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Poovachal Khader
Poovachal Khader (25 December 1948 – 22 June 2021) was a Malayalam lyricist from Kerala who worked mainly in Malayalam film industry. His first movie as a lyricist was ''Kaattuvithachavan'' (1973) but his first released movie was ''Chuzhi'' (1973). Biography Khader was born on Christmas day in 1948, in a village named Poovachal in the present-day Thiruvananthapuram district. His original name is Muhammed Abdul Khader. His parents are Aboobacker Pillai and Rabiyathul Adabiya Beevi. Chuzhi released in 1973 under the musical direction of M. S. Baburaj was the first movie released after Poovachal Khader entered the industry as a lyricist and was proud of having written lyrics for more than 900 songs in the Malayalam film industry. He, along with Bichu Thirumala, dominated the Malayalam film industry for more than a decade. Peter Reuben, A. T. Ummer, Shyam, K. V. Mahadevan, G. Devarajan, K. Raghavan, M. K. Arjunan, Raveendran, Johnson, MG Radhakrishnan, Gangai Amaran, Raghu K ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thiruvananthapuram
Thiruvananthapuram (; ), also known by its former name Trivandrum (), is the capital of the Indian state of Kerala. It is the most populous city in Kerala with a population of 957,730 as of 2011. The encompassing urban agglomeration population is around 1.68 million. Located on the west coast of India near the extreme south of the mainland, Thiruvananthapuram is a major information technology hub in Kerala and contributes 55% of the state's software exports as of 2016. Referred to by Mahatma Gandhi as the "Evergreen city of India", the city is characterised by its undulating terrain of low coastal hills. The present regions that constitute Thiruvananthapuram were ruled by the Ays who were feudatories of the Chera dynasty. In the 12th century, it was conquered by the Kingdom of Venad. In the 18th century, the king Marthanda Varma expanded the territory, founded the princely state of Travancore, and made Thiruvananthapuram its capital. Travancore became the most dominan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Unni Menon
Unni Menon (born 2 December 1955) is an Indian film playback singer. He has recorded over 4000 songs in many Indian languages including Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada.S.S.KavutaA melodious journey The Hindu. Retrieved 29 November 2008 In the early part of his career, he spent many years as a low-profile playback singer. The turning point in his career came with the song "Pudhu Vellai Mazhai" from Mani Ratnam's award-winning 1992 Tamil film ''Roja'', composed by A. R. Rahman. He has frequently associated with A. R. Rahman, lending his voice to nearly 27 popular songs from films like ''Karuththamma'' (1994) and ''Minsaara Kanavu'' (1997). Early life Menon was born in Valanchery in the Malappuram district of Kerala to V.K.S Menon and Malathy. His father was an officer in Tamil Nadu police and a native of Guruvayoor in Thrissur district. He did his schooling at Basel Evangelical Mission Higher Secondary School, Palakkad. Later, he attended the Government Victoria College, P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pathaaka
''Pathaaka'' is a 2006 Indian Malayalam film, directed by K. Madhu. The film stars Suresh Gopi, Navya Nair, Sai Kumar and Lalu Alex in lead roles. The film had musical score by Tej. Cast *Suresh Gopi as G.T/C.M George Thariyan *Manoj K Jayan as City Police Commissioner Harinarayanan IPS * Arun as Anwer *Renuka Menon as Meera Menon *Sindhu Menon as Namitha Choudari IPS *Sheela as Elizhabeth Mammen *Navya Nair as Ashitha Muhammed * Sai Kumar as Minister Farookh Shah *Lalu Alex as Chief Minister Nandakumar * Subair as Rasheed * Vijayakumar as Asharuff, GT's Gunman * Janardhanan as Muhammed Mash *Venu Nagavally as Shekharji/Shekaran *Sreelatha Namboothiri as Kunjamma * Devan as Rajan Nadar *Kollam Thulasi as Joseph Xavier * Mukundan as Gouthaman *Shammi Thilakan as Monipalli Damodaran *Madhupal as Pratheesh Nambiyar *Manu Raj as Manikandan *Krishnapriya as Reshmi *Ravi Menon as Kellappan Nair *Kunchan as Bapputty *Bindu Panicker as Mollykutty *Kochu Preman as Aravindan * Biju Pa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sattam
