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Nandanam (film)
Nandanam () is a 2002 Indian Malayalam-language romantic film written, co-produced, and directed by Ranjith. Starring Navya Nair and Prithviraj Sukumaran with Kaviyoor Ponnamma, Revathi, Aravind Akash, Siddique and Sai Kumar in supporting roles. K. J. Yesudas and Sudheesh makes Cameo Appearance. The film won four Kerala State Film Awards and two Filmfare Awards South. Plot Balamani is an orphan who works as a maid to Unniyamma, the aging matriarch of the Ambalapaattil family, and stays with her in the large mansion. Though an ardent devotee of Lord Guruvayurappan (Lord Krishna), Balamani never gets to go to the sacred temple and offer her prayers to the deity. However, she likes the company and the love of Unniyamma who treats her like a granddaughter, and the affections of Kesavan Nair who is a distant relative of hers and had brought her to Ambalapaattil when she was young. One day, Unniyamma's grandson Manu reaches Ambalapaatil to spend time with his grandmother. Balam ...
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Ranjith (director)
Ranjith Balakrishnan (born 5 September 1964) is an Indian film director, screenwriter, lyricist, producer, and actor who works in Malayalam cinema. Ranjith made his directorial debut in 2001 with '' Ravanaprabhu'', the sequel to '' Devaasuram''. His films ''Thirakkatha'' and ''Indian Rupee'' won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam in 2008 and 2011 respectively."56th National Film Awards"
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He is also the current chairman of Kerala State Chalachitra Academy.


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Sudheesh
Sudheesh (born 7 December 1972) is an Indian actor and director from Calicut who predominantly works in Malayalam film industry. He won Kerala State Film Awards for Best Character Actor in 2021. Personal life Sudheesh is the only son of T. Sudhakaran Nair and Suryaprabha. Sudhakaran Nair was a retired deputy collector and an actor who performed notable roles in films such as ''Gulmohar'', ''Khaki'', ''Bharatham'', ''Sadayam'', ''Pattabhishekam'', ''Indian rupee'' etc. The father-son duo has acted together in many films. Similarly, Sudheesh's son Rudraksh Nair has acted as child hero in the film ''Kochavva Paulo Ayyappa Coelho ''Kochavva Paulo Ayyappa Coelho'' is a 2016 Indian Malayalam-language comedy drama film written and directed by Sidhartha Siva. It is produced by Kunchacko Boban, who also stars in the title role Kochavva along with Master Rudraksh Sudheesh as A ...''. Sudheesh did his schooling from St. Joseph's Boys' Higher Secondary School, Kozhikode and higher st ...
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Jagannatha Varma
K. N. Jagannatha Varma (1 May 1939 – 20 December 2016) was an Indian actor who worked in Malayalam film and television industry. He was also a Kathakali artist. His son Manu Varma is also an artist and his son-in-law Viji Thampi is a film director. He acted in a number of Malayalam movies performing stereotypical roles of a senior police officer, judge or a priest. Some of his noted roles were in movies ''New Delhi'' (1987), Thanthram (1988), '' Lelam'' (1997) and ''Pathram'' (1999), all directed by Joshiy. Varma joined the Kerala Police Force in 1963, before getting active in movies. He retired from the Kerala Police as the Superintendent of Police. Family Malayalam movie director Viji Thampi is his Son-in-law. His last film was ' Dolls', released in 2013. His last TV serial was ' Mangalyapattu', which was being aired in Mazhavil Manorama channel at the time of his death. He was cremated with full state honours at his family crematorium in Cherthala. Filmography * ...
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Meena Ganesh
Meena Ganesh is an Indian actress who acts mostly in Malayalam movies.http://www.thirtysixmm.com/36mm/celebrity/meena-ganesh Filmography Malayalam TV Serials * Geethanjali * Devaragam * Snehatheeram * Velankani Mathavu * Ramayanam * Calcutta Hospital * Ettu Sundarikalum Njanum * Mangalyam * AL THWALAQ * Kalyanaveeran * Karunyam * Vayalkilikal * Sthree * Minnukettu * Aa Amma TV Shows * Sreekandan Nair Show References *https://malayalasangeetham.info/displayProfile.php?category=actors&artist=Meena%20Ganesh *https://www.malayalachalachithram.com/movieslist.php?a=6040 *https://m3db.com/films-acted/22902 External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Ganesh, Meena Year of birth missing (living people) Living people Indian film actresses 20th-century Indian actresses 21st-century Indian actresses Actresses in Malayalam cinema Actresses in Malayalam television ...
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Subbalakshmi
Subbalakshmi is an acclaimed Carnatic musician, composer and an actress in Malayalam movies. She is one of the prominent supporting actresses currently handling grand mother roles in Malayalam movies. She is noted for her performance in '' Kalyanaraman'' (2002), ''Pandippada'' (2005) and ''Nandanam'' (2002). Her daughter Thara Kalyan is also an actress in Malayalam movies. Personal life She was married to late Kalyanakrishnan. The couple has two daughters and one son. Her younger daughter Thara Kalyan is also a famous actress and an acclaimed dancer. Subbalakshmi, prior to entering movies, was a music and dance instructor at Jawahar Balabhavan and has worked with All India Radio since 1951. She is noted for being the first lady composer of All India Radio from south India. She has done many concerts and is a dubbing artist as well. She has acted in some telefilms and albums. Partial filmography As actress Appeared in more than 75 films ; Malayalam films *''Nandanam'' (2002) ...
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Vijayakumari
Vijayakumari is an Indian stage, television and film actress. She was a stage actress at Kerala People's Arts Club and Kalidasa Kalakendra. She is the winner of the Kerala State award for best stage actress. Currently she is the Secretary of Kalidasa Kalakendra. Early and personal life Vijayakumari was born to Paramu Panicker and Bhargaviyamma at Kollam. Her father was a boat captain and her mother was a cashew nut worker in a cashew factory at Kollam. Her father died when she was very young. She has a younger sister. She had her primary education from Cantonment School, Kollam. She is married to O. Madhavan. They have three children, Mukesh, Sandhya Rajendran, (both are actors) and Jayasree Syamlal . Sandhya's husband, E. A. Rajendran is also a film actor.http://www.mangalam.com/cinema/interviews/246542?page=0,0 Filmography * ''Ayisha'' (1964) .... Suhra * ''Kochumon'' (1965) .... Gracy * ''Kaattupookkal'' (1965) * ''Thaara'' (1970) .... Kaalikutty * '' Ningalenne Commun ...
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Sai Kumar (Malayalam Actor)
Sai Kumar, also credited as Saikumar, is an Indian actor who appears in Malayalam films. He is the son of Malayalam actor late Kottarakkara Sreedharan Nair. He appears in both positive and negative roles. He notably plays the hero role in '' Ramji Rao Speaking'', and the villain in '' Makkal Mahatmyam''. Personal life Sai Kumar is the son of actor Kottarakkara Sreedharan Nair and Vijayalakshmi Amma. He has seven sisters, five elder and two younger. Actress Shobha Mohan is his elder sister and actor Vinu Mohan and Anu Mohan are his nephews. He was first married to Prasanna Kumari, but their marriage collapsed. They have a daughter named Vaishnavi from this marriage. He later married actress Bindu Panicker. Career Sai Kumar started his career in theatre. He was offered the lead role in the film '' Swathi Thirunal (film)'', but it was later done by Anant Nag. He made his debut in the blockbuster '' Ramji Rao Speaking'' (1989). It was directed by two debutantes, Siddique ...
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Urvashi (actress)
Kavitha Ranjini, known by the stage name Urvashi, is an Indian actress, dubbing artist, television host, scriptwriter and producer known for her works in the Southern film industry, predominantly in Malayalam and Tamil films. Urvashi was a prominent lead actress of the 1980s and 1990s, primarily in Malayalam Films. She has written the films ''Ulsavamelam'' and ''Pidakkozhi Koovunna Noottandu'', the latter was also produced by her. She won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in ''Achuvinte Amma'' (2005), which was her comeback movie after a period of 6 years. She has won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress a record five times, which includes three consecutive wins from 1989 to 1991. She has also received two Tamil Nadu State Film Awards. Early and personal life Urvashi was born to popular drama actors Chavara V. P. Nair and Vijayalakshmi in Sooranad,kollam district. Her elder sisters are actors Kalaranjini and Kalpana. Her two bro ...
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Kalaranjini
Kalaranjini is an Indian actress and classical dancer who started her career in the early 1980s. Personal life Kalaranjini was born to theatre artists Chavara V. P. Nair and Vijayalakshmi. She is divorced and has a son, Prince. Partial filmography Malayalam Tamil Telugu Kannada Television career ;Reality shows *'' Lunars Comedy Express'' ( Asianet Plus) as Special judge *''Comedy Stars'' (Asianet) as Judge Shows/Other works * JB Junction ( Kairali TV) * Shoot N Show ( Kairali TV) * Star Family (Amrita TV) * Varthakkappuram (Asianet News Asianet News (formerly Asianet Global) is an Indian free-to-air Malayalam-language news channel owned by Asianet News Network. Asianet News Network operates as a subsidiary of Jupiter Entertainment Ventures (Jupiter Capital Ventures). The chan ...) * Ennile Njan (ACV) * Asianet Film Awards 2016 * Flowers Awards Night * Malayalam Super Star Nite * Rim Showtime * Nana * Celespot Media * Mahilaratnam * Vanitha * The Hindu * Gri ...
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Jagathy Sreekumar
Sreekumar P. K. (born 5 January 1951), better known by his stage name Jagathy Sreekumar or simply Jagathy, is an Indian actor, director and playback singer, who has appeared in over 1500 Malayalam films in a career spanning almost four decades. Widely regarded as one of the most influential actor and finest comedian in the history of Malayalam cinema, he is also known for his highly nuanced character roles. He is the son of acclaimed dramaturge and writer, the late Jagathy N. K. Achary. Jagathy Sreekumar won five Kerala State Film Awards among numerous other awards for his roles in various films. He has also directed two films and written screenplays for two more. His stage name is derived from the neighborhood of Jagathy in Trivandrum from where he hails. He is an outspoken orator holding strong views, quite unlike his onscreen image and his speeches are still popular. Jagathy was involved in a vehicle accident in March 2012 and was hospitalized for over a year. He is stil ...
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Innocent (actor)
Innocent Vareed Thekkethala (born 28 February 1948) is an Indian actor and politician. He predominantly works in Malayalam cinema in addition to Hindi, English, Tamil, and Kannada films, mostly in comedic roles. He has acted in more than 750 films and is considered one of the best comedians in Malayalam cinema. He has also appeared in villainous roles, such as in '' Mazhavilkavadi'', ''Ponmuttayidunna Tharavu'' and ''Ganamela''. Innocent has won several awards, including three Kerala State Film Awards. He served as the Member of Parliament in the 16th Lok Sabha of India representing Chalakudy constituency. In 1979, he was elected as the municipal councilor of irinjalakkuda municipality. Innocent won the 2014 Lok Sabha elections from Chalakudy Lok Sabha constituency as an independent candidate supported by the Left Democratic Front (LDF). Innocent served as the president of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA), a guild of Malayalam artists from 2003 to 2018. ...
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Guruvayurappan
Guruvayurappan ( ml, ഗുരുവായൂരപ്പന്‍, (transliterated guruvāyūrappan)) also often rendered Guruvayoorappan, is a form of Vishnu worshipped mainly in Kerala. He is the presiding deity of the Guruvayur temple, who is worshipped as Krishna in his child form, also known as Guruvayur Unnikkannan (literally, ''Little Krishna''). Even though the deity is that of ''chaturbahu'' (four handed) Vishnu, the s''ankalpam'' (concept) of the people is that the deity is the infant form of Krishna. The deity represents the ''purna rupa'' (full manifestation) revealed by baby Krishna to his parents Vasudeva and Devaki immediately after his advent in Kamsa's jail. Hence, the deity represents both Krishna and Vishnu. The temple is located in the town of Guruvayur, Thrissur, Kerala, India, which is named after the deity itself. Etymology The word ''Guruvayurappan'', meaning Father/Lord of Guruvayur, comes from the words Guru (ഗുരു) referring to Brihaspati, ...
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