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N. F. Varghese
Nadakkaparambil Francis Varghese (6 January 1950 – 19 June 2002) was an Indian actor who worked in Malayalam film industry. He began his career as a mimicry artist in Kalabhavan, acting in minor roles, but later he turned to strong villain roles. '' Akashadoothu'' was his major break through in career. He has acted in more than 100 films. He died at the age of 53 when he suffered a heart attack and fell unconscious while driving his car. He lived along with his wife, three daughters and a son. Personal life He was born into the Nadakkapparambil family in Choornikkara near Aluva, Kerala, as the third child among 5 children of Francis and Alice from Uliyannoor island. He attended primary school at Vidya Raja School Kadungallur. He later pursued M.A. in Malayalam from Union Christian College, Aluva. He was married to Rosy from the Kollamkudy family in Kalady. The couple have four children named Sofia, Sony, Sumitha, and Saira. Career N.F. Varghese started his career as a m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Choornikkara
Choornikkara is a census town in Aluva in Ernakulam District in Kerala, India. Demographics India census, Choornikkara had a population of 36,998. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Choornikkara has an average literacy rate of 83%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 85% and female literacy of 80%. 11% of the population is under 6 years of age. Borders *South - Kalamassery Municipality, Eloor municipality *North -Aluva Municipality, Keezhmadu, Kadungalloore Panchayath in Aluva taluk *East - Edathala, Keezhmadu Panchayath *West - Eloor, Kadungallore Panchayath Eminent Personalities * M.V. Devan * N. F. Varghese Nadakkaparambil Francis Varghese (6 January 1950 – 19 June 2002) was an Indian actor who worked in Malayalam film industry. He began his career as a mimicry artist in Kalabhavan, acting in minor roles, but later he turned to strong villain r ... * Xavier Pulppatt * J. Pallassery References Cities and town ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Harisree Ashokan
Harisree Ashokan is an Indian actor and director who is known for his comedy roles in Malayalam films. Ashokan has acted in more than 200 Malayalam films. He started his career as a mimicry artist in the troupe Harisree and then worked in Kalabhavan. Early life Ashokan (nicknamed Babu) was born as the sixth child among ten children to the late Kunjappan and late Janaki on April 6, 1964, at Ernakulam, Kochi. He has nine siblings, the late Raveendran, the late Sasindran, Mohanan, Anil, Sunil, Santha, Vimala, and the late Sujatha. He had his primary education from MIHS Ernakulam. After tenth he joined Kuyilin's Cochin Kalavedi. He holds a diploma in Telecom Engineering from Ernakulam, Kerala. He found work as an assistant lineman in 1984 with the Telecom Department in Cochin, Kerala. He worked until 1987 when he rose to become a lineman. While working there he joined Kalabhavan and worked for 6 years and later moved to Harisree, after which he began to be called 'Harisree Ashokan' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dubai (2001 Film)
''Dubai'' is a 2001 Indian Malayalam-language political action thriller film directed by Joshiy starring Mammootty, N. F. Varghese, Biju Menon and Nirmal Pandey. Anjala Zaveri, Vijayakumar, Cochin Haneefa, Janardhanan, Nedumudi Venu and Preetha Vijayakumar play supporting roles. The script for the film was written by Renji Panicker. It received negative reviews from the critics and was a failure at the box office. Barring a few scenes in the beginning, the film was completely shot in the United Arab Emirates. It was one of the most-expensive films made in Malayalam cinema at that time. Although made over a huge budget and completed in almost two years, it ended as an average grosser. Plot In 1989, Major Ravi Mammen is brought to interrogate two arrested LTTE terrorists in Bangalore, who are on a mission to assassinate the Indian Prime Minister on his visit to the city - later identified as professional assassins with no ties with any organisation. On the run, he ident ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Praja