''Sattam'' () is a 1983 Indian Tamil-language action film directed by K. Vijayan and produced by Anandavalli Balaji, starring Kamal Haasan, Sarath Babu and Madhavi. It is a remake of the Hindi film '' Dostana'' (1980). The film was dubbed in Malayalam as ''Snehabandham''. Cast *Kamal Haasan as Raja (Inspector) * Madhavi as Radha *Sarath Babu as Ravi (Lawyer) * Y. G. Mahendra as M.L.Anandharaman *Jaishankar as Ramesh * Vijayakumar as Michael johny * K. Balaji as Toni * Manorama as Pandanur Chandirabana *Ilavarasi *Sathyakala *Silk Smitha Soundtrack The music was composed by Gangai Amaran.http://www.raaga.com/channels/tamil/moviedetail.asp?mid=T0000413 Tamil lyrics were written by Vaali and Malayalam lyrics written by Poovachal Khader Poovachal Khader (25 December 1948 – 22 June 2021) was a Malayalam lyricist from Kerala who worked mainly in Malayalam film industry. His first movie as a lyricist was ''Kaattuvithachavan'' (1973) but his first released movie was ''Ch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vazhvey Maayam
''Vaazhvey Maayam'' () is a 1982 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by R. Krishnamoorthy, starring Kamal Haasan, Sridevi and Sripriya. It is a remake of the 1981 Telugu film '' Premabhishekam''. The film was released on 26 January 1982, and ran for over 200 days in theatres. Plot Rajasekaran (Kamal Haasan) is a spoiled brat from a rich family. He always takes advantage of his mother's affection and this irritates his father. He is a member of a flight club and does many aerial stunts in his plane. He gets attracted to an air-hostess named Devi ( Sridevi), When Raja tries to woo her, she gets irritated and insults him. Raja decides to pursue her regardless. He finds out that Devi is an acquaintance of his friend Prathap (Prathap Pothan). Raja is delighted at this since he can get to Devi through his friend Prathap. Prathap does not like this as he wants to marry Devi but has not proposed to her yet. He unwillingly accepts Raja's plans. Raja keeps trying to im ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ente Sathrukkal
''Ente Sathrukkal'' is a 1982 Indian Malayalam film, directed by S. Babu. The film stars Jayan in the lead role. The film has musical score by M. K. Arjunan. Cast *Jayan Soundtrack The music was composed by M. K. Arjunan and the lyrics were written by Poovachal Khader Poovachal Khader (25 December 1948 – 22 June 2021) was a Malayalam lyricist from Kerala who worked mainly in Malayalam film industry. His first movie as a lyricist was ''Kaattuvithachavan'' (1973) but his first released movie was ''Chuzhi'' ( .... References External links * 1982 films 1980s Malayalam-language films {{1980s-Malayalam-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lorry (film)
''Lorry'' is a 1980 Malayalam film directed by Bharathan and written by Padmarajan. It stars Achankunju, Balan K. Nair, Nithya, Meena and Prathap Pothan. Plot Velan (Achan Kunju) is a street circus performer. He kidnaps and forcibly blinds village children and turn them into fellow circus performers. Once, he falls in love with one of his victims, Rani (Nithya), as does his lorry driver friend Ouseph (Balan K. Nair). Eventually, Ouseph and Velan kill each other allowing Rani to escape with the man she really loves, a lorry cleaner (Prathap Pothen). . Cinemaofmalayalam.net. Retrieved 9 March 2011. Cast * as Dasappan *[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aadipaapam
''Aadipaapam'' is a 1979 Indian Malayalam film, directed by K. P. Kumaran and produced by P. G. Gopalakrishnan. The film stars Shubha and Sukumaran in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Shyam. Cast * Shubha *Sukumaran Soundtrack The music was composed by Shyam and the lyrics were written by Poovachal Khader Poovachal Khader (25 December 1948 – 22 June 2021) was a Malayalam lyricist from Kerala who worked mainly in Malayalam film industry. His first movie as a lyricist was ''Kaattuvithachavan'' (1973) but his first released movie was ''Chuzhi'' ( .... References External links * 1979 films 1970s Malayalam-language films {{1970s-Malayalam-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Utsavam (film)
''Utsavam'' () is a 1975 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by I. V. Sasi and written by Sherif. It is the directorial debut of Sasi. The film stars K. P. Ummer, Vincent, Srividya, Sankaradi, Raghavan, M. G. Soman and Sukumaran. It was released on 21 November 1975. Plot Cast *K. P. Ummer *Vincent * Raghavan *Sukumaran *M G Soman * Janardhanan *Sankaradi *Bahadoor *Kuthiravattam Pappu *Srividya *Rani Chandra Soundtrack The music was composed by A. T. Ummer and the lyrics were written by Poovachal Khader Poovachal Khader (25 December 1948 – 22 June 2021) was a Malayalam lyricist from Kerala who worked mainly in Malayalam film industry. His first movie as a lyricist was ''Kaattuvithachavan'' (1973) but his first released movie was ''Chuzhi'' ( .... Box office The film was both a critical and commercial success. References External links * {{I. V. Sasi 1970s Malayalam-language films 1975 directorial debut films 1975 films Films directed by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Criminals (film)
''Criminals'' is a 1975 Indian Malayalam film, directed by S. Babu and produced by Salam Karassery. The film stars Adoor Bhasi, Manavalan Joseph, Prema and Sreemoolanagaram Vijayan in the lead roles. Cast *Adoor Bhasi * Manavalan Joseph * Prema *Sreemoolanagaram Vijayan *Nilambur Balan *Alummoodan *Aroor Sathyan *Bharagavan Pallikkara *J. A. R. Anand *J. M. Kozhikode *K. P. Ummer *Kaduvakulam Antony *Kambanam Murali *Kunchan *Kuthiravattam Pappu *Malappuram Motheenkutty * P. K. Abraham *Paravana Abdulrahman *Rani Chandra *Salam *Sinbad *Surasu *Swapna *Swathi *Ushanandini *Vincent Soundtrack The music was composed by M. S. Baburaj and the lyrics were written by Poovachal Khader, Sreemoolanagaram Vijayan and Bichu Thirumala B. Sivasankaran Nair, popularly known as Bichu Thirumala (13 February 1942 – 26 November 2021), was an Indian lyricist and poet. He is known for creating the style of arranging beautiful words in Malayalam film songs. In Malayalam cinema, Bich .... ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baburaj
Mohammad Sabir Baburaj was an Indian music composer. He is often credited for the renaissance of Malayalam film music. Baburaj has rendered music to many evergreen Malayalam film songs. Early years Baburaj was born on 9 March 1929 in Kozhikode, then known as Calicut. His early childhood was spent in destitution and poverty. His father, Jan Muhammed Khan, who was a Hindustani musician from Bengal who frequently held concerts in Kerala, deserted his Malayali mother when he was very young, and returned to his native Kolkata. Baburaj thus became fatherless, often singing songs in trains to make a living. But as luck would have it, a policeman, Kunjumuhammed (he was called Kunjumuhammed ika), an enthusiast of music from his native town of Kozhikode, noticing the boy's vocal talents, decided to virtually adopt him. Music career One of his greatest achievements was the introduction of Hindustani strains into Malayalam popular music. He successfully composed melodies based on Hindust ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kattuvithachavan
''Kattuvithachavan'' is a 1973 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed and produced by Rev Suvi. The film stars Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair, Prema, Shobha and J. C. George. The film had musical score by Peter and Reuben. Cast *Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair * Prema *Shobha *J. C. George *Baby Padma *Bahadoor *Girish Kumar *Junior Balayya *K. P. Ummer *Madhavan Kutty *Muthu *Radhamani *Rani Chandra * Sujatha *Vijayanirmala Soundtrack The music was composed by Peter and Reuben and the lyrics were written by Poovachal Khader Poovachal Khader (25 December 1948 – 22 June 2021) was a Malayalam lyricist from Kerala who worked mainly in Malayalam film industry. His first movie as a lyricist was ''Kaattuvithachavan'' (1973) but his first released movie was ''Chuzhi'' ( .... References External links * 1973 films 1970s Malayalam-language films {{1970s-Malayalam-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
