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Kerala State Film Award For Best Child Artist
The Kerala State Film Award for Best Child Artist is an award, begun in 1969, presented annually at the Kerala State Film Awards of India for the best performance by a child actor in the Malayalam cinema. Until 1997, the awards were managed directly by the Department of Cultural Affairs of the Government of Kerala. Since 1998, the awards have been controlled by the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy 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 Cana ..., an autonomous, non-profit institution functioning under the Department of Cultural Aff airs. Winners References External links *PRD, Govt. of Kerala: Awardees List {{Kerala State film Award Kerala State Film Awards ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Malayalam Cinema
Malayalam cinema is an 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), 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 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'' (1994) won the ''Bronze Rosa Camuna'' at the Bergamo Film Meeting in Italy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rathinirvedam (1978 Film)
''Rathinirvedam'' () is a 1978 Indian Malayalam-language erotic film directed by Bharathan and written by P. Padmarajan based on his own novel of the same name. The plot revolves around a teenager, Pappu (Krishnachandran), who is sexually attracted to an older woman, Rathi (Jayabharathi). The story-line of the film miffed many for its sensitive portrayal of the lead as well as garnered appreciation for its narrative. It is said to have redefined the art of movie making in South India, and hence regarded as a landmark in Indian film history. The film was also one of the biggest box office hits in Kerala's history. It inspires similar productions all over South India, even decades after its release. Plot The story takes place in a small village surrounded by hills and valleys. Young Pappu, a teenager, awaiting school results to go to college, has plenty of time on hand. His trouble is adolescence, but neither his mother nor his aunt can diagnose his affliction. Everything aroun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shamili
Shamlee, also known as Baby Shamili/Shamlee, (born 10 July 1987), is an Indian actress who has worked in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam films. Her roles include the mentally challenged child Anjali in the 1990 film '' Anjali'', for which she won the National Film Award for Best Child Artist, and a child trapped inside a bore-well in the film ''Malootty'', which won her a Kerala State Film Award for Best Child Artist. She has also won the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Child Actor (Female) for her performance in her Kannada debut Mathe Haditu Kogile. Early life Shamlee is from a family of actors, being the younger sister to actor Richard Rishi and actress Shalini. She was born to Babu and Alice. Her father migrated to Madras with an ambition of becoming an actor and the family settled there. Later he fulfilled his ambition through his children. Career Shamlee started acting at the age of two in Tamil Cinema with the Vijaykanth starrer ''Rajanadai''. In 1990, she acte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha
''Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha'' () is a 1989 Indian Malayalam-language epic historical drama film directed by Hariharan, written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair, and starring Mammootty, Suresh Gopi, Balan K. Nair, Captain Raju and Madhavi. The film won four National Film Awards (1989) including Best Actor (Mammootty), Best Screenplay (M. T. Vasudevan Nair), Best Production Design and Best Costume Design ( P. Krishnamoorthy) and eight Kerala State Film Awards. This film is based on a subplot of Vadakkan Pattukal, a medieval ballad from North Malabar and is often regarded as a classic of Malayalam cinema. The story is a reinterpretation of the life of the legendary Chandu Chekavar and depicts him as an unlucky and misunderstood but ultimately honourable man rather than the traitorous character that earned him the sobriquet of ''Chathiyan Chandu'' (literally 'Chandu the Betrayer') in folklore. Plot The film is set in 16th-century northern Kerala. The plot unfolds at Puthooram, the ho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vineeth Kumar
Vineeth Kumar is an Indian actor and director in Malayalam cinema. He came into the industry as child artist in the 1988 movie ''Padippura''. His directorial debut ''Ayal Njanalla'' was released in 2015. Early life Vineeth Kumar was born in Payangadi, Kannur. He has a brother and a sister. He had his primary education from Koodali Higher Secondary School, Government Brennen College, Thalassery and graduated in Maths by correspondence from ''Academy Of Mathematics''. He won 'Kala Prathibha' title at the Kerala School Kalolsavam at the age of 11 when he was a sixth-standard student from the Mele Chovva school in Kannur. He was the youngest to be chosen as 'Kala Pratibha' at school kalolsavam. Personal life He married Sandhya on 19 August 2009. The couple has two daughters, Mythrayee and Mathankee. Prizes and awards * 1989 - Kerala State Film Award for Best Child Artist for Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha * 'Kala Prathiba' title at Kerala School Kalolsavam Kerala School Kalolsav ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sonia (actress)
Sonia (born 26 August 1977) also known Sonia Bose is an Indian actress, who works in Tamil and Malayalam films and serials. She debuted, at the age of three, as a child artist in the Malayalam film ''Ival Oru Naadodi''. She continued to appear in many films as a child actor, credited as Baby Sonia. During her childhood she lent her voice for many child artists mainly for Baby Shalini. She got Kerala State Film Award for Best Child artist for the movie '' Nombarathi Poovu'' in 1987. She acts in Tamil, Kannada, Telugu movies as well. Her brother Tinku is an actor in Tamil movies. Personal life She hails from Tamil Nadu. She married Tamil actor Bose Venkat in 2003. The couple have a son, Tejasvin and a daughter, Bavatharani Awards * 1984 National Film Award for Best Child Artist - My Dear Kuttichathan * 1987 Kerala State Film Award for Best Female Child Artist - Nombarathi Poovu Filmography Malayalam * Nazeerinte Rosy * Zebra Varakal (2017) * Crayons (2016) as Soni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Onnu Muthal Poojyam Vare
''Onnu Muthal Poojyam Vare'' () is a 1986 Indian Malayalam-language drama film produced by Navodaya Appachan under Navodaya Studio, written and directed by Reghunath Paleri in his directorial debut. The film features Asha Jayaram and Geethu Mohandas in lead roles. Mohanlal's voice-over appears throughout the film, but he appears only at the end of the story. Suresh Gopi and Mukesh makes cameo appearances. The film explores the loneliness of a widow and the need of a father figure for her daughter. The film won six Kerala State Film Awards for Best Debut Director (Reghunath Paleri), Best Child Artist (Geethu), Best Cinematography (Shaji N. Karun), Best Editor (Shekhar), Best Art Director, and Best Sound Recordist. Plot The film sheds light on the story of Aleena (Asha Jayaram), a widow and her four-year-old daughter Deepamol (Geethu Mohandas). Aleena lives with her daughter treasuring the memories of her late husband (Prathap Pothan) in a big house. She repeatedly dismis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Geethu Mohandas
Gayatri Das (born 8 June 1981), known professionally as Geetu Mohandas, is an Indian actress and director known for her works in Malayalam cinema and Bollywood. In 2013, she directed the socio political film '' Liar's Dice'' which has received two National Film Awards, was premiered at Sundance Film Festival, and was chosen by the Government of India as India's entry for the U.S. 87th Academy Awards, but was not shortlisted or nominated. As an actress Geetu's birth name is Gayatri Das. Affectionately called Geetu by her family, the name was adopted as her screen name when she starred in her fourth movie ''Onnu Muthal Poojyam Vare'' in 1986 with Mohanlal in the lead role. Geetu was five years old then and captured the hearts of Malayalam filmgoers as a fatherless child who discovers a father in an anonymous telephone caller. She acted in the top grosser ''En Bommukutty Ammavukku'' as the title role, which was the Tamil remake of Fazil's ''Ente Mamattikkuttiyammakku'' (Malayalam) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ennennum Kannettante
''Ennennum Kannettante'' () is 1986 Indian Malayalam-language romance film, written and directed by Fazil, starring newcomers Sangeeth and Sonia . The film won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value for the year 1986. Srividya won the Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actress also for this film. Despite all the critical acclaim, the film was a box office failure. It was remade in Tamil by the same director as '' Varusham 16'' and also in Kannada as ''Halli Krishna Delhi Radha'' (1992). Plot ''Ennennum Kannettante'' is a teenage love story. It tells of the incomplete love of 19-year-old Kannan and 16-year-old Radhika. Kannan comes from Trivandrum to his ValiyaKoikkal ''tharavdu'' (ancestral house) with his mother to spend vacation and to attend the festival in their family temple, the Pookkulangara Devi temple. There are his relatives, like grandfather Parameswara Kuruppu, grandmother, head of the family and his aunt Vijayalakshm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anubandham (1985 Film)
''Anubandham'' () is a 1985 Indian Malayalam-language drama film written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair and directed by I. V. Sasi. It stars Mammootty, Mohanlal, Seema, and Shobana. The film won four Kerala State Film Awards— Best Story (Nair), Best Actress (Seema), Best Child Artist (Vimal), and Best Editor (K. Narayanan). Plot A widow, Sunandha, lives in poverty with her child. Bhaskaran and Vijayalakshmi lives with their son Jayan in the neighbourhood. Desperate to earn a living, Sunandha starts a kindergarten with the help of her silent admirer, teacher and ex-lover, Murali Mash. Just as her life seems to be headed toward stability, a tragic event complicates their living situation in the village. Cast * Mammootty as Muraleedharan Master * Mohanlal as Bhaskaran * Seema as Sunanda * Shobana as Vijayalakshmi * Master Prasobh as Jayan * Master Vimal as Harimon * Thilakan as Menon * Sukumari as Malu * Kunchan as Krishnankutty * Sankaradi as Joseph * Premji as Valiya Nampoothiri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aalkkoottathil Thaniye
''Aalkkoottathil Thaniye'' en, Alone In a Crowd) is a 1984 Malayalam film directed by I. V. Sasi, written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair, and starring Mammootty, Mohanlal and Seema. Plot Rajan is successful in his job, but his family life is not so happy. His wife, Nalini, aspires to receive a fellowship to Harvard University in the United States, leaving behind her husband and child, Babumon. When his father, Madhavan, a retired school teacher, is down with an ailment, Rajan, along with his family, returns to his ancestral home. Rajan's elder sister, Vishalam, younger sister, Seethalakshmi and husband Padmanabhan also arrive to meet their father, as his health condition is serious. Madhavan's daughters and in-laws are busy in their own ways, as they don't wish to spend many days with their dying father. In his sickness, Madhavan expresses his wish to meet his niece, Ammukutty. Ammu arrives and takes care of her dying uncle. Madhavan's children except for Rajan leave as Ammu is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ente Mamattikkuttiyammakku
''Ente Mamattukkuttiyammakku'' (; also known as ''Ente Mamattikkuttiyammakku'') is a 1983 Indian Malayalam-language family drama film produced by Navodaya Appachan under Navodaya Studio. It was written and directed by Fazil and stars Bharat Gopy, Mohanlal, Shalini, Poornima Jayaram, and Sangeeta Naik. The film was reported to be heavily inspired by the 1982 film ''Annie''. In the film, Vinod and Sethu lose their only child in an accident. Years pass and Sethu is still grieving, to comfort her, Vinod adopts a child, Tintumol (Mamattukuttiyamma) from an orphanage. Sethu, initially reluctant to love her, gradually develops an affection for her. But just when things are getting back to normal, Tintumol's biological father Alex starts trailing Vinod constantly requesting to return his daughter. Now, Sethu and Vinod are dragged into a situation where they might lose their second child as well. ''Ente Mamattukkuttiyammakku'' was a major commercial and critical success and became th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
