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Nadan Nadia
''Nadan'' ( ml, നടൻ, English: The actor) is a 2013 Malayalam drama film directed by Kamal and written by S. Suresh Babu. Jayaram and Remya Nambeeshan play the lead roles, while the rest of the cast are former theatre artists that include K. P. A. C. Lalitha, Joy Mathew, P. Balachandran, Hareesh Peradi and Sasi Kalinga. It was produced by Anilkumar Ambalakkara under the banner of Ambalakkara Global Films. ''Nadan'' features some famous scenes from the famous Kerala People's Arts Club (K P A C) dramas '' Ningalenne Communistakki'' and ''Mudiyanaya Puthran''. Plot Nadan is the story of a popular drama troupe owned by Devadas Sargavedi, which was previously possessed by his father and grandfather in the past, and speaks about the problems faced by the owner and his survival. The revival of this mighty art through the sustained effort of the talented theatre artists forms the crux of the narrative. Cast * Jayaram as Devadas Sargavedi * Remya Nambeesan as Jyothi * Sajitha Mada ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kamal (director)
Kamaluddin Mohammed Majeed, mononymously known as Kamal, is an Indian film director, screenwriter, and producer. He works in Malayalam cinema. He was the former Chairman of Kerala State Chalachitra Academy. Kamal made his directorial debut with the 1986 film ''Mizhineerppoovukal''. In a career spanning over three decades, Kamal has directed over forty films. His films have won various National Film Awards and Kerala State Film Awards, including films such as ''Ulladakkam'' (1991), ''Mazhayethum Munpe'' (1995), ''Niram'' (1999), '' Madhuranombarakkattu'' (2000), ''Meghamalhar'' (2001), ''Nammal'' (2002), ''Perumazhakkalam'' (2004), '' Karutha Pakshikal'' (2006), and ''Celluloid'' (2013). Personal life Kamal was born on 28 November 1957 in Kodungallur, as the eldest son of late K.M. Abdul Majeed and late Suleikhabi. He has two younger brothers. He is married to his first cousin Saburabi. They have two children, Jenuse Mohamed and Hanna Shanu. Jenuse made his debut as film direct ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jayaraj Warrier
Jayaraj Warrier is an Indian actor, stand-up comedian, Ottamthullal performer, and caricaturist. He appears in Malayalam films in supporting and comedic roles. Personal life He hails from Thrissur, began his career as an amateur theater artist in 1982 after studying Ottamthullal, was part of the Root Theater Group led by Jose Chirammel for seven years from 1984. His daughter Indulekha Warrier is also a stage performer and playback singer, she made her debut as music composer in "Duniyavinte Orattathu". He had played noted roles in many stage such as Mudrarakshasam, Bhomaolpadanathinte Sooryavetta, Chathuppil Parkkunnavar and Shavaghoshayathra. He is also an eminent caricaturist who had conducted many caricature shows inside and abroad the country. He had performed a caricature show for the members in the Kerala Assembly in July 2003, which was the first time ever in the history of the Assembly He is an alumnus Alumni (singular: alumnus (masculine) or alumna (feminine)) are ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kerala State Film Award For Best Lyrics
The Kerala State Film Award for Best Lyricist is an honour, begun in 1969, presented annually at the Kerala State Film Awards of India to a lyricist for best lyrics in a Malayalam film. Until 1997, the awards were managed directly by the Department of Information and Public Relations of the Government of Kerala. Since 1998, the awards have been constituted by the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy, an autonomous, non-profit institution functioning under the Department of Cultural Affairs (Kerala). The awardees are decided by an independent jury constituted every year by the government. They are announced by the Minister for Cultural Affairs and are presented by the Chief Minister.The first Kerala State film Awards ceremony was held in 1970 with Vayalar Ramavarma receiving the award for Nadhi and ''Kadalpalam'' (1969). O. N. V. Kurup is the most honoured lyricist with 14 awards, followed by Gireesh Puthenchery Girish Puthenchery (1961–2010) was a noted Malayalam Lyricist, Poe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kerala State Film Awards
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] |
Najim Arshad
Najim Arshad (born 8 June 1986) is a state award-winning Indian playback singer and music director, sung more than 500 songs in the Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Hindi film industries. In 2007, he won the reality show '' Idea Star Singer''. He studied in Swathi Thirunal College of Music and holds graduation and post-graduation degree in music. He was the Rank Holder of University of Kerala in Bachelor Of Performing Arts. He also won the Kalaprathibha title 13 times at the district and sub-district levels during his early school days. He is a recipient of Kerala State Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer. Personal life Najim was born to Shahul Hameed (Thirumala Shahul) and Rehma. His father retired from his position as an administrative officer of the Central Vigilance Commission and his mother is a music teacher. He has two elder brothers, Dr. Ajim Shad and Sajim who works as a sound engineer. On 13 September 2015, he married Thazni Thaha (Kiki) in Punalur Career ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vaikom Vijayalakshmi
Vaikom Vijayalakshmi (born 7 October 1981) is an Indian playback singer from Kerala, India. She is an expert in a rare musical instrument called Gayatriveena. She won special jury mention for her much appreciated work in the 2013 film ''Celluloid''. She was born at Vaikom on 7 October 1981 and later on moved to Chennai. Personal life She was born on 7 October 1981, on Vijayadashami. She got engaged to Bahrain-based technician Santhosh in December 2016, but she suddenly called off her wedding, citing that her fiancé insulted her for her blindness and requested her to stop stage shows. She was praised for her decision on social media. Vaikom Vijayalakshmi married N. Anoop, a mimicry artist on 22 October 2018 at Vaikom Sree Mahadeva Temple. They got divorced in June 2021. Awards * 2012: Kerala State Film Award – Special Mention for "Kaatte Kaatte" from ''Celluloid'' * 2013: Kerala State Film Award for Best Singer for "Ottakku Padunna" from ''Nadan'' * 2014: Filmfare Award fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mridula Warrier
Mridula Varier is an Indian playback singer from Kerala. She started her career as a playback singer in the Malayalam movie '' Big B'' in 2007. She has also recorded songs for Tamil, Telugu and Kannada films. She was the winner of Kairali TV Gandharva Sangeetham in 2005 and the first runner-up of ''Idea Star Singer'' in 2010. Early life and family Mridula Varier was born to P. V. Ramankutty Varier and M. T. Vijayalakshmy in Kozhikode. At the age of four, she started learning music and participated in music contests with her brother Jaideep Varier. She completed her bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering from KMCT College of Engineering in 2009. Personal life She married Dr. Arun Varier on 7 January 2013. She has a daughter named Maithreyi Varier born in June 2016 . Career Television contests She started participating in television music contests right from school days. In 2004, she participated in ''Saptaswarangal'', a musical contest on Asianet, and was awarded the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shweta Mohan
Shweta Mohan (born 19 November 1985) is an Indian playback singer. She has received four Filmfare Awards South for Best Female Playback Singer, one Kerala State Film Award and one Tamil Nadu State Film Award. She has recorded more than 700 songs and albums in all the four south Indian languages namely Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, she has also recorded songs for Hindi films and has established herself as a leading playback singer of South Indian cinema. Personal life Shweta Mohan was born on 19 November 1985 to a Malayali family in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. She is the daughter of Krishna Mohan and playback singer Sujatha Mohan. She completed her schooling at Good Shepherd Convent, Chennai and graduated from Stella Maris College, Chennai.A timeless melody She is married t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dr Madhu Vasudevan
Madhu Vasudevan is an Indian author, poet, lyricist and music critic who writes predominantly in Malayalam, English and Hindi. He was honored in the 45th Kerala State Film Awards, 64th Filmfare Awards South and 61st Filmfare Awards South for Best Lyricist. His songs from the movie Jalam (film), Jalam were shortlisted for 88th Academy Awards, Oscar Award 2016 for original song category. Career His entry into song writing began from his close association with Padmabhushan Mohanlal, one of India's most acclaimed actors. He joined script writer S Sureshbabu and Director M. Padmakumar, in 2012. Lyrics Bibliography * Samskritiyude Vyakaranam- 2001, , published by Current Books, Kottayam * Sangeethaswadanam- 2002, published by Kerala State Literacy Mission * Sangeetharthamu – 2007, , Paperback, D C Books, Kottayam * Sangeetharthamu – 2018, , republished by Sahithya Pravarthaka Co-Operative Society, Kottayam * MDR – A unique octave in Music- , DC Books, Kottayam – A stud ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prabha Varma
Prabha Varma (born 2 August 1959) is a poet, lyricist, journalist and television presenter. Biography PRABHA VARMA Poet, littérateur, lyricist and editor who works with traditional as well as electronic media, cultural activist – Prabha Varma has been all of these. He has a master's degree and a degree in law. As a poet, Gyanpith award winner Prof. O.N.V. Kurup complimented him saying "He has inherited the subtle poetic richness of the eminent poet Vyloppilly Sreedhara Menon, who himself picked up the quality from Kumaranasan'. The late Prof. M. Krishnan Nair, an eminent critic, wrote 'Prabha Varma is a born poet'. His poems are composed of a confluence of tradition and modernity. They have soft romantic emotions, a plethora of poetic images, original and innovative narrative skill, philosophical insights, and a deep understanding of the meaning of life. Prabha Varma is an Academy award-winning Indian poet in Malayalam. The multi-faceted littérateur has published ten co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Soundtrack
A soundtrack is recorded music accompanying and synchronised to the images of a motion picture, drama, book, television program, radio program, or video game; a commercially released soundtrack album of music as featured in the soundtrack of a film, video, or television presentation; or the physical area of a film that contains the synchronised recorded sound. In movie industry terminology usage, a sound track is an audio recording created or used in film production or post-production. Initially, the dialogue, sound effects, and music in a film each has its own separate track (''dialogue track'', ''sound effects track'', and '' music track''), and these are mixed together to make what is called the ''composite track,'' which is heard in the film. A ''dubbing track'' is often later created when films are dubbed into another language. This is also known as an M&E (music and effects) track. M&E tracks contain all sound elements minus dialogue, which is then supplied by the f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Divya Prabha
Divya Prabha (born 18 May 1991) is an Indian actress who predominantly appears in Malayalam and Tamil-language films. She gained wider attention for her roles in the films '' Take Off'' and '' Thamaasha''. In 2015, she won Kerala State Television Award for Best Second Actress for her performance in the TV serial ''Eswaran Sakshiyayi''. Acting career Divya made her screen debut with the 2013 film '' lokpal''. Her first Tamil film was '' Kayal'' directed by Prabhu Solomon. She played a character role in the film '' Vettah'' directed by Rajesh Pillai. In '' Take Off'' she played a nurse. In 2018, she played supporting roles in the period film '' Kammara Sambhavam'' and sports thriller '' Nonsense''. In 2019, she acted in ''A Very Normal Family'', a theatre play directed by Roshan Mathew. She then acted in the movie '' Thamaasha''. Filmography TV Serials Theatre * 2019: ''A Very Normal Family'' (Mollyamma) Award and nominations ;Kerala State Television Awards * 2015: Ker ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
