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Tambaram Lalitha
Tambaram Lalitha (also known as Thambaram Lalitha, Tambaram N. Lalitha) was an Indian stage and film actress who acted in about 100 films as heroine and in supporting roles. She died in 1983. Partial filmography # '' Town Bus'' (1955) # '' Kokilavani'' (1956) # '' Paditha Penn'' (1956) # '' Amudhavalli'' (1959) # ''Bhaaga Pirivinai'' (1959) as Amutha # '' Mamiyar Mechina Marumagal'' (1959) # '' Orey Vazhi'' (1959) # ''Sahodhari'' (1959) as Thangam # ''Sivagangai Seemai'' (1959) # '' Thalai Koduthaan Thambi'' (1959) as Princess # ''Veerapandiya Kattabomman'' (1959) as Valli # '' Aalukkoru Veedu'' (1960) # '' Chavukkadi Chandrakantha'' (1960) # '' Deivapiravi'' (1960) as Nandhini # '' Meenda Sorgam'' (1960) as Prabha Hero's wife who commits suicide later # '' Thilakam'' (1960) # '' Kappalottiya Thamizhan'' (1961) # '' Kongunattu Thangam'' (1961) # '' Vazhikatti'' (1965) # ''Neelagiri Express'' (1968) as Geetha's mother # '' Aayiram Poi'' (1969) as Kalyani # '' Ponnu Mappillai' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Town Bus
''Town Bus'' is a 1955 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language romantic comedy film directed by K. Somu and produced by M. A. Venu. The film was written by A. P. Nagarajan, and the soundtrack was composed by K. V. Mahadevan. The film stars N. N. Kannappa and Anjali Devi, with V. K. Ramasamy (actor), V. K. Ramasamy, A. Karunanidhi, T. K. Ramachandran, M. N. Rajam and T. P. Muthulakshmi in supporting roles. The plot of the film was built around a bus transport company based in Coimbatore. The film, released on 13 November 1955, performed well at the box office. Plot Velu, an unemployed youth, meets a bus conductor Amutha by circumstance, joins the transporter company as driver and gradually gets close to her. The owner's daughter falls in love with him, but her father wants her to marry Ramu, a relative who is the manager of the company. He is only after money and also a Promiscuity#Male promiscuity, womaniser. Velu's friend Mannaru falls in love with another conductor named Poon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kappalottiya Thamizhan
''Kappalottiya Thamizhan'' () is a 1961 Indian Tamil-language historical drama film produced and directed by B. R. Panthulu. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Gemini Ganesan and Savitri. It is based on the 1944 book of the same name by M. P. Sivagnanam, a biography of V. O. Chidambaram Pillai who founded the Swadeshi Stream Navigation Company to break the monopoly of the British over maritime trade out of India. ''Kappalottiya Thamizhan'' was released on 7 November 1961. The film received critical acclaim, and won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil at the 9th National Film Awards. Though it performed poorly at the box office during its initial release, it fared better after receiving tax exemption during its re-release 1967. Plot V. O. Chidambaram Pillai has devoted himself to the cause of India's freedom from the British Empire. Chidambaram, appearing for the peasant Madasami, wins a case filed by an agent of a British proprietor. Chidambaram's fathe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Indian Film Actresses
Indian or Indians may refer to: Associated with India * of or related to India ** Indian people ** Indian diaspora ** Languages of India ** Indian English, a dialect of the English language ** Indian cuisine Associated with indigenous peoples of the Americas * Indigenous peoples of the Americas ** First Nations in Canada ** Native Americans in the United States ** Indigenous peoples of the Caribbean ** Indigenous languages of the Americas Places * Indian, West Virginia, U.S. * The Indians, an archipelago of islets in the British Virgin Islands Arts and entertainment Film * ''Indian'' (film series), a Tamil-language film series ** ''Indian'' (1996 film) * ''Indian'' (2001 film), a Hindi-language film Music * Indians (musician), Danish singer Søren Løkke Juul * "The Indian", an unreleased song by Basshunter * "Indian" (song), by Sturm und Drang, 2007 * "Indians" (song), by Anthrax, 1987 * Indians, a song by Gojira from the 2003 album '' The Link'' Other u ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1983 Deaths
