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Adoor Bhawani
Adoor Bhavani (1927 – 25 October 2009) was an Indian actress in Malayalam cinema, best known for her appearance in the National Award-winning film ''Chemmeen'' (1965), directed by Ramu Kariat. She had acted in about 450 films, including ''Mudiyanaya Puthran'', ''Thulabharam'', Kallichellamma, and ''Anubhavangal Paalichakal''. Her last film was K. Madhu-directed ''Sethurama Iyer CBI''. She was also a stage actress and was associated with popular theatre group KPAC. Bhavani was born in Adoor in Travancore. Her sister, Adoor Pankajam, was also a Malayalam film actress. Adoor Bhavani died on 25 October 2009. Awards and recognitions In 1969, Bhavani won the Kerala state film award for the second best actress for the film Kallichellamma. She was awarded the Chalachithra Saparya Lifetime Achievement award by Mathrubhumi- Medimix in 2002. In 2008, Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy honoured Bhavani and Pankajam for their overall contributions to theatre and drama. Filmography Dra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adoor
Adoor (sometimes spelled ''Adur'') is a Municipality in Pathanamthitta district of Kerala State, India. It is the headquarters of Adoor Taluk and Adoor Revenue Division. Etymology Adoor (Ad-oor) in Malayalam translates as "Ad" means "separated" (adarnu) and "oor" means "place" or "land". So it means "adarnu kittiya ooru" in Malayalam and in English it means "An obtained separated land". History The history of Adoor is directly connected to the history of Kollam district. During the 1st century A.D., most of the places in Kollam district were ruled by the Ay Kingdom, with their headquarters at south Travancore. It is known that during the rule of the Ay Kings, a Buddhist Monastery existed in Adoor. Some megalithic monuments like dolmens, dating back to the Neolithic period, have been discovered in the Enadimangalam village of Adoor Taluk. Adoor was once part of Ilayidathu Dynasty and Pandalam dynasty. In 1741, Venad Maharaja Marthandavarma included Adoor to the Travancor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Medimix (soap)
Medimix is an Indian brand of ayurvedic/herbal soap manufactured and marketed by AVA Cholayil Private Limited and Cholayil Private Limited, a Chennai-based company. The brand was founded by Dr. V. P. Sidhan from Valapad, Thrissur, Kerala Kerala ( ; ) is a state on the Malabar Coast of India. It was formed on 1 November 1956, following the passage of the States Reorganisation Act, by combining Malayalam-speaking regions of the erstwhile regions of Cochin, Malabar, South .... In 1969 Dr. Sidhan combined a recipe 18 herbs to make a skin care soap. Medimix is currently available in four types of soap, three of body wash, five facial cleansers and hygiene products like hand wash and sanitizers. In 2011, Medimix was judged the 87th-most trusted brand in India and the 15th-most trusted brand in the personal care category according to the Brand Equity Survey conducted by the ''Economic Times''. Medimix has grown synonymous with ‘skin care, the natural way’ and for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mangala Soothram
''Mangalyasootram'' is a 1995 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Sajan and produced by P. T. Xavier. The film stars Jagathy Sreekumar, Kalpana, Murali and A. C. Zainuddin in the lead roles. The film has musical score by C. Rajamani and songs by Berny-Ignatius. Cast *Jagathy Sreekumar as Pullepadi Dasan * Kalpana as Sumithra * Murali as Karnan * A. C. Zainuddin as Sujanan *Indrans as Lorry Bhaskar * Kanaka as Indu *Kozhikode Narayanan Nair as Sukumaran Nair *Shammi Thilakan as Bhadran *Sonia as Nalini *Adoor Bhavani as Narayaniyamma *Kuthiravattam Pappu as Achithan * Sreenath as Shivan *Usharani as Adv. Maheshwaryamma Soundtrack The music was composed by Berny-Ignatius and the lyrics were written by Gireesh Puthenchery Girish Puthenchery (1961–2010) was a noted Malayalam Lyricist, Poet, Scriptwriter and Screenwriter. He was always referred to as the aristocratic lyricist of Malayalam who had a distinctive writing style of his own. He also served as the dire .... ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aniyan Bava Chetan Bava
