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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] |
Ore Kadal
''Ore Kadal'' ('' en, The Sea Within'') is a 2007 Malayalam film written and directed by Shyamaprasad. The film examines the extra-marital relationship between an intellectual economist and a housewife. It stars Mammootty, Meera Jasmine, Narain and Ramya Krishnan. ''Ore Kadal'' was chosen as the inaugural film of the Indian Panorama section at the International Film Festival of India. Ouseppachan won the National Award for the Best Music Director for ''Ore Kadal''. Plot The film is based on Sunil Gangopadhyay’s novel ''Hirak Deepthi''. Dr. S.R. Nathan (Mammootty) is a 52-year old world-renowned professor of economics. A theorist to the core, he always harps on his pet topics of poverty and developmental issues that concern the developing world. He is a loner who is a drunkard, who drinks up to 10 bottles of liquor a day. He is also a chain smoker who smokes up to 25 boxes of cigarettes. Sometimes he's close with pornography, one-night stands, stocking condoms at home, walki ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ellam Sheriyakum
''Ellam Sheriyakum'' () is a 2021 Indian Malayalam-language political drama film directed by Jibu Jacob. The film stars Asif Ali, Rajisha Vijayan and Sidhique. Based in central Travancore and parts of Kannur, the film revolves around a political member and his family and how politics plays a role in their personal lives."‘Ellam Sheriyakum’ is a family drama with politics as the backdrop, says director Jibu Jacob" ''The Hindu''. 18 November 2021. Retrieved 21 November 2021. The film released in theatres on 19 November 2021 and was as a |
Ayalum Njanum Thammil
''Ayalum Njanum Thammil'' ('' en, Between Him and Me'') is a 2012 Indian Malayalam-language medical drama film directed by Lal Jose. The film produced by Prem Prakash was written by his sons Bobby and Sanjay. It stars Prithviraj Sukumaran, Pratap Pothen, Narain, Samvrutha Sunil, Rima Kallingal and Remya Nambeesan. ''Ayalum Njanum Thammil'' is a story of a committed senior doctor and an irresponsible junior doctor. Through their relationship, a vivid picture of the medical profession is drawn. The soundtrack and background score were composed by Ouseppachan. The film was released on 19 October 2012 to widespread critical acclaim. It won four Kerala State Film Awards, including Best Popular Film, Best Director, and Best Actor for Prithviraj Sukumaran. Plot Dr. Ravi Tharakan (Prithviraj Sukumaran) is a renowned cardiac surgeon working in a private hospital. The plot begins with a traumatised girl being brought to the hospital. Ravi decides to operate on the girl for free, again ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Unnikale Oru Kadha Parayam
''Unnikale Oru Kadha Parayam'' () is a 1987 Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by Kamal and written by John Paul from a story by Kamal. It was produced by Mohanlal and Century Kochumon through the company Chears Films, and stars Mohanlal and Karthika. The film features music composed by Ouseppachan. ''Unnikale Oru Kadha Parayam'' was a major commercial success at the box office. K. J. Yesudas won the National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer. Plot Aby Abraham (Mohanlal) is a young man taking care of a bunch of orphan kids, leading a nomadic life. His relationship with the children often resembles that of the good shepherd and his sheep. Aby, along with the children, rely on street magic performances as their means to survive. In one of their stays, they come across a father (Thilakan) to whom Aby confesses their story. Aby was kidnapped from his home as a young boy by a street performer who used to abuse him a lot. One night, Aby runs away from the man an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nadan
''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 Mad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gopi Sunder
Gopi Sundar C. S. (born 30 May 1977) is an Indian music director, programmer, playback singer, songwriter, actor and performer who works prominently in Malayalam, Telugu and Tamil film industries. He started his career composing music for television commercials, has nearly 5,000 jingles to his credit. As a keyboard programmer, he has collaborated with many music directors including the composer duo Vishal–Shekhar. He has won several accolades for his soundtrack albums and film scores, including a National Film Award, a Kerala State Film Award, and two Filmfare Awards South. Sundar started his own recording label, Gopi Sundar Music Company in 2014 with an idea to promote aspiring musicians and to make low-budget productions possible. In 2016, he formed a live performance music band calledBand Big G in Dubai. In 2017, his work in the film ''Pulimurugan'' was included in the contender list for the 90th Academy Awards nominations for Best Original Song and Best Original Score ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kathodu Kathoram
''Kaathodu Kaathoram'' is a 1985 Indian Malayalam-language drama film, directed by Bharathan, and starring Mammootty and Saritha in the lead roles. Bharathan himself composed the title song, while the rest of the songs and background score were composed by Ouseppachan. Synopsis The movie is about a young man Louis who is taken in by the central woman protagonist Marykutty, who herself is a victim of an abusive marriage. Louis arrives at a village and leaps out of the lorry to relieve himself. The lorry driver, thinking he got down, drives away. Louis runs behind but the lorry drives away. He is stranded and is desperate for money. He met Marykutty, who allows him to stay at her residence. A storm rages all night and the roof of the house is damaged. The next day, Louis, along with Kuttan, fix the roof. Teresa, Mary's sister comes there to visit Mary. She is a nun at a local convent. Years ago, their father, Paily left home for some unknown reason. Lazar, a driver, then forcibl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Idea Star Singer
''Star Singer'' is an Indian music reality-television competition, broadcast on Asianet and previously sponsored by Idea Cellular. The show, which selected contestants in the age group of 15–35 years determined the winner based on their skill in singing and entertainment. From Season 1 to 7, Text messages are sent by the shows' audience to vote for the best performing participant and a small weightage of this score is considered for a candidate to be shortlisted to next round. Season 8 onwards voting is conducted on Disney+ Hotstar, Star Network's official OTT platform. The show also features a panel of judges who are prominent personalities in the Malayalam music industry and they offer scores and evaluations of performance to the contestants in every stage of the competition. History 2006 Starting out in 2006 along the lines of ''Indian Idol'', the chief judge on the show was Malayalam music director M. Jayachandran accompanied by a panel of veteran musicians like K. S. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vaanku (film)
''Vaanku'' () () is an Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by Kavya Prakash based on the 2018 short story of the same name by Unni R. Produced by Shimoga Creations, 7 J Films, and Trends Ad Film Makers, in association with Unni R., the film stars Anaswara Rajan, Nandhana Varma, Gopika Ramesh, and Meenakshi Unnikrishnan in the lead roles. Anaswara Rajan stars as Rasiya, a girl who desires to sing aloud Adhan, the Islamic summons to prayer. It also features Joy Mathew, Thesni Khan, Vineeth, Sreekanth Murali, and Prakash Bare in supporting roles. The screenplay was written by Shabna Mohammed, and Ouseppachan composed the soundtrack. Arjun Ravi served as the cinematographer. Development of the film began in September 2018 and principal photography took place in June 2019. Plot In the central plot Razia, a young Muslim college girl, who is free-spirited and is in last year of her graduation, inspired by her college teacher to fulfill one's own wish or dream; aspires to si ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Malayalam Films
Malayalam cinema is an Indian film industry of Malayalam-language motion pictures. It is based in Kochi, Kerala, India. The films produced in Malayalam cinema are known for their cinematography and story-driven plots. In 1982, ''Elippathayam'' won the Sutherland Trophy at the London Film Festival, and Most Original Imaginative Film of 1982 by the British Film Institute. Rajiv Anchal's ''Guru'' (1997), Salim Ahamed's ''Adaminte Makan Abu'' (2011) and Lijo Jose Pellissery's ''Jallikkattu'' (2019) were Malayalam films sent by India as its official entries for the Best Foreign Language Film category at the Academy Awards. Other films which achieved global acclaim include ''Chemmeen'' (1965), which received a Certificate of Merit at the Chicago International Film Festival, and a gold medal at the Cannes Film Festival for Best Cinematography.. ''The Hindu''. 11 August 2006. Retrieved 24 May 2011. '' Swaham'' (1994) won the ''Bronze Rosa Camuna'' at the Bergamo Film Meeting in Italy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oru Rathri Oru Pakal
''Oru Rathri Oru Pakal'' (A night, a day) is a 2019 Indian Malayalam film written and directed by Prathap Joseph, His fourth film as a cinematographer-director, is set and filmed in Shoranur and stars Yamuna Chungappalli and Mari in the lead roles. It references of honour killing. Festivals Participated The film had its Indian premiere in Dec 2019 at the 3rd edition of the Kazhcha-Niv Independent Film Festival (KNIFF). From KNIFF, the film travelled to the Kasargod International Film Festival. And then made it to the Open Screen. The film has also been selected in the Panchajanyam International Film festival, the International Film Festival of Trichur, the Independent Film Festival of Chennai, the Yashwant International Film festival, the Orange City International Film Festival, and the Independent Film Festival of Melbourne. Oru Rathri Oru Pakal and Dr. Biju's Veyilmarangal are the two Malayalam films nominated for the Pune International Film Festival. References Exte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Franco Simon
Franco Simon (born 7 October 1974) is an Indian singer and music composer from Kerala. He has sung around 150 Malayalam films songs and 1500 album songs in 5 different languages. He is the nephew of well-known Indian film composer Ouseppachan. He is a recipient of GMMA award and multiple Yuvaprathibha Puraskar for his soundtrack albums. Biography Franco Simon Neelankavil was born to Simon N.P. and Alice M.L on 7 October 1974 in Thrissur, Kerala, India. He is the oldest of four children. According to his parents, he has exhibited great interest in music and started singing at a very early age. He had his first on-stage performance when he was only 4 years old and has since won many awards and competitions. Franco completed his B.A. in music from Madras University. Franco's first cinematic song was En Karalil (Raakshasi) from the movie Nammal in 2002. In 2005, Franco formed a band called Band Seven with Stephen Devassy and Sangeeth Pavithran. An Indian pop band, they release ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
