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Durai (director)
Durai (born 25 February 1940) is an Indian film director who was mostly active during the 1970s. As of 2014, he has directed 46 films in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi. Though known for his work in commercial cinema, he made women-centric films like '' Avalum Penthaane'' and ''Pasi'', which won two National Film Awards. He served as a jury member of the 58th National Film Awards (India) in 2011. As of 2011, he was the vice president of the South Indian Film Writers' Association. Partial filmography * ''Avalum Penn Thaane'' (1974) * '' Oru Kudumbathin Kathai'' (1975) * '' Aasai 60 Naal'' (1976) * ''Raghupathi Raghavan Rajaram'' (1977) * ''Paavathin Sambalam'' (1978) * ''Oru Veedu Oru Ulagam'' (1978) * '' Sadhurangam'' (1978) * '' Aayiram Jenmangal'' (1978) * ''Pasi'' (1979) * '' Oli Pirandhadhu'' (1979) * ''Neeya?'' (1979) *''Porkaalam'' (1980) * '' Maria My Darling'' (1980) *'' Aval Oru Kaviyam'' (1981) *'' Mayil'' (1981) *'' Thani Maram'' (1981) *''Kilinjalgal'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Directorate Of Film Festivals
The Directorate of Film Festivals in India was an organisation that initiated and presented the International Film Festival of India, the National Film Awards and the Indian Panorama. Although the Directorate helped appoint members of the jury panels each year, it had no input on which films are selected for consideration and which films ultimately win awards at the various functions it initiates. The Directorate set up by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Govt of India,Directorate of Film Festivals . Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. |
Aayiram Jenmangal
Aayiram Jenmangal () is a 1978 Indian Tamil-language horror film directed by Durai. Padmapriya and Rajinikanth appear in lead roles While Latha and Vijayakumar in supporting roles. It is a remake of the 1976 Malayalam film ''Yakshagaanam''. It was loosely remade in 2014 as ''Aranmanai''. Plot Ravi ( Vijayakumar) is happily married to Savitri ( Latha). Savitri's brother Ramesh (Rajinikanth) has come from Singapore, and they all go to Ravi's estate for a vacation. And that night starts Savitri's terrible ordeal. An apparition is visible only to her eye; an eerie song and the sound of anklets make themselves heard only to her ears. And before she realizes what is happening, another spirit enters her body, driving out her own spirit! Overnight Savitri's persona itself changes; she talks, walks and behaves like a different woman. Ramesh is puzzled at the change, and keeps a watch on her. He follows her, as she wanders all over the hills with the easy familiarity of a person who h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Veli (film)
''Veli'' is a 1985 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Durai, starring Saritha and Rajesh. Cast *Saritha *Rajesh * Sumithra *Sathyaraj *Jaishankar Jaishankar (12 July 1938 – 3 June 2000) was an Indian actor known for his work in Tamil cinema. He was a very popular lead actor in the 1960s and 70s. He was credited onscreen with title of ''Makkal Kalaingnar'' (people's artiste) or '' ... Soundtrack References External links * 1985 films 1980s Tamil-language films Films scored by Shankar–Ganesh Films directed by Durai {{1980s-Tamil-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pet Pyaar Aur Paap
A pet, or companion animal, is an animal kept primarily for a person's company or entertainment rather than as a working animal, livestock, or a laboratory animal. Popular pets are often considered to have attractive appearances, intelligence, and relatable personalities, but some pets may be taken in on an altruistic basis (such as a stray animal) and accepted by the owner regardless of these characteristics. Two of the most popular pets are dogs and cats. Other animals commonly kept include rabbits; ferrets; pigs; rodents such as gerbils, hamsters, chinchillas, rats, mice, and guinea pigs; birds such as parrots, passerines, and fowls; reptiles such as turtles, lizards, snakes, and iguanas; aquatic pets such as fish, freshwater snails, and saltwater snails; amphibians such as frogs and salamanders; and arthropod pets such as tarantulas and hermit crabs. Small pets may be grouped together as pocket pets, while the equine and bovine group include the largest companion anima ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Do Gulaab
Do, DO or D.O. may refer to: Languages * The English verb, ''do'', which may serve as an auxiliary verb; see do-support * ''Do'' (kana), a mora symbol in Japanese writing * Ditto mark People * Đỗ, a Vietnamese surname * Do (surname), includes people with the surname * D.O. (entertainer) (born 1993), South Korean singer and actor * D.O. (rapper), Canadian rapper * Do (singer) (born 1981), Dutch singer * Marshall Applewhite (1931–1997), American cult leader Music * The Dø, a French/Finnish indie pop band * ''Do'' (Do album), an album by Dutch singer Do * ''Do'' (Psychostick album) * C (musical note), the first note of the musical scale in ''fixed do'' solfège * Delta Omicron, an international music fraternity * Do, the first syllable of the scale in solfège * Do, a type of buk (drum) used in Korean ritual music * "Do", a song by the White Stripes from the 1999 album ''The White Stripes'' (album) Science and medicine * ''The DO'', an online magazine published by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Velicham Vitharunna Penkutty
