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Annie (Malayalam Actress)
Chitra Shaji Kailas (born Annie Jobbie; 21 July 1975), better known by her birth name Annie, is an Indian television host and former actress from Kerala, who appears in Malayalam television and films . Her film career spanned three years from 1993 to 1996 with a total of 16 films in Malayalam cinema, she retired from acting post-marriage and returned as a television host in 2015. She debuted as an actress in 1993 in the film '' Ammayane Sathyam'' directed by Balachandra Menon. She won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Malayalam for her role in ''Mazhayethum Munpe'' (1995). Her other most noted films include ''Parvathy Parinayam'' (1995) directed by P. G. Viswambharan, ''Rudraksham'' (1994), ''Tom & Jerry'' (1995), '' Puthukkottayile Puthumanavalan'' (1995), and ''Swapna Lokathe Balabhaskaran'' (1996). Personal life She hails from a Christian family in Pala, Kerala, India and raised in Thiruvalla. She was born to Jobbie and Mariamma in 1975. She has three older sisters, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pala, Kerala
Pala () is a town and a municipality in Kottayam district of Kerala, India. It is the headquarters of the Meenachil taluk and the Pala Revenue Division. Pala is situated on the banks of the Meenachil river. It is one of the main gateways to the southern high ranges of the Western Ghats. Demographics Indian census, Pala had a population of 22,640. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Pala has an average literacy rate of 98%, higher than the national average of 73%: male literacy is 98.5%, and female literacy is 97.8%, still much higher than the state average. 10% of the population is under 6 years of age. Christians make up 65.09% of the population, Hindus 34.19%, Muslims 0.00%, Jain 0.00%, other religions 0.05% and 0.15% not stated. Cuisine of Pala Appams, kallappams, or vellayappams are rice flour pancakes that have soft, thick white spongy centres and crisp, lace-like edges.Marks, Gil (2010), Encyclopedia of Jewish Food, John Wiley and sons Beef ular ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The New Indian Express
''The New Indian Express'' is an Indian English-language broadsheet daily newspaper published by the Chennai-based Express Publications. It was founded in 1932 as ''The Indian Express'', under the ownership of Chennai-based P. Varadarajulu Naidu. In 1991, following the death of owner Ramnath Goenka, his family split the group into two companies. Initially, the two groups shared the ''Indian Express'' title, as well as editorial and other resources. But on 13 August 1999, the northern editions, headquartered in Mumbai, retained the ''Indian Express'' moniker, while the southern editions became ''The New Indian Express''. Santwana Bhattacharya was appointed Editor-in-Chief on July 1st, 2022, replacing G.S. Vasu. History ''Indian Express'' was first published on September 5, 1932, in Madras (now Chennai) by an Ayurvedic doctor and Indian National Congress member P Varadarajulu Naidu, publishing from the same press where he ran the ''Tamil Nadu'' Tamil weekly. But soon, on accoun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asianet (TV Channel)
Asianet is an Indian Malayalam language general entertainment pay television channel owned by Disney Star (formerly ''Star India''), a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company India. Asianet and its channels are operated by Asianet Star Communications, Wholly owned by Disney Star, the channel is headquartered in Kochi. Asianet HD is the first HD television channel in Malayalam. Establishment by Dr Raji Menon The channel was originally promoted by Dr Raji Menon in the mid 1990s. In late 2006, he partially pulled out of Asianet Communications, turning over control to Rajeev Chandrasekhar (Jupiter Entertainment Ventures). Star India bought a 51% stake in Asianet Communications and formed a joint venture with JEV in November 2008. In 2014, Star India took full ownership of Asianet Communications. History Asianet’s story starts much earlier than in 1993, it starts in Moscow . Dr Raji Menon was a student there and Mr P.Unnikrishnan was the correspondent of PTI in Moscow. Dr Raj ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amrita TV
