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Ragini (actress)
Ragini (27 March 1937 – 30 December 1976) was an Indian actress and dancer. She was the youngest of the Travancore Sisters; Lalitha, Padmini and Ragini. She started her acting career in the mid-1950s along with her sister Padmini and has acted in movies of different Indian languages, including Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. She also starred opposite Shammi Kapoor in film ''Mujrim'' (1958). She played the role of Parvati opposite Trilok Kapoor who played Shiva in the 1962 film Shiv Parvati. The era of dance in Hindi cinema is considered to have begun with the entrance of Ragini and other South Indian actresses. Ragini died of breast cancer in 1976. She had acted in many dramas also. Family She was married to Madhavan Thampi. The couple had two daughters, Lakshmi and Priya. Actress Sukumari was the trio's maternal first cousin. Malayalam actors Shobana, Ambika Sukumaran, Vineeth and Krishna are her relatives. Her husband left for the US in 1972, but returned after ... [...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] |
Sukumari
Sukumari Amma (6 October 1940 – 26 March 2013) was an Indian actress best known for her works in Malayalam and Tamil films. In a career spanning more than five decades, She has appeared in more than 2500 films predominantly in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, along with few Hindi and one each in Sinhala, French, Bengali, Tulu, English and Kannada films. Sukumari began acting at the age of 10. In 2003, she was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India for her contributions toward the arts. She won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the Tamil film '' Namma Gramam'' (2010). Sukumari died on 26 March 2013 in Chennai, following a heart attack. Early life Sukumari was born on 6 October 1940 in Nagercoil, Travancore (Currently in Tamil Nadu), to Malayali parents Madhavan Nair (a bank manager) and Sathyabhama Amma of Tharishuthala Valia Veedu in Kalkulam (in present-day Kanyakumari District). Sathyabhama Amma was the niece of Narayani Pillai Kunj ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bharya (1962 Film)
''Bharya'' is a 1962 Malayalam language film starring Sathyan and Ragini in the lead roles. It was directed by Kunchacko based on a novel with the same title by Kanam EJ. The novel was based on the controversial Thiruvalla Ammalu murder case. Ponkunnam Varkey wrote the dialogue, which became a cult favourite among family audiences, and was subsequently released along with the soundtrack album. This was for the first time in Kerala and second time in South India that the dialogue was released as a separate gramophone record. Cast * Sathyan as Benny *Rajasree as Gracy * Ragini as Leela * Manavalan Joseph as Velayudhan * Bahadoor as Mathan * Nellikode Bhaskaran as Premsagar * S. P. Pillai as Uthuppu * Adoor Pankajam Adoor Pankajam (1929 – 26 June 2010) was an Indian actress, in Malayalam movies. She hailed from Adoor in Pathanamthitta district of Kerala state. Mainly, she was a supporting actress and a comedian. Her sister Adoor Bhavani was also a Malay ... as Uthuppu' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Viyarppinte Vila
''Viyarppinte Vila'' is a 1962 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by M. Krishnan Nair and produced by T. E. Vasudevan. The film stars Sathyan, Adoor Bhasi, Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair and Kedamangalam Sadanandan in lead roles. The film had musical score by V. Dakshinamoorthy. Cast * Sathyan *Kalaikkal Kumaran *Adoor Bhasi *Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair *Kedamangalam Sadanandan *Muthukulam Raghavan Pillai *Prathapachandran *Aranmula Ponnamma *Bahadoor *O. Madhavan * Ragini Soundtrack The music was composed by V. Dakshinamoorthy and the lyrics were written by Abhayadev Abhayadev (25 June 1913 – 26 July 2000) was an Indian poet and lyricist during the 1970s in Malayalam movies. He wrote lyrics for around 500 films and dialogues for 25 Malayalam movies. He was born as Ayyappan Pillai, to Karimalil Kesava Pillai .... References External links * 1962 films 1960s Malayalam-language films Films directed by M. Krishnan Nair {{1960s-Malayalam-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaalpadukal
''Kalpadukal'' ( en, Footprints) is a 1962 Malayalam-language film, directed by K. S. Antony, starring Prem Nazir in the lead role. The film received a certificate of merit at the National Film Awards. Renowned playback singer K. J. Yesudas sang his first song for this film. Awards ; National Film Awards * 1962: Certificate of Merit for the Second Best Feature Film in Malayalam Cast * Prem Nazir * Prem Nawas * Ragini * Aranmula Ponnamma * Nellikode Bhaskaran * P. J. Antony * Paravoor Bharathan * Adoor Pankajam * Sukumari * Thrissur Elsy * Nambiyathu * Vishnuprasad * Thoppil Ravi * S. N. Puram Kunchan * Pulivalan Kochappan * Kollam Sukumaran * B. Krishna * Vasumathi * Thara * Raphael * Kalamandalam Bhanumathi * Artist Nandan * Sivasankaran * U. C. K. Vadanappilli * T. K. Shanthi * Ponnara Vijayan * Master Shanavas * K. C. Rajasekharan * K. P. Paul * Johnson * Sreedharan * Parvathiyamma * M. N. Damodaran * Dharmaraj * Antony Jose Soundtrack The music was composed by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vidhi Thanna Vilakku
''Vidhi Thanna Vilakku'' is a 1962 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by S. S. Rajan and produced by Guruvayoorappan Pictures. The film stars Sathyan, Ragini, Sukumari and Muthukulam Raghavan Pillai. Cast * Sathyan * Ragini * Sukumari * Muthukulam Raghavan Pillai *Ramesh * Sebastian Kunjukunju Bhagavathar *Bahadoor *Chandni * GK Pillai *Rajam * S. P. Pillai Soundtrack The music was composed by V. Dakshinamoorthy and lyrics were written by P. Bhaskaran and Abhayadev Abhayadev (25 June 1913 – 26 July 2000) was an Indian poet and lyricist during the 1970s in Malayalam movies. He wrote lyrics for around 500 films and dialogues for 25 Malayalam movies. He was born as Ayyappan Pillai, to Karimalil Kesava Pillai .... References External links * 1962 films 1960s Malayalam-language films {{1960s-Malayalam-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Veluthambi Dalawa (film)
''Veluthampi Dalawa'' is a 1962 Malayalam-language historical drama film based on the life of Velu Thampi Dalawa, the Dewan of Travancore during the first decade of 19th century, was one of the first to rebel against the British East India Company's supremacy. The film, directed by G. Viswanath and written by Jagathy N. K. Achary was shot in Newton Studios. Kottarakkara Sreedharan Nair, Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair, Prem Nawas, Adoor Bhasi, G. K. Pillai, Ragini, Ambika Sukumaran and Sukumari portrayed prominent roles. The dances were choreographed by Chinni and Sampath along with Kalamandalam Madhavan. The film was a box office success. Plot The story begins during the tyrannical regime of Jayanthan Namboodiri (Thikkkurissi Sukumaran Nair), the 'Dalawa' of Travancore. The country was plagued by corruption and mismanagement at all levels. Veluthampi (Kottarakkara Sreedharan Nair), who was in royal service, succeeded in exposing the tyranny of Jayanthan Namboodiri and rose to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Palattu Koman
''Palattu Koman'' is a 1962 Indian Malayalam-language film.Palattu Koman , Indian Cinema Database; ''Retrieved: 2007-09-07'' The story of the film is based on the life of Palattu Koman, a pioneer of the Indian martial art form Kalaripayattu. The film was directed by (1912–1976) and produced by Geetha Salam (Excel Productions). Sathyan, S. P. Pillai, |
Puthiya Akasam Puthiya Bhoomi
