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Sreerama Pattabhishekam
''Sreeraama Pattaabhishekam'' is a 1962 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by G. K. Ramu and produced by P. Subramaniam. The film stars Prem Nazir, Vasanthi, Kaviyoor Ponnamma, Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair and Prem Nawas. The film had musical score by Br. Lakshmanan. The film was dubbed into Hindi as ''Prabhu Jai Shri Ram''. Cast *Prem Nazir as Sree Raman * Vasanthi as Seetha/Ahalya *Kaviyoor Ponnamma as Mandodari *Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair as Dasaradhan *Prem Nawas as Lakshmanan * GK Pillai as Vishwamithran *Miss Kumari as Kaikeyi *K. V. Shanthi as Surpanakha/Kamavalli * T. K. Balachandran as Bharathan *Aranmula Ponnamma as Kausalya *Jose Prakash as Janakaraja *Kaduvakulam Antony as Badan *Kottarakkara Sreedharan Nair as Ravanan *Vanchiyoor Radha as Mallika *Adoor Pankajam as Manthara *Hari as Shatrughnan *S. P. Pillai as Vaidyar *Sukumari dance appearance in song sequence Soundtrack The music was composed by Br. Lakshmanan and lyrics were written by Thirunayinaar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mythology
Myth is a folklore genre consisting of narratives that play a fundamental role in a society, such as foundational tales or origin myths. Since "myth" is widely used to imply that a story is not objectively true, the identification of a narrative as a myth can be highly controversial. Many adherents of religions view their own religions' stories as truth and so object to their characterization as myth, the way they see the stories of other religions. As such, some scholars label all religious narratives "myths" for practical reasons, such as to avoid depreciating any one tradition because cultures interpret each other differently relative to one another. Other scholars avoid using the term "myth" altogether and instead use different terms like "sacred history", "holy story", or simply "history" to avoid placing pejorative overtones on any sacred narrative. Myths are often endorsed by secular and religious authorities and are closely linked to religion or spirituality. Many soc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aranmula Ponnamma
Aranmula Ponnamma (8 April 1914 – 21 February 2011) was a National Award winning Indian actress known for her roles as mother of the protagonist in numerous films in a career spanning over five decades. She is widely described as a mother figure in Malayalam cinema. In 2005, she was honoured with the J. C. Daniel Award, Kerala government's highest honour for contributions to Malayalam cinema. Early life Ponnamma was born as one of five children of Malethu Kesava Pillai and Parukutty Amma in Aranmula, Pathanamthitta, Travancore. She has four siblings, Ramakrishna Pillai, Pankiyamma, Bhaskara Pillai and Thankamma. She started her career at the age of 12 as a Carnatic music vocalist. She began by singing before meetings organised by the Hindu Mahamandal on the banks of the Pampa river. At the age of 15, she was appointed as a music teacher in a primary school in Pala, before starting to teach in the senior classes. Later she joined the first batch of students at the Swati Ti ... [...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] |
Shatrughna
''Shatrughna'' ( sa, text=शत्रुघ्न, translit=śatrughna, lit=killer of enemies) is a prince of Ayodhya, King of Madhupura and Vidisha, and a brother of Prince Rama in the Hindu epic ''Ramayana''. He is also known as ''Ripudaman'' (vanquisher of foes). He is the twin of Lakshmana. He is a loyalist of Bharata, just like Lakshmana is to Rama. According to the Valmiki Ramayana, Shatrughna is one aspect of the manifestation of Vishnu (Rama). Shatrughna also appears as the 412th name of Vishnu in the Vishnu Sahasranama of the Mahabharata. According to the ''Ramayana'', Rama is the seventh avatar of Vishnu, while Lakshmana, Shatrughna, and Bharata are the avatars of Sheshanaga, Panchajanya, and the Sudarshana Chakra respectively. Birth and family Shatrughna was born to the king of Ayodhya, Dasharatha, and his third wife, Queen Sumitra, a princess of Kashi. Dasharatha's other two wives, Kaushalya and Kaikeyi, bore children who would be his half-brothers. Kaushaly ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hari (actor)
Harikeshan Thampi, stage name Hari, is an Indian actor and dubbing artist best known for his work in Malayalam cinema. He has acted in more than 50 films and dubbed for almost 1,000 films. Thampi made his debut in the Malayalam film ''Raja Harishchandra'' as Lohithakshan, son of Raja Harishchandra. Later he switched roles to be a dubbing artist. He lent his voice for Chiranjeevi in 60 films and all of them were super hits. Nagarjjuna, Krishna, and Mohan Babu were identified with his voice in Telugu. Ambareesh, Vishnuvarddan and Malayalam actors Sankar, Shanavas, Captain Raju, and Devan also benefited from the flexibility of his vocal cords. Filmography As an actor * 1954 Bhaalya Sakhi as child artist * Manthravadi (1956) * Seetha (1960) * Unniyarcha (1961) * Bhakta Kuchela (1961) as Sukunan * Krishna Kuchela (1961) * Kadathukaran (1965) as Chandran * Archana (1966) as Rajan's collegemate * Station Master (1966) * Pavappettaval (1967) * Postman (1967) * Mainatharuvi Kolakke ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manthara
