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Hariharan (director)
Hariharan is an Indian film director who has directed over 50 Malayalam films. His movies mainly revolve around the cultural and relational aspects of a typical Keralite society. His most notable works include ''Sharapancharam'' (1979), ''Panchagni'' (1986), ''Idavazhiyile Poocha Mindappoocha'' (1979), ''Amrutham Gamaya'' (1987), ''Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha'' (1989), '' Sargam'' (1992), '' Parinayam'' (1994) and ''Pazhassi Raja'' (2009) which has won him wide critical acclaim. In 2019, he was awarded the J. C. Daniel Award, Kerala government's highest honour for contributions to Malayalam cinema. Career Hariharan studied at St. Thomas College, Thrissur and Universal Arts College, Kozhikode. He entered the Malayalam film industry in 1965 working as an assistant director under film director M. Krishnan Nair. His first film ''Ladies Hostel'' was released in 1973, following which a lot of films with Prem Nazir and Madhu were released. ''Babumon'' was one of his box office hit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Malayalam Film
Malayalam cinema is an Indian cinema, Indian film industry of Malayalam-language motion pictures. It is based in Kochi, Kerala, India. The films produced in Malayalam cinema are known for their cinematography and story-driven plots. In 1982, ''Elippathayam'' won the Sutherland Trophy at the London Film Festival, and Most Original Imaginative Film of 1982 by the British Film Institute. Rajiv Anchal's ''Guru (1997 film), Guru'' (1997), Salim Ahamed's ''Adaminte Makan Abu'' (2011) and Lijo Jose Pellissery's ''Jallikkattu'' (2019) were Malayalam films sent by India as its official entries for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, Best Foreign Language Film category at the Academy Awards. Other films which achieved global acclaim include ''Chemmeen'' (1965), which received a Certificate of Merit at the Chicago International Film Festival, and a gold medal at the Cannes Film Festival for Best Cinematography.. ''The Hindu''. 11 August 2006. Retrieved 24 May 2011. ''Swaham ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Panchami
Panchami is the fifth day (tithi) of the fortnight ( paksha) in Hindu lunar calendar. Festivals * Nag Panchami is a Hindu festival celebrated by Hindus in most parts of India. It is celebrated in Shravan month. On this day, people worship Nāga Devata (Cobras). People go to temples and snake pits and worship the snakes. They offer milk and silver jewelry to the Cobras to protect them from all evils. They also fast. This festival is to celebrate the day Lord Krishna defeated the serpent Kalia. On this day swings are put up in the village and people enjoy themselves. The married girls visit their parents during this occasion. * Vasant Panchami or Shree Panchami is a Hindu festival celebrating Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, music and art. It is celebrated every year on the fifth day of the Indian month Magh (January–February), the first day of spring. Traditionally during this festival children are taught to write their first words; Brahmins are fed; ancestor worship (Pitr-tar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bhoomidevi Pushpiniyayi
''Bhoomidevi Pushpiniyayi'' is a 1974 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Hariharan and produced by P. K. Kaimal. The film stars Prem Nazir, Madhu, Sukumari and Jayabharathi in the lead roles. The film had musical score by G. Devarajan. The film was a remake of the Tamil film ''Ponnukku Thanga Manasu''. Cast *Prem Nazir as Sethumadhavan *Madhu as Jagadeesh *Sukumari as Bhanu *Jayabharathi as Indu *KPAC Lalitha as Meenakshi *Adoor Bhasi as Menon *Muthukulam Raghavan Pillai *Sankaradi as Pachupilla *Mookkannoor Sebastian *Bahadoor *Jayakumari *K. P. Ummer as Madhava Menon *Meena as Doctor *Santo Krishnan *Treesa *Vidhubala as Jaya Soundtrack The music was composed by G. Devarajan and the lyrics were written by Vayalar Ramavarma Vayalar Ramavarma (March 25, 1928 – October 27, 1975), also known as Vayalar, was an Indian poet and lyricist of Malayalam language. He was known for his poems which include ''Sargasangeetham'', ''Mulankaadu'', ''Padamudrakal'', ''Aayisha'' a ... ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rajahamsam
