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Prem Nazir
Prem Nazir (born Abdul Khader; 7 April 1926 – 16 January 1989) was an Indian actor known as one of Malayalam cinema's definitive leading man, leading men of his generation. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential actors in the history of Cinema of India, Indian cinema. A popular cultural icon of Kerala, Nazir is often referred to as ''Nithyaharitha Nayakan'' ("Evergreen Hero"). Nazir began his career as a stage actor and made his film debut with the 1952 film ''Marumakal''. He took on the stage name Prem Nazir on the sets of his second film, ''Visappinte Vili'' (1952). Nazir is noted for his performances in films such as ''Murappennu'' (1965), ''Udhyogastha'' (1967), ''Iruttinte Athmavu'' (1967), ''Kallichellamma'' (1969), ''Virunnukari'' (1969), ''Nadhi (1969 film), Nadhi'' (1969), ''C.I.D. Nazir'' (1971), ''Anubhavangal Paalichakal'' (1971), ''Taxi Car'' (1972), ''Azhakulla Saleena'' (1973), ''Nellu (1974 film), Nellu'' (1974), ''Ariyappedatha Rahasyam'' (1981), '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Padma Bhushan
The Padma Bhushan is the third-highest civilian award in the Republic of India, preceded by the Bharat Ratna and the Padma Vibhushan and followed by the Padma Shri. Instituted on 2 January 1954, the award is given for "distinguished service of a high order...without distinction of race, occupation, position or sex." The award criteria include "service in any field including service rendered by Government servants" including doctors and scientists, but exclude those working with the public sector undertakings. , the award has been bestowed on 1270 individuals, including twenty-four posthumous and ninety-seven non-citizen recipients. The Padma Awards Committee is constituted every year by the Prime Minister of India and the recommendations for the award are submitted between 1 May and 15 September. The recommendations are received from all the state and the union territory governments, as well as from Ministries of the Government of India, Bharat Ratna and Padma Vibhushan a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Visappinte Vili
''Visappinte Vili'' () is a 1952 Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by Mohan Rao and produced by Kunchacko and K. V. Koshi under the banner of K&K Combines. It stars Prem Nazir, Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair, Kumari Thankam, Pankajavalli, Nanukuttan, Mathappan, S. P. Pillai and Baby Girija. It was the second film in the career of Prem Nazir. His first appearance with the name Prem Nazir was in this film. It was on the sets of this film that he was renamed Prem Nazir by Thikkurussi Sukumaran Nair. He was credited as Abdul Khader in his debut film ''Marumakal''. ''Visappinte Vili'' became the break in his career. Made on a low budget, the film became the highest-grossing film of the year. There were ten other releases in 1952, out of which only '' Amma'' enjoyed success. The film ran for 50-days in 7 release centers. The film was remade by K. J. Mohan Rao in Tamil as '' Pasiyin Kodumai'' and released on 28 November 1952. Paa. Adhimoolam wrote the dialogues. Soundtrack ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Padayottam (1982 Film)
''Padayottam'' () is a 1982 Indian Malayalam-language epic period drama film directed by Jijo Punnoose and produced by Navodaya Appachan through the company Navodaya Pictures. It is partly based on the 1844 novel ''The Count of Monte Cristo'' by Alexandre Dumas who is credited for story with screenplay written by N. Govindan Kutty. The film stars Prem Nazir, Madhu, Lakshmi, Shankar, Poornima Bhagyaraj, Mammootty, Mohanlal, N. Govindan Kutty and Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair, It is the first 70mm film in South India. Plot The Kolathiri Raja is a prosperous ruler of Northern Kerala. Prince Udayan, Raja's second nephew, is handsome, brave and intelligent than Prince Devan, Raja's elder nephew. The King named Udayan as his successor to the throne in accordance to matrilineal traditions along with marriage of his daughter Princess Parvathi, who was in deep love with Udayan. This has dashed the hopes of Devan, who secretly longed to marry Parvathi. On the other hand, two nobles of the c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vida Parayum Munpe
''Vida Parayum Munpe'' () is a 1981 Malayalam-language drama film directed by Mohan, written by John Paul and produced by Innocent and David Kachappilli. The film stars Prem Nazir and Nedumudi Venu in lead roles, while Lakshmi, Innocent, Bharath Gopy, and Sankaradi play supporting roles. The film is a loose adaptation of the Hrishikesh Mukherjee's 1971 ''Anand (1971 film), Anand'', which was itself an adaptation of Akira Kurosawa's 1952 classic ''Ikiru.'' The film was produced and distributed by Innocent and David Kachappilli under the banner of Sathru Films, in their first production venture. They would go on to produce K. G. George's ''Lekhayude Maranam Oru Flashback''. The film features original songs composed by M. B. Sreenivasan, with lyrics written by Kavalam Narayana Panicker. The cinematography of the film was done by U. Rajagopal, while the editing was done by G. Venkittaraman. The film premiered at the Lulu Theatre on 10 September 1981 to widespread critical accla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ariyappedatha Rahasyam
''Ariyappedatha Rahasyam'' is a 1981 Indian Malayalam film, directed by P. Venu and produced by Koshi Ninan, John Philip, Koshi Philip and Raji George. The film stars Prem Nazir, Jayan, Jayabharathi and Jose Prakash in the lead roles. The film has musical score by M. K. Arjunan. Cast *Prem Nazir as Vijayan *Jayan as Raghu *Jayabharathi as Geetha *Jose Prakash as Sreedharan thampi *Prameela as Santha * Janardhanan as Pappan *Mala Aravindan as Gopi * N. Govindankutty as Gopi *Alummoodan as Andrews *Kanakadurga as Sarojam *Poojappura Ravi as Paramu * Sadhana as Reetha Soundtrack The music was composed by M. K. Arjunan 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 3000 songs for about 250 films. He also directed 44 Malayalam fea .... References External links * 1981 films 1980s Malayalam-langu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nellu (1974 Film)
