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Amarsham
''Amarsham'' is a 1978 Indian Malayalam film, directed by I. V. Sasi and produced by A. Raghunath. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sheela, KPAC Lalitha and Jose Prakash in the lead roles. The film has musical score by G. Devarajan. Cast *Prem Nazir *Sheela *KPAC Lalitha *Jose Prakash *Bahadoor *Kunchan *Kuthiravattam Pappu *Ravikumar *Vidhubala Soundtrack The music was composed by G. Devarajan and the lyrics were written by Chirayinkeezhu Ramakrishnan Nair Chirayinkeezhu Ramakrishnan Nair (1 August 1929 – 10 January 1994) was a Malayalam lyricist from Kerala. He also served as a lecturer in Madras Presidency College. He penned the lyrics for around 30 Malayalam movies. Ramakrishnan alias Chir .... References External links * 1978 films 1970s Malayalam-language films Films directed by I. V. Sasi {{1970s-Malayalam-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kunchan (actor)
Kunchan (born 14 November 1952) is an Indian actor, primarily concentrating on Malayalam films. He has done over 650 films in Malayalam. He usually does minor roles. He has also done important character roles. He started his career when Malayalam films were made in black and white. He made his debut with Tamil film ''Manaivi'' (1969), which went unreleased, and his first release was ''Rest House'' released in 1970. His most remembered roles were in films like ''Ivar'' (1980), ''Nayakan'' (1985), ''Avanazhi'' (1986), ''Carnivel'' (1989) ''Aye Auto'' (1990), ''Kottayam Kunjachan'' (1990), and ''Lelam'' (1997). Recently he has also done Kamal Haasan' s ''Manmadhan Ambu''. Personal life Kunchan was born as Mohan Das as the second among five children to Krishnan and Oolamma at Fort Kochi on 14 November 1952. He had three brothers and a sister. He had his primary education from T. D. High School, Mattancherry, Kochi. Kunchan married Shoba on 28 April 1985. She owns a beauty parlor, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sheela
Sheela Ravichandran (Born 22 March 1945) is an Indian actress and director who appears predominantly in Malayalam cinema. Paired with Prem Nazir, they hold the Guinness World Record for acting in the largest number of films (130) together as heroine and hero. Sheela is a four-time winner of Kerala State Film Award. She came back to acting in 2003 through ''Manassinakkare'' after a long period of 22 years. In 2005, she won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the Malayalam film '' Akale''. In 2019, Sheela was honoured with the J C Daniel Award, the Kerala government's highest honour for outstanding contribution to Malayalam cinema. She was also one of the highest paid actresses, reportedly paid more than her male counterparts, of her time. Early life and family Sheela was born in a Syrian Christian family to Railway officer Kanimangalam Antony and Gracy at Thrissur, Kingdom of Cochin (now Kerala). She was brought up in Ooty. Her early name was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jose Prakash
Jose Prakash (14 April 1925 – 24 March 2012) was an Indian actor and singer who worked in Malayalam cinema. He was a singer turned actor who had appeared in more than 300 films mostly in antagonist roles. He was awarded with the J. C. Daniel Award in 2011, a day before he died aged 86. In a career spanning for around 40 years, he is known for portraying some of the iconic villain characters in the Malayalam film industry. Later, he switched to character roles in the mid 90s. Personal life He was the eldest of the eight children of Kunnel K.J. Joseph & Eliyamma Joseph on 14 April 1925 at Changanassery, Kottayam. He has four younger brothers and three sisters, among whom the youngest brother, Prem Prakash, is also an actor. He had his primary education from Sacred Heart Public School, Kottayam. He was settled around 30 years in Madras and later moved to Cochin. In 2003 his right leg had to be amputated due to Diabetes. He was married to Chinnamma, who predeceased hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vidhubala
Vidhubala is a former Indian actress who started her career in the mid-1960s and retired from the industry in 1981. She is well known for hosting the family reality show Kadhayallithu Jeevitham in Amrita TV spanning for 10 years.She has acted in advertisements also. Acting career Vidhubala acted in over 100 Malayalam films. Her first movie was ''School Master'', in 1963,which she acted as a Child Artist. She made her debut as a heroine in Taxicar, 1971,with evergreen hero prem nazir, she made her debut as the lead heroine opposite Vincent in K. S Sethumadhavan's Manushya Puthran 1973. Vidhubala acted opposite many of the leading actors of her time, including Prem Nazir, Madhu, Vincent, Mohan, Jayan, Soman, and Kamal Haasan. She quit acting in 1981. Her last film was ''Nithyavasantham'', directed by I. V Sasi, With her favorite actor Prem Nazir. Personal life Vidhu Bhala was born to Indian independence activists K. Bhagyanath and Sulochana on 24 May 1952. Her father was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ravikumar (actor)
Ravi Kumar Menon is an Indian film and television actor in Malayalam and Tamil movies and serials. He has acted more than 100 south Indian films. He played lead roles during the 1970s. His came to Malayalam film industry through his debut movie '' Ullasa Yaathra'' (1975). Background Ravi Kumar was born in Trichur, Kerala. His debut movie as a hero was '' Ullasa Yaathra'' (1975). After that he had acted a lot of movies in Malayalam and Tamil as hero. Filmography Malayalam * Lakshaprabhu (1968) * Ullaasayaathra (1975) * Neelasaari (1976) * Romeo (1976) * Ayalkkaari (1976) as Mohanan * Amma (1976) * Aashirvadham (1977) * Sreemurukan (1977) * Innale Innu (1977) * Yatheem (1977) as Siddhique * Aanandam Paramaanandam (1977) * Abhinivesham (1977) as Babu * Aa Nimisham (1977) * Madhuraswapnam (1977) * Pattalaam Jaanaki (1977) * Angeekaaram (1977) as Prasad * Samudram (1977) as Mohan * Thacholi Ambu (1978) * Ninakku Njaanum Enikku Neeyum (1978) * Aanayum Ambaariyum (1978 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thoppil Bhasi
Thoppil Bhaskara Pillai, known as Thoppil Bhasi (8 April 1924 – 8 December 1992) was an Indian Malayalam-language playwright, screenwriter, and film director. He was associated with the communist movement in Kerala and his play '' Ningalenne Communistakki'' (''You Made Me a Communist'') is considered to be a groundbreaking event in the history of Malayalam theatre. Early life Thoppil Bhaskara Pillai was born on 8 April 1924 at Vallikunnam in the erstwhile Kingdom of Travancore. Bhasi was the eldest son of Thoppil Parameshwaran Pillai and Nanikkutti Amma. #''Olivile Ormmakal'': Memoir that throws light on the lives of many unsung communists leaders > #''Thulabharam'' and many screen plays. Death Thoppil Bhasi died on 8 December 1992. Filmography ;Director *'' Ningalenne Communistakki'' (1970) *''Sarasayya'' (1971) *''Oru Sundariyude Katha'' (1972) *''Eanippadikal'' (1973) *'' Madhavikutty'' (1973) *'' Chakravakam'' (1974) *''Mucheettukalikkarante Makal'' (1975) *'' Ponni'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1978 Films
The year 1978 in film involved some significant events. Highest-grossing films (U.S.) The top ten 1978 released films by box office gross in the United States and Canada are as follows: Events * February 6 – David Begelman resigns as president of Columbia Pictures. * March 1 – Charlie Chaplin's coffin is stolen from a Swiss cemetery three months after burial. After recovery a few weeks later, the casket is sealed in a concrete vault prior to reburial. * March – Leigh Brackett completes the first draft for ''The Empire Strikes Back'', but dies only two weeks later. * June – Daniel Melnick becomes head of Columbia Pictures after the David Begelman scandal. * June 4 – '' Grease'', starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John, has its world premiere at Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. It becomes the highest-grossing musical ever and Paramount Pictures' highest-grossing film. * July 20 – Alan Hirschfield is fired as president and CEO of Columbia Pictures. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karthikeyan (1970s-80s Singer)
Karthikeyan (in short Karthikeya, Karthik, Kartik) is an Indian masculine given name derived from the Lord Kartikeya. People * D. R. Karthikeyan, an Indian Police Service Officer. * G. Karthikeyan, an Indian politician and the speaker of the Kerala Legislative Assembly * M. L. R. Karthikeyan, an Indian playback singer * Murali Karthikeyan, an Indian chess Grandmaster * Narain Karthikeyan, the first Formula One motor racing driver from India * P. S. Karthikeyan, an Indian politician who was a member of the Kerala Legislative Assembly * Sivakarthikeyan, an Indian film actor, television anchor, and stand-up comedian of Tamil Nadu See also * Karthik (other) * Karthika (other) * Kartik (month) Karthik or Kartik ( hi, कार्तिक, link=no, ta, கார்த்திக், link=no) may refer to: People with the given name Kartik * Kartik Aaryan (born 1990), Indian actor * Kartik Chandran, American environmental engineer * ... Hindu given names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chirayinkeezhu Ramakrishnan Nair
Chirayinkeezhu Ramakrishnan Nair (1 August 1929 – 10 January 1994) was a Malayalam lyricist from Kerala. He also served as a lecturer in Madras Presidency College. He penned the lyrics for around 30 Malayalam movies. Ramakrishnan alias Chirayinkeezhu Ramakrishnan nair started writing poetry at a young age. His friendship with Prem Nazir Prem Nazir (born Abdul Khader; 7 April 1926 – 16 January 1989) was an Indian actor known as one of Malayalam cinema's definitive leading man, leading men of his generation. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential actors in the histo ... gave him the opportunity to write songs for Malayalam films. His first movie, ''Innale Innu'', was released in 1977. He wrote the song 'Swarnayavanikakkullile Swapnanadakam' from the film. After onwards, he went to write lyrics for around 20 songs and 100 songs. He died aged 64 on 10 January 1994, after prolonged illness. References Malayalam-language lyricists Poets from Kerala 1994 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kuthiravattam Pappu
Padmadalakshan, better known by his stage name Kuthiravattam Pappu (24 December 1936 – 25 February 2000), was a popular Indian stage and film actor. His repertoire of acting was based on his unique style and use of the ''Kozhikodan'' dialect, impeccable timing and the capability to grasp the subtle nuances of any character and mould it into his signature "Pappu style". He acted in over a thousand Malayalam films. He made his debut in a small comic role in ''Bhargavi Nilayam''. His character was called ‘Kuthiravattom,’ a name that stuck for the rest of his career. Early life Pappu was born as Padmadalakshan in Feroke near Calicut (Kozhikode), Kerala, as the son of Panaghat Raman and Devi. The family moved to the village of Kuthiravattam (Half a kilometre from Govindapuram, Calicut) when Pappu was still a child. He was keen in acting since childhood and performed his first major stage performance when he was 17. At that time he was studying in St. Antony's School, Calicut ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bahadoor
Padiyath Kochumoideen Kunjalu (1930 22 May 2000), known by his stage name Bahadoor, was an Indian actor and comedian who, along with Adoor Bhasi, redefined the way in which comedy and funny scenes were perceived in the Malayalam cinema. They made a significant contribution toward establishing comedy as the predominant genre of Malayalam cinema. Bahadoor also appeared in some serious roles and in professional plays. His last film was '' Joker'', which released shortly after his death. Early life Bahadoor was born as P. K. Kunjalu in 1930 in Kodungalloor, near Thrissur in Kingdom of Cochin (present day Kerala, India). As one of the nine children of Padiyath Blangachalil Kochumoideen and Khadeeja. Out of his eight siblings, seven were sisters. His family was financially poor and the seven young women added to the burden as the Kerala social system openly supported dowry at that time. He had affinity towards plays from very young age itself. He passed 10th Standard with First Clas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prem Nazir
Prem Nazir (born Abdul Khader; 7 April 1926 – 16 January 1989) was an Indian actor known as one of Malayalam cinema's definitive leading man, leading men of his generation. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential actors in the history of Cinema of India, Indian cinema. A popular cultural icon of Kerala, Nazir is often referred to as ''Nithyaharitha Nayakan'' ("Evergreen Hero"). Nazir began his career as a stage actor and made his film debut with the 1952 film ''Marumakal''. He took on the stage name Prem Nazir on the sets of his second film, ''Visappinte Vili'' (1952). Nazir is noted for his performances in films such as ''Murappennu'' (1965), ''Udhyogastha'' (1967), ''Iruttinte Athmavu'' (1967), ''Kallichellamma'' (1969), ''Virunnukari'' (1969), ''Nadhi (1969 film), Nadhi'' (1969), ''C.I.D. Nazir'' (1971), ''Anubhavangal Paalichakal'' (1971), ''Taxi Car'' (1972), ''Azhakulla Saleena'' (1973), ''Nellu (1974 film), Nellu'' (1974), ''Ariyappedatha Rahasyam'' (1981), '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
