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P. J. Antony
P. J. Antony (1 January 1925 – 14 March 1979) was an Indian stage and film actor. He received the National Film Award for Best Actor for his performance in ''Nirmalyam'' in 1974. He was also the first actor working in Malayalam cinema to receive the award. Antony was also a respected figure in the professional theatre field, working with communist cultural and art bodies like the K.P.A.C. He also established his own theater, named Prathibha Theatres, in Kochi. Biography In his early 20s, Antony served in the Royal Navy during World War II. Post war, he returned home and joined a workshop as an officer. It was in this period that Antony got chance to work with professional theatre artists. Soon he established himself as a prominent figure in Malayalam plays with his skills in acting, writing and direction. He was directly associated with the K.P.A.C., a major political drama theater at that time. He later established two theaters of his own, namely P. J. Theatres and Prathibh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nirmalyam
''Nirmalyam'' ( ml, നിര്മ്മാല്യം, ) is a 1973 Indian Malayalam-language film written and directed by M. T. Vasudevan Nair, and starring P. J. Antony, Sumithra and Ravi Menon. P. J. Antony won the National Film Award for Best Actor in 1974 for his performance as a ''velichappadu'' (an oracle or a medium between the Goddess and the worshipper in a Hindu temple) in this movie. The film received the National Film Award for Best Feature Film and Kerala State Film Award for Best Film in 1974. It is one of the classics in Malayalam cinema. It is the debut of M. T. Vasudevan Nair as director and also the debut of Sukumaran and Sumithra as actors. It is the second movie of Ravi Menon, who acted earlier in a Hindi movie. This movie was a breakthrough in Ravi Menon's acting career. The movie is an adaptation of the short story "Pallivalum Kalchilambum" by M. T. Vasudevan Nair. Plot The movie revolves around a neglected temple and the people dependent on t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai
Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai (17 April 1912 – 10 April 1999), popularly known as Thakazhi after his place of birth, was an Indian novelist and short story writer of Malayalam literature. He wrote over 30 novels and novellas and over 7 short stories focusing on the lives of the oppressed classes. Known for his works such as ''Kayar'' (Coir, 1978) and ''Chemmeen'' (Prawns, 1956), Pillai was a recipient of the Padma Bhushan, the third highest Indian civilian award. He was also a recipient of the Jnanpith, India's highest literary award, awarded in 1984 for the novel ''Kayar''. Biography Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai was born on April 17, 1912 in Thakazhy, a small village in Kuttanad in present-day Alappuzha district of Kerala to Poypallikalathil Sankara Kurup, who was the brother of Guru Kunchu Kurup, a doyen of Kathakali and Aripurathuveettil Parvathy Amma. After early tutoring by his father and Chakkampurathu Kittu Asan, a local teacher, Pillai had his primary education at ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Virunnukari
''Virunnukari'' is a 1969 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed and produced by P. Venu. The film stars Prem Nazir, Madhu, Sheela and Usha. Cast *Prem Nazir as Madhavankutty *Madhu as Sethu *Sheela as Radha *Jayabharathi as Shantha *Ambika as Malathi *K. P. Ummer as Surendran *Adoor Bhasi as Swami *Sankaradi *Sreelatha Namboothiri as Sreelatha *T. R. Omana as Surendran's mother *T. S. Muthaiah as Panikkar *Abbas (Old) *Adoor Bhavani as Kalyani *Kaduvakulam Antony as Paramu *Lakshmi (Old) as Usha *M. S. Namboothiri as Sankunni Menon *Nellikode Bhaskaran as Raman Nair *Vidhubala as Mohanam * P. J. Antony as Raghava Menon master *Sukumari as Kamakshiyamma *P. R. Menon *Vidhubala as Swami's daughter Soundtrack The music was composed by M. S. Baburaj and the lyrics were written by P. Bhaskaran Pulloottupadathu Bhaskaran alias as P. Bhaskaran (21 April 1924 – 25 February 2007), was a Malayalam poet, lyricist of Malayalam film songs, and filmmaker. He penned more than 300 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nadhi (film)
''Nadi'' () is a 1969 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by A. Vincent and produced by Hari Pothan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sharada, Madhu and Kaviyoor Ponnamma. The film had musical score by G. Devarajan. The film is best known for the performance by Prem Nazir, and the songs. Cast *Prem Nazir as Johnny * Sharada as Stella * Madhu as Sunny *Ambika as Leela *Baby Sumathi as Babymol *P. J. Antony as Varkey *T. R. Omana as Mariya *Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair as Thomachan *Kaviyoor Ponnamma as Thresia *Adoor Bhasi as Lasar *Alummoodan as Paili *Sankaradi as Ouseph *Adoor Bhavani as Kunjeli *Chachappan as Priest *Jessy as Rosamma *Nellikode Bhaskaran as Chacko *Paravoor Bharathan as Neighbour *Sankar Menon as Rappel *T. K. Chellappan as Pareeth *Kavara Sasankan Soundtrack The music was composed by G. Devarajan and the lyrics were written by Vayalar Ramavarma Vayalar Ramavarma (March 25, 1928 – October 27, 1975), also known as Vayalar, was an Indian poet and lyrici ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dathuputhran
''Dathuputhran'' is a 1970 Indian Malayalam film, directed and produced by Kunchacko. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sathyan, Sheela and Jayabharathi in the lead roles. The film had musical score by G. Devarajan. Cast *Prem Nazir as Ponnachan * Sathyan as Kunjachan *Sheela as Gracy *Jayabharathi as Annakutty *Adoor Pankajam as Achamma *Alummoodan as Kothan Mathai *K. P. Ummer as Jose *Kottayam Chellappan as Police Officer *S. P. Pillai as Kunjavarachan *Ushakumari as Omana *Pankajavalli as Rahel *Kaduvakulam Antony as Paulose *Vijayasree as Vanaja * PJ Antony as Maanichan *Adoor Bhasi as Jose's father *Aranmula Ponnamma as Kunjachan's mother * AJ Abraham as Doctor Soundtrack The music was composed by G. Devarajan and the lyrics were written by Vayalar Ramavarma Vayalar Ramavarma (March 25, 1928 – October 27, 1975), also known as Vayalar, was an Indian poet and lyricist of Malayalam language. He was known for his poems which include ''Sargasangeetham'', ''Mulankaadu'', ''P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pearl View
''Pearl View'' is a 1970 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Kunchacko. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sharada, Adoor Bhasi and Manavalan Joseph. It was released on 18 December 1970. Plot Cast *Prem Nazir as Lawrence * Sharada as Stella *Adoor Bhasi as Henry *Manavalan Joseph as Member of Drama Troupe/Manavalan * P. J. Antony as Xavier *Adoor Bhavani as Annie *Adoor Pankajam as Rathi Madhavan/Fashion Designer *Alummoodan as Member of Drama Troupe *Aranmula Ponnamma as Pristina *K. P. Ummer as Professor Stephen *Kaduvakulam Antony as Housekeeper *Kottarakkara Sreedharan Nair as Marian *Kottayam Chellappan *Madhumathi * N. Govindankutty as Bastian *S. J. Dev *S. P. Pillai as Boss Soundtrack The music was composed by G. Devarajan with lyrics by Vayalar Ramavarma Vayalar Ramavarma (March 25, 1928 – October 27, 1975), also known as Vayalar, was an Indian poet and lyricist of Malayalam language. He was known for his poems which include ''Sargasangeetham'', ''Mula ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nirmalayam
''Nirmalyam'' ( ml, നിര്മ്മാല്യം, ) is a 1973 Indian Malayalam-language film written and directed by M. T. Vasudevan Nair, and starring P. J. Antony, Sumithra and Ravi Menon. P. J. Antony won the National Film Award for Best Actor in 1974 for his performance as a ''velichappadu'' (an oracle or a medium between the Goddess and the worshipper in a Hindu temple) in this movie. The film received the National Film Award for Best Feature Film and Kerala State Film Award for Best Film in 1974. It is one of the classics in Malayalam cinema. It is the debut of M. T. Vasudevan Nair as director and also the debut of Sukumaran and Sumithra as actors. It is the second movie of Ravi Menon, who acted earlier in a Hindi movie. This movie was a breakthrough in Ravi Menon's acting career. The movie is an adaptation of the short story "Pallivalum Kalchilambum" by M. T. Vasudevan Nair. Plot The movie revolves around a neglected temple and the people dependent on th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manninte Maril
''Manninte Maril'' (English: In the Bosom of the Earth) is a 1979 Indian Malayalam film, directed by P. A. Bakker, based on Cherukad's novel ''Manninte Maril''. The film stars P. J. Antony in a lead role. The film has musical score by G. Devarajan. Cast *P. J. Antony * Kaloor Sudhakaran *Kunjandi Soundtrack The music was composed by G. Devarajan and the lyrics were written by O. N. V. Kurup Ottaplakkal Neelakandan Velu Kurup (known as O. N. V. Kurup; 27 May 1931 – 13 February 2016) was a Malayalam poet and lyricist from Kerala, India, who won the Jnanpith Award, the highest literary award in India for the year 2007. He receive .... References External links * 1979 films 1970s Malayalam-language films {{1970s-Malayalam-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Filmfare Awards South
Filmfare Awards South is the South Indian segment of the annual Filmfare Awards, presented by the Filmfare magazine of The Times Group to honour both artistic and technical excellence of professionals in the Indian film industry encompassing four languages, namely, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada. They were introduced in 1954, around the films released in 1952-53 and Filmfare Awards initially recognizing the Hindi film industry. In 1964 awards were extended in Tamil, Telugu, Bengali and Marathi, around the films released in 1963. The inclusion of the Malayalam cinema in the awards came in 1967 while Kannada cinema was recognized in 1970. Each industry is given its own set of creative awards in annual ceremonies that have predominantly been held in Hyderabad and Chennai. Before 1976, the Awards ceremony was held in Mumbai along with Hindi awards. From 1976, Southern region film awards were separated from Hindi and moved to Chennai. Kamal Haasan and Uday Kiran hold the rec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kerala State Film Award For Best Actor
The Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor is an honour, begun in 1969, presented annually at the Kerala State Film Awards of India to an actor for best performance in a Malayalam film. Until 1997, the awards were managed directly by the Department of Cultural Affairs 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. The awardees are decided by an independent jury constituted every year. They are announced by the Minister for Cultural Affairs and are presented by the Chief Minister. Throughout the years, accounting for ties and repeat winners, the Government of Kerala has presented a total of 55 Best Actor awards to 32 different actors. The recipients receive a figurine, a certificate, and a cash prize of . Several actors have won the honour for more than one film in a given year. As of 2020, the only actor to have won the ... [...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] |
National Film Awards
The National Film Awards is the most prominent film award ceremony in India. Established in 1954, it has been administered, along with the International Film Festival of India and the Indian Panorama, by the Indian government's Directorate of Film Festivals since 1973. Every year, a national panel appointed by the government selects the winning entry, and the award ceremony is held in New Delhi, where the President of India presents the awards. This is followed by the inauguration of the National Film Festival, where award-winning films are screened for the public. Declared for films produced in the previous year across the country, they hold the distinction of awarding merit to the best of Indian cinema overall, as well as presenting awards for the best films in each region and language of the country. History The Awards were first presented in 1954. The Government of India conceived the ceremony to honor films made across India, on a national scale, to encourage the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