''Nellu'' () is a 1974 Malayalam-language drama film directed by Ramu Kariat from a screenplay by K. G. George based on the 1972 award-winning novel of the same name by P. Valsala. It features an ensemble cast of Prem Nazir, Jayabharathi, Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair, Sankaradi and Kottarakkara Sreedharan Nair. The film portrays the life of the Adiyar community, a tribe of the forests in the Wayanad hills of Kerala, through the eyes of an outsider. In 1972, Kariat approached Valsala for permission to adapt the novel, and when she agreed, he asked K. G. George, S. L. Sadanandan and Valsala to write separate scripts based on the novel and in the end, took certain portions from all the three and made the film. Principal photography commenced in 1972 with filming taking place in various villages near Thirunelli in Wayanad. The film has music composed by Salil Chowdhury, cinematography by Balu Mahendra and editing by Hrishikesh Mukherjee and Appu. ''Nellu'' was released theatrically ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Azhakulla Saleena
''Azhakulla Saleena'' ( ml, അഴകുള്ള സെലീന) is a 1973 Indian Malayalam-language film, based on the novel of the same name by Muttathu Varkey, directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan and produced by K. S. R. Moorthy. The film stars Prem Nazir, Jayabharathi, Kanchana and Vincent in the lead roles. The film had musical score by K. J. Yesudas. The film is best known for the performance by Prem Nazir in a negative role. This is one of the two films in which he acted as a villain along with ''Nayattu'' (1980). Cast *Prem Nazir as Kunjachan *Jayabharathi as Saleena * Kanchana as Lucyamma *Vincent as Johnny *KPAC Lalitha as Mary *Sankaradi as Agausthi *Sreelatha Namboothiri as Tribal Girl *T. R. Omana as Chinnamma *Baby Sumathi as Sajan *Bahadoor as Diamond Mathai *Changanacherry Thankam *Kavitha *Pala Thankam * Ramadas as Avarachan *S. P. Pillai as Paappi *Vanchiyoor Radha *Santo Krishnan as Police Constable *Abbas * Ramadas as Awarachan * K. A. Vasudevan Soundt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taxi Car
''Taxi Car'' is a 1972 Indian Malayalam- language detective film, directed and produced by P. Venu. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sadhana, Vijayasree and Vincent in the lead roles. The film had musical score by R. K. Shekhar. Thie film is a sequel to the 1971 film '' C.I.D. Nazir''. Premise With the menace of a counterfeiting racket operating in Kerala on the rise, CID Nazir is tasked to bring the perpetrators to justice. Cast *Prem Nazir as CID Nazir *Vidhubala as Geetha *Vijayasree as Rani *Vincent as Vincent *Adoor Bhasi as Nambiar, Bhasi (double role) *Hari *Jose Prakash as Shivaram * Prema as Kamalam * Shobha as Baby Shobha *Sreelatha Namboothiri as Sreelatha *T. S. Muthaiah as Father Frederick *Bahadoor as Nadathara Rajappan *Kaduvakulam Antony *Kunchan *P. R. Menon as Keshava Pilla *Pala Thankam Soundtrack The music was composed by R. K. Shekhar and the lyrics were written by Sreekumaran Thampi Sreekumaran Thampi (born 16 March 1940) is an Indian lyricist, mu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anubhavangal Paalichakal
''Anubhavangal Paalichakal'' () is a 1971 Malayalam-language film scripted by Thoppil Bhasi and directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan. It is based on the novel of the same name written by Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai. The film stars Sathyan, Prem Nazeer and Sheela. It was the last film of Sathyan, who died before all the scenes were shot. It was also the onscreen debut of Mammootty who appears as a junior artist. Plot The film is set in the Punnapra-Vayalar-Haripad area of coastal Kerala, a hotbed during the Communist movement in Kerala in the 1950s. The story is about Chellappan a fiercely dedicated Communist and an employee at Chacko's business, where he has become a respected leader among the working class by organising pickets and strikes. He, however, neglects his family, abusing his wife Bhavani and their two children, a boy named Kuttappan (to whom Chellappan is indifferent), and a younger girl named Kumari (on whom he dotes). Chellappan is depicted as a man of weak moral f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nadhi (1969 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 lyricis ... [...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] |
Kallichellamma
''Kallichellamma'' is a 1969 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by P. Bhaskaran. It is based on the novel of the same name by G. Vivekanandan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Madhu, Sheela and Adoor Bhasi. It was released on 22 August 1969. Sheela received the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress for her role in this film. The film was produced by Sobhana Parameswaran Nair. Plot Chellamma is an orphan living in a small house situated in the compound of a landlord in the village. She was an illegitimate child of her late mother. Her mother on her death bed requested her friend Valli Akka to care for Chellamma and advised Chellamma never lose her chastity like her mother. As a grownup, Chellamma is a bold and independent woman who works hard for a living. Many men in the village try in vain to make some sexual advances towards her. Men who covet Chellamma include the landlord and Asarakannu Muthalali, a rowdy. On a rainy day a dam which separates the paddy fields and the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