''Puthiya Akasam Puthiya Bhoomi'' () is a 1962 Malayalam-language film, directed by M. S. Mani, starring Sathyan and Vinodini. It is based on Thoppil Bhasi's play of the same name that was first staged in 1959. The film received a certificate of merit at the Indian National Film Awards. Plot Cast * Sathyan as Sukumaran *Kottarakkara Sreedharan Nair as Jhonson * Ragini as Ponnamma *B. S. Saroja as Usha *S. P. Pillai as Mammootty *T. S. Muthaiah as Shankarankutty Nair * Kottayam Chellappan as Usha's Father *Bahadoor as Gopakumar *Santo Krishnan as Kunju Nair *Adoor Bhavani *Baby Vinodini * Gopinath *P. K. Leela Soundtrack The music was composed by M. B. Sreenivasan and lyrics were written by P. Bhaskaran. Accolades ;National Film Awards * 1962 Events January * January 1 – Western Samoa becomes independent from New Zealand. * January 3 – Pope John XXIII excommunicates Fidel Castro for preaching communism. * January 8 – Harmelen train dis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nairu Pidicha Pulivalu
''Nairu Pidicha Pulivalu'' ( ml, നായരു പിടിച്ച പുലിവാല്) is a 1958 Malayalam film directed by P. Bhaskaran and written by Uroob based on his own story "Business". Ragini and Sathyan play the lead roles, while Prema, Pankajavalli and T.S. Muthayya appear in major supporting roles. The film received a certificate of merit at the National Film Awards. Plot The film is set against the backdrop of a circus company. Chandran is a circus performer. Thankam, a beautiful 17-year-old girl, is his childhood sweetheart. But, Thankam's mother Kalyani Amma forbids her to prolong her affair with Chandran. She wants Thankam to marry Gopi, a well known bully from the town. Thankam's father Paithal Nair, however rejects this proposal. But as the circus shifts to another village, everything goes wrong. The circus people owed some money to Paithal Nair which they were unable to pay. Despite the circus manager's assurances Kalyani Amma and Nair decide to hol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thaskaraveeran (1957 Film)
''Thaskaraveeran'' is a 1957 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed and produced by Shri Ramulu Naidu. The film stars Sathyan and Ragini. The film had musical score by C. Ramchandra and S. M. Subbaiah Naidu. The movie was a remake of the director's own 1954 Tamil movie ''Malaikkallan''. Cast * Sathyan as Kumar/Maayavi/Khan Sahib * Ragini as Shobha * Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair as Police Officer * Kedamangalam Sadanandan as Thampi * P. A. Thomas as Vikraman * Aranmula Ponnamma as Saraswathi * Kanchana as Parvathy *Kottarakkara Sreedharan Nair N. Sreedharan Nair (11 September 1922 – 19 October 1986), popularly known as Kottarakkara Sreedharan Nair or just Kottarakkara, was an Indian actor who appeared Malayalam movies. He hailed from Kottarakkara in Kollam district of Kerala. Sre ... as Vijayan * Kundara Bhasi as Panikkar * S. P. Pillai as Pappu Pilla/441 * Priyadarsini * Sukumari (Debut) as Janaki Soundtrack References External links * 1957 films 1950s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Minnunnathellam Ponnalla
''Minnunnathellam Ponnalla'' () is a 1957 Indian Malayalam-language crime thriller film directed by R. Velappan Nair. It is a remake of the 1956 Hindi film ''CID'' and stars Sathyan, P. K. Sathyapal and Kumari Thankam. This was A. Janaki's debut Malayalam movie. Plot Rajan is a detective who has come to investigate the murder of his friend, a newspaper editor. Rajan has to face numerous troubles during his investigation but he succeeds in finding the culprit and bringing him to justice. Cast * Sathyan as Rajan * P. K. Sathyapal as Dharmapalan * G. K. Pillai as Judge * K. P. Kottarakkara as newspaper editor * Jose Prakash as Prosecutor * T. S. Muthaiah as Pachan * S. P. Pillai as Head Constable * Anil Kumar as Vijayan * Miss Kumari * P. N. Menon as old man * Mohanraj as Police Inspector * Kozhikode Narayanan Nair as Nanu * Santo Krishnan as Santo * Pappi as Pappi * Keshavan as Keshavan * Kumari Thankam Kumari Thankam was an Indian actress who acted in Malayalam cin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