''Velicham Vitharunna Penkutty'' is a 1982 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Durai and produced by P. K. Kaimal. The film stars Shankar, Poornima Jayaram, Swapna and Raveendran. The film has musical score by Shyam. The film also had a Tamil version as ''Punitha Malar''. Plot ''Velicham Vitharunna Penkutty'' is an emotional love story. Cast *Shankar as Prasad *Poornima Jayaram as Geetha * Swapna as Asha *Raveendran as Jayan * Sukumari as Parvathy * Sankaradi as Sanku *Vanitha Krishnachandran as Vanitha *Nithya Ravindran as Nithya * Sadhana as Pankajam *Vanchiyoor Radha as villager * Manavalan Joseph as Appu *Kamala Kamesh as Geetha's mother *Y. G. Mahendran as Swami *P. R. Menon as Jyotsyar Soundtrack The music was composed by Shyam 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 do ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thunai
''Thunai'' () is a 1982 Indian Tamil-language film, produced and directed by Durai. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Saritha, M. G. Chakrapani and Suresh. It was released on 1 October 1982. Plot Dasaratharaman is an easy-going widower with a grown son, Raghuraman. He works as a sub-registrar, and his jovial nature earns him the friendship of nearly everyone he meets. In the house near where he lives, a poor family consisting of a widowed mother and several children reside. Vidhya is the sole breadwinner of the family, while her younger brother Vijay is looking for a job. Her older brother left the home after a love-marriage and is struggling financially. She also has a younger sister, Nandhini, and another younger brother. Dasaratharaman makes it a point to look out for Vidhya as they take the same train to their respective jobs. Vijay introduces Moorthy to his family as a relative of a friend, and he quickly endears himself to everyone. He promises to help both ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kilinjalgal
''Kilinjalgal'' () is a 1981 Indian Tamil-language romance film, written and directed by Durai. The film stars Mohan, Poornima Bhagyaraj and Dilip. It revolves around two lovers whose romance is opposed by their families due to differences in religion. ''Kilinjalgal'' was released on 25 December 1981. The film was a silver jubilee hit and ran for 175 days at the box office. Plot Babu, a Hindu, falls in love with Julie, a Christian. However, both the families are against this love due to differences in religion. Despite heavy opposition, both Babu and Julie and remain adamant in their decision. Julie's father Stephen locks her in a room while Babu's father Manikkam also does not permit him to move out of his home. To everyone's shock, Julie commits suicide. Hearing this, Babu rushes to the crematorium and dies when Julie's corpse is being cremated. Cast * Mohan as Babu *Poornima Bhagyaraj as Julie * Dilip as Jana * V. K. Ramasamy as Station master * V. Gopalakrishnan as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thani Maram
The House of Thani ( ar, الثاني , translit=Al Thani) is the ruling family of Qatar, with origins tracing back to the Banu Tamim tribal confederation. History and structure The Al Thanis can be traced back to Mudar bin Nizar. The tribe were settled at Gebrin oasis in southern Najd (present-day Saudi Arabia) before they moved to Qatar. Around the 17th century, the tribe lived in Ushayqir, a settlement north-east of Riyadh. They settled in Qatar around the 1720s. Their first settlement in Qatar was in the southern town of Sikak, and from there they moved north-west to Zubarah and Al Ruwais. They settled in Doha in the 19th century under their leader Mohammed bin Thani. The group was named after the father of Mohammad, Thani bin Mohammad. The family is made of four main factions: Bani Qassim, Bani Ahmed, Bani Jaber, and Bani Thamer. As of the early 1990s, the number of the family members was estimated to be about 20,000. The leadership transitions in 1913, 1949, 1960, and 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maria My Darling
''Maria My Darling'' is a 1980 Indian action thriller film directed by Durai and starring Kamal Haasan and Sripriya. The film, a bilingual, was shot in Tamil and Kannada languages. Plot Maria, a bold woman, searches for and seeks revenge against her mothers killer. Cast *Kamal Haasan as Raghu *Sripriya as Maria *R. N. Sudarshan as CBI officer Stephen *K. Natraj ;Kannada version *Vajramuni as Shyam "Raja" *Shivaram as Sundar Rao *M. P. Shankar as Maria's father *Udaykumar as Mahadeva "Ramdas" *Balakrishna as Krishnappa *Baby Indira *Kunigal Nagabhushan as waiter ;Tamil version *Srikanth *Ravikanth *Thengai Srinivasan * V. S. Raghavan *Major Sundarrajan *Jayamalini Production The film was shot in Bangalore. Soundtrack Shankar–Ganesh composed the music for the soundtracks with Tamil lyrics penned by Kannadasan, Aalangudi Somu and Pulamaipithan. Kannada lyrics penned by Chi. Udayashankar Chitnahalli Udayashankar (18 February 1934 – 2 July 1993; born in Chi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
