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Ravi Vallathol
Ravi Vallathol (25 November 1952 25 April 2020) was an Indian actor, mainly noted for his acting in many famous serials, including the first serial in Malayalam. Biography He was born as the son of famous Drama legend T. N. Gopinathan Nair and Soudamini. He was the grandnephew of the famous Malayalam poet Vallathol Narayana Menon. He acted in more than 100 TV series and more than 50 Movies. He wrote 25 short stories and a few plays. Some of his short stories were made into TV serials and his play '' Revathikkoru Pavakkutty'' was remade into a movie in the same name. He played some noted roles in famous Malayalam movies like Nee Varuvolam and Godfather. He was awarded best actor in the Kerala State Television Awards for his performance in the TV series ‘American Dreams'. He was also awarded best actor in the Asianet Television Awards for his performance in the soap opera series Parijatham. Early life He was born as eldest among three children to T. N. Gopinathan Nai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arabic
Arabic (, ' ; , ' or ) is a Semitic languages, Semitic language spoken primarily across the Arab world.Semitic languages: an international handbook / edited by Stefan Weninger; in collaboration with Geoffrey Khan, Michael P. Streck, Janet C. E.Watson; Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co. KG, Berlin/Boston, 2011. Having emerged in the 1st century, it is named after the Arabs, Arab people; the term "Arab" was initially used to describe those living in the Arabian Peninsula, as perceived by geographers from ancient Greece. Since the 7th century, Arabic has been characterized by diglossia, with an opposition between a standard Prestige (sociolinguistics), prestige language—i.e., Literary Arabic: Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) or Classical Arabic—and diverse vernacular varieties, which serve as First language, mother tongues. Colloquial dialects vary significantly from MSA, impeding mutual intelligibility. MSA is only acquired through formal education and is not spoken natively. It is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kerala State Television Award For Best Actor
The Kerala State Television Award for Best Actor is an honour presented annually at the Kerala State Television Awards of India to an actor for the best performance in a leading role in a Malayalam telefilm or serial. Until 1997, the awards were managed directly by the Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Kerala. Since 1998, the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy, an autonomous non-profit organisation functioning under the Department of Cultural Affairs, has been exercising control over the awards. Superlatives Winners The 2008 recipient Murali for ''Aranazhikaneram'' and 2013 recipient Salim Kumar for ''Parethante Paribhavangal'' are the only 2 actors to win the National Film Award for Best Actor, Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor and Kerala State Television Award under the category of Best Actor See also * List of Asian television awards This list of Asian television awards is an index to articles on notable awards for contributions in various fields ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Idukki Gold
Idukki Gold or Kerala Gold (also known as ''Mahadevan'' or ''Neela Chadayan'') is the name given to a cannabis strain originating in Idukki in Kerala state of southern India. It is internationally renowned as one of the finest cannabis strains ''Cannabis'' strains are either pure or hybrid varieties of the plant genus ''Cannabis'', which encompasses the species '' C. sativa'', '' C. indica'', and '' C. ruderalis''. Varieties are developed to intensify specific characteristics of the ... in Asia. History The strain became popular during the '80s when various strains of cannabis landed in the area of Idukki in Kerala. The climate of the Western Ghats was ideal and the strain soon started spreading. Later, the strain received the name Idukki Gold. Known as Neelachadayan (blue locks) or Neelam in the native tongue. The strain was cultivated and first sold in various parts Kerala and Tamil Nadu. However, it soon found its way all the way to north India and many other countri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Silence (2013 Film)
