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Rafeeq Ahamed
Rafeeq Ahmed (born 17 December 1961) is a Malayalam poet, lyricist and novelist. He has won the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for Poetry and is a five-time winner of the Kerala State Film Award for Best Lyrics. With more than 600 songs in his credit, Rafeeq Ahamed is regarded by one source as the most successful and critically acclaimed lyricist of contemporary Malayalam cinema. Early life Rafeeq Ahamed was born to Syed Sajjad Hussain and Thithayikutty on 17 December 1961 in Akkikavu, Trichur. He graduated in English literature from Sree Krishna College, Guruvayur. Literary career Film career He started his film career through the 1999 film ''Garshom'' directed by P. T. Kunju Muhammed. His second work as a lyricist was '' Perumazhakkalam'' , directed by Kamal. It was music director M. Jayachandran who suggested Rafeeq to Kamal, based on an experience of working with Rafeeq for the title song of a television serial ''Samanathaalam''. Rafeeq penned the lyrics of much acclaim ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Soorya Kireedam
''Soorya Kireedam'' is a 2007 Malayalam language horror film. It was released in 2007. Plot An exorcist arrives to save a young girl who is seemingly possessed by a ghost. A young girl begins to behave strangely and displays mysterious powers. This leads her family to believe that she has been possessed by an evil spirit. As things begin to get more dangerous, an exorcist enters. Will he get rid of the ghost or is there something stronger at work? Cast * Indrajith Sukumaran as Shivaram * Remya Nambeesan as Pooja * Nithya Das as Urmila * Mamukkoya as Babychan * Nishanth Sagar as Goutham * Shammi Thilakan as Vishnu Narayanan * Leshoy as Anandan * Deepika Mohan as Madhavi * Santhakumari as Januamma * Meenal as Ashwathy *Sandra Amy as Merlin *Vijay Menon as Dr Venu *Subair as Vishwanatha Menon * V. K. Sreeraman as Prabhakaran *Manu Shivapal as Jayakrishnan * Shaalin Zoya Shaalin Zoya also known as Shalu is an Indian actress, dancer and anchor. She is best known for playing the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elsamma Enna Aankutty
''Elsamma Enna Aankutty'' () is a 2010 Malayalam-language romantic comedy film directed by Lal Jose and written by M. Sindhuraj and Sangeeth Kollam starring Kunchacko Boban, Ann Augustine and Indrajith. The film was produced by Rejaputhra Visual Media and distributed by Lal Creations. Plot The setting of the story is a picturesque village in the high ranges of Kerala, called Balanpillai City. Elsamma is the eldest of four daughters of Maria Varkey. After her father's death, she started working as a newspaper agent/local reporter/delivery girl to earn extra income. Unnikrishnan, alias Palunni, is a milkman and close friend of Elsamma who never revealed his love towards her. Kunnel Paappan and Elsamma's family share close ties, almost like one family. Elsamma is also a staunch activist who wants to close down the local toddy shop run by a strongman Sugunan. This brings her into regular conflict with him as well as the Panchayat member Ramanan. Paalunni confides his love for Elsam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vanitha Film Awards
The Vanitha Film Awards are presented annually by ''Vanitha'', an Indian magazine from the ''Malayala Manorama'' group in the south Indian state of Kerala. The awards ceremony has been instituted to honour both artistic and technical excellence in the Malayalam language Malayalam (; , ) is a Dravidian language spoken in the Indian state of Kerala and the union territories of Lakshadweep and Puducherry (Mahé district) by the Malayali people. It is one of 22 scheduled languages of India. Malayalam was d ... film industry. Held and broadcast annually since 1998, the ceremony has gained in popularity over the years and is currently one of the most-watched award ceremonies in Kerala. Award categories * Lifetime achievement (special award) * Best Actor * Best Actress * Best Director * Best Movie * Popular Movie * Popular Actor * Popular Actress * Special Performance (Male) * Special Performance (Female) * Best Supporting Actor (Male) * Best Supporting Actor (Female) * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Filmfare Award For Best Lyricist – Malayalam ...
The Filmfare Best Lyricist Award is given by the ''Filmfare'' magazine as part of its annual Filmfare Awards South for Malayalam films. Superlatives References External links {{DEFAULTSORT:Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist - Malayalam Lyricist A lyricist is a songwriter who writes lyrics (the spoken words), as opposed to a composer, who writes the song's music which may include but not limited to the melody, harmony, arrangement and accompaniment. Royalties A lyricist's income ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anwar (2010 Film)
''Anwar'' is a 2010 Indian action thriller film written and directed by Amal Neerad, starring Prithviraj Sukumaran in the titular role with Prakash Raj, Mamta Mohandas and Lal in supporting roles. The film was shot simultaneously in Malayalam and Tamil, and the film is also dubbed into Hindi as ''Diler Hindustani.'' The film's plot elements were inspired by the 2008 American film ''Traitor''. Plot The plot revolves around the Coimbatore bomb blast, where a special team under Stalin Manimaran, arrests Babu Sait, a local community leader as a suspect in the bomb blast case. One year later, Anwar, a Malayali youth is arrested while carrying with some hawala money, and is sent to prison with Babu Sait and his team. Anwar is fascinated by the terrorist activities of Babu Sait, who helps Anwar in getting bail and interests him in his activities. Anwar successfully terminates two local drug dealers and becomes the most trusted and obedient right hand of Babu Sait. Anwar succeeds ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sadgamaya
''Sadgamaya'' ( ml, സദ്ഗമയ) is a 2010 Malayalam film directed by Hari Kumar, starring Suresh Gopi, Navya Nair and Shweta Menon in the lead roles. Synopsis The movie has Navya Nair as Yamuna who is preparing for the big day in her life that is for her marriage. In comes a letter from her psychiatrist Ravi Varman (Suresh Gopi), who had treated her for schizophrenic disorder, three years ago. Ravi Varman now wants to meet her, as she is soon to witness some critical of the circumstances. Ravi Varman, according to his unsatisfied wife Jyothi (Shweta Menon), is more like a mentally challenged person than most of his patients, treating only one patient at a time, that too in an alien hill bungalow. Though the mental issues and associated unsettling hallucinations faced by Yamuna are confusing, Ravi Varman finds the root causes of continuous ‘vulture episodes’ through his travels into the subconscious mind and starts his treatments, finally to get the girl disowned by e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oru Pathirakolapathakathinte Katha (film)
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Sufi Paranja Katha (film)
''Sufi Paranja Katha'' is a Malayalam-language film directed by Priyanandanan based on K. P. Ramanunni's novel with the same title. Ramanunni himself wrote the story, screenplay, and dialogues for the film. Thampi Antony, Prakash Bare, and Sharbani Mukherjee did the main roles in this film. The film has been distributed by Central Pictures. It is widely regarded as one of the defining movies of the Malayalam New Wave. Plot This film is a narrative by Sufi, a Muslim scholar. Karthy belongs to a prestigious Hindu Tharavad. She falls in love with a Muslim trader named Mamootty and starts living in Mamootty's house after converting to Islam. But she doesn't give up her original beliefs of her original religion Hinduism. To save Karthy from the need to go to the temple, Mamootty builds one inside his house. When the local Muslim people learns of this, they create problems, causing the couple to move apart. Cast * Sharbani Mukherjee as Karthi, Suhara * Thampi Antony as Sanku Menon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kerala Cafe
''Kerala Cafe'' is a 2009 Indian Malayalam-language anthology film produced by Ranjith and directed by a team of ten directors including Lal Jose, Shaji Kailas, Anwar Rasheed, Shyamaprasad, B. Unnikrishnan, Revathy, Anjali Menon, M. Padmakumar, Shankar Ramakrishnan, and Uday Ananthan. For the first time in Malayalam cinema, one film was conceived by a team of ten directors. Ten cinematographers, musicians, editors, art directors and almost all the top Malayalam film actors joined this unique venture. The ensemble cast includes Mammootty, Suresh Gopi, Dileep, Prithviraj Sukumaran, Rahman, Fahadh Faasil, Jayasurya, Suraj Venjarammood, Navya Nair, Nithya Menen, and others. Backwater Media & Entertainment Private Limited distributed the film. The film released in Kerala on 29 October 2009. Theme On a common theme of journeys, each filmmaker presents their cinematic impression of contemporary times in Kerala. The independent narratives integrate when, during these journeys, their ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ritu (2009 Film)
''Ritu'' ( en, Seasons) is a 2009 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by Shyamaprasad. The original screenplay was written by Joshua Newtonn. It was the first time Shyamaprasad made a film based on an original screenplay, all of his previous films were adaptations of published novels or plays. It is now widely acclaimed as the 'coming of age' of Malayalam cinema. Plot ''Ritu'' is about three youngsters growing up together and betraying each other. The story follows the lives of three childhood friends: Sunny Immatty ( Asif Ali), Sarath Varma (Nishan K. P. Nanaiah), Varsha John (Rima Kallingal). The trio were almost inseparable as friends; they grew up in the same neighborhood in their love, bonding and innocence. They shared a dream of journeying together in life forever. Sarath leaves for the United States to help his brother-in-law with his business. He also aspires to write a book some day. But still he clings on to the memories of the good old days with his friends an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thirakkatha
''Thirakkatha'' ( is a 2008 Malayalam romantic drama film co-produced, written, and directed by Ranjith. The film is a tribute to the yesteryear actresses who had been graceful, popular figures in cinema during their younger age with patronage and later got completely disregarded by the industry, media and the masses alike. Ranjith emphasized that the film should be seen as a work of fiction and not as the real-life story of Srividya or any other actress. The story shifts between the present and flashbacks through the perspective of different characters. The story is divided into three monologues which meet in the climax. The film has garnered positive reviews from critics and audiences alike. The film won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam (Ranjith and Maha Subair). And Priyamani won the Filmfare Awards South for Best Actress. Plot Akbar Ahmed is a film director. Friends call him 'Akky'. After his highly successful first film, he becomes the most want ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |