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Kerala State Film Award For Best Children's Film
The Kerala State Film Award The Kerala State Film Awards are the film awards for a motion picture made in Kerala. The awards started in 1969 by the Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Kerala and since 1998 the awards have been bestowed by Kerala State Cha ... for Best Children's Film winners: References Official website {{Kerala State film Award Kerala State Film Awards ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kerala State Film Award
The Kerala State Film Awards are the film awards for a motion picture made in Kerala. The awards started in 1969 by the Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Kerala and since 1998 the awards have been bestowed by Kerala State Chalachitra Academy on behalf of the Department of Cultural Affairs. The awardees are decided by an independent jury formed by the academy and the Department of Cultural Affairs, Govt. of Kerala. The jury usually consists of eminent personalities from the film field. For the awards for literature on cinema a separate jury is formed. The academy annually invites films for the award and the jury analyses the films that are submitted before deciding the winners. The awards intends to promote films with artistic values and encourage artists, technicians and producers. The awards are declared by the Minister for Cultural Affairs and are presented by the Chief Minister of Kerala. List of awards The number of awards varies from year to year, con ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Madhu (actor)
Madhavan Nair, commonly known by his stage name Madhu, is an Indian actor, director, producer, former college lecturer and former film studio owner, who works in Malayalam cinema and a certain number of Hindi and Tamil films. He was a prominent lead actor during the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s and has acted in more than 400 films. Madhu has also directed 12 films, produced 15 films and at one time owned the Uma Film Studio. He was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India in 2013 for his contributions towards the arts. He was honored with the J. C. Daniel Award by the Government of Kerala in 2004, for his outstanding contributions to Malayalam films. He is the president of Indian People's Theatre Association (IPTA) Kerala Unit. ''Mini'', a children's movie produced by him, bagged the Indira Gandhi National Award for Best Film on Family Welfare, at the 43rd National Film Awards in 1995. He is the inaugural winner of the Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Malayalam for his p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kolumittayi
''Kolumittayi'' (English: ''Stick Candy'') is a 2016 Indian Malayalam-language children's film directed by Arun Viswam. The film set in the 1980s, tells the story of Unni (Gourav Menon) and his three friends Abu, Lalu, and Varkey. Others in the cast includes Saiju Kurup, Dinesh Prabhakar, Sohan Seenulal, Dr. Roney, Kalabhavan Prajod, Gokulan, Devi Ajith, Krishnaprabha, Priyanka and 30 other child actors. Synopsis The film opens to the life of Unni and his friends. After having a blast of a vacation, they move to the 6th grade after the new academic year opens. The life in school brings lot of joy to Unni because of the presence of his crush Riya (Baby Meenakshi. Unni feels threatened by the newcomer in his class – Roney (Master Naaif), who happens to be talented in various disciplines of art. Soon they lock horns and are in competition. Unni and his friends with their happy go lucky nature get into odds with their teacher (Anjali Upasana). Cast * Gourav Menon as Unni * Aaka ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sandra Thomas
Sandra Thomas is an Indian film producer and actress. She is best known for her roles in ''Amen (2013 film), Amen'' and ''Zachariayude Garbhinikal'', also as the producer of ''Zachariayude Garbhinikal'' and ''Philips and the Monkey Pen''. Sandra, along with producer Vijay Babu founded the film-production company Friday Film House, but she got in conflict with Vijay Babu and withdrew from Friday Film House. Personal life Sandra completed schooling from Mary Matha Higher Secondary School, Thrikkakara and from St.Teresa's Higher Secondary School, Ernakulam. Later, she went on to pursue BBA from Hindustan University, Chennai & MIB She married Wilson John Thomas in July 2016, the couples blessed with twin daughters in 2018. Friday Film House The film Friday was the crux of Sandra's career and also turned to be for Friday Film House, owned along with actor Vijay Babu. Though the company is established after the release of Friday, the movie is considered as the first production v ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Philips And The Monkey Pen
''Philips and the Monkey Pen'' is a 2013 Indian Malayalam language children's film written by Rojin Thomas and directed by Rojin Thomas and Shanil Muhammed. The film stars Sanoop Santhosh, Jayasurya, Remya Nambeesan, Vijay Babu and Joy Mathew. The film revolves around a ten-year-old called Ryan Philip (Sanoop Santhosh) and his adventures with a magical pen called the Monkey Pen. The film was produced by Vijay Babu and actress Sandra Thomas under Friday Film House banner. Neil D’Cunha is the cinematographer and the music has been scored by Remya Nambeesan's brother, Rahul Subrahmaniam. The film released on 2 November 2013 coinciding with Diwali in Kerala. The film completed 111 days in theaters and was a commercial success at the box-office.Deepa Gauri. ''The best of Malayalam cinema in 2013'' 26 December 2013 Khaleej Timesbr>/ref> The film won Kerala State Film Award for Best Children's Film and Kerala State Film Award for Best Child Artist (Sanoop Santhosh). Plot Ryan Phili ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Children's Film Society, India
