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Aanaval Mothiram
''Aanaval Mothiram'' (Malayalam: ആനവാൽ മോതിരം) is a 1991 Malayalam film directed by G. S. Vijayan, written by T. Damodaran, and starring Sreenivasan, Suresh Gopi, Saranya Ponvannan, and Jagathy Sreekumar. The plot is loosely based on the 1990 film ''Short Time''. Plot Aanaval Mothiram is a piece of traditional jewellery which houses the stiff thick hairs derived from the tails of Indian elephants, in a gold/silver ring. It is considered as a remedy for cowardice according to native beliefs in Kerala and Tamil Nadu. The movie was shot in 1980s Trivandrum and provides excellent, nostalgic views of how the city used to look prior to the development from the 1990s onwards. In the movie, Circle Inspector James Pallithara and Sub Inspector Nandakumar alias Nandu works for Kerala Police and are good friends. Nandu is brave and adventurous, whereas James, who is Nandu's superior officer, is lazy and cowardly and tries to avoid action and any matter of risks at ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sreenivasan
Sreenivasan (born 6 April 1956) is an Indian actor, screenwriter, director, dubbing artist and producer who predominantly works in Malayalam cinema. Sreenivasan has starred in over 225 films. Sreenivasan wrote the screenplays of films such as '' Odaruthammava Aalariyam'' (1984), ''Sanmanassullavarkku Samadhanam'' (1986), ''Gandhinagar 2nd Street'' (1986), ''Nadodikkattu'' (1987), ''Pattanapravesham'' (1988), ''Varavelpu'' (1989), '' Thalayanamanthram'' (1990), '' Sandesam'' (1991), '' Midhunam'' (1993), ''Mazhayethum Munpe'' (1995), ''Azhakiya Ravanan'' (1996), '' Oru Maravathoor Kanavu'' (1998), ''Udayananu Tharam'' (2005), ''Katha Parayumpol'' (2007), and ''Njan Prakashan'' (2018) among which the latter is one of the highest-grossing Malayalam films of all time. He has won two Kerala State Film Awards for Best Screenplay, for ''Sandesam'' and ''Mazhayethum Munpe''. As a writer and actor he has frequently collaborated with directors such as Priyadarshan, Sathyan Anthikad and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jagannatha Varma
K. N. Jagannatha Varma (1 May 1939 – 20 December 2016) was an Indian actor who worked in Malayalam film and television industry. He was also a Kathakali artist. His son Manu Varma is also an artist and his son-in-law Viji Thampi is a film director. He acted in a number of Malayalam movies performing stereotypical roles of a senior police officer, judge or a priest. Some of his noted roles were in movies ''New Delhi'' (1987), Thanthram (1988), ''Lelam'' (1997) and ''Pathram'' (1999), all directed by Joshiy. Varma joined the Kerala Police Force in 1963, before getting active in movies. He retired from the Kerala Police as the Superintendent of Police. Family Malayalam movie director Viji Thampi is his Son-in-law. His last film was 'Dolls', released in 2013. His last TV serial was ' Mangalyapattu', which was being aired in Mazhavil Manorama channel at the time of his death. He was cremated with full state honours at his family crematorium in Cherthala. Filmography * ''T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ragalaipuram
''Ragalaipuram'' is a 2013 Indian Tamil language comedy drama film written and directed by Mano, which is a remake of the 1991 Malayalam film ''Aanaval Mothiram''. The film features Karunas, Angana Roy, and Sanjana Singh in the lead roles. The music was composed by Srikanth Deva. The film opened to mixed reviews upon release on 18 October 2013. Cast * Karunas as Velu * Angana Roy as Kalyani * Sanjana Singh as SI Shwetha * Bharath Reddy as SI Suresh * Manobala as Inspector * Uma as Velu's mother * M. S. Bhaskar as Vincent * Pawan as Burma Kumar * Vaiyapuri as Insurance Policy Agent * Delhi Ganesh as Constable Pandian * Kovai Sarala as Head Constable Ekavalli * Singampuli * O. A. K. Sundar as SI Veerapandi * Mayilsamy * Ken Karunas * Kottaikumar * Shakeela as Kuruvamma (Special Appearance) * Sridhar (Special Appearance - "Obamavum") Production The film was first reported in February 2012, with debutant Mano chosen to direct the remake of the 1991 Malayalam film ''Aanaval Mo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aditya Pancholi