''Aniyan Bava Chetan Bava'' () is a 1995 Indian Malayalam-language comedy-drama film directed by Rajasenan and written by Rafi Mecartin. It stars Jayaram, Narendra Prasad, Rajan P. Dev, Kasturi and Sangita. The movie was remade in Telugu as ''Subhamastu'' and in Tamil as ''Periya Idathu Mappillai'', the latter starring Jayaram himself in the lead role. It was the debut movie of K. T. S. Padannayil. Plot The film follows brothers Kuttan Bava/Chettan Bava and Kunjan Bava/Aniyan Bava, and their driver Premachandran, with whom the daughters of both the Bavas fall in love. This makes the Bavas enemies and it becomes their issue of pride on who will marry Premachandran. On top of this includes Sundaran, the nephew of the Bavas trying to take Premachandran down. Cast * Jayaram as Premachandran * Narendra Prasad as Kuttan Bava (Chettan Bava) * Rajan P. Dev as Kunjan Bava (Aniyan Bava) * Kasturi as Ammu * Sangita as Malu * Prem Kumar as Sundaran * Oduvil Unnikrishnan as Easwara Pilla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hitler (1996 Film)
''Hitler'' is a 1996 Indian Malayalam-language comedy drama film written and directed by Siddique, produced by Ousepachan Valakuzhy and Lal under the banner of Ousepachan Movie House. It stars Mammootty in the title role with Mukesh, Shobhana, Sai Kumar, Jagadish, and Vani Viswanath in supporting roles. The story centers around the life of Madhavankutty (Mammootty), locally known as 'Hitler' due to his tough character, domineering personality and his uncontrolled rage at the youngsters of the area, for stalking his five young sisters. The film features original songs composed by S. P. Venkatesh. ''Hitler'' became the highest-grossing Malayalam film of the year 1996, and completed more than 300 days theatrical run. The film broke the collection record of Mammootty-starrer '' The King'' that was released the previous year. Plot The movie speaks about the life of Madhavankutty, a rich man locally known as "Hitler" due to his tough character, domineering personality and his unco ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kadhapurushan
''Kathapurushan'' ( en, The Man of the Story) is a 1995 Indo-Japanese Malayalam-language period drama film written and directed by Adoor Gopalakrishnan. It was produced by Gopalakrishnan himself and co-produced by NHK. The film stars Vishwanathan, Mini Nair, Aranmula Ponnamma, Narendra Prasad and Urmila Unni. ''Kathapurushan'' is a journey exploring the history of that time in the state of Kerala in India. The film won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film at the National Film Awards in 1996. Plot Kunjunni's (Vishwanathan) parents separate soon after his birth, and he's left to be cared by his mother, void of paternal care and affection. He is brought up by his mother with the help of his grandmother, an estate manager and his friend Meenakshi (Mini Nair), the daughter of a maid servant working in Kunjunni's house. Inspired by his Uncle (Narendra Prasad), who was initially a Gandhian, and eventually a Marxist, Kunjunni finds himself drawn to left-wing ideologies durin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oro Viliyum Kathorthu