Amrita TV is an Indian Malayalam Language general Entertainment television channel owned by Mata Amritanandamayi Math. It was launched in 2005. Theme song The theme song, "Lokasamastha," was composed by Rahulraj for Mata Amritanandamayi's 50th birthday celebrations in 2003 and later taken as the theme of Amrita TV. List of movies *'' Jeevitha Nouka'' (1951) *'' Olavum Theeravum'' (1960) *'' Seeta'' (1960) *''Njanasundari'' (1961) *'' Jwala'' (1969) *''Iruttinte Athmavu'' (1967) *'' Ningalenne Communistakki'' (1970) *'' Othenante Makan'' (1970) *''Dathuputhran'' (1970) *''Pearl View'' (1970) *'' Kalpana'' (1970) *'' Lora Neeyevide'' (1971) *'' Thettu'' (1971) *'' Line Bus'' (1971) *''Aromalunni'' (1972) *'' Chemparathy'' (1972) *''Gandharavakshetram'' (1972) *'' Manushyaputhran'' (1973) *''Ponnapuram Kotta'' (1973) *'' Poonthenaruvi'' (1974) *''Kanyakumari'' (1974) *'' Achaaram Ammini Osharam Omana'' (1977) *'' Ee Ganam Marakkumo'' (1978) *'' Sankarabharanam'' (1980) *''Shali ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kairali TV
Kairali TV is an Indian Malayalam-language general entertainment television channel owned by Kairali TV Network (Malayalam Communications Limited). It is headquartered at Thiruvananthapuram. It was launched on 17 August 2000. The channel is backed by the Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI . History The channel was launched in August 2000 by the then ruling party Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI . Two Malayalam film actors were appointed in major positions—Mammootty as chairman and Mohanlal as director. Channels Current shows * ''Homely Family'' * ''Kerala Lottery Live'' * ''Celebrity Kitchen Magic'' * ''Comedy Thillana'' Former shows Notable programming * '' Aswamedham'' * ''Atlas Ganopahaaram'' * ''Big Screen'' * ''Flavours of India'' * ''Priyapetta Mammootty'' * ''Amchi Mumbai'' * ''Rhythm'' * ''Symphony'' * ''Grab The Spot Light'' * ''Laya Tharang'' * ''Kerala Cafe'' * ''Jollywood Junction'' * ''Fresh Hits'' * ''Loud Speaker'' * ''Nakshathradeepangal' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Doordarshan
Doordarshan (abbreviated as DD; Hindi: , ) is an Indian public service broadcaster founded by the Government of India, owned by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and one of Prasar Bharati's two divisions. One of India's largest broadcasting organisations in studio and transmitter infrastructure, it was established on 15 September 1959. Doordarshan, which also broadcasts on digital terrestrial transmitters, provides television, radio, online and mobile service throughout metropolitan and regional India and overseas. History Beginnings The channel began modestly as an experimental broadcaster in Delhi on 15 September 1959, with a small transmitter and a makeshift studio. Regular daily transmission started in 1965 as part of All India Radio, with a five-minute news bulletin read by Pratima Puri. Salma Sultan joined Doordarshan in 1967, and became a news anchor. '' Krishi Darshan'' debuted on Doordarshan on 26 January 1967, and is Indian television's longest ru ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cinema Express
''Cinema Express'' was an Indian Tamil-language entertainment fortnightly magazine published from Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was a part of The New Indian Express Group, which also publishes ''Samakalika Malayalam Vaarika'' weekly as well as '' Dinamani'' and ''Kannada Prabha'' newspapers. The ''Cinema Express'' brand is now used for the film industry coverage of ''The New Indian Express'' regardless of language. ''Cinema Express'' also honoured artistic excellence of professionals in the Indian film industry through the Cinema Express Awards. The published version was discontinued in February 2016, in favour of an online magazine. History ''Cinema Express'' came out with their first issue on 10 January 1980 and had the last on 16 February 2016. The magazine was priced at Rs.15 when publication ceased. Afterwards, The New Indian Express Group used the name ''Cinema Express'' for the online magazine that publishes information related to cinema.https://www.facebook.com/pg/XpressCine ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alone (2023 Film)
''Alone'' is a 2023 Indian Malayalam-language mystery thriller film directed by Shaji Kailas, written by Rajesh Jayaraman, and produced and distributed by Antony Perumbavoor through Aashirvad Cinemas. The story is set during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic in India. It stars Mohanlal as the only character appearing in the film which otherwise features voice roles as supporting cast. 4Musics composed the film's background score and songs. The film was developed during the COVID-19 pandemic in India as a small film that can be made within pandemic restrictions to help unemployed workers in Malayalam film industry. Principal photography lasted 18 days from September to October 2021. The film was originally meant to be a direct-to-OTT release. ''Alone'' was released in theatres on 26 January 2023 where it received mixed reviews. Premise Kalidas is a motivational speaker who starts living in a prominent flat in Kochi during the COVID-19 lockdown, with a need for something. As it is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sakshyam
''Sakshyam'' is a 1995 successful Malayalam-language Indian film, directed by Mohan. The movie is actress Manju Warrier's debut film. The film was produced by K. R. Balakrishnan and Rajan Manakkalathu. Plot Brigadier Rajashekaran Nambiar is an officer in the Indian Army. Neighbor Dr. Sunny is an army doctor. The movie starts with a flashback of Nambiar receiving a call from the hospital, alerting him that his wife Susanna's health is deteriorating. Upon receiving this news, he goes to the convent to find his daughter, Smitha. He takes her on a trip to see her mother. On the journey, he recalls forgotten memories of Susanna. One of these memories is of how he and Susanna met. Rajashekeran was a flirt, an alcoholic and an excessive smoker. When Susanna rejects his attempt at flirting, he becomes determined to get her. He gets his friend, Dr. Sunny, to sway Susanna into liking him. Raj and Susanna eventually get married. Rajashekharan is from a royal family which disapprove of he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Indian Military Intelligence
''Indian Military Intelligence'' is a 1995 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by T. S. Suresh Babu, starring K. B. Ganesh Kumar, Babu Antony and Murali. This film was a third box_office hit Malayalam film of the year behind Mazhayethum Munpe and Agnidevan Cast * K. B. Ganesh Kumar as ACP Shivaprasad IPS * Murali as Captain Anthony Domenic * Babu Antony as Imran Khan * Srividya as Shivaprasad's mother * Chippy as Sreedevi Varma * Jose Prakash as Shivaprasad's grandfather * Kuchan as Thankappan/George Spielberg * Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair as Valiya Thamburan * Sukumaran as Major B. Rajaraja Varma * Kundara Johny as Captain Sharma/Akbar * Kuthiravattam Pappu as Aroodam Anandan * P. C. George as Mohammed Sarkar * Manu Varma as Jayakumar * Prathapachandran as Comm. George Mathew * Bheeman Raghu as Alex Ambalakkadan * M. G. Soman as Ravi Varma * Narayanankutty as Chandra Varma * Poojappura Ravi as Mohana Varma * K.P.A.C. Sunny as Shekhara Varmma * Manjula Vijaya ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kalyanji Anandji (film)
''Kalyanji Anandji'' is a 1995 Indian Malayalam Comedy film, directed by Balu Kiriyath, starring Mukesh, Harisree Ashokan and Annie in the lead roles. The film was commercially successful and remade in Tamil as '' Kavalai Padathe Sagodhara'' with Pandiarajan. Premise Kalyanakrishnan, who hails from a Brahmin family, marries his girlfriend Mary Nirmala who is a Christian. Their life takes a turn when their parents learn about their relationship. Cast * Mukesh as Kalyanakrishnan * Harishree Ashokan as Anantharaman, Kalyanakrishnan's brother * Annie as Mary Nirmala / Shivagami * Sukumari as Kalyanakrishnan's mother * Cochin Haneefa as Vengalam Chakkunni / Adv. General Oorumadam Subbarama Iyer * Indrans as Maniyan * Mamukkoya as Balusherry Basheer/Swami Danthagopurananda Mouni Baba * Paravoor Bharathan as Shambho Mahadevan, Kalyanakrishnan's brother * Jose Pallissery as Lakshminarayanan, Kalyanakrishnan's brother * Narendra Prasad as Dr. Shankaran, Kalyanakrishnan's brother ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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