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Nikhila Vimal
Nikhila Vimal is a South Indian actress who predominantly works in Malayalam film industry and has acted in a few Tamil and Telugu films. She debuted in Tamil with the film ''Vetrivel'' (2016), playing the role of Latha. She went on to appear in super hit films like ''Kidaari'' (2016), ''Aravindante Athidhikal'' (2018), '' Njan Prakashan'' (2018), '' Mera Naam Shaji'' (2019), '' Oru Yamandan Premakadha'' (2019), ''Thambi'' (2019), ''Anjaam Pathiraa'' (2020), ''The Priest'' (2021), ''Madhuram'' (2021) and ''Jo and Jo'' (2022). Personal life Nikhila Vimal was born in Taliparamba, Kerala to late M. R. Pavithran and Kalamandalam Vimaladevi. Her father was retired from statistical department while her mother is a dancer. Her elder sister Akhila Vimal is a research scholar in Theater arts at Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi. The name 'Vimal' comes from the name of her mother. Nikhila Vimal learned Bharata Natyam, Kuchipudi, Kerala Natanam and monoact, she also made her pre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taliparamba
Taliparamba (also known as Perinchelloor and Lakshmipuram) is a Municipalities of Kerala, Municipality in Taliparamba taluk of Kannur district, Kerala, India. The municipal town spreads over an area of and is inhabited by 44,247 number of people. Etymology The town's name may be derived from "Tali" (plate) and "Parambu" (area or ground), and from the legend of Rajarajeshwara Temple. According to this legend, the Ikshvaku King Mandhata, Maandhatha offered great penance to Shiva who in return gifted him with a Lingam, Shiva Linga and instructed him to place it at a site where there had never been a cremation ground. He found a space the size of a plate in Perinchelloor, and hence the name Taliparamba became attached to the area. Lakshmipuram, a previous name for the city, means place of prosperity. History Taliparamba was one of the traditional establishments in ancient Kerala. It is located in erstwhile Kolathunadu, which was ruled over by the Mushika/Kolathiri/Chirakkal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Priest (2021 Film)
''The Priest'' is a 2021 Indian Malayalam-language supernatural horror mystery film directed by debutant Jofin T. Chacko,. The film stars Mammootty, Manju Warrier, Nikhila Vimal, Baby Monica, and V.P Venkitesh. Manju appears in an extended cameo role in the second half of the movie. Produced jointly by B. Unnikrishnan and Anto Joseph, the film features original score and soundtrack composed and produced by Rahul Raj. The film was scheduled to release on 31 July 2020 on the occasion of Eid Al Adha, but production was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic in India. The film released on 11 March 2021 to generally mixed reviews with the performances and background score garnering unanimous praise. Plot Father Carmen Benedict is asked by a girl, Diya, to investigate a string of suicides in the rich Alatt family. Elizabeth Alatt is the only surviving member; Father Benedict and a police officer fix an appointment to meet her the next day to inquire about the mysterious suicides. How ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Panjumittai
''Panjumittai'' () is a 2018 Tamil language fantasy comedy film written and directed by debutant S. P. Mohan (also known as Sengoda mohan) and produced by Ramesh KV, S. Ganesh and Vinodh Kumar. The film has Ma Ka Pa Anand and Nikhila Vimal in the lead roles, while Sendrayan, Pandiarajan, Pandu and Vidyullekha Raman play supporting roles. D. Imman composed the music for the film, which was based on the short film ''Kalaru''. Plot Appu, a married man, begins to suspect his close friend Kuppu having an affair with his wife Ranji, as he finds both of them sharing similar interests. Cast * Ma Ka Pa Anand as Appu * Nikhila Vimal as Ranji *Sendrayan as Kuppu *Pandiarajan as Psychiatrist * Pandu *Vidyullekha Raman *Bharathimani *Thavasi as Ranji's father Soundtrack The soundtrack was composed by D. Imman. Release and reception ''Panjumittai'' was released on 1 June 2018. ''The Times of India'' rated the film 1.5 out of 5 stars. ''The Indian Express ''The Indian Exp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dileep (actor)
Gopalakrishnan Padmanabhan Pillai, better known by his stage name Dileep, is an Indian actor, producer, and businessman who predominantly works in the Malayalam film industry. He has acted in more than 150 films and has won several awards, including four Kerala State Film Awards and one Filmfare Awards South. Beginning as an impressionist in stage shows, Dileep obtained recognition after being cast in the television comedy series ''Comicola'' on Asianet and its successor ''Cinemala''. He then produced and performed in the audio cassette series ''De Maveli Kombathu'' with Nadirshah, a successful sketch comedy, which was later turned into a television series on Asianet. He began his film career as an assistant director and worked under director Kamal in nine films, beginning with ''Vishnulokam'' in 1991, and made his acting debut with a minor role in Kamal's ''Ennodu Ishtam Koodamo'' (1992). He acted in a principal role in the 1994 film ''Manathe Kottaram'' taking the screen nam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Love 24x7
''Love 24x7'' is a 2015 Indian Malayalam romantic comedy film written and directed by debutante Sreebala K Menon starring Dileep and debutante Nikhila Vimal in lead roles while Sreenivasan, Suhasini, Sashi Kumar and Lena plays the supporting roles. Mukesh R Mehta and Dileep co-produced the film for E4 Entertainment in association with Graand Production. The music was composed by Bijibal while lyrics were written by Rafeeq Ahmed. The film released on Ramadan day, 18 July 2015. Synopsis Roopesh (Dileep), a media executive, falls in love with Kabani (Nikhila Vimal), a trainee who works her way up to become a news presenter. The story also focuses on the love story of two old ex lovers who became separated due to their careers. We see history repeating itself with Roopesh and Kabani both becoming stars of their separate channels. Cast * Dileep as Roopesh Nambiar * Nikhila Vimal as Kabani ""Karthika"" * Sreenivasan as Ummar Abdullah * Suhasini as Dr. Sarayu * Sashi Kumar as Dr. Sathe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sreebala K Menon
Sreebala K Menon is a Malayali author and filmmaker who won the 2005 Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award -'Best Humor writing '- for her book ''19, Canal Road''. She has published a collection of short stories named 'Slyviaplathinte Masterpiece' by Mathrubhumi Books. Love 24x7, her debut movie in Malayalam won her Kerala State Film Award and Ramu Kariat Award. (Best debutant director 2015) She is married to Jimmy James; Senior News Editor; Asianet News. Education Sreebala has done her post-graduation in English literature from Madras University. She got trained in science and development communication at C-DIT, Trivandrum. Film career Sreebala K. menon has directed the film ''Love 24x7'', Starring Dileep and debutante Nikhila Vimal in lead roles while Suhasini, Sashi Kumar, Lena and Sreenivasan plays the supporting roles. ''Love 24x7'' is a romantic comedy film written by Sreebala herself. The movie won her Kerala State Film Award and Ramu Kariat Award for the Best Debutant Director ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bhagyadevatha
''Bhagyadevatha'' () is a 2009 Indian Malayalam-language comedy-drama film written and directed by Sathyan Anthikkad from a story by Rajesh Jayaraman. It features Jayaram, Kaniha, and Narain. Plot Benny Chacko, a cable operator, is ambitious about earning wealth and getting rich. His friend gives him the idea of getting married so he can use the dowry to fulfill his dreams. Benny marries Daisy. To his dismay, he realizes that his father-in-law has not been able to arrange for the dowry, as agreed. This angers Benny but he decides to be patient and wait a few months before taking any further step. Meanwhile, he informs Daisy that until the dowry is received, their relationship would remain unconsummated. Three months pass but Daisy's father is unable to give Benny the entire dowry. Benny is angered, and he drops Daisy at her home. He tells her parents that she can return home after the dowry has been arranged for. Daisy and her family are greatly saddened by his behavior but the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shalom (TV Channel)
Shalom Television is an Indian Catholic Christian television channel based in Kerala. The channel broadcasts programs include a daily Holy Mass and also Tridentine Mass format, the traditional Nasrani rosary recitation. It also broadcasts other programs, including interviews, musical shows, competition, quiz shows, chat shows, short films and family-based programs. History Shalom was first introduced in 1989 as a small prayer group. It was founded by Saint Thomas Christians and was subsequently expanded in 1998 as a programming block on Asianet channel. It was officially launched as an independent channel in March 2005. The channel, further expanded in publishing media including ''Shalom Times'', ''Shalom Tidings'' and ''Sunday Shalom''. The channel has expanded its operation worldwide, including Australia, United Kingdom and North America. See also *Catholic television *Catholic television channels *Catholic television networks *Padre Pio TV Padre Pio TV, formerly known a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saint Alphonsa
Alphonsa of the Immaculate Conception or Saint Alphonsa, christened at birth as Anna Muttathupadathu (19 August 1910– 28 July 1946), was a nun and an educator by vocation (profession). She was also known for being a victim soul, visionary and prophetess in the Kottayam pergunna of the erstwhile Travancore province of British India, in the present-day Kerala, India. She is the first woman of Indian origin to be canonised as a saint after decades of enquiry by the Sacred Congregation for the Causes of Saints, she is also the first saint of the Syro-Malabar Church, an Eastern Catholic community of Eastern Christianity. In the 1990s, a postal stamp commemorating Alphonsa was published by Kerala state's former minister, K Karunakaran. Life Early life Alphonsa was born as Annakutty Muttathupadathu in a Malankara Nasrani family to Joseph Muttathupadathil and Mary Puthukari in Kudamalloor, near Kottayam, on 19 August 1910. She was baptised on 27 August. ''Alphonsamma' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kerala Natanam
Kerala Natanam (കേരള നടനം) (Kerala Dance) is a new style of dance that is now recognised as a distinct art form evolved from Kathakali, a form of Indian dance-drama. The Indian dancer Guru Gopinath (ഗുരു ഗോപിനാഥ്) a well-trained Kathakali artist and his wife Thankamani Gopinath who was the first student of Mohiniyattam in Kerala Kalamandalam developed a unique structure for teaching and performing classical dance forms of India whose origins are from Kathakali. Solo, duets, dance dramas and traditional folk dances were the material they chose. Guru Gopinath and Thankamani's dance programs found traditional pieces existing side by side with those modified to present a variety of themes. Their style relied heavily on the '' angika abhinaya'' (body movements and gestures) and '' satvika abhinaya'' (facial expressions) from Kathakali. The major stance of Kathakali was changed by Gopinath to a more convenient pose that could rest well wit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kuchipudi
Kuchipudi () ( Telugu: ) is one of the eight major Indian classical dances. It originates from a village named Kuchipudi in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Kuchipudi is a dance-drama performance, with its roots in the ancient Hindu Sanskrit text of Natya Shastra. It developed as a religious art linked to traveling bards, temples and spiritual beliefs, like all major classical dances of India. Evidence of Kuchipudi's existence in an older version are found in copper inscriptions of the 10th century, and by the 15th century in texts such as the ''Machupalli Kaifat''. Kuchipudi tradition holds that Tirtha Narayana Yati – a sanyassin of Advaita Vedanta persuasion,Krishna Chaitanya (1987), "Arts of India.", pages.74 and his disciple, an orphan named Siddhendra Yogi, founded and systematized the modern version of Kuchipudi in the 17th century. Kuchipudi largely developed as a Krishna-oriented Vaishnavism tradition, and it is known by the name of Bhagavata Mela in Thanjavu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bharata Natyam
Bharatanatyam () is a major form of Indian classical dance that originated in Tamil Nadu. It is one of the eight widely recognized Indian classical dance forms, and expresses South Indian religious themes and spiritual ideas, particularly of Shaivism and in general of Hinduism.Bharata-natyam ''Encyclopædia Britannica''. 2007 A description of Bharatanatyam from the 2nd century CE can be found in the ancient Tamil epic '''', while temple sculptures of the 6th to 9th century CE suggest it was a highly refined performance art by the mid-1st millennium CE. Bharatanatyam is the oldest classical dance tradit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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