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C. V. Balakrishnan
C. V. Balakrishnan ( ml, സി. വി. ബാലകൃഷ്ണൻ; born 24 September 1952) is an Indian writer of Malayalam literature. His novels and short stories encompass the emotional issues related to mass culture, sexual politics, fate of the marginalised and institutionalised religions. An author of more than 60 literary works along with a few film scripts and film criticisms, his best known work is the novel '' Ayussinte Pusthakam'' (''The Book of Passing Shadows''). He received the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award thrice and the Kerala State Film Award for Best Book on Cinema in 2002 for ''Cinemayude Idangal''. In 2014, he won the Padmaprabha Literary Award. Biography Balakrishnan was born in Payyannur, Kannur district, Kerala. After completing his school education, he took training in teaching and worked in various schools before shifting to Calcutta in 1979 where he worked as a freelance journalist. It was in Calcutta he began writing '' Ayussinte Pusthakam''. ''Ayuss ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Han Kang
Han Kang (; born November 27, 1970) is a South Korean writer. She won the Man Booker International Prize for fiction in 2016 for ''The Vegetarian'', a novel about a woman's descent into mental illness and neglect from her family. The novel is also one of the first of her books to be translated into English. Life Han Kang is the daughter of novelist Han Seung-won. She was born in Gwangju and at the age of 10, moved to Suyuri (of which she speaks affectionately in her novel ''Greek Lessons'') in Seoul. She studied Korean literature at Yonsei University. Her brother Han Dong Rim is also a writer. She began her published career when five of her poems, including "Winter in Seoul," were featured in the Winter 1993 issue of the quarterly ''Literature and Society''. She made her fiction debut in the following year when her short story "The Scarlet Anchor" was the winning entry in the ''Seoul Shinmun'' Spring Literary Contest. Since then, she has gone on to win the Yi Sang Literary P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cheraathukal
''Cheraathukal'' () is a 2021 Indian Malayalam language, Malayalam-language anthology film, which has six stories, each painting different shades of love. The film is released on 17 June 2021 on 7 OTT platforms: Nee Stream, Saina Play, First Shows, High Hopes (HH), Zinea, Cave, FilMe, Koode, Roots Video and Limelight. Cheraathukal was shot during the pandemic with around 100 technicians while following all COVID-19 protocols. List of short films Plot There are six short films in this movie, each painting different shades of love. Love is like an ocean and its vastness is what this movie tries to capture. ''Veyil Veezhave'' The story depicts the bond between a caring bubbly young home nurse and the senior citizen whom she came to take care. ''Narthaki'' This is the story of a dancer following her deep love towards her passion and finding that with the help of her love. ''Diwa'' The Story starts with the development of a relationship and progressing to the escap ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kottaram Veettile Apputtan
''Kottaram Veetile Apputtan'' is a 1998 Indian Malayalam-language romantic comedy-drama film directed by Rajasenan, starring Jayaram and Shruti (actress), Shruti in the lead. The film was dubbed into Tamil as ''Aranmanaikaran'' and later remade in Telugu as ''Manasunna Maaraju'' and in Tamil as ''Sound Party''. Plot The film tells the story of a rich orphan – Apputtan, a generous and liberal man. He helps settle the financial woes of people in the village. He is attracted to a girl whose education he has been sponsoring. Whilst away she writes him letters in gratitude of the education he is providing her however he misinterprets her gratitude for love. He decides to not tell her of his love, believing that she reciprocates his feelings. Over the 5-year period of her education, he buys her weddings gifts in hope that he can give it to her one day. Once she graduates and returns as a doctor he builds her a medical clinic so she can work in their town. Further misunderstandings a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Irattakuttikalude Achan