''Silence'', also known as ''The Power of Silence'', is a 2013 Malayalam thriller film directed by V. K. Prakash and starring Mammootty, Anoop Menon, Pallavi Purohit, Joy Mathew and Jayaprakash Kuloor. The climax of the film is based on the 2011 South Korean courtroom thriller film ''The Client''. Plot Arvind Chandrasekhar, a very successful lawyer with a track record any one would dream about, is appointed judge in the Karnataka High Court. Happily living in Bangalore with his wife Sangeetha and their adorable children Arya and Aditya, the man has little to fret over. Before taking the oath, he visits his parents in Kerala. There he is harassed by threatening phone call from a veiled assailant who says he is not fit to be a judge. Arvind ignores the calls at first but things get serious when his wife and children face dangerous situations. The film narrates how he unveils the mystery with the help of his close friend Neil George, an IPS officer. Cast * Mammootty as Advocate Arv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
IMDb
IMDb (an abbreviation of Internet Movie Database) is an online database of information related to films, television series, home videos, video games, and streaming content online – including cast, production crew and personal biographies, plot summaries, trivia, ratings, and fan and critical reviews. IMDb began as a fan-operated movie database on the Usenet group "rec.arts.movies" in 1990, and moved to the Web in 1993. It is now owned and operated by IMDb.com, Inc., a subsidiary of Amazon. the database contained some million titles (including television episodes) and million person records. Additionally, the site had 83 million registered users. The site's message boards were disabled in February 2017. Features The title and talent ''pages'' of IMDb are accessible to all users, but only registered and logged-in users can submit new material and suggest edits to existing entries. Most of the site's data has been provided by these volunteers. Registered users with a prov ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paarijatham (2008 TV Series)
''Paarijatham'' (''English: Night Flowering Jasmine'') was a popular Malayalam soap opera, broadcast on Asianet from October 2008 to April 2011 on weekdays at 7:30 PM IST. It replaced the first season of ''Hello Kuttichathan'' series by Baiju Devaraj. The series was a major success in Malayalam television, with 663 episodes. This was a production by Sandra Communications after the success of ''Ente Manasaputhri'' on the same channel. Popular Malayalam television actress Rasna made her debut in this series which had Arun Ghosh and South Indian actress Aishwariyaa Bhaskaran in lead roles. The series has been remade in Tamil under the same title with Rasna essaying the lead role, which aired on Star Vijay. The serial was also made in Kannada with the same title on Asianet Suvarna. The show retelecasted on Asianet Plus on 21 March 2016, featuring its past episodes. Plot The story revolves around identical twin sisters, Aruna and Seema, who are poles apart. They come from a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Dolphins (film)
''The Dolphins'' is a 2014 Indian Malayalam-language comedy-drama film directed by Diphan, written by Anoop Menon and produced by M C Arun. It stars Suresh Gopi, Anoop Menon and Meghana Raj in the lead roles. Plot Panayamuttam Sura is a bar owner, who wishes to be respected and recognised beyond his liquor baron image in the society. An astrologer predicts that he will have a good future, if a woman enters his life as a 'luck amplifier.' Though he loves his wife, Sura starts conversing with a new woman. Meanwhile, a murder takes place, which has a bearing on his past. Cast *Suresh Gopi as Panayamuttam Sura/Surapalan *Anoop Menon as Nandan * Kalpana as Kochuvava Surapalan *Meghana Raj as Mridula *Joju George as Cognac Pappinu * Arun as Saloottan *Nishanth Sagar as Biju *Madhu as Achankuttichan *Nandhu as Plamootikada Valthsan * Irshad as Lalichan *Nikhil as Chathan Sethu *Kani Kusruti as Varalakshmi *Ravi Vallathol * Mahesh * Shobi Thilakan * Shiju * Shaju *Saiju Kurup *Thesn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adoor Gopalakrishnan
Adoor Gopalakrishnan (born 3 July 1941) is an Indian film director, script writer, and producer and is regarded as one of the most notable and renowned filmmakers in India. With the release of his first feature film '' Swayamvaram'' (1972), Gopalakrishnan pioneered the new wave in Malayalam cinema during the 1970s. In a career spanning over five decades, Gopalakrishnan has made only 12 feature films to date. His films are made in the Malayalam language and often depict the society and culture of his native state Kerala. Nearly all of his films premiered at Venice, Cannes and Toronto International Film Festival. Along with Satyajit Ray and Mrinal Sen, Gopalakrishnan is one of the most recognized Indian film directors in world cinema. For his films, Gopalakrishnan has won the National Film Award 16 times, next only to Ray and Sen. He also won the Kerala State Film Awards 17 times. He was awarded the State honours Padma Shri in 1984 and the Padma Vibhushan in 2006. He received ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mathilukal (film)
''Mathilukal'' () is a 1990 Indian Malayalam-language film written, directed and produced by Adoor Gopalakrishnan based on the autobiographical novel of the same name by Vaikom Muhammad Basheer.P.K.Ajith Kumar"Romantic interlude" ''The Hindu''. 14 May 2010. The film focuses on the prison life of Vaikom Muhammad Basheer and the love between him and Narayani, a female inmate of the prison, who remains unseen throughout the film. Mammootty plays the role of ''Vaikom Muhammad Basheer'' while K. P. A. C. Lalitha gives voice to ''Narayani''. The film was screened at the Venice Film Festival. On the centenary of Indian cinema in April 2013, ''Forbes'' included Mammootty's performance in the film on its list, "25 Greatest Acting Performances of Indian Cinema". Plot Vaikom Muhammed Basheer is imprisoned on charges of sedition. He is unlike the other prisoners, very inquisitive and armed with sardonic wit. Everyone takes a liking to him and even turns to him in times of distress. He str ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vishnulokam
''Vishnulokam'' () is a 1991 Indian Malayalam-language romantic drama film directed by Kamal, written by T. A. Razzaq, and produced by Sanal Kumar and G. Suresh Kumar. The film stars Mohanlal, Shanthi Krishna, Urvashi, and Murali. The songs featured in the film was composed by Raveendran, while Johnson provided the background score. Plot Govindan Aashaan, Kumari Kasthuri, Tharakan and Bheemarajan reach a village as part of their street circus troupe but their main performer Sankunni reach there only later. Sankunni sees Savithrikutty and fall in love but Evil Landlord Prathapa Varma has an eye on Savithrikutty. Sankunni asks Savithrikutty not to surrender before Prathapa Varma. He asked Savithri to come along with him. But Savithri did not agree with this. Prathapa Varma's people beat Govindan Aashaan and others. So they decided to go to some other place. Sankunni saw Savithri Kutty and asked her to come along with him to some other place. Prathapa Varma's people beat Sankunn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lenin Rajendran
Lenin Rajendran ( ml, ലെനിൻ രാജേന്ദ്രൻ) was an Indian film director and screenwriter who worked in Malayalam cinema. He served as the Chairman of Kerala State Film Development Corporation from 2016 to January 2019. Career Beginning his film-making career as an assistant to director P. A. Backer, Rajendran made his directorial debut with ''Venal'' (1982). From his first film to his latest one, Edavappathy (2016), Rajendran has been consistent with the quality of his films, not surrendering to market forces even while using the form and stars of popular cinema. An active member of the Communist party, Rajendran at times integrated his political orientation into his screen work: his 1985 film ''Meenamasithile Sooryan'' was about the anti-feudal upheaval of the 1940s in Kerala from a Communist viewpoint. ''Swathi Thirunal'' (1987), a period film was a biographical work of a 19th-century king of Travancore, better known as a musical composer. While ''D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Swathi Thirunal (film)
''Swathi Thirunal '' is a 1987 Indian Malayalam-language biographical film co-written and directed by Lenin Rajendran. The film is based on the life of Swathi Thirunal Rama Varma, the Maharaja of Travancore. It stars Anant Nag in the title role, with Srividya, Nedumudi Venu and Murali in other important roles. The cinematographer was Madhu Ambat. Plot The story begins with Gowri Lakshmi Bayi entrusting the four-month-old Swathi Thirunal Rama Varma to the care of the English East India Company whose representative was Col. Munro. Then it cuts to when Swathi Thirunal is sixteen and takes over the reins of Travancore from his aunt Gowri Parvati Bayi. Swathi Thirunal's biography is then shown against the backdrop of the music that he himself has composed. The movie ends with his death in 1846. Cast * Anant Nag as Swathi Thirunal Rama Varma (voice dubbed by Venu Nagavally) * Srividya as Gowri Parvati Bayi * Nedumudi Venu as Irayimman Thampi * Murali as Shadkala Govinda Ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
