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Thamaasha
''Thamaasha'' () is a 2019 Indian Malayalam-language film written and directed by Ashraf Hamza and produced by Sameer Thahir, Shyju Khalid, Lijo Jose Pellissery and Chemban Vinod Jose.The film stars Vinay Forrt, Chinnu Chandni, Divya Prabha and Grace Antony. The music was composed by Rex Vijayan and Shahabaz Aman. The film released in theaters on 5 June 2019. The movie is an official remake of the 2017 Kannada movie ''Ondu Motteya Kathe''. Plot Srinivasan, a Malayalam professor with a balding pate is unable to find a suitable woman to marry. After a number of failed attempts, orchestrated by the marriage broker, Srinivasan, persuaded by his friend Rahim, decides to approach women directly. The story of Rahim's marriage with Ameera further encourages Srinivasan in his pursuit of finding love. Srinivasan develops an interest in his colleague, Babitha. As his attempts to court her were proceeding, Babitha takes fancy on the handsome young professor who joins the college. This ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ashraf Hamza
Ashraf Hamza is an Indian film director and screenwriter who works in Malayalam cinema. Hailing from Ponnani, Malappuram, he debuted with 2019 Malayalam movie ''Thamaasha''. His second directorial feature was ''Bheemante Vazhi'' (2021). He was the co-writer of 2022 movie ''Thallumaala.'' Early life He was born in Ponnani, Kerala. His father owned a movie theatre named '''Alankar in Ponnani. Hamza said his enthusiasm in movies were developed from there, as he spent much of his holidays within the theatre. Some of his childhood experiences with the movie theatre were included in the movie ''Thallumaala.'' Career He started his career by directing a short film based on U. P. Jayaraj's short story '''Bihar. Later he directed some documentaries, short films and ad films. It was his friendship with director Muhsin Parari that led to the possibility of doing a feature-length project. He was approached by Muhsin to write a movie after Muhsin's directorial debut ''KL 10 Patthu'' was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chinnu Chandni
Chinnu Chandni is an Indian actress who works in the Malayalam film industry. In 2019, she made her debut as a heroine in the movie Thamaasha. Career Chinnu Chandni made her acting debut with the 2016 film Anuraga Karikkin Vellam directed by Khalid Rahman. Then in 2017, she acted in a small role in the film Cappuccino. Chinnu made her debut as a female lead in the Vinay Forrt-starrer Thamaasha and also played a notable role in the 2021 film Bheemante Vazhi both films are directed by Ashraf Hamza. She then acted in Jackson Bazaar Youth, as part of an ensemble cast involving Jaffar Idukki,Indrans and Lukman Avaran. Chinnu was part of the Mammootty starrer Kaathal – The Core where she played the respondent lawyer Adv. Sajitha. Her portrayal of the character had gotten her a lot of appreciation. Chinnu had three releases in 2024 Golam, Vishesham and Thaanara. Golam was a police procedural thriller film and released to critical and commercial success. She played the role ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Muhsin Parari
Muhsin Parari, known professionally as Mu.Ri is an Indian film director, writer, producer and lyricist who works in Malayalam films. Career He started his career by directing the music album ''Native Bapa'' (2012), in which actor Mamukkoya played the lead. He worked as assistant director in the feature films ''5 Sundarikal'' (2013) and ''Last Supper'' (2014). His first movie as a director was '' KL 10 Patthu'' (2015). In 2016, He returned with ''Funeral of a Native Son'', a sequel to ''Native Bappa''. Muhsin co-wrote the movie '' Sudani from Nigeria'' with director Zakariya Mohammed in 2018. The movie received five Kerala State Film Awards including the one for Best Screenplay. His next release was ''Virus'', directed by Aashiq Abu. The movie was set against the backdrop of the 2018 Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala. Muhsin co-wrote the screenplay with the duo Suhas-Sharfu. His 2020 release was '' Halal Love Story'', second feature by Zakariya Mohammed after ''Sudani from Nigeri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sameer Thahir
