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Kerala State Film Award For Best Screen Play
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 Screen Play winners: ReferencesOfficial 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] |
Valarthumrugangal
''Valarthumrugangal'' () is a 1981 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Hariharan. The film stars Ratheesh, Sukumaran, Madhavi and Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair. The film has musical score by MB Sreenivasan. Cast *Ratheesh as Chandran *Sukumaran as Dair Devil Bhaskaran *Madhavi as Janu *Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair *V. T. Aravindakshamenon *Vijayavani *Balan K. Nair as Kumaran Gurukkal *Chithra * G. K. Pillai *K. P. Ummer *Nagesh *Nanditha Bose *Oduvil Unnikrishnan as Govindan * P. K. Abraham *Prathima *Santo Krishnan Soundtrack The music was composed by M. B. Sreenivasan and the lyrics were written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair Madath Thekkepaattu Vasudevan Nair (born 1933 July 15 ), popularly known as MT, is an Indian author, screenplay writer and film director. He is a prolific and versatile writer in modern Malayalam literature, and is one of the masters of post-I .... References External links * 1981 films 1980s Malayalam-language films Films directed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kadavu (film)
''Kadavu'' ( ml, കടവ് ) (English: ''The Ferry Slip'') is a 1991 Indian Malayalam film scripted, directed and produced by M. T. Vasudevan Nair based on S. K. Pottekkatt's story ''Kadathuthoni''. The film won numerous awards at state, national and international levels, including awards at the Singapore International Film Festival and Tokyo International Film Festival.M. G. Radhakrishnan (15 February 1996)"Winner all the way" ''India Today''. Retrieved 30 May 2014. Film critic Kozhikodan included the film on his list of the 10 best Malayalam movies of all time. Synopsis Deserted by his mother, teenaged Raju is adopted by Beeranikka, a Muslim ferryman. Raju soon starts accompanying Beeranikka in ferrying people. One day, he meets a young girl who is returning to her native town Kozhikode after the death of her mother. The girl invites Raju to Kozhikode where she would be staying with her father and uncle. Not interested in leaving the ferrying job, Raju rejects the invitation. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ajayan (director)
Ajayan, also known as Thoppil Ajayan, (8 April 1950 – 13 December 2018) was a Malayalam film director who is of note for his only feature film ''Perumthachan'' (''The Master Carpenter''). The film received positive reviews from critics worldwide. For this film, Ajayan won the Indira Gandhi Award for Best Debut Film of a Director and Kerala State Film Award for Best Debut Director in 1990. The film also won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Popular Film in 1990 and was nominated for the Golden Leopard award at the Locarno International Film Festival in 1992. In the afterword to his book ''The Master Carpenter'', author M. T. Vasudevan Nair wrote that Ajayan first approached him for a screenplay of his story ''Manikkakkallu''. That did not materialise and later he approached with another dream project ''Perumthachan''. In the end of the afterword, M. T. thanks Ajayan for persuading him to write the screenplay for ''Perumthachan''. He died on 13 December 2018. Early life ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Perumthachan (film)
''Perumthachan'' () is a 1991 Indian Malayalam-language Period drama film directed by Ajayan and written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair. It is based on Perumthachan of the Parayi Petta Panthirukulam, a legend in the Kerala folklore. The problems caused by the generation gap are explored through the relationship between a skilled carpenter and his tradition-breaking son. The film won the National Film Award for Best First Film of a Director and Filmfare Award for Best Film - Malayalam. It was nominated for the Golden Leopard Award and is now considered as a classic in Malayalam Cinema. Plot In this Indian story, based on a Kerala legend, a pious and self-disciplined master carpenter of a supposedly mixed-caste, moves easily in his world, building temples and then carving the stone statues which embellish them. He is at home in his traditional world, is at peace with his inner self and the social mores of the time. By way of contrast, he begets a son who is of rebellious nature an ... [...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] |
Aparan
