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Joy Mathew (director)
Joy Mathew (born 20 September 1961) is an Indian film and theatre actor.He is also a film director, playwright and screenwriter.He predominantly works in Malayalam cinema. Career Joy Mathew is best known for playing the lead role in John Abraham's 1986 film ''Amma Ariyan'' which was voted one of the Top 10 Indian films by British Film Institute. In 2012, he made his directorial debut with '' Shutter'' which portrays unexpected incidents happening in two days and a night in the city of Kozhikode. The film had its Indian premiere at the 17th International Film Festival of Kerala and international premiere at the 9th Dubai International Film Festival. It won the Silver Crow Pheasant Award for Best Feature Film (Audience Prize) at the 17th International Film Festival of Kerala. ''Shutter'' was also screened at Chennai Film Festival (2012–13), Mumbai Film Festival (2012–13), Bangalore Film Festival (2012–13), Busan Film Festival (2012–13), Hamburg Film Festival (2012– ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Calicut
Kozhikode (), also known in English as Calicut, is a city along the Malabar Coast in the state of Kerala in India. It has a corporation limit population of 609,224 and a metropolitan population of more than 2 million, making it the second largest metropolitan area in Kerala and the 19th largest in India. Kozhikode is classified as a Tier 2 city by the Government of India. It is the largest city in the region known as the Malabar and was the capital of the British-era Malabar district. In antiquity and the medieval period, Kozhikode was dubbed the ''City of Spices'' for its role as the major trading point for Indian spices. It was the capital of an independent kingdom ruled by the Samoothiris (Zamorins). The port at Kozhikode acted as the gateway to medieval South Indian coast for the Chinese, the Persians, the Arabs and finally the Europeans. According to data compiled by economics research firm Indicus Analytics in 2009 on residences, earnings and investments, Kozhikode w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi
Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy is located in Thrissur city, of Kerala, in India. It was established on 26 April 1958, inaugurated by then Indian Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. The academy started a cultural centre at the Bahrain Kerala Samajam in Bahrain on 1 October 2010. On 27 April 2017, The Academy announced awards for various fields like music, dance, theatre and traditional art forms for the year 2016. See also * Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Fellowship * KPAC * Kalidasa Kalakendram Kalidasa Kalakendram is a professional drama theatrical group founded by O. Madhavan, a well-known Malayalam theatre director, in Kollam, Kerala. The group was founded on 25 January 1963 as a society under the parent organisation, Paul Founda ... References External links * {{Authority control Arts of Kerala Arts organisations based in India Performing arts in India Organisations based in Thrissur Music organisations based in India 1958 establishments in Ker ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sringaravelan
''Sringaravelan'' is a 2013 Malayalam-language action comedy film directed by Jose Thomas and scripted by Udayakrishna-Siby K. Thomas. It stars Dileep and Vedhika in her debut in Malayalam cinema with Lal, Joy Mathew, Kalabhavan Shajohn, Baburaj and Shammi Thilakan The film released in Onam, and was a commercial success at the box office. Plot Kannan is a suave con-man and the son of a fashion weaver Ayyapanashan. His father had sent him for fashion designing, but Kannan wants to become rich overnight. His friends are Yesudas a.k.a. Yesu, a goon and Vasu. Kannan tries to woo rich girls and marry them and try to make his living. Once Kannan with Vasu went to give saree to Varmaji, who is Ayyapanashan's friend and is a 'Thampuran' of the 'Kovilakam'. There Kannan meets Radhu, Varmaji's granddaughter and falls in love with her. Kannan accidentally stops a pooja which was being held there and is forced to stay at that place for more than fortnight. In the process Kannan gets more at ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zachariayude Garbhinikal