''Oro Viliyum Kathorthu'' is a 1998 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by V. M. Vinu and produced by Premkumar Marath. The film stars Mukesh, Suma, Sukumari, Kalabhavan Mani and Adoor Bhavani in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Berny-Ignatius. This was Suma’s third and final Malayalam film as an actress. Cast *Mukesh as Sreedharan * Suma Kanakala as Subhadra * Sukumari as Kalyani *Adoor Bhavani as Lakshmi *Kuthiravattam Pappu as Achuthan *Kalabhavan Mani as Varunni *Kalabhavan Narayanankutty as Jacky Vasu * Biju Menon as Kesavan Kutty *Mamukkoya as Kunjunni Nair * N. F. Varghese as Iyyancheri Padmanabhan Nair *Ponnamma Babu as Karthyayani *Santha Devi as Oppol *Shivaji Guruvayoor *T. P. Madhavan as Judge *Usharani as Janaki * Usha as Snehalatha *Priyanka as Vasanthi *Trichur Elsi *Ramadevi as Doctor Soundtrack The music was composed by Berny-Ignatius with lyrics by Gireesh Puthenchery Girish Puthenchery (1961–2010) was a noted Malayalam Lyricist, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Meenathil Thalikettu
''Meenathil Thalikettu'' () is a 1998 Indian Malayalam-language comedy-drama film directed by Rajan Sankaradi and written by A. K. Sajan and A. K. Santhosh from a story by Lal Jose. It features Dileep, Thilakan, Zeenath and Jagathy Sreekumar in lead roles. The plot follows Omanakkuttan (Dileep), a 23-year-old who is still in high school who has to marry his friend's sister Malu under pressure. The music was composed by Ouseppachan. The film was remade in Kannada as ''Kanasina Loka'' (2004). Plot Omanakkuttan is twenty-three years old and still in high school, a fact which angers his father, Govindan. His life takes a turn when he goes for his friend Sudhi's sister's marriage. Due to certain circumstances, he has to marry Malathi, Sudhi's sister. This angers his father, however he allows them to stay in his home. Malu becomes pregnant and both Omanakkuttan and Malu are thrown out of the house since Omanakkuttan doesn't agree to an abortion according to his father's wish. Cast * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gloria Fernandez From USA
Gloria may refer to: Arts and entertainment Music Christian liturgy and music * Gloria in excelsis Deo, the Greater Doxology, a hymn of praise * Gloria Patri, the Lesser Doxology, a short hymn of praise ** Gloria (Handel) ** Gloria (Jenkins) ** Gloria (Poulenc), a 1959 composition by Francis Poulenc ** Gloria (Vivaldi), a musical setting of the doxology by Antonio Vivaldi Groups and labels * Gloria (Brazilian band), a post-hardcore/metalcore band * Gloria, later named Unit Gloria, a Dutch band with Robert Long as member Albums * ''Gloria'' (Disillusion album) * ''Gloria!'', an album by Gloria Estefan * ''Gloria'' (Gloria Trevi album) * ''Gloria'' (Okean Elzy album) * ''Gloria'' (Sam Smith album) * ''Gloria'' (Shadows of Knight album) (1966) * ''Gloria'' (EP), an EP by Hawk Nelson Songs * "Gloria" (Enchantment song) (1976), a song later covered by Jesse Powell in 1996 * "Gloria" (Mando Diao song), a 2009 song by Mando Diao from ''Give Me Fire'' * "Gloria" (Le ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mark Antony (film)
''Mark Antony'' is a 2000 Indian Malayalam film, directed by T. S. Suresh Babu and produced by Safeel and Minraj. Story by Shaji T Nedumkallel and screenplay and dialogue By Kaloor Dennis. The film stars Suresh Gopi, Divya Unni, Janardanan and Lalu Alex in lead roles. The film had musical score by Berny-Ignatius. Cast *Suresh Gopi as Parel Antony *Janardanan as Parel Pappu Chattu *Madhupal as Parel Pappachan * Baiju as Parel Kariyachan *Divya Unni as Mambally Nimmy * Lalu Alex as Fr. Parel Urumees *VK Sreeraman as Mambally Chakkappan *Adoor Bhavani as Kunjeli *Bheeman Raghu as Mambally Kuriachen *Jagannatha Varma as Bishop * K. P. A. C. Lalitha as Kunjoutha * N. F. Varghese as Mullakka *Augustine as Sexton Devassy *Kollam Ajith as S.I. Jagathnathan *Sadiq as Babu *Mala Aravindan as C.K. Ayyappan *Mohan Jose as Ravikuttan *Shammi Thilakan as Rajan *Kaveri as Kunjipennu/Reeja *Ravi Menon as Nair * Shaju as Unnikrishna Varma *Mani C. Kappen as Pankajakshan * Vimal Raj as Bha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
