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Liaquat Ali Khan (director)
Liyakath Ali Khan (Liaguat Ali khan) is an Indian film director and screenwriter who has worked on Tamil films. He was primarily active in the 1990s, collaborating with Vijayakanth and R. K. Selvamani for several films in the politics genre.He also acted in arase serial. Personal life In 2006, Liaquat Ali Khan pledged his allegiance to the political party, All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam. The move came after his friend and confidante Vijayakanth left him out of his newly floated political party. He was also appointed as Electoral Officer to conduct Small Screen Actors Association Polls. Filmography ;Director ;Writer *Films apart from the above where Liaquat Ali Khan received writing credits. *''Annai En Deivam'' *''Poonthotta Kaavalkaaran'' (1988) *''Uzhaithu Vaazha Vendum'' (1988) *''Thaai Paasam'' (1988) *''Thangachi'' (1988) *''Aatha Naan Pass Ayittaen'' (1990) *''Pulan Visaranai'' (1990) *''Captain Prabhakaran'' (1991) *''Vetri Padigal'' (1991) *'' Maanagara Ka ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Indian People
Indians or Indian people are the Indian nationality law, citizens and nationals of India. In 2022, the population of India stood at over 1.4 billion people, making it the world's List of countries and dependencies by population, second-most populous country, containing 17.7 percent of the global population. In addition to the Indian population, the Non-resident Indian and Overseas Citizen of India, Indian overseas diaspora also boasts large numbers, particularly in the Arab states of the Persian Gulf and the Western world. While the demonym "Indian" applies to people originating from the present-day Republic of India, it was also formerly used as the identifying term for people originating from Pakistan and Bangladesh during British Raj, British colonial era until 1947. Particularly in North America, the terms "Asian Indian" and "East Indian" are sometimes used to differentiate Indians from the indigenous peoples of the Americas; although the Native American name controversy, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uzhaithu Vaazha Vendum
''Uzhaithu Vaazha Vendum'' () is a 1988 Indian Tamil-language action film directed by Ameerjan. The film stars Vijayakanth and Raadhika, with Radha Ravi, Delhi Ganesh and Vadivukkarasi in supporting roles. The music is composed by Devendran. Plot Tired father Subbaiah (Delhi Ganesh) drives a cycle rickshaw to provide food for the family. Mother Thangamma (Vadivukkarasi) serves as maid and cook in another house-her bit to make ends meet though they never seem to. His girl Rani ( Sunitha) sells flowers. His younger kid brother shown delivering newspapers or shining shoes. All their hopes hinge on hero Raja (Vijayakanth). He does not most of the time get as near as an interview. He saved a blind man who was injured by the wayward car of rich man's Chandrasekhar (Jai Ganesh) arrogant daughter Sandhya (Raadhika). When he does get to an interview, and thanks to his rickshaw-man father Subbaiah is in the know of the password that will fetch him a job at last, at long last, he ends ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aravindhan
''Aravindhan'' is a 1997 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language film written and directed by newcomer T. Nagarajan, starring Sarath Kumar, R. Parthiban, Parthiban, Nagma, Urvashi (actress), Oorvasi, Prakash Raj and Visu in lead and pivotal roles. The film marks the debut of noted music composer Yuvan Shankar Raja, musician Ilaiyaraaja's youngest son, and the debut of cinematographer R. Rathnavelu. The film is based on the 1968 Kilvenmani massacre, in which 44 people were burnt alive. Plot Aravindhan is preparing to clear IPS to become a police officer. But after he sees Thamizhvannan, shown as a Naxalite, shot dead by police, Aravindhan starts a fight against police and corrupt politicians. Aravindhan gets supported by the people for his strict fight against corruption. Anu loves Aravindhan, but her father does not accept the relation. The police wants to put Aravindhan in jail for the politicians, so Aravindhan goes into hiding. On the way, he hides in Gayathri's home. The pol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thadayam
