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Celluloid (film)
''Celluloid'' is a List of Malayalam films of 2013, 2013 Indian Malayalam cinema, Malayalam-language biographical drama film co-produced, written, and directed by Kamal (director), Kamal. It stars Prithviraj Sukumaran, Sreenivasan, Mamta Mohandas, and Chandni (Malayalam actress), Chandni. The film is based on the life of J.C. Daniel, regarded as the father of Malayalam cinema, focusing on the making of his film ''Vigathakumaran'', and the story of its heroine, P. K. Rosy. The film is particularly based on ''Life of J. C. Daniel'', a biography of J. C. Daniel written by Chelangatt Gopalakrishnan. Filming began in November 2012, and the online posters, created by a 16-year-old boy, ''Aswin'', which went viral on social media. Released in February 2013, the film received positive reviews and won seven Kerala State Film Awards, including Kerala State Film Award for Best Film, Best Film and Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor, Best Actor (Prithviraj). It was also supported by All ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kamal (director)
Kamaluddin Mohammed Majeed, mononymously known as Kamal, is an Indian film director, screenwriter, and producer who predominantly works in the Malayalam cinema. He was the former chairman of Kerala State Chalachitra Academy. Kamal made his directorial debut with the 1986 film '' Mizhineerppovukal''. In a career spanning over three decades, Kamal has directed over forty films. His films have won various National Film Awards and Kerala State Film Awards, including for films such as '' Kakkothi Kaavile Appoppan Thaadikal'' (1988), '' Ulladakkam'' (1991), (1995), '' Niram'' (1999), '' Madhuranombarakkattu'' (2000), '' Meghamalhar'' (2001), '' Nammal'' (2002), '' Perumazhakkalam'' (2004), '' Karutha Pakshikal'' (2006), and '' Celluloid'' (2013). Early life Kamal was born as Kamaluddin Mohammed Majeed. Career He started his career by writing the film '' Thrasam'', directed by Padiyan in 1981. He also worked as an associate director in the film. His first film was ''Mizhineer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
P K Rosy
Poulose Kunji Rosy (10 February 1903 – 1988), known as P. K. Rosy, was an Indian actress and the first woman to act in a Malayalam film. She starred in J. C. Daniel's silent film ''Vigathakumaran'' (''The Lost Child''), for which she was targeted at the 1928 premiere by an angry mob because of her lower-caste status. Born and raised as Rajamma in a Pulaya family, she developed an early interest in acting and began performing in local plays with the support of her uncle. In 1928, she was selected for the lead role in J. C. Daniel's debut film ''Vigathakumaran'', in which she portrayed ''Sarojini'', an upper-caste Nair woman. When the film premiered at the Capitol Theatre in Trivendrum, the upper-caste members of the audience expressed strong opposition to a Dalit portraying a Nair and a scene where the hero kisses a flower from her hair. The incident turned into violence, resulting in damage to the theatre and the arson of Rosy's house by a mob. Rosy was forced to leave the t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samvrutha Sunil
Samvritha Sunil (born 31 October 1986) is an Indian former actress who appeared mainly in Malayalam films. She made her debut in 2004 through the film '' Rasikan'' directed by Lal Jose. She has acted in over 47 movies. Her best known films include '' Arabikkatha'' (2007), ''Chocolate'' (2007), '' Thirakkatha'' (2008), '' Boomi Malayalam'' (2009), ''Cocktail'' (2010), '' Manikyakkallu'' (2011), '' Swapna Sanchari'' (2011), '' Arike'' (2012), '' Diamond Necklace'' (2012) and '' Ayalum Njanum Thammil'' (2012). After a hiatus of 6 years, she made her comeback through the television show '' Nayika Nayakan''. Early and personal life Samvritha was born in Chalad, Kannur. She has a younger sister Sanjuktha Sunil, who did the sound recording of the film '' Spanish Masala''. Samvritha did her schooling at St. Teresa's Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School, Kannur. She graduated in communicative English from St. Teresa's College, Ernakulam and did her master's degree in advertising f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Times Of India
''The Times of India'' (''TOI'') is an Indian English-language daily newspaper and digital news media owned and managed by the Times Group. It is the List of newspapers in India by circulation, third-largest newspaper in India by circulation and List of newspapers by circulation, largest selling English-language daily in the world. It is the oldest English-language newspaper in India, and the second-oldest Indian newspaper still in circulation, with its first edition published in 1838. It is nicknamed as "The Old Lady of Bori Bunder", and is a newspaper of record. Near the beginning of the 20th century, Lord Curzon, the Viceroy of India, called ''TOI'' "the leading paper in Asia". In 1991, the BBC ranked ''TOI'' among the world's six best newspapers. It is owned and published by Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. (BCCL), which is owned by the Sahu Jain family. In the Brand Trust Report India study 2019, ''TOI'' was rated as the most trusted English newspaper in India. In a 2021 surve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manikandan Pattambi
Manikandan Pattambi is an Indian television, stage, and film actor. He's best known for his roles in Malayalam television. He became famous for his character ''Sathyasheelan'' in the sitcom '' Marimayam'', a social satire in Mazhavil Manorama Mazhavil Manorama is an Indian Malayalam language general entertainment Free-to-air television channel owned by Malayala Manorama. The channel’s headquarters is at Aroor, Alappuzha in Kerala, India. History The channel has been on air sin .... He has also acted in a few supporting roles in various Malayalam films. Personal life He is married and has two daughters. Awards * 2000: Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy Award for Best Actor - Uyirthudi * 2003: Kerala State Television Award for Best Supporting Character - Devamanasam (Short film) * 2009: Kerala State Television Award for Best Actor - Unaru (Short film) * 2011: Kerala State Television Award for Best Comedian - Marimayam Television Filmography As an actor Dialogue * ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thalaivasal Vijay
