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Balan K. Nair
Balakrishnan Nair, more popularly known as Balan K. Nair (4 April 1933 26 August 2000) was an Indian actor known for his roles in Malayalam cinema. Although he appeared as a villain in most films, he was also noted for his performances in strong character roles. He emerged as one of the top villain of Malayalam cinema in the second half of the 1970s and played some of the best villain characters in Malayalam films during that period. He won the National Film Award for Best Actor in 1981 for his performance as Govindan in the film '' Oppol''. Personal life Balakrishnan (Balan K.) Nair was the eldest of four children of Idakkulam Kizhakke Veettil Kuttiraman Nair, a store owner, and Devaki Amma, a housewife in 1933 in the village of Chemancheri near Quilandy. His parents died when he was young and hence he had to take care of his siblings and discontinue his studies at eighth grade. Prior to his entry in films, he worked as a mechanic in Kozhikode and owned a metal workshop. He s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chemancheri
Chemanchery is a village in Kozhikode district in the state of Kerala, India. Demographics India census, Chemancheri had a population of 32532 with 15281 males and 17251 females. Chemancheri Kunhiraman Nair Chemancheri Kunhiraman Nair was a renowned Kathakali artist from Chemancheri.He spent the last eighty years in learning Kathakali and teaching it. He has done the role of Krishna alone more than a thousand times. The Government of India awarded him the fourth highest civilian honor of the Padma Shri in 2017. Transportation Chemancheri village connects to other parts of India through Koyilandy town. The nearest airports are at Kannur and Kozhikode. The nearest railway station is at Chemancheri and Koyiandy. The national highway no.66 passes through Koyilandy and the northern stretch connects to Mangalore, Goa and Mumbai. The southern stretch connects to Cochin and Trivandrum. The eastern National Highway No.54 going through Kuttiady connects to Mananthavady, Myso ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thiruvananthapuram
Thiruvananthapuram (; ), also known by its former name Trivandrum (), is the capital of the Indian state of Kerala. It is the most populous city in Kerala with a population of 957,730 as of 2011. The encompassing urban agglomeration population is around 1.68 million. Located on the west coast of India near the extreme south of the mainland, Thiruvananthapuram is a major information technology hub in Kerala and contributes 55% of the state's software exports as of 2016. Referred to by Mahatma Gandhi as the "Evergreen city of India", the city is characterised by its undulating terrain of low coastal hills. The present regions that constitute Thiruvananthapuram were ruled by the Ays who were feudatories of the Chera dynasty. In the 12th century, it was conquered by the Kingdom of Venad. In the 18th century, the king Marthanda Varma expanded the territory, founded the princely state of Travancore, and made Thiruvananthapuram its capital. Travancore became the most dominan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Keli (film)
''Keli'' () is a 1991 Malayalam romantic drama film written by John Paul and directed by Bharathan. Starring Jayaram, Charmila, Innocent, Murali and Nedumudi Venu in pivotal roles, the film had songs composed by Bharathan himself. Location of this film was in Shoranur. Synopsis The film revolves around a disabled young man Narayanankutty who owns a stationery shop. He falls in love with a school teacher Sridevi. The film takes a turn when Hema, another teacher at the same school, is murdered. Narayanankutty is falsely accused in relation with the case, being trapped by Lazer, a corrupt businessman and politician. Cast * Jayaram as Narayanankutty * Charmila as Sridevi * Innocent as Lazer Muthalali * Nedumudi Venu as "Romance" Kumaran * Murali as Appootty * K. P. A. C. Lalitha as Seemanthini * Sukumari as Muthassi * Balan K. Nair as Ramankutty Nair * Unnimary as Mrs. Menon * Syama as Hema * Adoor Bhawani as Paruvamma * Aboobacker as Chettiyar * Mala Aravindan as Commentato ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oru Prathyeka Ariyippu