Aditya Pancholi (born 4 January 1965) is an Indian actor, producer and playback singer working in Hindi cinema. Acting career 1985–87: Television movies and serials He was signed for a few television video films produced by Hiba, which was owned by Stardust magazine owner Nari Hira. Pancholi made his acting debut with ''Shahadat'' in 1985. In 1986, he did the television films ''Sone Ka Pinjra'', ''Siyahi'', ''Kalank Ka Tika'', ''Afshar Ki Saali'' and ''Maryam Ki Beti''. Later that year, he ventured into mainstream Bollywood with ''Sasti Dulhan Mahenga Dulha''. During this time, he adopted the stage name Aditya Pancholi. In 1987, Pancholi gave performances in two television movies: ''Abhishek'' and ''Khatarnaak Irade''. In ''Abhishek'', he portrayed a well-known businessman who used his father's wealth in enjoying leisure time and used a new costume to help depressed and troubled people. In ''Khatarnaak Irade'', Pancholi played the role of a womanising lifeguard who got ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shilpa Shetty
Shilpa Shetty Kundra (born Ashwini Shetty; Née Shetty; 8 June 1975) is an Indian actress who works mainly in Hindi-language films. Shetty made her screen debut in the thriller ''Baazigar'' (1993) which garnered her nominations for two Filmfare Awards, after which she played a dual role in the action comedy ''Main Khiladi Tu Anari'' (1994). Shetty's career saw a resurgence as a lead actress by the turn of the millennium with the romantic drama ''Dhadkan'' (2000), marking a turning point in her career. This was followed by roles in ''Indian'' (2001) and '' Rishtey'' (2002), which earned her praise and another Filmfare nomination for Best Supporting Actress for the latter. Shetty received critical acclaim for playing a career woman suffering from AIDS in the social drama '' Phir Milenge'' (2004), which garnered a nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Actress. She subsequently appeared in successful films such as the action thriller ''Dus'' (2005), the ensemble drama '' Life ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Govinda (actor)
Govind Arun Ahuja (born 21 December 1963) is an Indian actor, comedian, dancer, and former politician, who has appeared in more than 165 Hindi-language film and established himself one of most popular actors in India. Govinda is known for his slapstick performances and dancing skills. He has received 12 Filmfare Award nominations and won two Filmfare Special Awards and a Filmfare Award for Best Comedian. In June 1999, he was voted the tenth-greatest star of stage or screen in last thousand years by BBC News Online poll. Starting out as an action and dancing hero in the 1980s, His first film was 1986's ''Ilzaam'', which was a hit and other earlier box-office hits include ''Love 86'' (1986), ''Hatya'' (1988), ''Jeete Hain Shaan Se'' (1988), ''Do Qaidi'' (1989), and ''Hum'' (1991). However, Govinda would go on to reinvent himself as a comedy hero in the 1990s after his role as a mischievous young NCC cadet in the 1992 romance '' Shola Aur Shabnam''. Following his comedy debut ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hindi Cinema
Hindi cinema, popularly known as Bollywood and formerly as Bombay cinema, refers to the film industry based in Mumbai, engaged in production of motion pictures in Hindi language. The popular term Bollywood, is a portmanteau of "Bombay" (former name of Mumbai) and " Hollywood". The industry is a part of the larger Indian cinema, which also includes South Cinema and other smaller film industries. In 2017, Indian cinema produced 1,986 feature films, of which the largest number, 364 have been from Hindi. , Hindi cinema represented 43 percent of Indian net box-office revenue; Tamil and Telugu cinema represented 36 percent, and the remaining regional cinema constituted 21 percent. Hindi cinema has overtaken the U.S. film industry to become the largest centre for film production in the world. In 2001 ticket sales, Indian cinema (including Hindi films) reportedly sold an estimated 3.6 billion tickets worldwide, compared to Hollywood's 2.6 billion tickets sold. Earlier Hindi film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Gambler (1995 Film)
''Gambler'' is a 1995 Indian Hindi-language action film directed by Dayal Nihalani, which is a remake of the Malayalam film ''Aanaval Mothiram''. Plot Police Inspector Dayashanker Pandey is a slacker, a man who does not want to put his life under any risk, and is quite comfortable sharing tall tales, and a desk job. Fate has other plans for him, for whenever he goes on duty outside, he somehow apprehends some criminals or some smuggled goods or drugs. He thus becomes the pride of his division, much to his discomfort. For Dayashanker knows that if he is publicly felicitated, this will put him in the black books of many underworld gangsters, which will rip his comfortable and easy-going life apart. Cast * Govinda as Inspector Dayashankar Pandey * Aditya Pancholi as Inspector Shiva * Shilpa Shetty as Ritu / Radha * Gulshan Grover as Contract Killer Billa "Meaow-Meaow" * Ali Asgar as Dayashankar's Young Brother * Mohan Joshi as Karianna * Johnny Lever as Havaldar Babulal * Tin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kothuku Nanappan