''Manthara'' ( sa, मन्थरा; lit: "humpbacked") in the Hindu epic ''Ramayana'' convinced Queen Kaikeyi that the throne of maharaja belonged to her son Bharata and that her step-son—crown-prince Rama (the hero of the ''Ramayana'')—should be exiled from the kingdom. She was like a mother figure to Kaikeyi and her twin Yuddhajit, for their mother was banished. She accompanied Kaikeyi to Ayodhya after her marriage to Dasharatha. Influence on Kaikeyi As family servant of Kaikeyi, Manthara lived with her from the time of her birth. When she hears that King Dasharatha is planning to make his eldest son, Rama, prince regent (rather than Bharata, his child by Kaikeyi), she flies into a rage and reports the news to Kaikeyi. Kaikeyi is initially pleased and hands Manthara a pearl necklace. Manthara reminds Kaikeyi of the two boons Dasharatha had given her when she had once saved his life in a celestial battle. Kaikeyi had kept these boons for later and Manthara declares t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 Malayalam cinema actress. Pankajam's most noted performance was in the national award winning film ''Chemmeen'' as "Nalla Pennu". She also did a pivotal role in India's first neo-realistic film '' Newspaper Boy'' (1955). In 2008, Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy honoured Pankajam and Bhavani for their overall contributions to theatre and drama. She died at the age of 81 on 26 June 2010. Personal life Adoor Pankajam was born to Adoor Paarappurathu Kunjuraman Pillai and Kunjoonjamma in 1925 and was the second child of 8 children. Her sister Adoor Bhavani also became famous later through plays and movies. She could only study till 4th standard due to financial difficulties. But still she continued her music studies under Pandalam Krishnapill ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vanchiyoor Radha
Vanchiyoor Radha is an Indian actress in Malayalam movies. She was one of the prominent supporting actresses in late 1960s and 1970s in Malayalam movies. She has acted in more than 50 movies. Biography She is born at Vanchiyoor, Thiruvananthapuram. She was a theater artist before becoming a cine artist. She debuted with the movie ''Vidhyarthikal'' in 1966 as Prem Nazir's sister. She is married to Narayana Pilla. The couple have two sons. She currently resides with her husband at Mahalingapuram, Chennai. Partial filmography *Nishasurabhikal (2000) * Shabdham Velicham (1990) *Thoranam (1987) * Nee Allenkil Njan (1987) as Balachandran' s mother *Aval Kaathirunnu Avanum (1986) *Pourusham (1983) as Achamma *Marmaram (1982) *Ruby My Darling (1982) *Kilinjalgal (1981) - Tamil film *Abhinayam (1981) *Benz Vasu (1980) * Theenalangal (1980) *Ithikkarappakki (1980) *Karipuranda Jeevithangal (1980) *Deepam (1980) as Bhargavi *Anthappuram (1980) *Chandrahaasam (1980) as Elizabeth *Avano Ath ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ravana
Ravana (; , , ) is a rakshasa king of the island of Lanka, and the chief antagonist of the Hindu epic ''Ramayana'' and its adaptations. In the ''Ramayana'', Ravana is described to be the eldest son of sage Vishrava and rakshasi Kaikesi. He abducted Prince Rama's wife Sita and took her to his kingdom of Lanka, where he held her in the Ashoka Vatika. Later, Rama, with the support of vanara King Sugriva and his army of vanaras, launched an invasion against Ravana in Lanka. Ravana was subsequently slain and Rama rescued his beloved wife Sita. Ravana is widely portrayed to be an evil character, though he also has many qualities that make him a learned scholar. He was well-versed in the six shastras and the four Vedas. Ravana is also considered to be the most revered devotee of Shiva. Images of Ravana are seen associated with Shiva at some temples. He also appears in the Buddhist Mahayana text ''Laṅkāvatāra Sūtra'', in Buddhist Ramayanas and Jatakas, as well as in Jain Ra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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. Sreedharan Nair won two Kerala state film awards. In 1970, he won the best actor award and in 1969 the second best actor award. He is best remembered for his role as ''Chempankunju'' in the national award winning film ''Chemmeen'' directed by Ramu Kariat. Other impressive performances were in the films ''Veluthampi Dalava'' (as Veluthampi Dalava), ''Thommante Makkal'' (1965) as Thomman, and ''Pazhassi Raja'' (1964) as Pazhassi Raja, ''Viruthan Shanku'' (1968) by P. Venu. Kottarakkara is also known for playing the role of devil magician in the 1984 fantasy film My Dear Kuttichathan. Popular Malayalam actor Saikumar is his son. Personal life Sreedharan Nair was born in 1922 to Padinjattinkara Korattiyode Narayana Pillai and Ummini Amma in 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaduvakulam Antony
Kaduvakkulam Antony (9 November 1936 – 4 February 2001) was an Indian actor from Kerala who performed in more than 300 films as a comedian during the 1960s and 1970s. One journalist considers him to have been one of the best and most popular comedians in Malayalam cinema. Filmography * 1996 Aramana Veedum Anjoorekkarum. * 1995 Mannar Mathai Speaking as drama booking agent * 1995 Highway * 1995 Arabia (film) as PC Velapp * 1995 Thumboli Kadappuram * 1991 Mimics Parade * 1990 Kadathanadan Ambadi * 1987 Nee Allenkil Njan as Philip * 1987 Kaalathinte Sabhdam as Kunjan Nair * 1987 Kottum Kuravayum * 1987 Narathan Keralathil * 1986 Kulambadikal * 1986 Arorui Arangorungi * 1985 Azhi * 1985 Chorakku Chora as Paramu * 1985 Kiratham as Narayana Pilla * 1985 Njaan Piranna Naattil as Police constable * 1984 Kadamattathachan as Thomachan * 1984 Krishna Guruvaayoorappa * 1983 Ahankaram * 1983 Ee Yugam as Pappan * 1983 Ankam as Krishna Pilla * 1982 Kakka * 1982 Vidhichathum Kothicha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