''Irattakuttikalude Achan'' () is a 1997 Indian Malayalam-language family drama film written by Sreenivasan and directed by Sathyan Anthikad. It stars Jayaram and Manju Warrier in the lead roles, while Murali, Urmila Unni, Sreenivasan and Lalu Alex appears in supporting roles. The film was remade in Telugu as ''Ooyala'' (1998). Plot The story revolves around the life of Rajeevan who elopes with a rich girl. Later when persuaded he gives away one of his twin children to a stranger who lost all his children at birth.https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/from-sallapam-to-rani-padmini-how-manju-warrier-made-a-successful-comeback-to-regain-malayalam-superstar-status-6276421.html Cast * Jayaram as Rajeevan * Manju Warrier as Anupama Rajeevan * Murali as Venu * Urmila Unni as Devi * Sreenivasan as Constable Sahadevan * Lalu Alex as Doctor *Vishnuprakash *Kavya Madhavan *Manju Pillai as Indira *Krishnakumar Krishna Kumar is the name of: * Kumar Krishna (1928–2014), American ent ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vellivelichathil
''Vellivelichathil'' is a 2014 Indian Malayalam film directed by Madhu Kaithapram, starring John Brittas and Iniya in the leading roles. This is the first Malayalam film to be shot entirely in Muscat, Oman. Plot The plot revolves around the life of Upendran, played by John Brittas, who falls in love with and wishes to marry a bar dancer, played by Iniya. The lives of NRI Malayalees are portrayed by the other characters in the movie, depicting their daily struggles. Cast * John Brittas as Upendran * Iniya * Geeta Poduval * Suraj Venjaramoodu * Lalu Alex * Raveendran * Tini Tom * Sudheer Karamana * Sreejith Ravi * Renny Johnson * Neena Kurup Music The music soundtrack for the movie was released by Satyam Audios. Track listing Reception The film received mixed reviews and did not do too well in the box office. The Times of India movie reviews rated the movie with 1 and a half stars and calling Madhu Kaithapram's effort a lazy act of self-indulgence. The Satellite rights for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Orma Mathram
''Orma Mathram'' ( en, Memories only) is a 2011 Malayalam-language drama film directed by Madhu Kaithapram and starring Dileep, Priyanka Nair, Master Sidharth, Dhanya Mary Varghese, Nedumudi Venu in the main roles. The screenplay was written by C. V. Balakrishnan based on a story by Rahim Kadavath, both of them noted authors. Plot The film revolves around Pradeep, a clerk at a lawyer's office. Pradeep had an intercaste marriage with Deepa long ago. Pradeep and Shafia along with their five-year-old son, were happily living in Fort Kochi. Pradeep wants his son to be a judge, which he couldn't become. Here happens a tragedy in their life which completely shatters Pradeep and Deepa. Their son goes missing and the story follows the father's journey in search of his son. The film also displays a father and son relation and the love and sacrifice of a father Cast * Dileep as Pradeep * Priyanka Nair as Deepa, Pradeep's wife * Master Sidharth as Deepu, Pradeeps's son * Jagathy Sreekuma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kochu Kochu Santhoshangal
''Kochu Kochu Santhoshangal'' () is a 2000 Indian Malayalam-language family drama film written and directed by Sathyan Anthikkad from a story by C. V. Balakrishnan. It stars Jayaram, Lakshmi Gopalaswamy, Kalidas Jayaram, Innocent and Kavya Madhavan. It marked the on-screen debut of Kalidas. The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The film won two National Film Awards— Best Feature Film in Malayalam and Best Choreography (for Kala). Plot Gopan a single father living with his six-year-old son Achu in Goa works in a petrol pump and as an occasional tourist photographer. A teenager Celin, his neighbour falls in love with him forcing Gopan to reveal that Achu's mother Asha Lakshmi is alive and how they were separated. Gopan and Asha had a run-away marriage as Asha is from a rich family while Gopan is just a videographer at a local studio. Asha, an admired classical dance artist prior to her marriage, left her career to lead a life with Gopan, becoming a simple housewife. After Ach ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mohan Kupleri
Mohan Kupleri ( ml, മോഹൻ കുപ്ലേരി; born 19 June, 1957) is an Indian film director in Malayalam cinema, Television Serials and Advertising Films. He made his debut cinema with Grihaprevesam (1992). His films include Nandini Oppol (1994), Kaathil Oru Kinnaram (1996), Dravidan (1998), Kattathoru Penpoovu (1998), Savithriyude Aranjanam (2002), Payum Puli (2007), Evadaina Sare (Telugu language) (2007), Grihanathan (2012) and upcoming film Chandragiri. Biography His native place is Payyanur, Kannur District, Kerala state. Presently Mohan Kupleri is staying in Thiruvananthapuram. He is married to Rajasree. The couple have one daughter, Dr. Ambili Saikiran and one son, Akhil Mohan. He got into the world of cinema by assisting noted director Adoor Gopalakrishnan. He worked with Adoor Gopalakrishnan movies like Elippathayam, Mukhamukham, Anantaram etc. which won lot of national and international awards. Mohan Kupleri has also scripted and directed commercial ad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sammanam (1997 Film)
''Sammanam'' is a 1997 Malayalam-language Indian feature film directed by Sundar Das, starring Manoj K. Jayan, Manju Warrier and Kalabhavan Mani in lead roles. Cast *Kaithapram Damodaran Namboothiri as Thirumeni *Manoj K. Jayan as Appu *Manju Warrier as Rajalakshmi *Kalabhavan Mani as Abdu *Bindu Panicker *K. B. Ganesh Kumar *Kannur Sreelatha as Aminamma *Kaviyoor Renuka as Subhadramma *Mala Aravindan as Ramashan *Mamukkoya *NF Varghese Nadakkaparambil Francis Varghese (6 January 1950 – 19 June 2002) was an Indian actor who worked in Malayalam film industry. He began his career as a mimicry artist in Kalabhavan, acting in minor roles, but later he turned to strong villain rol ... as Vasudevan *Salu Koottanad as Shankarankutty *Vishnuprakash Soundtrack *"Mampulli Marukulla" - Sujatha Mohan *"Devi Ennum Neeyen" - K. J. Yesudas, K. S. Chithra *"Poovaalthumbi" - K. J. Yesudas *Njalippurakkale" - Kalabhavan Mani References * External links * 1997 films 1990s Malayalam-l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Puravrutham
''Puravrutham'' is a 1988 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Lenin Rajendran and produced by M. K. Aniyan. The film stars Revathy, Om Puri, Innocent and KPAC Lalitha in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Kavalam Narayana Panicker. Cast *Revathy as Devu *Om Puri as Raman *Innocent as Kelu Vair *KPAC Lalitha as Kanaran's Wife * Murali as Achu * Abu Salim *Babu Namboothiri as Masur *Balan K. Nair as Kanaran * Jagannathan as Toddy Shop Keeper * M. S. Thripunithura as Landlord *R. K. Nair *Thodupuzha Vasanthi *Sujatha Thiruvananthapuram as Pathu *Vijayaraghavan as Abu * Sreedharan mash as Police Man Soundtrack The music was composed by Kavalam Narayana Panicker Kavalam Narayana Panicker (1 May 1928 – 26 June 2016) was an Indian dramatist, theatre director, and poet. He has written over 26 Malayalam plays, many adapted from classical Sanskrit drama and Shakespeare, notably Kalidasa's ''Vikramorvasiy .... References External links * 1988 films 1980s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mattoral
''Mattoral'' (: The Other) is a 1988 Indian Malayalam-language family drama film directed by K. G. George from a story by C. V. Balakrishnan, who co-wrote the screenplay with George. It features Mammootty, Karamana Janardanan Nair, Seema and Urvashi in the lead roles. The plot focuses the life of two couples' Silent treatment and the sudden desertion of a housewife. M. B. Sreenivasan composed the film's score, while Ramachandra Babu served as the cinematographer. The film was shot in Thiruvananthapuram. Plot Kaimal, a rude and egotistical bureaucrat, and Susheela, a housewife, are leading an unhappy married life, with two children. Meanwhile, their family friends Balan and Veni, a newly married couple, seem to lead a different and liberal life. Suddenly one evening, Susheela disappears from the house, only to identify later that she eloped with a car mechanic Giri and is at his home. Kaimal, though devastated, goes ahead with his insipid routine, but is hurt by many of his col ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |