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Mazhathullikkilukkam
''Mazhathullikkilukkam'' () is a 2002 Indian Malayalam-language comedy-drama film directed by the Akbar-Jose duo. The film stars Dileep, Navya Nair, Sharada and Bharathi. The movie was produced by Sharada under the banner of Sharada Productions and was distributed by Sargam Speed Release. Plot The story starts when Soloman (Dileep) and his sister travel to Kannadahalli, a village in Karnataka to meet two retired teachers. He reaches the house on top of a hill-"Swargam" where he finds two old women who live alone with a cook and a home nurse to look after them. Anna ( Sharada) and Alice ( Bharati) are sisters who are spinsters and they own the huge estate. The home nurse, Sophiya (Navya Nair), cook ( Sukumari), cook's son ( Cochin Haneefa) and the priest (Nedumudi Venu) are the only people close to them. Soloman takes charge as the manager of the estate and soon wins over the two oldies. He realizes that they are two angels and he tries to bring back joy into their morbid ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Salim Kumar
Salim Kumar (born 10 October 1969) is an Indian actor, comedian, director and writer in Malayalam cinema. Mostly known for his comic and comedy roles, Salim Kumar is considered one of the best and most prominent comedians in the history of Malayalam cinema. In his later career, Salim Kumar also found success in playing character roles and won the National Film Award for Best Actor in 2010 for his role in ''Adaminte Makan Abu'' (which also won the year's Kerala State Film Award). His directorial film ''Karutha Joothan'' won the 2017 Kerala State Film Award for Best Story. He has also won the Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actor for ''Achanurangatha Veedu'' (2005) and a Kerala State Television Award for Best Actor (2013). Early life Salim Kumar was born on 10 October 1969 in North Paravur, as the youngest son of Gangadharan and Kausalya. He once told an interviewer that his father was an atheist and a follower of the veteran social reformer Sahodaran Ayyappan, who was a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sharada (actress)
Sarada (born Saraswati Devi; 25 June 1945) is an Indian actress and politician. Known for her work predominantly in Malayalam films and Telugu films , Sarada is the recipient of three National Awards. She has also appeared in few Tamil, Hindi as well as Kannada language films. She is also known as Urvasi Sarada as National Film Award for Best Actress was officially designated the ''Urvasi Award''. She won three National Awards for her roles in ''Thulabharam'' (1968), '' Swayamvaram'' (1972), and '' Nimajjanam'' (1977). Sarada has garnered the NTR National Award by the Government of Andhra Pradesh for her contributions to Indian cinema. Early life Sarada was born Saraswati Devi in Tenali, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India. Her parents Venkateswar Rao and Satyavathi Devi belonged to a family of agriculturalists. She has a brother, named Mohan Rao. Sarada was sent to Madras in her childhood to live with her grandmother Kanakamma. Sarada describes her grandmother as a "strict discipli ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cochin Haneefa
Muhammed Haneefa (22 April 1951 – 2 February 2010), better known by his stage name Cochin Haneefa, was an Indian actor, film director, and screenwriter. He started his career in the 1970s mainly portraying villainous roles, before going on to become one of the most popular comedians of Malayalam cinema. He acted in more than 300 films in Malayalam and Tamil. As a director he is best known for the films ''Aankiliyude Tharattu'' (1987) and ''Vatsalyam'' (1993). Personal life and education Haneefa was born in Cochin (present-day Kochi) to Kochi Velthedathu Tharavattil A.B. Muhammed and Hajira, as the second among their eight children. He studied at Kochi St. Augustine's School and St. Albert's College and graduated with a degree in commerce. His nephew Badusha acted in '' Pappayude Swantham Appoos'' Career He made his film debut in 1972 in '' Azhimukham'' directed by Vijayan and went on to act in over 300 films in Malayalam. He also acted in over 80 Tamil films, including po ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ouseppachan