Kothuku Nanappan (12 March 1935 – 26 December 1994) was an Indian theater actor, mimicry artist and film actor in Malayalam movies during the 1980s and 1990s. His popular movies are '' Naadodikkaattu'' (1987), '' Aanaval Mothiram'' (1991), ''Sarapanjaram'' (1979), ''Paavam Poornima'' (1984) and ''Chenkol'' (1993). His role as a supervisor role in the comedy film '' Nadodikattu'' (1987) is well noted for his performance. Personal life He was born to Saraswathy Antharjanam and G. Shankaran Namboothiri, of Muttathu Madom, Perunna, Changanassery, Travancore, on 12 March 1935. His official name was S. Narayanan Namboothiri. He had a diploma in Textile Technology from Govt. Polytechnic, Thiruvananthapuram. He worked as a Textile Investigator Textile Commissioner’s Office, Mumbai. Later he came back to Kerala to act in movies. He is married to Suseela Devi from Kizhakkedathu House, Varanad, Cherthala in 1962. The couple had two sons. He died on 26 December 1994 on Thiruvananthapura ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James (Malayalam Actor)
James Chacko was an Indian actor who starred in more than 150 Malayalam language films. He was active for over three decades. He joined the industry as an art and production manager and later was the manager for actor Nedumudi Venu. He played important roles in ''New Delhi'', '' Meesa Madhavan'', ''Pathram'', ''Oru Maravathoor Kanavu'' and ''Peruvannapurathe Visheshangal''. The character ''Pattalam Purushu'' played by James in the 2002 movie Meesa Madhavan has attained a cult status in Malayalam cinema. Death James died following cardiac arrest on 14 June 2007 at his brother's house at Kaduthuruthy Kaduthuruthy is a town in Kottayam District in the state of Kerala, India. Geography Kaduturuthy has an average elevation of . Its name derives from ''Kadal thuruth'', meaning near to the beach as it is believed that several centuries ago, .... Filmography References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:james Male actors in Malayalam cinema Indian male film actors Male ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mohan Jose
Mohan Jose is an Indian actor in Malayalam cinema. He has acted more than 100 films. He came into movie industry portraying villains and later began acting in different comedy and character roles. He is the son of famous singer Pappukutty Bhagavathar. Career Mohan Jose was a government officer in Bombay. He debuted in ''Chamaram'' in 1980. Later he moved to Madras to become a full-time movie actor. Rajavinte Makan, Bhoomiyile Rajakkanmar, New Delhi, Nair Saab, Aye Auto, Lelam, Crime File, Black, Nerariyan CBI, Roudram, Crazy Gopalan are a few among other Malayalam Movies in which he portrayed versatile and inimitable characters. Personal life He was born as the eldest son of famous singer Pappukutty Bhagavathar and Baby at Vypin. Playback singer Selma George is his sister. Malayalam film director K. G. George is his brother-in-law. He had his primary education from M.G.M School, Thiruvalla and Santa Cruz High School, Ernakulam District. Mohan Jose is married to Felishya a b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jagannathan (actor)
Jagannathan (1938 – 8 December 2012) was an Indian actor who worked in Malayalam cinema. Biography Jagannathan was born to Sekharan Nair in Changanassery in 1938. He did his primary education from Thuravoor L.P School, Vaikom Government School. He got training from Rashtriya Anushasan Yojan at Rajasthan and won first rank in it. He worked as instructor at L.D.S Training Institute, Indore, Madhya Pradesh for four years. He also worked as Physical Education Officer at Neyattinkara Government High School, St. Joseph's High School, Thiruvananthapuram, Poojappura Government High School and at Javahar Bal Bhavan, Thiruvananthapuram. He held posts as Government Welfare Officer and Govenernment Sports Director Administrator. Movie career He was an active member of the Malayalam theatre scene along with G. Aravindan and Nedumudi Venu. He played the noted character of ''Aattappandaram'' in the play '' Avanavan Kadamba'' written by Kavalam Narayana Panicker and directed by Aravindan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
