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CPC Cine Awards
CPC Cine Awards was an annual awards ceremony for films in the Malayalam film industry, which was crowd-sourced and hosted by a Facebook group named Cinema Paradiso Club. History Cinema Paradiso Club, also known as CPC, was formed by a group of cinephiles in the year 2010 in Kerala, India. The first crowd-sourced CPC Cine Awards was announced in 2016 for the films released in 2015 in the malayalam film industry. The winners were decided by a combination of votes from members of a Facebook group and a jury. CPC Cine Awards 2017 had a change in the polling system, that the poll was open to the public. The 2017 winners were declared and announced to the public on 27 January 2018 CPC Cine Awards 2018 winners were declared on 28 January 2019 and distributed at a ceremony on 17 February 2019 at IMA House, Kochi Awards ceremonies CPC Cine Awards 2015 had no official ceremony. The 2016 award ceremony was held on 19 February 2017 at Cochin Palace Hotel, Kochi. Since it was a crowd ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kochi
Kochi (), also known as Cochin ( ) ( the official name until 1996) is a major port city on the Malabar Coast of India bordering the Laccadive Sea, which is a part of the Arabian Sea. It is part of the district of Ernakulam in the state of Kerala and is commonly referred to as Ernakulam. Kochi is the most densely populated city in Kerala. As of 2011, it has a corporation limit population of 677,381 within an area of 94.88 km2 and a total urban population of more than of 2.1 million within an area of 440 km2, making it the largest and the most populous metropolitan area in Kerala. Kochi city is also part of the Greater Cochin region and is classified as a Tier-II city by the Government of India. The civic body that governs the city is the Kochi Municipal Corporation, which was constituted in the year 1967, and the statutory bodies that oversee its development are the Greater Cochin Development Authority (GCDA) and the Goshree Islands Development Authority (GIDA). ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nazriya Nazim
Nazriya Nazim (born 20 December 1994) is an Indian actress, producer and former television presenter who works predominantly in Malayalam films in addition to Tamil films. She has won One Filmfare Award South, one Kerala State Film Awards, and One Tamil Nadu State Film Award respectively. She started her career as an anchor on Malayalam television channel Asianet before pursuing a career as an actress. She made her debut as a child artist with ''Palunku'' (2006) and then as a lead actress in the 2013 Malayalam film ''Maad Dad''. She has gone on to star in successful films such as ''Neram'' (2013), '' Raja Rani'' (2013), ''Ohm Shanthi Oshaana'' (2014), and ''Bangalore Days'' (2014). Following her marriage to actor Fahadh Faasil, she took a break from acting. She made a comeback in 2018 with Anjali Menon's movie ''Koode''. Early life and background Nazriya was born to Nazimuddeen and Begum Beena. She has a brother, Naveen Nazim. Her family lived in Al Ain, UAE, before moving ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fahad Fazil
Fahadh Fazil (8 August 1982) is an Indian actor and film producer who predominantly works in Malayalam cinema and has appeared in few Tamil and Telugu films. He has acted in more than 50 films and has received several awards, including a National Film Award, four Kerala State Film Awards and three Filmfare Awards South. Fahadh is the son of filmmaker Fazil. Fahadh began his film career at the age of 19 by starring in the leading role in his father Fazil's 2002 romantic film ''Kaiyethum Doorath'', which was a critical and commercial failure. After a gap of 7 years, Fahadh made his comeback with the anthology film ''Kerala Cafe'' (2009), in the short film ''Mrityunjayam''. He attained public attention for his role as Arjun in the thriller film ''Chaappa Kurishu'' (2011). Fahadh won his first Kerala State Film Award, the Best Supporting Actor Award for his performance in ''Chaappa Kurishu'' along with his performance in '' Akam''. He achieved critical acclaim and recognition fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Merryland Studios
Merryland Studio is an Indian film studio based in Trivandrum, Kerala. It was the second film studio in Kerala, established in 1950 by former Trivandrum mayor and businessman P. Subramaniam. He produced 70 films, 59 of them directed by himself. He was active between 1951 – 1979. The studio's home productions were made under the company Neela Productions. Merryland Studio was famous for their professional rivalry with Kunchacko's Udaya Studio, the first film studio in Kerala. They resumed film production under the newly christened company Merryland Cinemas, debuting with ''Hridayam'' (2022). History When cinema became a passion, Subramaniam decided to buy some property to begin a studio complex. He bought land at Nemom, Thiruvananthapuram, and founded the studio in 1951, with two floors and a single camera. The first production, ''Atma Sakhi'' (1952), was given a lukewarm reception by viewers. It was the comedy film ''Avakashikal'' that put Merryland on the success chart. ''Ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Udaya Studios
Udaya Studios was one of the oldest film studios in the Malayalam film industry of India. It was established in 1947 by director-producer Kunchacko (1912–1976) and film distributor K. V. Koshy in Pathirappally, Alappuzha in Kerala. The studio influenced the gradual shift of Malayalam film industry from its original base of Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Trivandrum, now considered a milestone in the history of Malayalam film industry. The first film of the studio was '' Vellinakshatram'' (1949). The films produced at the studio were produced under the banner of K & K Combines, and later under Excel Productions (also spelt X. L. Productions). Udaya's professional rivalry with P. Subramaniam's Merryland Studio was quite famous. After Excel Productions became defunct, Kunchacko Boban established a new film production company named Udaya Pictures in 2016. History Kunchacko established a film production company named Udaya Pictures in 1947, though he continued production at traditional ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joju George
