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Benz Vasu
''Benz Vasu'' is a 1980 Indian Malayalam film, directed and produced by Hassan. The film stars Jayan, Pattom Sadan, Sankaradi and Sreelatha Namboothiri in the lead roles. The film has musical score by A. T. Ummer. Plot Vasu (Jayan) is a petty criminal who inherits a small garage from his friend Varkey (Balan K. Nair). His efforts turn it into a profitable business and he's now a prominent businessman referred to as Benz Vasu.He's still traumatized by the murder of his adulterous mother by the hand of his father. However he begins to change his mind as he runs across Malathi (Seema), a poor girl. When he realises that Malathi is in fact in love with Madhu (Sathar) one of his own employees, Vasu makes plans to separate the couple and win Malathi for himself. However it turns out to be fruitless and Madhu and Malathi marry each other. Meanwhile Madhu is not popular with the other employees as he stops them fleecing their boss, Vasu. The employees plan to murder Madhu without Vasu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 the 1970s and 1980s. He starred in over 150 Malayalam films. During his film career, he was primarily an action star and was particularly famous for his macho image and unique style. He was reputed for his masculine appeal and well known for performing stunts of a dangerous nature on his own. By the late 1970s, he became the most popular superstar, lead actor and bankable star of Malayalam cinema and has been acclaimed as the first and most successful action hero of Malayalam cinema. Jayan is widely regarded as one of the most influential superstars in the history of Malayalam cinema. His superhero image had transformed him into a popular culture icon among Malayalis around the world, with widespread impersonations on stage and television programs based on his screen persona. It was accompanied by a cartoon, email and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prathapachandran
Prathapachandran (1941–2004) was an Indian actor, who worked predominantly in Malayalam film, Malayalam film industry, though he acted in a few Tamil and Telugu movies as well. He known for the portrayal of villainous and character roles in over 300 movies. He was born in 1941 at Omallur in Travancore, Thiruvithamkoor princely state, currently within the Pathanamthitta District, Kerala. Biography Prathapachandran had to end his formal schooling by the 9th standard. He later moved to Kollam, and at the age of 14, he moved to Madras, hoping to be a movie actor. During his initial years, though he failed to garner any significant movie roles, he lent voice in radio plays and acted in plays organized by the Madras Malayali association. He got his first movie role in ''Viyarppinte Vila'' (1962), in which he acted as a man in his 70s. As he couldn't sustain the success, he returned to Kollam, and switched fulltime to theatre, working with Kalidasa Kalakendram. He could return to mov ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1980 Films
The following is an overview of events in 1980 in film, including the highest-grossing films, award ceremonies and festivals, a list of films released and notable deaths. Highest-grossing films (U.S.) The top ten 1980 released films by box office gross in North America are as follows: Worldwide gross revenue The following table lists known worldwide gross revenue figures for several high-grossing films that originally released in 1980. Note that this list is incomplete and is therefore not representative of the highest-grossing films worldwide in 1980. Events * April 29 – Sir Alfred Hitchcock, known as "the Master of Suspense", dies at his home in Bel Air, California, at the age of 80. * May 21 – ''The Empire Strikes Back'' is released and is the highest-grossing film of the year (just as its predecessor, ''Star Wars'', was three years prior). * June 9 – Richard Pryor sets himself on fire while free-basing cocaine and drinking 151-proof rum. Pryor ran down his stree ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vanchiyoor Radha
Vanchiyoor Radha is an Indian actress in Malayalam movies. She was one of the prominent supporting actresses in late 1960s and 1970s in Malayalam movies. She has acted in more than 50 movies. Biography She is born at Vanchiyoor, Thiruvananthapuram. She was a theater artist before becoming a cine artist. She debuted with the movie ''Vidhyarthikal'' in 1966 as Prem Nazir's sister. She is married to Narayana Pilla. The couple have two sons. She currently resides with her husband at Mahalingapuram, Chennai. Partial filmography *Nishasurabhikal (2000) * Shabdham Velicham (1990) *Thoranam (1987) * Nee Allenkil Njan (1987) as Balachandran' s mother *Aval Kaathirunnu Avanum (1986) *Pourusham (1983) as Achamma *Marmaram (1982) *Ruby My Darling (1982) *Kilinjalgal (1981) - Tamil film *Abhinayam (1981) *Benz Vasu (1980) * Theenalangal (1980) *Ithikkarappakki (1980) *Karipuranda Jeevithangal (1980) *Deepam (1980) as Bhargavi *Anthappuram (1980) *Chandrahaasam (1980) as Elizabeth *Avano Ath ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gavin Packard
Gavin Packard (9 June 1964 – 18 May 2012) was an Indian actor of Irish American, Irish American descent, noted for the villainous roles he portrayed in many Bollywood films of the 1990s like Sadak, ''Mohra'', ''Tadipaar'' and ''Chamatkar''. He had also acted in several Malayalam films like ''Aayushkalam'', ''Season (film), Season'', ''Aanaval Mothiram'' and ''Aryan (1988 film), Aryan''. However, he left the industry in the early 2000s. He has also appeared in the 1989 Doordarshan Sci-fi Series ''Indradhanush''. Personal life He was the eldest of the five children of Earl and Barbara Packard. His father was a computer expert and his mother was a Konkani people, Konkani Maharashtrian. His grandfather John Packard was an Irish American who had come to Bangalore as a member of the US Army and chose to settle there. Packard was known for his physique and was a national and state award-winning bodybuilder.https://www.msn.com/en-in/entertainment/bollywood/the-story-behind-this-vill ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Priya (actress)
Karpagavalli better known by her stage name Priya is an Indian actress who worked on South Indian movies. She was a prominent lead actress during the 1980s and 1990s in Malayalam films. She now works in Tamil television serials in antagonist roles. Background Priya hails from Teynampet, Tamil Nadu. She was noted for her performance in the Malayalam film '' Ninnishtam Ennishtam'' in 1986. She is married to David, a cinematographer of Malayalam movies. The couple have a son, Prince and a daughter, Aishwarya. Partial filmography Malayalam * Saahasam (1981) * Priyasakhi Radha (1982) * Enganeyundashane (1984) as Dancer * Boeing Boeing(1985) as Dancer * Adiverukal (1986) as Selvi * Prathyekam Sradhikkuka (1986) as Sophia * Snehamulla Simham (1986) as Lathika * Ninnishtam Ennishtam (1986) as Shalini * Padayani (1986) as Rajini * Pappan Priyappetta Pappan (1986) as Dancer * Shobaraj (1986) as Julie * Gandhinagar Second Street (1986) * Geetham (1986) as Lekha * Sukh ... [...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] |
Balan K
Balan may refer to: Places * Bălan, a town in Harghita County, Romania * Bălan, Sălaj, a commune in Sălaj County, Romania * Bălan (river), a tributary of the Râmnicul Sărat in Vrancea County, Romania * Balan, Ain, a French commune * Balan, Ardennes, a French commune * Balan, Iran (other), places in Iran People * Balan (surname) * Balan K. Nair (1933–2000), Indian actor * Sir Balan, the brother of Sir Balin in Arthurian legend * Dan Balan, singer and songwriter Other uses * Balam (demon), sometimes spelled "Balan" * '' Balan: Book of Angels Volume 5'', a 2006 album by the Cracow Klezmer Band composed by John Zorn * Balan, the king of Al-Andalus (Moorish Spain) and father of Fierabras in the ''chansons de geste'' * ''Balan'' (film), the first talkie film in Malayalam * ''Balan Wonderworld is a 2021 platform game principally developed by Arzest and published by Square Enix. Assuming the role of two children guided by a magical being called Balan, the pl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sathaar
Sathaar (25 May 1948 – 17 September 2019) was an Indian actor who primarily worked in Malayalam films. He made his acting debut with M. Krishnan Nair's ''Bharyaye Avashyamundu'' (1975). He became a hero in 1976 with ''Anaavaranam'', directed by A. Vincent. Even though he started as a leading man, later he became a successful villain as well as a character actor. He also had important roles in the early 80's Tamil films ''Mayil'' and ''Soundaryame Varuga Varuga''. He acted in almost 300 movies including Tamil and Telugu. He was in the industry for more than 45 years and made a comeback after a brief hiatus with '' 22 Female Kottayam''. He died on September 17, 2019 at Aluva. Family He was the ninth child among ten children born to Khadarpillai and Fathima at Kadungalloor, Aluva, Ernakulam. His father was a landlord and his mother was a housewife. He had seven brothers, Abdu Kunjhu, Abdhulla, Kunju Mohammad, Kochumakkar, Veeravunny, V. K. Karim, Abdul Jaleel and two sisters ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paul Vengola
Paul Vengola was an Indian actor in Malayalam cinema. He mainly acted in comedy roles and supporting roles. He was an active comedian during the 1970s and 1980s in Malayalam film. Career He was a drama artist before coming into film industry and had a drama troupe of his own. He had acted in more than 50 films. He was also a film distributor under the banner of Sheeba Films. He worked as an homeo doctor which many people does'nt know. Filmography * ''Manithali'' (1984) * ''Maniyara'' (1983) as Kunjabdulla * ''Vaadaka Veettile Athidhi'' (1981) * ''Benz Vasu'' (1980) * ''Swathu'' (1980) * ''Lovely'' (1979) * '' Kazhukan'' (1979) * '' Kanyaka'' (1978) as Pachu Pilla * ''Balapareekshanam'' (1978) * ''Beena'' (1978) as Pachan * ''Kanalkattakal'' (1978) as Esperd Kunjapppu * '' Karimpuli'' (1978) * ''Varadakshina'' (1977) * ''Madhuraswapnam'' (1977) * ''Sukradasa'' (1977) * ''Rathimanmadhan'' (1977) * ''Aadyapaadam'' (1977) * '' Amma'' (1976) * ''Light House'' (1976) * ''Aalinganam'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seema (actress)
Shanthakumari Nambiar (born 22 May 1951), known by her stage name Seema, is an Indian actress. She has acted in 260 films in Malayalam, 25 in Tamil, 7 in Telugu, 6 in Kannada and one in Hindi. Veteran actor Vijayan gave her the screen name Seema.Bringing a remarkable change in the style of acting from traditional Malayalam movies at that time, she was considered as the top and most popular actress of her time. Career Seema began her career in Tamil film at the age of 18 as a dancer. She debuted as an actress in director Lisa Baby's ''Nizhale Nee Sakshi'', but this film was shelved. (It was later completed with Vidhubala as heroine.) Veteran actor Vijayan rechristened her name as Seema during the filming of ''Nizhale Nee Sakshi''. At the age of 26, Seema starred as the heroine in her first movie in Malayalam titled '' Avalude Ravukal'' (''Her Nights''), directed by I. V. Sasi. After a few years of inactivity during 1990s, Seema became active again in 1998 in '' Olympiyan Anthony ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cochin Haneefa
Muhammed Haneefa (22 April 1951 – 2 February 2010), better known by his stage name Cochin Haneefa, was an Indian actor, film director, and screenwriter. He started his career in the 1970s mainly portraying villainous roles, before going on to become one of the most popular comedians of Malayalam cinema. He acted in more than 300 films in Malayalam and Tamil. As a director he is best known for the films ''Aankiliyude Tharattu'' (1987) and ''Vatsalyam'' (1993). Personal life and education Haneefa was born in Cochin (present-day Kochi) to Kochi Velthedathu Tharavattil A.B. Muhammed and Hajira, as the second among their eight children. He studied at Kochi St. Augustine's School and St. Albert's College and graduated with a degree in commerce. His nephew Badusha acted in '' Pappayude Swantham Appoos'' Career He made his film debut in 1972 in '' Azhimukham'' directed by Vijayan and went on to act in over 300 films in Malayalam. He also acted in over 80 Tamil films, including po ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