Aparan (Armenian: ), is a town and urban municipal community in Armenia, located in the Aragatsotn Province, about 50 kilometers northwest of the capital Yerevan. As of the 2011 census, the population of the town was 6,451. As per the 2016 official estimate, Aparan had a population of around 5,300. Etymology It is commonly believed that the name of Aparan is derived from the Armenian word of ''Aparank''; meaning a royal palace. However, throughout the history, the town was known with different names including ''Kasagh'', ''Paraznavert'', ''Abaran'' and ''Abaran Verin''. Later, it was known as ''Bash Aparan'' () until 1935, when the name was finally changed to Aparan. History Early history and Middle Ages The first reference to the town of Aparan was made by Ptolemy during the 2nd century. Ptolemy referred to the settlement as ''Casala''; the Hellenized version of the Armenian name of ''Kasagh''. It was the centre of ''Nig'' canton of the Ayrarat province of ancient Armenia. Kasa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amrutham Gamaya
''Amrutham Gamaya'' , (translation: ''Path to immortality'') is a 1987 Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by Hariharan, written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair and produced by P. K. R. Pillai. It features Mohanlal in the lead role, along with Geetha, Parvathy Jayaram, Vineeth, Thilakan, Devan, Babu Namboothiri and Karamana Janardanan Nair in major supporting roles. The film has no songs, but features a musical score composed by M. B. Sreenivasan. This film is known for its poignant expression of guilt, it portrays with great sensitivity the story of a doctor who tries to atone for a mistake that he committed as a student – a mistake that destroyed a family. ''Amrutham Gamaya'' is regarded as one of the best films of Hariharan and one of the classic screenplay of Vasudevan Nair. Plot The movie opens with the final year medical students taking the Hippocratic oath in the Medical college auditorium. Amongst them is Sreedevi, who is honoured by the college as the best outgo ... [...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] |
Irakal
''Irakal'' () is a 1985 Indian Malayalam-language psychological thriller film written and directed by K. G. George and produced by Sukumaran. The film stars K. B. Ganesh Kumar, Thilakan, Sukumaran, Ashokan, and Radha. The film won two Kerala State Film Awards— Second Best Film and Best Story. Irakal is considered as the first dark movie in Malayalam and is regarded as a classic film. Plot A ruthless, Syrian Christian rubber baron, Mathews aka Mathukutty, builds an empire, through business acumen and greasing palms of cops and labour union leaders. His business includes marijuana and hooch. His son Koshy, who is the second-in-commands in his business and illegal activities, is equally ruthless and violent. His second son Sibi is an alcoholic, but a normal guy struggling to get out of his father's stranglehold; he rebels once a while, but incompetent and lazy to go his own way. Mathukutty's only daughter, Annie, is a nymphomaniac, who has no feelings for her husband Andrews or ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kanamarayathu
''Kanamarayathu'' () is a 1984 Malayalam film written by Padmarajan and directed by I. V. Sasi. It stars Mammootty, Shobhana, Rahman (actor), Rahman, Lalu Alex and Seema (actress), Seema. The story was an adaptation of the 1912 novel ''Daddy-Long-Legs (novel), Daddy-Long-Legs'' by Jean Webster. This film won Kerala State Film Awards for the Kerala State Film Award for Best Story, Best Story (Padmarajan), Kerala State Film Award for Best Music Director, Best Music Director (Shyam (composer), Shyam) and Kerala State Film Award for Best Singer, Best Female Singer (S. Janaki). Plot Sherly is an orphan who is sponsored by an old man. On his death, the sponsorship is continued by his son Roy, who is a rich businessman. But Sherly does not know about him. She comes to a college in the city where Roy's niece, Mercy is her classmate and she meets Roy still not knowing he is her sponsor. On the other hand, Alex introduces his brother Baby to Roy, and on Roy's advice Baby starts working in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aadaminte Vaariyellu
Aadaminte Vaariyellu is a 1984 Malayalam film directed by K. G. George, starring Mammootty, Srividya, Suhasini and Soorya. The film handles issues of women. Plot Vasanthi has to mother three generations of her family in addition to her daytime job. She finds liberation by escaping into madness and a mental asylum. Alice is married to a ruthless businessman and seeks solace in affairs. When she is refused a divorce, she commits suicide. When both the middle-class women prefer self-destruction as their way to liberation, the third, a brutally exploited housemaid, Ammini ends up in a home for women, but later helps all the inmates of this home to break out of the suffocating atmosphere of the home to freedom. Cast *Srividya as Alice *Soorya as Ammini *Suhasini as Vasanthy *Mammootty as Jose *Venu Nagavally as Gopi *Bharath Gopi as Mamachan *Thilakan as Purushothaman Nair *Mohan Jose as Chakkunni *Rugmini *K. Ramachandrababu *Latheef as Hassan Koya *Gladis as Saramma *KPAC Sunny as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