''Zachariayude Garbhinikal'' ( is a Malayalam–language comedy-drama film written and directed by Aneesh Anwar. The film narrates the incidents in the life of a gynaecologist ''Dr.Zacharia'' and five women who come into his life. Lal appears as the gynaecologist while Rima Kallingal, Sanusha, Geetha, Asha Sarath, and Sandra Thomas play the roles of five pregnant women. Vijay Babu, Sandra Thomas and Sandra's father Thomas Joseph Pattathanam produced this film under the banner of Friday Film House .Parvathy Nambidi (23 April 2013)"Zachariyayude Garbhinikal (Malayalam)" ''The New Indian Express''. Retrieved 2 June 2013. The film started production in May 2013 from Kochi, Kerala. The music track of a song in the film, "Veyil Chilla", became popular. The song has similarity to Vangelis' theme "Conquest of Paradise". The film had a relatively new composer duo, Vishnu and Sharath, son and nephew of musician Mohan Sithara. The background score of the film was composed by Prashant Pi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi
''Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi'' () is a 2013 Indian Malayalam-language road adventure film directed and co-produced by Sameer Thahir and written by Hashir Mohamed. The film stars Dulquer Salmaan and Sunny Wayne with Dhritiman Chatterjee, Surja Bala Hijam in supporting roles. The movie was inspired from the book ''Long Way Down'' . The movie was a hit at the Kerala box office and has since developed a cult following among the youth of Kerala. The film began shooting in the north-eastern state of Nagaland in February 2013 and completed its shoot in June 2013. The film was shot at real locations in eight Indian states, Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, West Bengal, Nagaland and Sikkim. The film revolves around Kasi (Dulquer Salmaan) and Suni ( Sunny Wayne) who go on a road trip from Kerala to Nagaland. Later, it was dubbed into Hindi as ''Pyaar Ka Toofan'' ( Love Storm) in 2021. Over the years, the film has accumulated a cult following and huge ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Honey Bee (film)
Honey Bee is a 2013 Indian Malayalam-language comedy thriller film, written and directed by Lal Jr, son of actor-director Lal. The film features Asif Ali, Bhavana, Baburaj, Sreenath Bhasi, Archana Kavi, Balu Varghese and Lal in the lead roles. The story revolves around two friends Sebastian and Angel who suddenly discover their love for each other. They elope on the eve of the girl's marriage, much to the chagrin of her brothers. The film essays the lovers' struggle for survival. It was released on 6 June 2013 and was a commercial success at the box-office. Plot Sebastian (a.k.a. Seban), Abu, Ambrose Perera, Fernando d'Silva (a.k.a. Ferno), Angel and Sara are close friends in Fort Kochi. Angel's brothers HC Michael, Martin, Father Collin, and Antony, nicknamed "Punyalanmar", are dangerous businessmen. Angel's family brings in a proposal for her from the city SI George. Angel asks Seban if he has feelings for her, to which he says he does not, before she admits that she had ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rose Guitarinaal
''Rose Guitarinaal'' ( ml, റോസ് ഗിറ്റാറിനാല്) is a 2013 Indian romantic musical written and directed by Ranjan Pramod. The film features Richard Joy Thomas, Athmiya Rajan, Manu and Rejith Menon in lead roles, and was produced by Maha Subair under the banner of Varnachitra Big Screen in association with Colour Pencil Films. The film was released on 1 March 2013. Plot Thara, who is training to be an air hostess, hails from a middle-class family. Her small happy world comprises her father and the pet dog Tuttu. She also has a childhood friend whom she affectionately calls Appu. Appu takes her to and from work in his two wheeler. The story takes a twist when the CEO of her airline company, Shyam, takes an interest in her. Their new closeness annoys Appu and he begins moving away from her. How Tara deals with this emotional love triangle comprises the plot. Cast * Richard Joy Thomas as Shyam * Athmiya Rajan as Thara * Manu as Joe * Rejith Menon as B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Annayum Rasoolum
''Annayum Rasoolum'' () is a 2013 Indian Malayalam-language romantic drama film directed by Rajeev Ravi (in his directorial debut) and written by Santhosh Echikkanam from a story by Ravi. Set in Vypin islands in Kerala, the plot revolves around a star-crossed romance between Rasool (Fahadh Faasil), a Muslim taxi driver, and Anna (Andrea Jeremiah), a Latin Christian salesgirl, both from conservative working class families. The songs and background score were composed by K. ''Annayum Rasoolum'' was released on 4 January 2013, the film received positive critical response and was also a commercial success at the box office. The film won a National Film Award and three Kerala State Film Awards. Plot The story is told through the narration of Ashley who is working in merchant navy and is signing off in Kochi for the second time. Ashley recollects the events happened in his last sign off at Kochi. Rasool is a tourist taxi driver from Mattancherry, Kochi. He falls in love with Anna, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uncle (film)
''Uncle'' is a List of Malayalam films of 2018, 2018 Indian Malayalam cinema, Malayalam-language drama thriller film directed by Girish Damodar and produced by Joy Mathew and Sajai Sebastian under the banner of SJ Films. It stars Mammootty and Karthika Muralidharan in the lead roles, and Joy Mathew and Muthumani in supporting roles. It was released on 27 April 2018. Plot Shruthi, a student at Ooty college, is forced to go back to her home in Kozhikode district, Kozhikode due to the dangerous strikes at the location. Coincidentally, she meets Krishnakumar (KK) her father’s family friend, who offers her a ride back home. She reluctantly accepts this offer, as she has no other safe option. During the 6-hour drive, KK, whom Shruthi affectionately calls "Uncle", and Shruthi listen to music, tell stories, and look at the scenery. However, KK makes suspicious calls and talks to suspicious people throughout the trip, leading the audience to believe that Shruthi’s safety may be c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kerala State Film Award For Best Story
The Kerala State Film Award for Best Story is an honour, begun in 1969, presented annually at the Kerala State Film Award of India to a writer for the best story in a Malayalam film. Until 1997, the awards were managed directly by the Department of Cultural Affairs of the Government of Kerala. Since 1998, the awards have been constituted by the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy, an autonomous, non-profit institution functioning under the Department of Cultural Affairs. The awardees are decided by an independent jury constituted every year. They are announced by the Minister for Cultural Affairs and are presented by the Chief Minister. Throughout the years, accounting for ties and repeat winners, the Government of Kerala has presented a total of 51 Best Story awards to 44 different writers. The recipients receive a figurine, a certificate, and a cash prize of . As of 2020, the only writer to have won the prize in consecutive years is Padmarajan P. Padmarajan (23 May 1945 – ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kerala State Film Award – Special Mention
The Kerala State Film Award – Special Mention is an award presented at the Kerala State Film Awards of India. Recipients See also * Kerala State Film Award – Special Jury Award The Kerala State Film Award – Special Jury Award is an award presented annually at the Kerala State Film Awards The Kerala State Film Awards are the film awards for a motion picture made in Kerala. The awards started in 1969 by the ... References External links Official website {{DEFAULTSORT:Kerala State Film Award - Special Mention Kerala State Film Awards ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amen (2013 Film)
''Amen'' is a 2013 Malayalam-language satirical musical comedy film written by P. S. Rafeeque and directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery. The film stars Fahadh Faasil, Indrajith Sukumaran, Kalabhavan Mani, Swathi Reddy, (in her Malayalam debut), Rachana Narayanankutty and Natasha Sahgal in lead roles.The film's songs and background score is composed by Prashant Pillai and the lyrics were written by Kavalam Narayana Panicker and P.S. Rafeeque. The film revolves around the events that happen in a picturesque Kuttanadan village following the arrival of a young priest Vincent Vattolli (Indrajith Sukumaran). The film was released on 22 March 2013, receiving rave reviews from critics and huge response from theatres. 5] The film was a commercial success at the box-office. 7] Plot The plot revolves around the lives of a few people around an ancient Syrian church in a Kuttanadan village called Kumarankari. Solomon is in love with Shoshanna who is the daughter of a wealthy contractor. Solomon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