''Praja'' () is a 2001 Indian Malayalam-language political action thriller film directed by Joshiy and written by Renji Panicker. It was also produced by Joshiy and Panicker. The film stars Mohanlal, Cochin Haneefa, Biju Menon, Manoj K Jayan and Babu Namboothiri. Bollywood actor Anupam Kher appears in a guest role. The film's songs were composed by M. G. Radhakrishnan, while C. Rajamani provided the background score. This movie become great opening of the box office and but failure to continue. Plot Ex-underworld don Zakkir Ali Hussein, after giving up violence, is settled peacefully in the suburbs of Kochi. It was under the strong influence of his foster father, Bappu Haji Mustafa, that he left Mumbai. An unsuccessful assassination attempt on Haji Mustafa in Mumbai by Raman Naik, an underworld don ignites old wounds in Hussein. He, despite repeated pleas from Haji Mustafa and Ilanthaloor Rama Varma, a father like figure, sets out to Mumbai along with his trusted lieutenant ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Narasimham (film)
''Narasimham'' () is a 2000 Indian Malayalam-language action drama film directed by Shaji Kailas and written by Ranjith. The film stars Mohanlal in the title role with Thilakan, N. F. Varghese, Aishwariyaa Bhaskaran and Jagathy Sreekumar in pivotal roles. Mammootty appears in a cameo role. The film was the first production of Aashirvad Cinemas, owned by Antony Perumbavoor, the former chauffeur of Mohanlal. ''Narasimham'' was released on 26 January 2000, India's 50th Republic Day, where the film ran for 200 days in theatres. The film was re-released under the name ''Narasimham Returns'' in 2014, which premiered in Dubai and was re-released in Kerala on several occasions, where it still enjoys a cult following. The film was remade in Telugu as ''Adhipathi'' (2001), starring Mohan Babu, Nagarjuna Akkineni, Preeti Jhangiani and Soundarya. Plot Poovalli Induchoodan is the only son of idealistic High Court Justice Maranchery Karunakara Menon, who is sentenced to 6 years imprisonme ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manthra Mothiram
''Manthra Mothiram'' () is a 1997 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Sasi Shanker. The film stars Dileep, Nedumudi Venu and Kalabhavan Mani in the lead roles.Though failed to find audience initially later did good business due to positive word of mouth. The film has musical score by Johnson. Plot Kumaran (Dileep) is a barber who works for his employer Kurup ( N. F. Varghese). He is also an artist at his best friend Pappachan's (Kalabhavan Mani) drama troupe which consists of Abdukka (Mamukkoya), Sundareshan (Indrans), Vakkachan (Machan Varghese) supported by their Church priest Father.Vattakuzhi (Oduvil Unnikrishnan). Cast *Dileep as Kumaran *Kalabhavan Mani as Pappachan *Nedumudi Venu as CM M.K.S Warrier, Kumaran's father *Rajan P. Dev as Achuthan, Meenakshi's brother *Seline as Lakshmi Kurup * Sathyapriya as Meenakshi, Warrier's wife * Keerthi Gopinath as Bindhu, Warrier's daughter *Indrans as Sundareshan *Mamukkoya as Abdu *Machan Varghese as Vakkachan *Oduvil Unnikrishn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Punjabi House
''Punjabi House'' is a 1998 Indian Malayalam-language comedy drama film written and directed by Rafi Mecartin. It stars Dileep and Harisree Ashokan as comedy duo Unni and Ramanan with Mohini, Jomol, Lal, Cochin Haneefa, Thilakan, Janardhanan and N. F. Varghese in pivotal roles. The music was composed by Suresh Peters and S. P. Venkatesh, the former composing the songs, making his debut as a film composer and the latter composing the score. The film was released as an Onam release on 4 September 1998. The film was a blockbuster at release even though it clashed with Mammootty-Mohanlal starrer Harikrishnans. Many dialogues from the film turned into popular catchphrases. The character ''Ramanan'' played by Harishree Ashokan is considered one of the best comedy characters in Malayalam movies and has a cult status. The movie is considered one of the best slapstick comedy film in Malayalam cinema and it established Dileep as a leading star and catapulted him into stardom. The film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sallapam
''Sallapam'' is a 1996 Malayalam-language film directed by Sundar Das and written by A. K. Lohithadas, starring Manoj K. Jayan, Dileep and Manju Warrier. The music was composed by Johnson. The film was remade in Telugu as ''Egire Paavurama''. Synopsis Radha comes from a poor family and dreams of becoming a great singer. She falls in love with Sasikumar, who calls himself Junior Yesudas. Sasikumar is also from a poor family. When Radha asks to marry Sasikumar, he says he is helpless as he has a lot of responsibilities and he does not have the money. Radha decides to commit suicide but is rescued by her cousin whom she understands was in love with her. Cast * Manoj K. Jayan as Divakaran * Dileep as Sasikumar / Junior Yesudas * Manju Warrier as Radha(voice-over by Sreeja) * Bindu Panicker as Padmini * Kozhikode Sarada as Divakaran's Mom * Mala Aravindan as Kunjookuttan Ashaari * N. F. Varghese as Chandran Nair * Valsala Menon as Leelavathi Thampuratti * Abubakkar as Damodaran * Ka ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Commissioner (film)
''Commissioner'' is a 1994 Indian Malayalam-language neo-noir action thriller film directed by Shaji Kailas, written by Ranji Panicker, and produced by M. Mani. It stars Suresh Gopi as Police Commissioner Bharath Chandran IPS, and also features Ratheesh, Shobana, Vijayaraghavan, M. G. Soman, Rajan P. Dev, K. B. Ganesh Kumar, N. F. Varghese, Karamana Janardanan Nair, and Maniyanpilla Raju in pivotal roles. The background score was composed by Rajamani. The film follows Commissioner Bharath Chandran's investigation into the murder of Justice Mahendran, which eventually leads him to confront the corrupt Delhi based businessman named Mohan Thomas, who is involved with illegal businesses. ''Commissioner'' became the highest grossing Malayalam film of 1994, which earned Suresh Gopi as the status as an ''Action Superstar''. It is a cult film among Keralite audiences, with several dialogues from the film became very famous. The Telugu dubbed version ''Police Commissioner'' was a major ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pathram
''Pathram'' () is a 1999 Indian Malayalam-language political thriller film written by Renji Panicker and directed by Joshi, starring Suresh Gopi, Manju Warrier, Murali, N. F. Varghese, Biju Menon, Abhirami. Plot Nandagopal, an associate editor with one of the leading newspapers ''Kerala Reshmi'', is an aggressive and daring journalist who enjoys a reputation among the media circle, and is the son of Venugopal, an iconic journalist who was killed by the textile mafia for being a staunch supporter of trade unions. In Kochi, Nandan meets Shekaran, an old naxalite and his father's friend, who is running ''Jagratha'', a newspaper which is feared by the hypocritical political class. Shekaran's outspoken and belligerent nature had earned him more enemies than friends, and is constantly fighting Vishwanathan, an estranged ideological disciple of Shekaran who rules the city with his money and power. Vishwanathan holds a large share in ''Kerala Reshmi'' (acquired through deceit) an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kudamattam
''Kudamattam'' is a 1997 Indian Malayalam comedy-drama film, written by Navaz Babu, and directed by Sundar Das who also produced the film under the banner of Aaradhana Arts. The film stars Vijayaraghavan, Biju Menon, Dileep, Manju Warrier, Mohini and Kalabhavan Mani in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Johnson. Cast *Vijayaraghavan as Sivan Kutti * Biju Menon as Pankajakshan *Dileep as Appukuttan *Manju Warrier as Gauri *Mohini as Yashodha *Kalabhavan Mani * Meghanathan as Muthu *Nadirsha *Baburaj * Aboobacker * Abu Salim *Jose Pellissery *Kalabhavan Narayanankutty *Kozhikode Sharada *Kuthiravattam Pappu as Nanu *Mala Aravindan * N. F. Varghese *Oduvil Unnikrishnan *Biyon *Niyas Backer Soundtrack The music was composed by Johnson and the lyrics were written by Kaithapram Padma Shri Kaithapram Damodaran Namboothiri, popularly known as Kaithapram, is a Malayalam lyricist, poet, music director, actor, singer, screenwriter, music therapist and performer o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lelam
''Lelam'' (Malayalam: ''ലേലം'', en, The Auction) is a 1997 Indian Malayalam-language action drama directed by Joshiy and written by Renji Panicker. It stars Suresh Gopi and M. G. Soman with Siddique, N. F. Varghese, Nandini, Maniyanpilla Raju, Vijayakumar, Spadikam George, and Kaviyoor Renuka in supporting roles. It was also the last film of the veteran actor M.G. Soman. The story revolves around the rivalry between two liquor business groups, the Aanakkattil family and Kadayadi family. The film was dubbed in Tamil as ''Yelam'' and into Telugu as ''Royal Challenge''. Lelam was a blockbuster at the box-office and is also among the highest grossers of the 1990s. ''Lelam'' was considered major comeback film for the actor Suresh Gopi which returned him the ''Super Star'' tag after the three-year long run of stereotyped roles which mostly failed at box office. The character Aanakkattil Chackochi, played by the actor still remains one of his career-best roles till date. Pl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |