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Kaathil Oru Kinnaram
''Kaathil Oru Kinnaaram'' is a 1996 Indian Malayalam comedy film, directed by Mohan Kupleri and produced by Sargams. The film stars Jagadish, Jagathy Sreekumar, Prem Kumar, Thilakan and Kalpana in the lead roles. The film has musical score by S. P. Venkatesh. Cast *Jagadish as Hariprasad/ Hari *Jagathy Sreekumar as Karunakaran * Prem Kumar as Mahesh *Thilakan as Dr. Unnithan *Harisree Ashokan as John Samuel * Kalpana as Manikutty *Indrans as Ramesh Menon/Rajappan *Devayani as Megha Unnithan * Chippy as Varsha Unnithan *Sukumari as Dhakshayani *Kollam Thulasi as Puthiyedath Padmanabhan Thambi *Manju Pillai as Usha (Mahesh's sister) *Madhupal as Ajith * V. K. Sreeraman as Karim Bhai *Shammi Thilakan as Lawrence *Jose Pellissery as Dr. Unnithan's friend *Kalabhavan Mani as Police Officer *Gomathi Mahadevan as Damayanti Plot Hari and Varsha are in love but they cannot marry because her elder sister Megha is not willing to get married and also has some astrology issues. They fi ... [...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] |
Devayani (actress)
Devayani (born 22 June 1974) is an Indian actress who predominantly appears in Tamil, Malayalam and Telugu-language films. She started her career with Malayalam and Bengali films She received the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress for her performances in the films '' Surya Vamsam'' (1997) and '' Bharathi'' (2000) and a Special Award for ''Kadhal Kottai'' (1996). She was a part of several successful films, including ''Ninaithen Vandhai'' (1998), ''Nee Varuvai Ena'' (1999), ''Thenali'' (2000), ''Friends'' (2001), ''Aanandham'' (2001) and '' Azhagi'' (2002) as well as in the Sun TV's huge successful serial '' Kolangal''. Personal life Devayani was born on 22 June 1974 in Mumbai, Maharashtra to a Konkani father from Mangalore,Karnataka and a Malayali mother from Kerala. She has two younger brothers Nakkhul and Mayur. The former is working as an actor and singer in the Tamil film industry, while the latter would also make his acting debut in an upcoming film. She dat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1996 Films
The year 1996 involved many significant films. The major releases this year included ''Scream'', '' Independence Day'', '' Fargo'', '' Trainspotting'', '' The Rock'', ''The English Patient'', ''Twister'', ''Space Jam'', ''Mars Attacks!'', ''Jerry Maguire'' and a film version of the musical '' Evita''. Highest-grossing films The top 10 films released in 1996 by worldwide gross are as follows: Box office records * ''Independence Day'' became the highest-grossing film of Will Smith's career, up until it was surpassed by '' Aladdin'' (2019). * ''Rumble in the Bronx'' was released in North America, becoming Jackie Chan's first major box office hit in the region. It became the year's most profitable film, with its US box office alone earning over 20 times its budget. It was Chan's biggest ever hit up until then. Events * July 10 – Nickelodeon releases its first feature film, ''Harriet the Spy'', a spy-comedy-drama film based on the 1964 novel of the same name. It also launches ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kalabhavan Mani
Kunnisseri Veettil Raman Mani (1 January 1971 – 6 March 2016), better known by his stage name Kalabhavan Mani, was an Indian actor and singer. Mani started his career as a mimicry artist with the Kalabhavan comedy troupe. He had starred in over 250 films, including Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada, and Telugu films, and was renowned for his humorous characters and villain roles. Mani won the National Film Award – Special Jury Award and Kerala State Film Award for his performance as Ramu in ''Vasanthiyum Lakshmiyum Pinne Njaanum'' (1999). Personal life Kalabhavan Mani was born as Kunnisseri Veettil Raman Mani in Kerala to Chenathunad Kunnisseri Veettil Raman and Ammini at Chalakudy, Thrissur District on New Year's Day in 1971. He had an elder brother, Velayudan (deceased), younger brother, R. L. V. Ramakrishnan (dancer) and four sisters, Thankamani, Leela, Santha and Ammini Jr. He studied at GLPS East School Chalakudy till 4th grade and Government Boys School, Chalakudy till ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jose Pellissery
Jose Pellissery (1950 – 5 December 2004) was an Indian film and theatre actor. Biography As an actor in Malayalam cinema, he played supporting roles in about 100 films. His 15-year film career included roles in such movies as ''Aadhaaram'', ''Akashadoothu'', ''Naadody'', and ''Ghazal''. Pellissery was a partner of the theatre company Chalakudy Sarathy Theatres. He performed in about a dozen plays produced by this company under the direction of Thilakan, including ''Five Star Hospital'', ''Alakal'', ''Indhanam'', ''Fassahu'', ''Mochanam Nale'', ''Adisankaran Janicha Naattil'', and ''Chamayam''. Pellissery also acted in a number of Malayalam TV serials, such as ''Chitta'', ''Meghanidhi'', and ''Kayamkulam Kochunni''. Pellissery died at a private hospital in Chalakudy on 5 December 2004, following a heart attack. He was 54. He is survived by his wife Lilly, son Lijo Jose Pellissery and a daughter, (Lijomol Jose Pallissery). His son, Lijo Jose Pellissery, is a prominent direc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shammi Thilakan
Shammi Thilakan is an Indian actor and dubbing artist who is active in Malayalam films. He is the son of veteran actor Thilakan. He lent his voice for Napoleon in ''Devasuram'', Prem Nazir in ''Kadathanadan Ambadi'' and for Nassar in ''Ghazal'', for which he won a state award for best dubbing artist. He has acted in villain, comic and character roles. Early life Shammi is the second son of veteran actor Thilakan and his partner, Santha. Born on 20 May 1971 at Pathanamthitta district. He has two brothers, Shaji Thilakan and Shoby Thilakan, a half brother, Shibu Thilakan, and two half sisters, Sonia Thilakan and Sophia Ajith. He did his primary education from NSS High School, Thadiyoor, Pathanamthitta. He started his career as a theater artist at the age of 15. He worked in different drama troupes like PJ Theaters, Rashmi Theaters, Chalakudy Saradhi, Kalashala Thrippunithura, and Kollam Tuna. ''Fazah'' for Chalakudy Saradhi was the first drama he directed. He directed more th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Madhupal
Madhupal Kannambathu is an Indian actor, director, and screenwriter who works in Malayalam cinema. Madhupal made his acting debut with ''Kashmeeram'' in 1994 and his directorial debut with ''Thalappavu'' (2008), which was about Naxal Varghese and won several awards in 2008. Biography Madhupal is a native of Kozhikode and took post graduation in commerce. His association with cinema dates back to when he was a child in Palakkad. His father, Chengalath Madhava Menon, ran a movie theatre. Madhupal is also a short story writer in Malayalam. He has acted in more than 90 films in Malayalam, Tamil, English and Hindi, including lead roles. His short stories have been translated into English, Hindi, and Tamil, and have appeared in publications like ''Mathrubhumi'', ''Madhyamam'', and ''Bhashaposhini'' magazines. He started his career in film as an assistant director to eminent film makers like Bharath Gopi and Rajiv Anchal. Madhupal assisted Rajiv Anchal in ''Butterflies'', ''Kashmeeram ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manju Pillai
Manju Pillai (born 11 May 1976) is an Indian actress who appears in Malayalam films and television shows. She is best known for portraying comedic roles, but has also played character roles. She has won the Kerala State Television Award for Kerala State Television Award for Best Supporting Actress in two consecutive years (2001 and 2002). In 2007, she played one of the female lead roles in Adoor Gopalakrishnan's drama film ''Naalu Pennungal''. Manju is the granddaughter of Malayalam film actor S. P. Pillai.Manju received huge acclaim for her performance in the 2021 film Home. Personal life Manju Pillai is the granddaughter of Malayalam film actor S. P. Pillai. She did her undergraduate studies from Mar Ivanios College, Trivandrum. She was married to Malayalam cine-serial artist Mukundan Menon & was later divorced. She married cinematographer Sujith Vaassudev on 23 December 2000. They have a daughter Daya Sujith.https://m.timesofindia.com/tv/news/malayalam/a-quick-look-at-the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kollam Thulasi
Kollam Kanjaveli Kuttilazhikathu Thulasidharan Nair is an actor in Malayalam cinema, who is better known as Kollam Thulasi relating to the name of his birthplace Kollam to his first name as customary in some parts of Kerala. His first appearance was in ''Mukhya Manthri'' (1979). He is well known for his unique acting style. He appeared in many television serials. He is also a poet and a politician. Personal life He was born in 1949 to Kollam Kanjaveli Kuttilazhikathu P. S. Nair and Bharathi Amma. After completing a master's degree in History, he pursued a diploma in journalism. In 1970, he entered Kerala Govt. Service at Kozhikode corporation. He retired as deputy Secretary from Municipal Service from Thiruvananthapuram corporation. He currently resides in Valiyasala. Daughter: V. T. Gayathri (Engineer). (Son in law) Dr Anoop Sinha (Prof in medical college). Thulasi said he drinks his urine everyday as part of Urine therapy Urine therapy or urotherapy, (also urinotherapy, Sh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sukumari
Sukumari Amma (6 October 1940 – 26 March 2013) was an Indian actress best known for her works in Malayalam and Tamil films. In a career spanning more than five decades, She has appeared in more than 2500 films predominantly in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, along with few Hindi and one each in Sinhala, French, Bengali, Tulu, English and Kannada films. Sukumari began acting at the age of 10. In 2003, she was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India for her contributions toward the arts. She won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the Tamil film ''Namma Gramam'' (2010). Sukumari died on 26 March 2013 in Chennai, following a heart attack. Early life Sukumari was born on 6 October 1940 in Nagercoil, Travancore (Currently in Tamil Nadu), to Malayali parents Madhavan Nair (a bank manager) and Sathyabhama Amma of Tharishuthala Valia Veedu in Kalkulam (in present-day Kanyakumari District). Sathyabhama Amma was the niece of Narayani Pillai Kunj ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chippy (actress)
Chippy Renjith (credited as Shilpa in Kannada films) is an Indian actress and producer who works in the South Indian film industry, primarily in Malayalam and Kannada films. She has won several allocades including the Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Kannada & Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actress for her performance in ''Janumada Jodi'' (1996). She has acted in many Kannada superhit films such as ''Bhoomi Thayiya Chochchala Maga'' (1998), ''Mungarina Minchu'' (1997) and '' Idhu Entha Premavayya'' (1999). Shilpa and Ramesh Aravind pair is considered as the one of the best onscreen pairs in Kannada cinema. Her best known works in Malayalam-language films include sister of Aadu Thoma (Mohanlal) in ''Spadikam'' and Chandradas's (Mammootty) estranged daughter in '' Patheyam''. She has also acted in several Malayalam TV series and her notable works include ''Sthreejanmam'', ''Sthree oru Santhwanam'', ''Sreeguruvayoorappan'' and ''Aakashadoothu''. Currently, she plays the l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Indrans
Indrans is an Indian actor and former costume designer, who appears in Malayalam films.His mentor was Shiyas M S, a law college student. He started his film career as a costume designer and actor in 1981 and got a breakthrough in 1994 with the comedy movie '' CID Unnikrishnan B.A., B.Ed''. Indrans was popular for his comedy roles in the 1990s and 2000s. He found success in playing character roles in his later career and won the Kerala State Film Award – Special Mention for his performance in ''Apothecary'' in 2014. In 2018, Indrans won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor for his performance in ''Aalorukkam''. His performance in ''Veyilmarangal'' made him win the Best Actor Award at the 2019 Singapore International Film Festival. As of November 2021, he has starred in over 550 films. Acting career Indrans made his debut in the 1981 film ''Choothattam'' both as a costume designer and as an actor. The producer, TMN Charley, offered him a chance to assist him in costume des ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