Thalaivaasal Vijay (born A. R. Vijayakumar) is an Indian actor and dubbing artiste. He has acted predominantly in Tamil and Malayalam films. Career Vijay's debut film was '' Thalaivaasal'' (1992), which became part of his stage name in Tamil cinema following acclaim for his performance. He is noted for his character roles, especially in R. Sukumaran's 2010 Malayalam film '' Yugapurushan'' as Narayana Guru Sree Narayana Guru () (20 August 1856 – 20 September 1928) was a philosopher, Spiritual Leader, spiritual leader and Social Reformer, social reformer in India. He led a Kerala reformation movement, reform movement against the injustice in t .... The actor is usually seen in negative and supporting roles. Vijay, in his career spanning over 30 years, has appeared in more than 270 films. Filmography Tamil 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s Malayalam Telugu Hindi English As voice over artist Television Tamil Malayalam Awards Referen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Madhan Bob
S. Krishnamoorthy (born 19 October 1953) professionally known as Madhan Bob, is an Indian actor and comedian, appearing in many Tamil films in supporting roles. Madhan Bob is known for his amusing facial expressions, laughter and protruding eyeballs, which he took inspiration from Kaka Radhakrishnan. He appeared in the popular Sun TV comedy show '' Asatha Povathu Yaaru?'' as one of the judges. Partial filmography Tamil films Other language films ;Malayalam films # '' Bhramaram'' (2009) # ''Celluloid'' (2013) ;Hindi film # ''Chachi 420 ''Chachi 420'' () is a 1997 Indian Hindi-language comedy film, co-written, produced and directed by Kamal Haasan. The film is an official remake of the 1996 Tamil film '' Avvai Shanmughi''., which itself was an adaptation of 1993 film '' Mrs. Dou ...'' (1997) ;Telugu film # '' Bangaram'' (2006) References External links {{DEFAULTSORT:Bob, Madhan 1950 births Indian male comedians Indian male film actors Living people Tam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nandu Madhav
Nandu Madhav is an Indian actor known for his works in Marathi cinema and theatre. He is known for his title role in Paresh Mokashi's ''Harishchandrachi Factory'' which won the Best Feature Film in Marathi award in the 56th National Film Awards in 2008. He won a Filmfare Award Marathi for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in the 2022 film, '' Y'' (2022). Early life Nandu Madhav completed his school training in Gevrai, Beed district. He earned his BSc and LL.B. (gen) degrees from Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University in Aurangabad, Maharashtra. Career Madhav played a role in the Marathi movie ''Bangarwadi'' (1995). Madhav has also appeared in Hindi movies such as '' Daayraa'' and '' Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hain''. He is also known for his role of an educated villager fighting for justice in the 1998 hit film '' Sarkarnama''. In 2012, he coordinated a play called ''Shivaji Underground in Bhimnagar Mohalla'', which attempts to shed light on legacy appro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ramesh Pisharody
T. V. Ramesh (born 1 October 1981), professionally credited as Ramesh Pisharody, is an Indian stand-up comedian, impressionist, television presenter, actor and film director. He works in Malayalam television shows, stage, and cinema. He is particularly known for his observational comedy. Early life Pisharody was born as the youngest son in the family and has four siblings. He studied his first and second grades at Kendriya Vidyalaya in Velloor. It was an English-medium school, where he made his mimicry debut by imitating a dog's barking for a musical drama. After putting pressure on his family, he was moved to a Malayalam-medium school from his third grade onward so that he could enjoy holidays on Saturdays. The new school had no school uniform. Since then, he has been participating in mimicry competitions. After winning second prize at a youth festival at Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala, he started getting stage programmes. In 2000, he joined Cochin Stallions, the mimicry ... [...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] |
Malayattoor Ramakrishnan
K. V. Ramakrishna Iyer, better known by his pen name, Malayattoor Ramakrishnan (27 May 1927 – 27 December 1997), was an Indian writer of Malayalam literature, cartoonist, lawyer, Magistrate, judicial magistrate, and Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer. He was best known for his novels, short stories and biographical sketches and his works include ''Yanthram'', ''Verukal'', ''Yakshi (novel), Yakshi'' and ''Service Story – Ente IAS Dinangal''. He received the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for Novel in 1967. He was also a recipient of the Vayalar Award in 1979. Biography Malayattoor Ramakrishnan was born on 27 May 1927, at Kalpathi, a village renowned for Kalpathi Ratholsavam, near Palakkad in Malabar district of Madras Presidency of the British India in a Tamils, Tamil family to K.R. Viswanatha Iyer, a government official, and his wife, Janaki Ammal, as one of their six children. The family later settled down in Thottuva, near Cheranallur, near the banks of the Periya ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Siddique (actor)
Siddique Mamathu (born 1 October 1962), known mononymously as Siddique, is an Indian actor and producer, who works mainly in Malayalam cinema. Along with appearing in over 350 Malayalam films, he has also acted in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi language films. He is known for having played a wide range of starring and supporting roles, including comic characters, romantic leads, anti-heroes and villains. Siddique made his acting debut with the film '' Aa Neram Alppa Dooram'' (1985). He got a break with the comedy film '' In Harihar Nagar'' (1990). Due to its success, He acted in a variety of comic roles during the early-1990s in films such as '' Godfather'', ''Manthrikacheppu'', '' Simhavalan Menon'', '' Kasargode Khadarbhai'', '' Thiruthalvaadi'', ''Mughamudra'', ''Kunukkitta Kozhi'', and '' Welcome to Kodaikanal''. Siddique turned to more serious roles with '' Asuravamsam'' and '' Lelam.'' He also did a notable villain role in '' Sathyameva Jayathe'' (2001), which led to a success ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