Joseph George, better known as Joju George (born 22 October 1977) is an Indian actor, playback singer and producer who works mainly in Malayalam cinema. He has acted in Malayalam films and worked on Tamil projects as well. In 2015, he won the Kerala State Film Award – Special Mention for his supporting roles in ''Oru Second Class Yathra'' and ''Lukka Chuppi''. His film ''Joseph'' got special mention in 66th National Film Awards 2019. He is the recipient of more than 20 awards, awarded to him for either his acting or production. In 2015, he stepped into film production and produced films like '' Charlie'' and ''Udaharanam Sujatha'' before successfully launching his own production house Appu Pathu Pappu Production, which has produced several of his films. Film career Joju began his career in 1995 with the film Mazhavilkoodaram as a junior artist. He gradually rose to stardom with supporting roles by the 2010s. In 2015, he won his first Kerala State Film Award (Special Mentio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kamal (director)
Kamaluddin Mohammed Majeed, mononymously known as Kamal, is an Indian film director, screenwriter, and producer. He works in Malayalam cinema. He was the former Chairman of Kerala State Chalachitra Academy. Kamal made his directorial debut with the 1986 film ''Mizhineerppoovukal''. In a career spanning over three decades, Kamal has directed over forty films. His films have won various National Film Awards and Kerala State Film Awards, including films such as ''Ulladakkam'' (1991), ''Mazhayethum Munpe'' (1995), ''Niram'' (1999), '' Madhuranombarakkattu'' (2000), ''Meghamalhar'' (2001), ''Nammal'' (2002), ''Perumazhakkalam'' (2004), '' Karutha Pakshikal'' (2006), and ''Celluloid'' (2013). Personal life Kamal was born on 28 November 1957 in Kodungallur, as the eldest son of late K.M. Abdul Majeed and late Suleikhabi. He has two younger brothers. He is married to his first cousin Saburabi. They have two children, Jenuse Mohamed and Hanna Shanu. Jenuse made his debut as film direct ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sibi Malayil
Sibi ( Sindhi: سيوي ur, ) is a city situated in the Balochistan province of Pakistan. The city is the headquarters of the district and tehsil of the same name. Etymology The origin of the town's name is attributed to Rani Sewi, a Hindu lady of the Sewa Dynasty who ruled Balochistan before the 7th century.The tribal Baluchistan by Syed Abdul Quddus page 49 History The history of the Sibi region dates back to the 7th century at the earliest, when it was ruled by the Sewa dynasty. In the early 13th century, Sibi was a dependency of Multan under Nasiruddin Qabacha of the Ghurid Empire. The area was then variously subject to Multan or Sindh throughout much of its history. The Arghun dynasty of Kandahar invaded in the late 15th century and seized Sibi from the Samma dynasty of Sindh, but it was returned to Sindh during the Mughal period. Sibi was governed by the Kalhora dynasty during the early 18th century, which in turn paid tribute to the Afsharids after Nader Shah's invas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sathyan Anthikad
Sathyan Anthikad is an Indian film director, screenwriter, and lyricist who predominantly works in Malayalam cinema. In a career spanning five decades he has directed more than 50 films, been the lyricist for 12 films and been the scriptwriter for 6 films. He is the recipient of several accolades including a National Film Award, five Kerala State Film Awards and three Filmfare Awards. He received the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for Humour in 2019 for his book, ''Eeswaran Mathram Sakshi.'' Films like ''Pingami'' though a commercial failure at the time release, have over the years gained a cult following. Personal life Sathyan Anthikad was born to M. V. Krishnan and M. K. Kalyani at Anthikad in Thrissur district of Kerala state. He is married to Nimmi Sathyan and has three sons, Arun, Anoop and Akhil. Career In 1973, Sathyan debuted as an assistant director to Dr. Balakrishnan in Rekha Cine Arts. He was the Associate Director of director P. Chandrakumar for more than twenty fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
K G George
Kulakkattil Geevarghese George (born 24 May 1946) is an Indian film maker and screenwriter who worked in the Malayalam cinema. He was the founder of a new school of film making in Malayalam cinema, along with Bharathan and P. Padmarajan, in the 1980s. He was awarded the J. C. Daniel Award, Government of Kerala's highest honour for contributions to the Malayalam cinema. George made his debut with ''Swapnadanam'' (1975) which won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam. His well-known films include '' Ulkkadal'' (1979), '' Mela'' (1980), ''Yavanika'' (1982), ''Lekhayude Maranam Oru Flashback'' (1983), ''Adaminte Vaariyellu'' (1983), ''Panchavadi Palam'' (1984), ''Irakal'' (1986), and ''Mattoral'' (1988). He is a recipient of 9 Kerala State Film Awards for his various films. George is the founder and chairman of the Malayalam Cine Technicians Association (MACTA), and continues to be an executive member. He was the chairman of the Kerala State Film Development C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dileesh Pothan
Dileesh Philip (born 19 February 1980), also known as Dileesh Pothan is an Indian film director, actor and producer, who works in Malayalam cinema. He made his directorial debut with the 2016 comedy drama film '' Maheshinte Prathikaaram'', starring Fahadh Faasil. The film received the Best Feature Film in Malayalam Award at the 64th National Film Awards. Pothan also won the Best Director Award at the 64th Filmfare Awards South. Pothan began his career as an associate director to the 2010 film ''9 KK Road''. He served as an assistant director under Aashiq Abu, assisting in five of Aashiq's films. He made his acting debut as a film director in one scene in Aashiq Abu's 2011 film ''Salt N' Pepper''. His second directional was ''Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum'' (2017), which was also a critical and commercial hit. ''Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum'' won the Best Feature Film in Malayalam Award as well at the 65th National Film Awards. His third and latest film '' Joji'', also starring F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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