ORU, Oru or Õru can refer to: * Orbital replacement unit, used on the International Space Station *Orbital replacement unit (HST), used on the Hubble Space Telescope * Oral Roberts University, a university in south Tulsa, Oklahoma *Orange & Rockland Utilities, a subsidiary of Consolidated Edison in New York *Otago Rugby Union *Oru, polite Japanese verb- see keigo *Observational Results (Unsolicited), a message type of the Health Level 7 standard. * Juan Mendoza Airport, with IATA code ORU Places in Estonia *Oru, Kohtla-Järve, an exclave district of Kohtla-Järve *Oru, Lääne County, village in Lääne-Nigula Parish, Lääne County *Oru, Ida-Viru County, village in Viru-Nigula Parish, Ida-Viru County * Oru, Harju County, village in Kose Parish, Harju County *Õru, small borough in Valga Parish, Valga County *Oru Palace, former presidential residence in Toila, Ida-Viru County *Oru Parish, former municipality in Lääne County *Õru Parish Õru Parish was a rural municipality ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Simhadhwani
''Simhadhwani'' is a 1992 Indian Malayalam film, directed by K. G. Rajasekharan. The film stars Thilakan, Urvashi, Suresh Gopi and Mala Aravindan in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Kannur Rajan. Cast * Devi Bala As Molly Thomas *Thilakan *Urvashi *Suresh Gopi *Mala Aravindan *M. G. Soman *Balan K. Nair * Captain Raju * Shari *P. R. Varalekshmi * Pattom Sadan * Sujatha *A.T.Samuel(Sam) Soundtrack The music was composed by Kannur Rajan and the lyrics were written by Mankombu Gopalakrishnan Mankombu Gopalakrishnan is an Indian film lyricist, poet and script writer in Malayalam movies. He has written more than 700 songs for about 200 Malayalam movies. He has also done story, screenplay and dialogue for more than 10 Malayalam movies .... References External links * 1992 films 1990s Malayalam-language films Films directed by K. G. Rajasekharan {{1990s-Malayalam-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kadavu (film)
''Kadavu'' ( ml, കടവ് ) (English: ''The Ferry Slip'') is a 1991 Indian Malayalam film scripted, directed and produced by M. T. Vasudevan Nair based on S. K. Pottekkatt's story ''Kadathuthoni''. The film won numerous awards at state, national and international levels, including awards at the Singapore International Film Festival and Tokyo International Film Festival.M. G. Radhakrishnan (15 February 1996)"Winner all the way" ''India Today''. Retrieved 30 May 2014. Film critic Kozhikodan included the film on his list of the 10 best Malayalam movies of all time. Synopsis Deserted by his mother, teenaged Raju is adopted by Beeranikka, a Muslim ferryman. Raju soon starts accompanying Beeranikka in ferrying people. One day, he meets a young girl who is returning to her native town Kozhikode after the death of her mother. The girl invites Raju to Kozhikode where she would be staying with her father and uncle. Not interested in leaving the ferrying job, Raju rejects the invitati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mangamma Sapatham (1985 Film)
''Mangamma Sabadham'' () is a 1985 Indian Tamil-language masala film, directed by K. Vijayan and produced by K. Balaji, starring Kamal Haasan, Sujatha, Madhavi and Sathyaraj. It is a remake of the 1984 Hindi film ''Kasam Paida Karne Wale Ki''. The film was released on 21 September 1985. Plot Ashok is raised to be a stuttering, frightened coward by his cruel uncle Bhoopathy. When Mangamma and her cohorts learn that he is unmarried, she works her way into his mother's heart and marries him. But when she learns about his ill-treatment at the hands of his uncle, his plight changes her heart and she decides to stay on. But Bhoopathy reveals her initial plan of absconding with the money and drives her out. When Ashok runs to join her, Bhoopathy kills him. Mangamma is thought to be dead but she survives and raises her son Raja to be a fearless young man well-versed in fighting, dancing, etc. Once he learns the story, he, along with his girlfriend Radha, settles scores with Bhoop ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neengal Kettavai
''Neengal Kettavai'' () is a 1984 Indian Tamil-language masala film written and directed by Balu Mahendra. It stars Thiagarajan, Bhanu Chander, Archana and Silk Smitha in major roles, while Jaishankar had an extended cameo as the antagonist. The film was released on 28 June 1984, and was commercially successful. Plot Poornima Bhagyaraj, a widow living in Ooty, leads a peaceful life with her two sons. Jaishankar, a tourist who visits the place rapes her. In the act, Poornima dies leaving her two sons who witness the murder. The eldest son (Bhanu Chander) is raised by his maternal uncle while the younger brother (Thiagarajan) joins a blind music teacher as he has great interest in music. Years later he becomes a great singer. Meanwhile, his brother is trained effectively by his uncle learning martial arts with the intention of avenging the death of his mother as he very well remembers the culprit's face. With a turn of events leading to both sons joining together and take ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sattam
''Sattam'' () is a 1983 Indian Tamil-language action film directed by K. Vijayan and produced by Anandavalli Balaji, starring Kamal Haasan, Sarath Babu and Madhavi. It is a remake of the Hindi film '' Dostana'' (1980). The film was dubbed in Malayalam as ''Snehabandham''. Cast * Kamal Haasan as Raja (Inspector) * Madhavi as Radha * Sarath Babu as Ravi (Lawyer) *Y. G. Mahendra as M.L.Anandharaman *Jaishankar as Ramesh * Vijayakumar as Michael johny *K. Balaji as Toni * Manorama as Pandanur Chandirabana * Ilavarasi *Sathyakala * Silk Smitha Soundtrack The music was composed by Gangai Amaran.http://www.raaga.com/channels/tamil/moviedetail.asp?mid=T0000413 Tamil lyrics were written by Vaali and Malayalam lyrics written by Poovachal Khader Poovachal Khader (25 December 1948 – 22 June 2021) was a Malayalam lyricist from Kerala who worked mainly in Malayalam film industry. His first movie as a lyricist was ''Kaattuvithachavan'' (1973) but his first released movie was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Garjanai (1981 Film)
''Garjanai'' () is a 1981 Indian Tamil-language film directed by C. V. Rajendran starring Rajinikanth and Madhavi . Music was scored by Ilaiyaraaja. The film was simultaneously shot in Malayalam as ''Garjanam'' and in Kannada as ''Garjane''. All three versions of the film failed in the box office. ''Garjanai'' ran for 52 days in Chennai making it one of Rajinikanth's films which had the shortest run in theatres. Plot ''This is about the Tamil version only''. Dr. Vijay is an honest doctor who faces off against a dangerous, diabolical gang led by Dr. Mithra and Parasuram that contaminates common food items with lethal substances and then makes profits by supplying antidotes. Geetha is Vijay's love interest, while Rekha is his sister. Cast Production All three versions were filmed simultaneously. Jayan Krishnan Nair (25 July 1939 – 16 November 1980), better known by his stage name Jayan, was an Indian actor, naval officer, stunt performer and cultural icon of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kerala State Film Awards
The Kerala State Film Awards are the film awards for a motion picture made in Kerala. The awards started in 1969 by the Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Kerala and since 1998 the awards have been bestowed by Kerala State Chalachitra Academy on behalf of the Department of Cultural Affairs. The awardees are decided by an independent jury formed by the academy and the Department of Cultural Affairs, Govt. of Kerala. The jury usually consists of eminent personalities from the film field. For the awards for literature on cinema a separate jury is formed. The academy annually invites films for the award and the jury analyses the films that are submitted before deciding the winners. The awards intends to promote films with artistic values and encourage artists, technicians and producers. The awards are declared by the Minister for Cultural Affairs and are presented by the Chief Minister of Kerala. List of awards The number of awards varies from year to year, co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Film Awards
The National Film Awards is the most prominent film award ceremony in India. Established in 1954, it has been administered, along with the International Film Festival of India and the Indian Panorama, by the Indian government's Directorate of Film Festivals since 1973. Every year, a national panel appointed by the government selects the winning entry, and the award ceremony is held in New Delhi, where the President of India presents the awards. This is followed by the inauguration of the National Film Festival, where award-winning films are screened for the public. Declared for films produced in the previous year across the country, they hold the distinction of awarding merit to the best of Indian cinema overall, as well as presenting awards for the best films in each region and language of the country. History The Awards were first presented in 1954. The Government of India conceived the ceremony to honor films made across India, on a national scale, to encourage the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