Mechery Louis Ouseppachan (born 13 September 1955), known mononymously as Ouseppachan, is an Indian film composer and singer who primarily works in Malayalam films. He is a recipient of National Film Award, Filmfare Award and Kerala State Film Awards for his numerous film soundtrack albums and background scores. Early life Ouseppachan was born to Mechery Louis and Mathiri Paliakkara on 13 September 1955 in Ollur, Thrissur, Kerala, India.weblokam.com â€Profile/ref> He completed his formal education from St. Thomas College, Thrissur. He was interested in music and by the time he finished his formal education, he had become an expert violinist. Career He started his music career as violinist in some music troupes including Voice of Trichur. Later he got the chance to be the violinist in concerts of renowned playback singer Madhuri. He later became the violinist under music director Paravoor Devarajan master. Then he moved to Madras, Tamil Nadu where most of the recording works ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anandavally
Anandavally C. R. (14 January 1952 5 April 2019) was an Indian actress and dubbing artist, who predominantly worked in the Malayalam film industry. Early life Anandavally was born into an agricultural family at Veliyam, State of Travancore-Cochin to Tamilian parents. She did her schooling in "Kaiyela School" - Veliyam, where she began acting in school plays and later started Kadhaprasangam (story-telling performance). Career Drama artist Anandavally used to sing for dramas even while a teenager. But unexpectedly, her acting skills were put to test in front of a large audience during the drama "Chithalu Kayariya Bhoomi" in 1969. Then she started performing in several dramas of KPAC, Kalidasa Kalakendram, Deshabhimani Theaters-Attingal, Kerala Theaters-Kottayam and Kayamkulam Peoples Theaters. Radio She also worked as an announcer in the All India Radio. Film actress Anandavally entered the film industry through the film "Kadu" and went on to act in below given films. She ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kozhikode Narayanan Nair
Kozhikode Narayanan Nair is an Indian actor in Malayalam cinema, who has acted in more than 300 films. He entered the "Malayalam" movie industry (Mollywood) through a drama troupe. His first film was ''Aabhijathyam'' (1970), and he is also remembered for his role as Valyamama in a Malayalam movie called '' Valsalyam'' (1993). Early life Nair was born in 1940 in Panthirankavu in the Kozhikode district. He entered his career in early school days through drama playing activities. Later, he became the member of a professional drama troop - Stage India. He continued his drama life with employment in sylon printers. He later became the manager of Marikkar eng. company and Hindustan eng. company. Film career In his 50 years of the acting career, he completed 300 films in Malayalam industry. His first film was ''Aabhijathyam'' (1970). He then acted in movies such as '' Utharayanam'', ''Nirmalyam'', '' Kochuthemmadi'', '' Oliyambukal'', ''Bharatham'', ''Aavanazhi'', ''Sadhayam'', ''ent ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Narayanankutty
Narayanan Kutty or Kalabhavan Narayanankutty is a Malayalam film actor. He has acted in more than 300 films. He handles mainly comedy roles. Background Narayanan Kutty was born Ernakulam. He started his career as a mimicry artist in Kalabhavan, Kochi. His debut movie is ''Onnu Muthal Poojyam Vare'' in 1986. He was an active participant of Malayalee House season 1 and evicted in 5th week. He is married and has a daughter. Partial filmography #Sudokku'N (2022) #Who Is Right (2021) (short film) # Pappantem Simontem Piller (2021) #Kaalchilambu (2021) #Oru Pazhaya Bomb Kadha (2018) # Kalyanam (2018) # Oru Murai Vanthu Parthaya (2016) #Ring Master (2014) as Doctor #Salala Mobiles (2014) as Constable Ramachandran #Nadodimannan (2013) # Hotel California(2013) # For Sale (2013) as Shaji # Mr.Bean (2013) # Kadal Kadannu Oru Maathukutty (2013) # Vallatha Pahayan (2013) # Rebecca Uthup Kizhakkemala (2013) # 3 Dots (2013) # Police Maman (2013) as Police Inspector # Tourist Home (2013) as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Suvarna Mathew
Suvarna Mathew is an Indian actress in South Indian movies. She was a prominent lead actress during the 1990s in Malayalam and Kannada films. She had acted in few Tamil, Telugu and Hindi movies as well. She has acted with Vishnuvardhan in '' Kiladigalu'', Jayaram in '' Sudhinam'' and Suman in ''Nayudugari Kutumbam''. She has done the Mithun Chakraborty films ''Do Numbri'', ''Meri Adalat'', '' Sultaan'' and ''Sanyasi Mera Naam''. She made a comeback with the Malayalam movie '' Chattakaari'' in 2012. Personal life Suvarna was born to Mathew and Elsamma, as the youngest among four children, at Pala, Kerala. She has two brothers; Saji, Sibi and a sister, Swapna. She won the Miss Kerala title in 1992, which paved her a way to the film industry. She rose to fame after the Malayalam movie ''Valayam''. She married Varghese Jacob in 2003, and they have a son, Jacob and a daughter, Jia. She is settled in Philadelphia, United States with family. Partial filmography Malayalam * ''Is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akku Akbar
Akku Akbar (also referred as Akbar Jose) is an Indian film director of Malayalam films. He shot to fame with the 2009 blockbuster film ''Veruthe Oru Bharya'', which had a family theme. He later remade his Bollywood film ''Gauri: The Unborn'' in Malayalam as ''Kana Kanmani (film), Kana Kanmani'' (2009). Filmography * ''Mazhathullikkilukkam'' (2002) (directed with Jose) * ''Sadanandante Samayam'' (2003) (directed with Jose) * ''Gauri: The Unborn'' (2007) * ''Veruthe Oru Bharya'' (2008) * ''Kana Kanmani (film), Kana Kanmani'' (2009) * ''Vellaripravinte Changathi'' (2011) * ''Bharya Athra Pora'' (2013) * ''Ulsaha Committee'' (2014) * ''Mathai Kuzhappakkaranalla'' (2014) Awards and nominations * Asianet Film Awards ** 2008: Asianet Film Awards#Best Director, Best Director: ''Veruthe Oru Bharya'' References External links * Living people Hindi-language film directors Malayalam film directors 21st-century Indian film directors Year of birth missing (living people) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Navya Nair
Navya Nair is an Indian actress who has appeared predominantly in Malayalam films, along with others in Kannada and Tamil. She is the recipient of several awards. Personal life Nair married Santhosh Menon in 2010, and the couple have a son. Film career and television entry Navya Nair started with '' Ishtam'' and later acted in ''Nandanam Nandanam is a neighborhood in Chennai, India. It is a busy location and is home to many commercial institutions. This locality also offers a calm residential location. Nandanam Arts College was established in 1901. Nandanam Junction, on the a ...'' which was her third movie, for which she received several awards. After marriage Nair made a come back through mini screen. She entered to television screen through several television programs. Filmography References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Nair, Navya 1985 births Living people Indian film actresses Actresses in Kannada cinema Actresses in Tamil cinema Ke ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ranjan Abraham
Ranjan Abraham is an Indian film editor who predominantly works in Malayalam films. He has worked over 100 Malayalam films. He started as an assistant of noted editor G. Venkitaraman. His first independent assignment was Maravathoorkanavu directed by debutant Lal Jose. He frequently collaborated with Joshiy, Lal Jose and Vineeth Sreenivasan. Career He has debuted in Lal Jose directorial movie ''Oru Maravathoorkanavu'' in 1998. Since then he has been a regular editor of directors like Lal Jose, Vineeth Sreenivasan, Renjith, Johny Antony, Roshan Andrrews and Joshy. Ranjan is from Kerala and now stays at Valsarvakom, Chennai with his wife and daughter. His works includes Meesa madhavan, Classmates, Udayananu Tharam, Thuruppugulan (2006 film), Rajamanikyam, C.I.D.Moosa, Raavanaprabhu and Thattathin Marayathu. Filmography Film Editor Awards *Kerala State Film Award for Best Editor for C.I.D. Moosa (2003) * Asianet Film Award for Best Editing for '' C.I.D. Moosa'' (2003 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Machan Varghese
M. L. Varghese (1960 – 3 February 2011), popularly known by stage name Machan Varghese, was a Malayalam film actor and mimicry artist. He started his career as a mimicry artist in Kalabhavan (house of arts) and debuted as an actor through ''Kabooliwala''. Thereafter he played many notable roles in Malayalam films, mainly as a comedian. His association with Siddique-Lal, Rafi-Mecartin and Lal Jose are particularly noted. Within a career of nearly two decades, he acted in over 100 films. Varghese died on 3 February 2011 in Kozhikode of cancer. He was aged 50. Education & Family M. L. Varghese (Machan) completed his high school education in 1970's from St. Albert's High School, Ernakulam. He was married to Elsy. The couple have a son Robin Varghese and a daughter Rincy. Filmography * 2012: ''Orange''(posthumously) * 2011: ''Maharaja Talkies'' * 2010: ''Nizhal'' * 2010 : ''Best Of Luck'' * 2010: ''Kadaksham'' * 2010: ''Paappi Appacha'' * 2010: ''Njan Sanchari'' * 2010: '' Ch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