Children's Film Society India (CFSI) was a nodal organization of Government of India that produced children's films and various TV programs in various Indian languages. Established in 1955, CFSI functioned under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India and was headquartered in Mumbai. In March 2022, it was merged with National Film Development Corporation. History The concept of an exclusive cinema for India's children was mooted by its first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, and Children's Film Society, India (CFSI) was founded on 11 May 1955 with Hriday Nath Kunzru as its first president. The first film produced by CFSI was ''Jaldeep'' (1956), an adventure film directed by Kidar Sharma also starring Mala Sinha.Children's Film Society of India, Film: Jaldeep The Chairperso ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Keshu
''Keshu'' ( ml, കേശു) is a 2009 Indian Malayalam children's film directed by Sivan. The film won by Best Children's Film award at the 57th National Film Awards. It also won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Children's Film of 2009. Plot Keshu (Navaneeth Krishnan) is a deaf and dumb boy who lost his mother when he was born. He was raised by his maternal uncle (Kaladharan) and wife (Lakshmi Krishnamoorty). Being mischievous, there were many complaints against Keshu by the villagers. His uncle kept punishing him, but to no avail. The only person who Keshu could find solace was his distant relative and the maid of the house, Devu (Amala). Then, Shalini (Priyanka Nair), a drawing teacher transferred to that village started living with the family. Keshu did not spare her from his mischief, but she did not complain to anyone, and instead started liking Keshu. He reciprocated the affection shown to him and there was a gradual change in his behaviour. She encouraged him to ta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moksham (1997 Film)
''Moksham'' is a Malayalam language film, directed by Beypore Mani. It was released in 1997. The movie received Kerala State Film Award for Best Children's Film The Kerala State Film Award The Kerala State Film Awards are the film awards for a motion picture made in Kerala. The awards started in 1969 by the Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Kerala and since 1998 the awards have bee ... award in 1997. References 1997 films 1990s Malayalam-language films {{1990s-Malayalam-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mini (film)
''Mini'' is a 1995 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by P. Chandrakumar, written by Iskantar Mirsa, and produced by Madhu. The film depicts the problem of alcoholism through the determined efforts of a young girl to save her father from self-destruction. It stars Aarati Ghanashyam, Chandrahasan, Kuckoo Parameswaran, Babu G. Nair and Malini Nair in pivotal roles. It won the National Film Award for Best Film on Family Welfare. Aarati Ghanashyam won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Child Artist and Kerala Film Critics Association Award for Best Child Artist. Plot Mini is a 10-year-old school girl from a middle-class family whose father is a habitual drunkard who beats up his wife as a rule and throws tantrums into the early hours of the morning. The mother and daughter suffer in silence; but the neighbours find the daily antics a nuisance. Despite their vehement protests things go from bad to worse. Mini prays to god and wishes that her father stop drinking and turn ove ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kummatty
Kummatty is a 1979 Malayalam film written and directed by G. Aravindan. Ramunni, Master Ashok and Vilasini Reema form the cast. Cast *Ambalappuzha Ravunni *Ashok Unnikrishnan *Kottara Gopalakrishnan Nair *Kuttyedathi Vilasini Soundtrack The music was composed by M. G. Radhakrishnan and Kavalam Narayana Panicker and the lyrics were written by Kavalam Narayana Panicker. Awards * Kerala State Film Award for Best Children's Film Legacy In 2012, filmmaker Ashim Ahluwalia Ashim Ahluwalia (born 1972 in Mumbai, India) is a film director and screenwriter. He made his directorial debut with the feature-length documentary ''John & Jane'' (2005), which had a world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival an ... included the film in his personal top ten (for The Sight & Sound Top 50 Greatest Films of All Time poll), writing: "G. Aravindan – the most interesting Indian filmmaker ever. Sadly none of his work is in distribution." The film was screened in the classics secti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sangeeth Sivan
Sangeeth Sivan is an Indian film director and screenwriter who works in Malayalam and Hindi film industries. He is probably best known for directing the 1992 Malayalam film '' Yodha''. Sangeeth Sivan is the eldest son of filmmaker Sivan. His brothers Santosh Sivan and Sanjeev Sivan also work in the industry. He started his career when Basu Bhattacharya brought him on board as the executive producer of his son's directorial debut ''Raakh'', starring Aamir Khan and Pankaj Kapur. He soon made his directorial debut with the Malayalam film ''Vyooham'' which was well noticed. It was through the successful '' Yodha'' that he established himself as a leading director in Malayalam. After directing more than half a dozen Malayalam films, he directed his first Bollywood film, '' Zor'', starring Sunny Deol. However, the film did not do well at the box office but the directorial ability of Sangeeth was well appreciated by many producers. After a brief gap he started working on Jackie Shrof ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