''Thadayam'' () is a 1997 Tamil language action film directed by Ramesh Balakrishnan. The film stars Vijayashanti, Ramki and Indraja. The film, produced by Jothi Prasad Srinivasan, had musical score by Deva and was released on 28 November 1997. Plot Chandrasekhar (Ramki), alias Chandru, is a graduate but he cannot find a job so he often goes to jail for earning a living. He lives with his friend Jeeva. Jothi (Vijayashanti), a fearless criminal lawyer, fights against injustice. Chandru falls in love with Devi (Indraja) while Jothi is in love with Chandru. Cast *Vijayashanti as Advocate Jyothi *Ramki as Chandru (Chandrasekhar) *Indraja as Devi *Nagesh as Jyothi's Grandfather *Radha Ravi as Jyothi's father, Dhanashekar * Devan as Pandian, leader of a Rebel Group *Delhi Ganesh as Somu, Dhanashekar's PA * Rami Reddy as Jail Superintendent Pandidurai *Vadivelu as Neethidevan M.A., PA to advocate Jyothi *Uday Prakash as Jeeva, member of Pandian's group *Vinodhini as Jyothi *V. Gopal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yuvathurki
''Yuvathurki'' () is a 1996 Malayalam-language action film directed by Bhadran, produced by Amitabh Bachchan Corporation in association with Seven Arts. Suresh Gopi and Vijayashanti appear in the leading roles. Dr. Rajendra Babu was the dialogue writer for the film, who had earlier done '' Sphadikam'', which was also directed by Bhadran, while Bhadran himself penned the screenplay. Most of the film was shot in and around Delhi, barring a few scenes. The Tapovanam of Swami Somendra was shot at Udaipur. ''Yuvathurki'' was the first Malayalam film by Vijayashanti. Although movie had a star cast and high budget for a movie in the 90s, the film fared poorly at the box office. Plot Sidhardha, a Delhi based youth wing leader of the ruling party is sentenced to jail for murdering Ambikaratnam, a woman leader of the ruling party. At Tihar jail, he is made to face severe physical torture for questioning the injustice happening inside. Kalimulla, the jail superintendent, along with his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Makkal Aatchi
''Makkal Aatchi'' () is a 1995 Indian Tamil-language political thriller film written by E. Ramdoss, directed by R. K. Selvamani and produced by Thirupur A. Selvaraj under Aarthi International. The film stars Mammootty, Roja and Ranjitha, while Aishwarya, Anandaraj and Livingston play supporting roles. The film's music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The film revolves around Sethupathi, a common man who accidentally finds a stash of money which he then uses to become a politician. The film was a super hit at the box office even though it clashed with the Rajinikanth starrer '' Muthu'' and the Kamal Haasan starrer '' Kuruthipunal'' . The film was also a commercial success in Kerala. With consecutive box office successes, the film elevated Mammootty to the status of a ''Superstar'' among the Tamil audience. The film received positive reviews from critics particularly the film's dialogues by Liaquat Ali Khan, which won rave reviews from critics. BehindWoods.com listed ''Makkal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sakkarai Devan
''Sakkarai Devan'' is a 1993 Indian Tamil-language action drama film, directed by J. Panneer and produced by A. S. Ibrahim Rawuthar. The film stars Vijayakanth, Sukanya, Kanaka and M. N. Nambiar. Plot Sakkarai Devan makes and sells jaggery. On a visit to a neighbouring village, he falls in love with Sarasu, on whom the village landlord Vaiga Perumal had already cust his eye. Sarasu widowed brother Vaiyapuri is arrested following an altercation with the landlord over his sister. Dhanam, an orphan, given refuge by Sakkarai, realising her love is one-sided, marries Vaiyapuri. Sakkarai popularity with the villagers and his attempts to unite them against the landlord invite the evil man's ire. Cast *Vijayakanth as Sakkarai Devan * Sukanya as Sarasu * Kanaka as Dhanam * M. N. Nambiar as Vaiyapuri Sarasu's grandfather *Nassar as Vaiyapuri *Mohan Natarajan as Vairaperumal *Thyagu as Ponnambalam * R. Sundarrajan as Appu *Gandhimathi as Sakkarai Devan's mother *Senthil *Vadivelu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thai Mozhi
''Thai Mozhi'' () is a 1992 Tamil-language action film directed by R. R. Ilavarasan, starring Sarath Kumar and Mohini, with Vijayakanth in a special appearance. It was later dubbed in Telugu as ''Maro Yuddha Kanda''. Plot Rajasimham (Sarath Kumar), the local rowdy, is orphaned after his widowed mother commits suicide unable to bear the insinuations about her chastity. In the coastal village is rich man Mariadas ( Mansoor Ali Khan) whose main occupation is to terrorise the villagers and cavort with his girl friend (Silk Smitha). Mariadas and Rajasimham are enemies from boyhood when the former had manipulated the latter to question his mother's chastity. Rajasimham takes a fancy for Anthony's (Gemini Ganesan) widowed daughter Mary (Mohini). Rajasimham assists Anthony in his fishing activities. After an encounter with the henchman of Mariadas, Rajasimham is arrested by the police inspector (Vijayakanth) and put behind bars. The inspector, after a few fights with Mariadas crowd, is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moondrezhuthil En Moochirukkum
''Moondrezhuthil En Moochirukkum'' () is a 1991 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by Manobala. The film stars Vijayakanth and Rupini, with newcomers Srinivas Varma and Geetha Vijayan, Anandaraj, Thilakan, Mansoor Ali Khan, Jayabharathi and Sathyapriya playing supporting roles. It was released on 5 November 1991. Plot Robert (Vijayakanth) was an orphan child living on the street. He was adopted by a poor couple who had one child and grew up working on his adoptive father's carpentry workshop. Many years later, Robert becomes a carpenter who makes coffins in Nagercoil and works hard to support his family. His adoptive father had died, his brother Peter (Srinivas Varma) studies in Chennai while Robert lives with his adoptive mother Mary (Jayabharathi). After passing the higher secondary examination, Peter returns home to his family. In Nagercoil, Peter meets his childhood friend Stella (Geetha Vijayan) who is also studying in Chennai. They slowly fall in love wit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maanagara Kaaval
''Maanagara Kaaval'' () is a 1991 Indian Tamil-language action-thriller film directed by M. Thiyagarajan. The film stars Vijayakanth and Suma. This is the 150th film of AVM Productions. The film was also one of the blockbusters of the year. The songs and background score composed by Chandrabose was also well received by the audience. Plot Ashok Metha, a senior politician, is enraged when a junior Roopavathi is made the Prime Minister of India. Though he pretends to accept his party's decision, he secretly plots to eliminate her. Meanwhile, a high-profile officer is killed in Delhi by a professional killer, Robin and Vidya witnesses the murder. Vidya arrives in Chennai for a dance event and falls in love with Subash, an honest IPS officer who is mourning the loss of his beloved sister. He manages to impress Roopavathi by arresting Vannai Varathan, an MP from her party, for creating social unrest. She gives him a green signal, and Varathan is arrested. Varathan swears revenge. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vetri Padigal
''Vetri Padigal'' () is a 1991 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film directed by Manobala. The film stars Ramki and Nirosha, with Srividya, R. Sarathkumar, V. K. Ramasamy, Jaiganesh and Vinu Chakravarthy playing supporting roles. The film had musical score by Ilaiyaraaja and was released on 15 March 1991. Plot A robbery gang terrorized the state of Tamil Nadu. The police officer Mahesh (Ramki) is charged to dismantle the gang. Mahesh lives with his widowed blind sister Vidya (Srividya), and his niece Anu. The reporter Vimala (Nirosha) compels Mahesh for an interview, but he refuses. She later finds herself swooning over his investigative intellect. They later fall in love with each other. Guruji (R. Sarathkumar), the local gang-buster, then becomes discomposed with Mahesh for falling in love with Vimala, his ex-fiancé. In the past, Mahesh was a happy-go-lucky and immature youth. Furthermore, Mahesh hated the police while his brother-in-law, a police officer, was in char ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Captain Prabhakaran
''Captain Prabhakaran'' is a 1991 Indian Tamil-language action film directed by R. K. Selvamani. It stars Vijayakanth in the lead role. It also features Mansoor Ali Khan, Rupini, Livingston and Ramya Krishnan, while R. Sarathkumar appears in a cameo role. It was Vijayakanth's 100th film, after which he earned the sobriquet "captain". The character of the antagonist Veerabhadran, played by Mansoor Ali Khan, is loosely based on the forest brigand Veerappan. The title of the film was inspired from Velupillai Prabhakaran, the leader of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam. Upon its release, the film became a blockbuster at the box office. The film score and soundtrack were composed by Ilaiyaraaja. Plot Captain Prabhakaran is an IFS officer (Indian Forest Service) sent to Sathyamangalam to nab Veerabhadran, who tortures the people of that place. Prabhakaran is not only going to nab Veerabhadran, but also avenge the death of his friend Rajaraman IFS, who was a forest officer ki ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