1983 saw both the official beginning of the Internet and the first mobile cellular telephone call. Events January * January 1 – The migration of the ARPANET to Internet protocol suite, TCP/IP is officially completed (this is considered to be the beginning of the true Internet). * January 6 – Pope John Paul II appoints a bishop over the Czechoslovak exile community, which the ''Rudé právo'' newspaper calls a "provocation." This begins a year-long disagreement between the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic and the Vatican City, Vatican, leading to the eventual restoration of diplomatic relations between the two states. * January 14 – The head of Bangladesh's military dictatorship, Hussain Muhammad Ershad, announces his intentions to "turn Bangladesh into an Islamic state." * January 18 – United States Secretary of the Interior, U.S. Secretary of the Interior James G. Watt makes controversial remarks blaming poor living conditions on Indian reservation, Native American re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pasi (film)
''Pasi'' ( ) is a 1979 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by Durai. It stars Shoba, Vijayan and Delhi Ganesh. The film, released on 21 December 1979, won two awards each at the National Film Awards, the Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, and the Filmfare Awards South. It was remade in Hindi by Durai as ''Pet Pyaar Aur Paap''. Plot Muniyandi, a cycle-rickshaw puller, is a road-side dweller along with his wife Valliamma and their seven children – two daughters and five sons. Despite being the sole breadwinner of his family, Muniyandi spends the majority of his meager earnings on liquor. His wife struggles to make ends meet with the remaining amount. Her friend Rakkamma, a street food vendor, lends financial support to Valliamma's family. The educated Krishna, one of Muniyandi's sons, elopes with a girl and separates himself from the family. Muniyandi's daughter Kuppamma, along with her friend Chellamma contribute a small income to the family by picking up rags ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gnana Kuzhandhai
''Gnana Kuzhandhai'' ( ) is a 1979 Indian Tamil-language Hindu mythological film, directed by K. Kameshwara Rao and written by Era. Pazhanisamy. The film stars Baby Sudha and Master Sridhar, with Gemini Ganesan Venniradai Nirmala V. S. Raghavan R. S. Manohar, S. V. Subbaiah, Jai Ganesh, Latha and K. A. Thangavelu in supporting roles. It was released on 24 June 1979. Plot The film chronicles the miraculous life of Thirugnana Sambandar, one of the four great Shaiva saints (Nayanars) of Tamil Nadu, from his divine birth to his spiritual accomplishments. The story begins with the birth of Sambandar in Sirkazhi to devout Shaiva parents Sivapada Hrudiyar (V. S. Raghavan) and his wife. As an infant, when his parents visit the Shiva temple, the child mysteriously disappears from his cradle. Lord Shiva (Gemini Ganesan) and Goddess Parvathi (Vennira Aadai Nirmala) appear before the distressed parents, revealing that they have blessed the child with divine milk and wisdom. The infan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shri Kanchi Kamakshi
''Sri Kanchi Kamakshi'' is a 1978 Indian Tamil-language devotional film on the goddess Kamakshi. The film, directed by K. S. Gopalakrishnan, is told in a narrative style by the characters played by Major Sundarrajan. Lead roles in the film are played by S. A. Ashokan, Gemini Ganesan, R. Muthuraman, P. R. Varalakshmi, Rajasulochana, Thengai Srinivasan, Kanthimathi, Srividya, Sujatha, Vanisri and K. R. Vijaya. The film was released on 30 October 1978. Plot The story follows the birth of Meenakshimyndan and then narrates the exploits of Goddess Kamakshi with Meenakshimyndan as the narrator. Cast Soundtrack The music was composed by K. S. Raghunathan. Critical reception P. S. M. of ''Kalki'' praised the acting of cast, Gopalakrishnan's direction and concluded this film will attract women folk. ''Ananda Vikatan ''Ananda Vikatan'' is a Tamil-language weekly magazine published from Chennai, India. History ''Ananda Vikatan'' was started by Late Pudhoor Vaidyan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andharangam
''Andharangam'' () is a 1975 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by Muktha Srinivasan. The film stars Kamal Haasan, Deepa, Major Sundarrajan and Savitri. It was taken primarily in black and white, but some scenes were taken in Eastmancolor. The film was not a hit. It was dubbed into Telugu-language as ''Andhala Raja'' and released on 29 October 1977. Plot Cast Production ''Andharangam'' was directed by Muktha Srinivasan, written by A. S. Pragasam. It was Deepa a.k.a. Unni Mary's acting debut in Tamil cinema. The film was taken primarily in black and white, but approximately was taken in Eastmancolor. The final length of the film's prints were long. Soundtrack The music was composed by G. Devarajan. The song "Gnaayiru Oli Mazhaiyil" marked Kamal Haasan's debut as a singer. Reception ''Andharangam'' was released on 12 December 1975. Kanthan of ''Kalki Kalki (), also called Kalkin, is the prophesied tenth and final incarnation of the H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manjal Kungumam
Manjal is a village in Nakhatrana Taluka of Kutch district of Gujarat, India. Nearby ruins of fort and temples of Paddhargadh is historical place associated with legendary Jakh Botera. History About two miles to the north-west of the village, in a low country surrounded by hills and overgrown with bushes, the ruins of Paddhargadh, Punvaranogadh or Patan, are there which has traces of once been a large well-peopled city. In 1830, a great number of Indo-Sassanian coins were found buried in a copper vessel. Fort The walls, 2385 yards round, are easily traced, though all the masonry; except one narrow gateway on the west, has gone to decay. Within the walls are the ruins of two palaces, a mint, and a temple of Shiva, all of stone without any trace of wood. In style they closely resemble the ruins at Kera, Kutch. Punvar is also associated with Lakho Phulani. Punvaranogadh was built around 878 by Punvar, son of Ghaa or Ghav, the chief of Kera, Kutch and possibly a nephew of Lakho Phu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karundhel Kannayiram
''Karunthel Kannayiram'' () is a 1972 Indian Tamil-language crime film directed by R. Sundaram and produced by Modern Theatres. The film stars Jaishankar and Lakshmi. It was released on 17 May 1972 and failed commercially. Plot Cast ;Male cast * Jaishankar * Manohar * V. S. Raghavan * Thengai Srinivasan * Moorthy ;Female cast * Lakshmi * Manorama as a vamp *A. Sakunthala Production ''Karunthel Kannayiram'' was directed by R. Sundaram and produced by Modern Theatres. Cinematography was handled by G. R. Nathan, and editing by L. Balu. The producer and screenwriter were not credited; the dialogues were written by Ma. Ra. Soundtrack The soundtrack was composed by Shyam–Philips, with lyrics by Kannadasan. The song "Haha! Poonthamalliyile" belongs to Baila, a Sri Lankan music The music of Sri Lanka has its roots in five primary influences: ancient folk rituals, Hindu religious traditions, Buddhist religious traditions, the legacy of European colonisation, and the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ponnu Mappillai
''Ponnu Mappillai'' () is a 1969 Indian Tamil-language film directed by S. Ramanathan and written by 'Usilai' T. Somanathan. The film stars Jaishankar and Kanchana. It was released on 26 September 1969. Plot The film opens with a smuggler getting down from a plane in Madras airport. He comes out of the airport and places a guitar inside a car. The passenger in the car is a masked man who opens a secret compartment in the guitar to find a pouch with many diamonds. The masked man notices that he is being pursued by a police car. He stops the car in front of a shop and places the guitar inside another car parked in front of the shop and hides in a nearby place. The car belongs to a couple Ramesh and Bhuvana who have entered the shop. Meanwhile a bystander notices the guitar and takes it out of the car. The couple comes out of the shop and drive away. The masked man notes down the car number so that he can track down the diamonds. The rest of the movie is about how the guitar cha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aayiram Poi
''Aayiram Poi'' () is a 1969 Indian Tamil-language comedy film, directed by Muktha Srinivasan and written by Cho. It is based on Cho's novel ''Yaaro Ivar Yaaro''. The film stars Jaishankar, Vanisri, Cho and Manorama. It was released on 11 July 1969. Plot Chinna Durai dislikes his brother-in-law Kanagasabi, and stands in the way of a marriage arrangement for his daughter Malathy and Kanagasabi's son Ravi. The film deals with how Ravi's resourcefulness helps him in getting Malathi's hand in marriage. Cast Production ''Aayiram Poi'' is the feature film debut of Neelu, previously a theatre actor. The film's title references the Tamil proverb, "Aayiram Poiyai Solliyaavadhu Oru Kalyanathai Pannu" (At least tell a thousand lies to make a marriage work). It is based on ''Yaaro Ivar Yaaro'', a novel written by Cho and serialised in the magazine ''Kalki''. Soundtrack Music was by V. Kumar and lyrics were written by Kannadasan. Release and reception ''Aayiram Poi'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