''Rajahamsam'' () is a Malayalam films of 1974 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Hariharan and produced by Hari Pothan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Jayabharathi, Srividya and Vidhubhala in the lead roles. This film is remade in Telugu as Indradhanussu with Telugu Superstar Krishna and Sarada and it become huge hit in 1977 by Sankranti movies. The film has musical score by G. Devarajan. Cast *Prem Nazir as Chandran *Jayabharathi as Radha *Srividya as Sarasu *KPAC Lalitha *Adoor Bhasi as Driver Krishnankutty *Sankaradi as Radhas Father * T. R. Omana Nanukuttans Mother * Raghavan as Janardhanan *T. S. Muthaiah as Chandrans Father *Bahadoor as Watcher & Nanukuttans Father * J. A. R. Anand *Jameela Malik as Shakunthala *K. P. Ummer as Soman *M. G. Soman as Nanukuttan *Master Raghu as Rajan *Meena as Chandrans Mother *P. R. Menon * Thaha *Paravoor Bharathan as padhmanabhan *Shamsudeen *Vidhubala Vidhubala is a former Indian actress who started her career in the mid ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ayalathe Sundari
''Ayalathe Sundari'' is a 1978 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Hariharan and produced by G. P. Balan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Jayabharathi(Aishwarya Rai) ,Srividya and Raghavan in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Shankar–Ganesh and S. D. Burman. Cast *Prem Nazir as Ravi *Jayabharathi as Shreedevi *Srividya as Malini * Raghavan as Venu *Adoor Bhasi as Gopal/Palgo * Prema as Karthyani *Sankaradi as Kuttan Nair * Shobha *Sreelatha Namboothiri as Pappi * T. R. Omana as Saraswathi Amma *T. S. Muthaiah as Panicker *Bahadoor as Pappu Pilla *K. P. Ummer as Damu * Khadeeja as Pushokasa *Meena as Meenakshi * Sadhana as Margosa * Sudheer Soundtrack The music was composed by Shankar–Ganesh and S. D. Burman and the lyrics were written by Mankombu Gopalakrishnan and Anand Bakshi Anand Bakshi (21 July 1930 – 30 March 2002) was an Indian poet and lyricist. He was nominated for the Filmfare award for Best lyricist a total of 40 times, resulting in 4 wins. Ea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ladies Hostel
''Ladies Hostel'' is a 1973 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Hariharan and produced by Dr. Balakrishnan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Jayabharathi, Muthukulam Raghavan Pillai and Pattom Sadan in the lead roles. The film had musical score by M. S. Baburaj. The film was remade in Tamil as '' Then Sinduthe Vaanam'' starring Sivakumar and Jayachithra. Cast * Prem Nazir as Rajan *Jayabharathi as Lally *Muthukulam Raghavan Pillai as Kunju * Pattom Sadan * Adoor Bhasi as Bharathan *Shanthi * T. S. Muthaiah as Raghavan *Latheef *Abbas *Ambalappuzha Rajamma *Ambili *Bahadoor as Kuttan Pilla *Bappukutty * Bhaskaran *C. L. John *C. R. Lakshmi *Jaya * K. P. Ummer as Gopi * Khadeeja *Lissy *Meena as Hostel Warden Kumari Malathi Amma *Paappi *Paravoor Bharathan as Vakkeel *Philomina as Annamma * Seema as Saleena *Pushpa *R. K. Menon *Radhamani *Rajkumar *S. V. Namboodiri * Sadhana as Reetha *Sidhan * Sujatha as Rama *Vanaja *Vincent as Ravi Soundtrack The music was composed by M. S. Bab ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mohanlal
Mohanlal Viswanathan (born 21 May 1960), known mononymously as Mohanlal, is an Indian actor, film producer, playback singer, film distributor, and director who predominantly works in Malayalam cinema besides also having sporadically appeared in Tamil, Hindi, Telugu and Kannada-language films. Mohanlal has a prolific career spanning over four decades, during which he has acted in more than 400 films. Mohanlal's contributions to the Malayalam cinema have been praised by his contemporaries in the Indian film industry. The Government of India honoured him with Padma Shri in 2001, and Padma Bhushan in 2019, India's fourth and third highest civilian honours, for his contributions to Indian cinema. In 2009, he became the first actor in India to be awarded the honorary rank of Lieutenant colonel in the Territorial Army. Mohanlal made his acting debut at age 18 in the Malayalam film ''Thiranottam'' in 1978, but the film was delayed in its release for 25 years due to censorship iss ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Film Award For Best Film On Other Social Issues
The National Film Award for Best Film on Other Social Issues is one of the category in the National Film Awards presented annually by the Directorate of Film Festivals, the organization set up by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting in India. It is one of several awards presented for feature films and is awarded with Rajat Kamal (Silver Lotus). The National Film Awards were established in 1954 to "encourage production of the films of a high aesthetic and technical standard and educational and culture value" and also planned to included awards for regional films. In 1984, at the 32nd National Film Awards various new categories were instituted for Swarna Kamal and Rajat Kamal. Categories like the Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Costume Design along with the Best Film on Other Social Issues were introduced for the Rajat Kamal. This category was introduced to be awarded annually for films produced in the year across the country, in all Indian languages. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Film Award For Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment
The National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment is one of the National Film Awards presented annually by the Directorate of Film Festivals, India, and was constituted in the year 1975. This is one of the ''Golden Lotus Awards (Swarna Kamal)'' given among National Film Awards. It is announced for films produced in a year across the country, in all Indian languages. Films in the following languages have won the Best Popular Feature Film award: Hindi (29 awards), Telugu (5 awards), Tamil (4 awards), Malayalam (3 awards), Bengali (2 awards), and Kannada (1 award). With 6 wins, Yash Raj Films is the production house with the most wins. With 5 wins, Yash Chopra is the producer with the most wins, producing most of the company's winning films. He has also directed 4 winning films, the most for any director. Shah Rukh Khan has starred in 7 winning films, the most for any actor in a leading role. Madhuri Dixit and Kajol have each starred in 3 winning film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kerala State Award
Kerala ( ; ) is a state on the Malabar Coast of India. It was formed on 1 November 1956, following the passage of the States Reorganisation Act, by combining Malayalam-speaking regions of the erstwhile regions of Cochin, Malabar, South Canara, and Thiruvithamkoor. Spread over , Kerala is the 21st largest Indian state by area. It is bordered by Karnataka to the north and northeast, Tamil Nadu to the east and south, and the Lakshadweep Sea to the west. With 33 million inhabitants as per the 2011 census, Kerala is the 13th-largest Indian state by population. It is divided into 14 districts with the capital being Thiruvananthapuram. Malayalam is the most widely spoken language and is also the official language of the state. The Chera dynasty was the first prominent kingdom based in Kerala. The Ay kingdom in the deep south and the Ezhimala kingdom in the north formed the other kingdoms in the early years of the Common Era (CE). The region had been a prominent spice exporter ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ennu Swantham Janakikutty
''Ennu Swantham Janakikutty'' is a 1998 Malayalam movie, written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair and directed by Hariharan. The movie features debutant Jomol in the lead role, where she won the National Film Special Jury Award. Also, K. Sampath won the National Film Award for Best Audiography for this film. The film is based on a story written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair named ''Cheriya Cheriya Bhookambangal''. The movie was produced by P. V. Gangadharan under the banner of ''Gruhalakshmi Productions'' and was distributed by ''Kalpaka Release.'' Plot The story revolves around Janakikutty (Jomol), a ninth grade student and the challenges she faces in her everyday life. She is basically a lonely girl, who finds no peace at home and is constantly scolded by her elders or teased by her siblings and cousins. Her only companions are her grandmother (Valsala Menon) and her neighbor, Bhaskaran (Sharath), whom she secretly loves. One day, when Janakikutty and her grandmother were collecting herbs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nakhakshathangal
''Nakhakshathangal'' () is a 1986 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by Hariharan, written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair and starring Monisha, Vineeth and Saleema. Monisha, won the National Film Award for Best Actress for her role, making her the youngest actress to achieve the feat. The film was a blockbuster, and is more noted for its songs. It was remade in Tamil as ''Pookkal Vidum Thudhu''. Plot The story is about Ramu (Vineeth), a 16-year-old boy who is staying with his annoying uncle, who gets angry and often treats Ramu like a slave. On a trip to the pilgrimage town of Guruvayoor with his uncle (played by Thilakan), Ramu meets 15-year-old Gowri (Monisha), who has come with her grandmother. Both find love, and after sharing a few tender talks and moments, depart without a clue that they will meet again. When back Ramu runs away from his uncle and lands up in the city with his neighbor Namboothiri (played by Jayachandran). As fate would have it, Ramu and Gowri meet again. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
