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Saleema
Kaleeshwari Devi (born 4 November 1970) better known by her stage name Saleema is an Indian actress who predominantly acts in Malayalam films. She is best known for her portrayal of Ammini in ''Aranyakam'' and Lakshmi in ''Nakhakshathangal''. She is the daughter of Telugu actress Girija. Background She made her Malayalam debut with ''Nakhakshathangal'' in 1986. She had acted in a few Tamil, Kannada and Telugu movies as well. She remained largely invisible in the film industry for many years. She made her comeback to Malayalam film industry through '' Munthiri Monchan: Oru Thavala Paranja Kadha'' in 2019. Filmography ;Films ; Television ; Television shows as guest * Onnum Onnum Moonu - Mazhavil Manorama * Annies Kitchen - Amrita TV * Varthaprabhatham - Asianet News * Yours Truly - Mathrubhumi News Mathrubhumi News is a Malayalam-language television news channel owned by '' Mathrubhumi Printing And Publishing Co. Ltd.'' The news channel was launched on 23 January 201 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aranyakam
''Aranyakam'' (Malayalam:ആരണ്യകം, English:Forest) is a 1988 Malayalam film, directed by Hariharan, written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair and starring Saleema, Devan and Vineeth. The film was produced by B. Sasikumar. The music was composed by Raghunath Seth, with lyrics by O. N. V. Kurup and vocals by K. J. Yesudas and K. S. Chitra. It is about a teenage girl named Ammini who likes to visit forests and has a hobby of writing imaginary letters to famous people. Actress Saleema memorably portrays Ammini. She remains one of the few quirky female characters in Malayalam cinema till date. Plot The film handles the issue of exploitation of Adivasis by feudal lords, and that of Naxalism which attempts to resist and counter this, and of how the feudal lords use the "system" to suppress the resistance. The film speaks through the eyes of protagonist Ammini (Saleema), a 16 old girl whose life takes a turn when Mohan (Vineeth), who has love interest on her and a stranger ( Dev ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Girija (actress)
Dasari Girija ( 3 March 1938 – 5 September 1995) was an Indian actress who has worked in Telugu films. She was active in the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s in comic roles. She appeared in many films with Relangi, the two of them becoming a famous comedic duo. Film career She was born on 3 March 1938 in Kankipadu, Andhra Pradesh. Her mother is also staging and film actress Dasari Ramatilakam. Her first movie was Kasturi Sivarao's ''Paramanandayya Sishyulu'' (1950). She acted in many films with Relangi and other leading actors of that period. Her portrayal of titular Pathala Bhairavi in 1951 hit film ''Patala Bhairavi'' displayed her talents and resulted in her getting many film offers lasting about two decades. Her role as Usha in ''Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu'' (1959) opposite Relangi is memorable. The ever lasting comedy song ''Kaseeki Poyanu Ramahari'' has been pictured on them. The comedy-duo also acted in the award-winning ''Ramudu Bheemudu'' (1964) of Suresh Productions. The funny ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nakhakshathangal
''Nakhakshathangal'' () is a 1986 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by Hariharan, written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair and starring Monisha, Vineeth and Saleema. Monisha, won the National Film Award for Best Actress for her role, making her the youngest actress to achieve the feat. The film was a blockbuster, and is more noted for its songs. It was remade in Tamil as ''Pookkal Vidum Thudhu''. Plot The story is about Ramu (Vineeth), a 16-year-old boy who is staying with his annoying uncle, who gets angry and often treats Ramu like a slave. On a trip to the pilgrimage town of Guruvayoor with his uncle (played by Thilakan), Ramu meets 15-year-old Gowri (Monisha), who has come with her grandmother. Both find love, and after sharing a few tender talks and moments, depart without a clue that they will meet again. When back Ramu runs away from his uncle and lands up in the city with his neighbor Namboothiri (played by Jayachandran). As fate would have it, Ramu and Gowri meet again. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kurukkan Raajaavaayi
''Kurukkan Rajavayi'' () is a 1987 Indian Malayalam-language throughout comedy film directed by P. Chandrakumar. The film stars Mukesh, Maniyanpilla Raju, Saleema and Jagathy Sreekumar in the lead roles. The film has musical score by A. T. Ummer. Plot Prathapan Nair (Mukesh) and Rajendran Nair (Maniyanpilla Raju) are cousins and roommates. While they were bathing in a stream they accidentally find a dead body(Oduvil Unnikrishnan). A series of comic events forms the rest of the movie. Cast *Mukesh... Prathapan Nair *Maniyanpilla Raju... Rajendran Nair *Saleema *Jagathy Sreekumar *Kuthiravattam Pappu as Tea Shop owner *Oduvil Unnikrishnan * Sathaar * T.G Ravi * Soorya * Bahadoor as Rajendran's father 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 ''Kaattuvit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Njan Piranna Nattil
''Njan Piranna Nattil'' () is a 1985 Indian Malayalam-language film directed and produced by P. Chandrakumar and written by P. M. Thaj. The film stars Mohanlal, Aruna, Raghavan and Bhagyalakshmi. The film has musical score by A. T. Ummer. Plot Cast *Mohanlal * Aruna *Bhagyalakshmi *M. G. Soman *Saleema as Shailaja Soundtrack The music was composed by A. T. Ummer with lyrics 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'' ( .... Release References External links * 1985 films 1980s Malayalam-language films Films directed by P. Chandrakumar {{1980s-Malayalam-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andha Oru Nimidam
''Andha Oru Nimidam'' () is a 1985 Tamil-language thriller film directed and written by Major Sundarrajan. The film stars Kamal Haasan and Urvashi while Jayamalini, Thengai Srinivasan and Pandari Bai play supporting roles. It was released on 31 May 1985. Plot Kumar is a lawyer by profession and also actively involved in social work. He falls in love with Vasanthi, a village girl and her grandfather works as housekeeper/car driver in Raj Shekhar's house. One day Raj Shekhar murders his friend/partner Madan and cunningly puts the blame on the grandfather who is arrested and put behind bars. He manages to escape from prison one night to kill Raj Shekhar, but is murdered by Raj Shekhar in front of Kumar and Vasanthi instead. Kumar tries his best to prove in court that Raj Shekar is guilty but loses the case as there is no proper proof of Raj Shekar's guilt. Kumar, with the help of Vasanthi start investigating and gathering evidence of the murders of Madan and the grandfather. Ku ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Meghasandesam
''Meghasandesam'' () is a 1982 Telugu-language drama film, produced and directed by Dasari Narayana Rao under his Taraka Prabhu Films banner. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Jaya Prada, Jayasudha and music composed by Ramesh Naidu. This film is the 200th movie of Akkineni Nageswara Rao. The film was featured in the ''Indian Panorama'' section at the 9th International Film Festival of India, and the Moscow film festival. It won four Awards including Best Feature Film in Telugu at the 30th National Film Awards "For its lyrical and aesthetic qualities", the Filmfare award for Best Telugu Film and Nandi award for Best Feature Film. The film won nine Nandi Awards. Plot Ravindrababu (ANR) is a great poet, lover of nature and arts, and has a peculiar poetic and sensitive mindset. He marries a rustic and a simple woman, Parvathi (Jayasudha). Her brother Jagannatham (Jaggaiah) is extremely fond of his sister. Though Ravindrababu loves Parvathi as a wife, he fails to get inspiration ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Niramulla Ravulkal
''Niramulla Ravulkal'' is a 1986 Indian Malayalam film, directed by N. Sankaran Nair and produced by S. Kumar. The film stars Suresh Gopi, Prameela, Unnimary and Vincent in the lead roles. The film has a musical score by K. J. Joy. Plot Radha works in a finance company. Her father and stepmother live on her salary. Her father drinks alcohol with Balan Pillai, her mother's lover. The fraud financier tries to rape her, but she escapes, quitting the job. Balan Pillai takes her to town offering a job, and leads her to a brothel. There the inspector takes her chastity. The cruel brothel owner beats the inmates. Peter, a thief, helps her escape. Ravunni takes her in disguise of vigilance. Ravunni keeps a polished brothel. Sarada, a village girl, comes to this house to take her home. Once she tells her mother about her job. then they do not allow her to join in her sister's marriage. She commits suicide. Radha loses hope that her lover will accept her. She desires to remain in the job. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bhagavan (1986 Film)
''Bhagavan'' is a 1986 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Baby and produced by K. G. Mohan. The film stars Menaka, Madhuri, Meena Ganesh and Premji in the lead roles. The film has musical score by M. S. Viswanathan. Cast *Menaka * Madhuri *Meena Ganesh *Premji *Ramu *Saleema *Shanavas *Sreenath *Master Dax Soundtrack The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan 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 * 1986 films 1980s Malayalam-language films Films scored by M. S. Viswanathan Films directed by Baby (director) {{1980s-Malayalam-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vandanam
''Vandanam'' () is a 1989 Indian Malayalam-language romantic comedy film directed by Priyadarshan, written by V. R. Gopalakrishnan, and produced by P. K. R. Pillai. The film stars Mohanlal and Girija Shettar, while Mukesh and Nedumudi Venu appear in supporting roles. The songs were composed by Ouseppachan, while the background score was by Johnson. Priyadarshan remade the film in Telugu as '' Nirnayam'' (1991) with Sukumari reprising her role. The film is based on the 1987 American film ''Stakeout''. A comedy sequence from this movie was reported to be re-used by Priyadarshan in the 2021 Hindi film ''Hungama 2''. Plot Professor Kurian Fernandez, a convict, escapes from jail along with Raghu, his cellmate. After a failed attempt to chase and nab the duo, the officials draw up several plans to capture both. Police authorities strongly feel that Fernandez will land up in Bangalore and may try to meet up with his only daughter. Unnikrishnan and K. Purushothaman Nair, two inspector ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mahayanam
''Mahayanam'' is a 1989 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by Joshy and produced by C T Rajan, starring Mammootty, Seema, Jalaja and Mukesh. Plot Chandran is a truck driver and Ravi is the cleaner of the truck. Chandran is very affectionate towards Ravi, for whom, Chandran is like an elder brother. Chandran spends most of his leisure time in booze, while Ravi is busy in saving all the money, as he has got a family. One day, Ravi gets a letter from Remani, his wife saying that there is festival in the village temple set to happen for the coming Friday and she requested him to be there. Excited Ravi sets out to his home with all the cash he has saved as he has plans to build a house and to be there for at least two weeks. But on his way back home, he was killed in an accident. Chandran arrives at the village of Ravi, with his dead body. He finds out the miserable condition of his family and decides to stay for a few days to financially assist Remani and help her fulfill Rav ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saandham Bheekaram
''Saandham Bheekaram'' is a 1985 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Rajasenan and produced by Mancheri Chandran. The film stars Ratheesh, Shankar, Seema, T. G. Ravi, Captain Raju, Jagathy Sreekumar, Mala Aravindan and Sukumari in the main roles. The film has musical score by Shyam. Cast *Ratheesh *Shanavas *Shankar *Captain Raju *T. G. Ravi *Mala Aravindan * Bobby Kottarakara * Seema *K. R. Savithri *Ramyasree *Sabitha Anand *Saleema *Sukumari 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 * 1985 films 1980s Malayalam-language films Films directed by Rajasenan {{1980s-Malayalam-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |