammayi''. It was also reported to have been inspired by the plot elements of Charles Dickens's play ''The Strange Gentleman''. Plot Anjali Patekar arrives in Mumbai looking for a job. She finds cheap lodging by feigning marriage to a stranger, Nandu Apte, an aspiring musician. Jitendra "Jeetu" Sahai has just started his own electronics business. His friend Anil Singh pretends to be millionaire businessman Radhe Shyam Tiwari's son and conspires with his servant Pandu to trick Kachra Seth into a quick engagement with his daughter Madhuri. At the same ti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hera Pheri (2000 Film)
''Hera Pheri'' () is a 2000 Indian Hindi-language comedy film directed by Priyadarshan and written by Neeraj Vora, starring Akshay Kumar, Sunil Shetty, Paresh Rawal, Tabu, Om Puri and Gulshan Grover. The movie is a remake of 1989 Malayalam film ''Ramji Rao Speaking''. It is the first instalment of the ''Hera Pheri'' franchise. The plot revolves around Two tenants, Raju and Shyam and a landlord Baburao, in desperate need of money, chance upon a ransom call via a cross connection. They hatch a plan to claim the ransom for themselves. The film released on 31 March 2000. It was opened with mixed reviews, some of whom applauded the performances of Kumar and Rawal particularly. Although film became moderate success grossing ₹17.8cr at the box office against the budget of ₹7.5cr. It spawned a sequel, ''Phir Hera Pheri'', released in 2006. Over the years, the film went on to become a cult classic. and is regarded as one of the best Hindi comedy films ever made. The film is note ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chandralekha (1997 Film)
''Chandralekha'' is a 1997 Indian Malayalam-language comedy film written and directed by Priyadarshan which is an adaptation of an English movie called While you Were Sleeping (1995) and produced by Fazil. It stars Mohanlal, Sukanya, Pooja Batra, Sreenivasan, Nedumudi Venu, and Innocent. The film's title is a portmanteau of the two female lead characters' names—Chandra and Lekha. Berny Ignatius composed the songs, while the film score was composed by S. P. Venkatesh. The film's core plot was inspired by the 1995 Hollywood film '' While You Were Sleeping''. Plot Appukuttan Nair is a struggling unemployed youth who arrives in Mumbai to meet his sister and brother-in-law. His father has been falsely implicated in a bank fraud and wants to sell his ancestral property to pay towards the litigation. For that he needs his sister's approval, but is abused and turned away by his brother-in-law. Disappointed, Appu seeks out his old pal Nooruddin, who is working in a f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kala Pani (1996 Film)
''Kaalapani'' () is a 1996 Indian Malayalam-language epic historical drama film co-written and directed by Priyadarshan. Set in 1915, the film focuses on the lives of Indian independence activists incarcerated in the Cellular Jail (or ''Kālā Pānī'') in Andaman and Nicobar Islands during the British Raj. The ensemble cast includes Mohanlal, Prabhu, Tabu, Amrish Puri, Nedumudi Venu, Sreenivasan, Tinnu Anand, Annu Kapoor, Alex Draper, Sankaradi, and Vineeth. The film was produced by Mohanlal for Pranavam Arts in association with R. Mohan's Shogun Films. The film is about the lives of prisoners in British India who are brought to Kālā Pānī. The name ''Kalapani'' is derived from the mode of imprisonment in British India. Ilaiyaraaja composed the music, the cinematography was by Santosh Sivan, and the editing by N. Gopalakrishnan. The film introduced Dolby Stereo into Malayalam cinema. It was made on a budget of 2.50 crore, making it the costliest Malayalam film made unti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