Sameer C. Thahir (born 7 November 1976) is an Indian cinematography, cinematographer, screenwriter, Film producer, producer and film director, who works primarily in Malayalam cinema. He is a graduate of Maharaja's College, Ernakulam, Maharajas College, Ernakulam. Thahir began his career assisting his mentors, fellow Indian Society of Cinematographers members Amal Neerad and Rajeev Ravi. In 2007, he shot his first feature as an independent cinematographer when Amal Neerad turned to direct his debut film ''Big B (film), Big B''. Thahir's other credits include Aashiq Abu's film ''Daddy Cool (2009 Malayalam film), Daddy Cool'' (2009), ''Nidra (2012 film), Nidra'' (2012), ''Diamond Necklace (film), Diamond Necklace'' (2012), ''Bangalore Days'' (2014), ''Thamaasha'' (2019) and ''Minnal Murali'' (2021). In 2017 Thahir received his first credit in Tamil Cinema with Soundarya Rajnikanth's comedy ''Velaiilla Pattadhari 2.'' In 2018, he was a cinematographer on ''Sometimes (film), Som ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shyju Khalid
Shyju Khalid is an Indian cinematographer, film director, and producer who works in Malayalam films. Shyju Khalid made his debut as cinematographer with ''Traffic'' (2011). His notable works are '' 22 Female Kottayam'' (2012), '' Idukki Gold'' (2013), ''Maheshinte Prathikaaram'' (2016), ''Traffic'' (2011), ''5 Sundarikal'' (2013), '' Sudani From Nigeria'' (2018), '' Ee.Ma.Yau'' (2018) and '' Kumbalangi Nights'' (2019). He is a member of the Indian Society of Cinematographers (ISC). Film director Khalid Rahman and cinematographer Jimshi Khalid are his brothers. Career In 2011, director Aashiq Abu suggested him as a cinematographer to Rajesh Pillai directed ''Traffic''. His work received recognition through the film. His second film, ''Salt and Pepper'' (2011) was directed by Aashiq Abu. In 2012 he again worked with Abu in '' 22 Female Kottayam''. Shyju directed a segment in the anthology film ''5 Sundarikal'' in 2013. He has also co-produced the films '' Chandrettan Evideya'', ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arun Kurian
Arun Kurian is an Indian actor who appears on Malayalam cinema. He made his feature film debut through a lead role in the coming of age film '' Aanandam'' (2016). He played supporting roles in '' Velipadinte Pusthakam'' (2017), ''Oru Yamandan Premakadha'' (2019), ''Thamaasha'' (2019), '' Paapam Cheyyathavar Kalleriyatte'' (2019) and '' Hridayam'' (2022). Career A Thiruvalla native, Arun did his schooling in Kuwait at United Indian School till Class 9 and studied in Labour India Gurukulam Public School after that. He earned his masters in business administration from Whistling Woods International Institute in Mumbai while simultaneously assisting in making ad films and sending his profile for audition tests. He made his acting debut as one of the seven lead actors in the 2016 coming of age film '' Aanandam''. He played Varun, whom he described as a "less-talking, less-bullshit guy". The film was a commercial success. He then starred in Lal Jose's '' Velipadinte Pusthakam'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vinay Forrt
Vinay Kumar (born 13 January 1983), professionally credited as Vinay Forrt is an Indian film and stage actor. He is from Fort Kochi, Kerala and has a postgraduate in acting from Film and Television Institute of India in Pune, India. He made his cinematic debut in the Malayalam film '' Ritu'' (2009). Early life and education Vinay Forrt was born in Fort Kochi, Kerala, to M. V. Mani and Sujatha. His real name is Vinay Kumar, and he changed his name as a tribute to his birthplace. He has a sister, Suma, and a brother, Syam. He was educated at St John De Britto Anglo-Indian High School, Fort Kochi and Aquinas College, Edacochin. Before entering the movie industry, he worked at a restaurant, a coffee shop, medical shop and a call center. During his first year while studying for his degree, he joined Lokadharmi Theater and became active in their plays. Later he dropped out to join the Film and Television Institute of India in Pune, India, and became a postgraduate in acting. Forrt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Divya Prabha
Divya Prabha is an Indian actress who predominantly appears in Malayalam films and television serials. She has starred in the independent films '' Ariyippu'' (2022) and ''All We Imagine as Light'' (2024). Career Prabha started her career by doing small roles in movies and then shifted to television serials. She gained wider attention for her roles in the films '' Take Off'' and ''Thamaasha''. In 2015, she won Kerala State Television Award for Best Second Actress for her performance in the TV serial ''Eswaran Sakshiyayi''. She was nominated for Best Actress at the 2022 Locarno Film Festival in the international competition section for the movie '' Ariyippu'' directed by Mahesh Narayanan. The film premiered in the Concorso internazionale (international competition section) of the 75th Locarno Film Festival on 4 August 2022, where it was nominated for the Golden Leopard. The film had a worldwide release on Netflix on 16 December 2022. She plays one of the lead roles in ''All W ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mersheena Neenu
Mersheena Neenu is an Indian actress who predominantly works in the Malayalam television industry along with a few Tamil language, Tamil films and serials. Personal life She is the younger sister of actress Rasna (actress), Rasna, Paarijatham (2008 TV series), Paarijatham fame. Acting career Neenu's first camera experience was when she was studying in UKG for an advertisement. Neenu made her film acting debut with Wound in 2014. She also acted in a prominent role in the Tamil film Konjam Konjam (2017). She then did a guest appearance in Thamaasha (2019), a Malayalam movie. At the same time she acted in some television serials also. She rose to fame among the Malayali audience in the series 'Ayalathe Sundari' on Surya where she acted as deaf and dumb. Her debut Tamil TV serial, Agni Natchathiram (TV series), Agni Natchathiram telecasted on Sun TV but the serial had to be abandoned due to the difficulty of traveling in COVID-19. She acted a negative role in Agni Natchathira ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arya Salim
Arya Salim is an Indian actress who works in Malayalam films. She made her acting debut in 2017 with the Malayalam film '' Thrissivaperoor Kliptham'' directed by Ratheish Kumar. She appeared in '' Ee.Ma.Yau.'', ''Thamaasha'', '' Aarkkariyam'', ''Minnal Murali ''Minnal Murali'' () is a 2021 Indian Malayalam-language superhero film directed by Basil Joseph and produced by Sophia Paul, under the banner of Weekend Blockbusters. The screenplay is written by Arun Anirudhan and Justin Mathew. The film star ...'', '' Bheemante Vazhi'', '' Iratta,'' '' RDX: Robert Dony Xavier'' and '' Abraham Ozler''. Acting career Arya Salim made her acting debut in the 2017 with Malayalam film '' Thrissivaperoor Kliptham''. In 2019, Arya appeared in ''Qamar Hady'', an Egyptian TV series. Filmography References External links * Living people Actresses in Malayalam cinema Indian film actresses 21st-century Indian actresses Year of birth missing (living people) Place of birth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shahabaz Aman
Shahabaz Aman (born 27 December 1969) is an Indian playback singer and composer. He was born in Malappuram, Kerala, India. He is also a stage performer of Ghazal music. Shahabaz is known for his soulful, romantic voice and unique style of singing. He has released music albums of various genres and performed across India and Persian Gulf The Persian Gulf, sometimes called the Arabian Gulf, is a Mediterranean seas, mediterranean sea in West Asia. The body of water is an extension of the Arabian Sea and the larger Indian Ocean located between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula.Un ... countries. He is a two-time winner of Kerala State Film Award for Best Singer. Career Discography Studio Albums Movie soundtracks Singles As playback singer Miscellaneous As lyricist Remix albums Awards See also * Kerala State Film Award for Best Singer References {{DEFAULTSORT:Aman, Shahabaz Living people 1969 births Malayalam playback singers ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neha Nair
Neha Nair is an Indian playback singer and composer. Her debut was a duet with Job Kurian in the film '' Ritu'', with music composed by Rahul Raj. She is a guest singer in the Malayalam rock band Avial. Personal life She currently resides in Thiruvananthapuram with her Husband. Career She was introduced by composer Rahul Raj with the song ''Cindrella'', from the film Rithu. Her next break came through the song ''Premikkumbol'' from Salt N' Pepper, composed by Bijibal. She received the IMFA award for best female playback singer for the song. Her notable songs include ''Melle Kollum, Neeyo, Chillane'' from 22 Female Kottayam; ''Thaazhvaram, Nithya Sahaya Nathe'' from Thira; ''Mandarakatte, Kanadooram'' from 5 Sundarikal; '' Thithithara, Aarambathu'' from Second Show etc. She has also composed music for a few films like Iyobinte Pusthakam, Driving Licence, Under world ''Under World'' is a 2019 Indian Malayalam-language gangster film directed by Arun Kumar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |