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Sreekumaran Thampy
Sreekumaran Thampi (born 16 March 1940) is an Indian lyricist, music director, director, producer, and screenwriter in Malayalam cinema. He also writes poetry and is a recipient of the Vallathol Award. In 2017, he was awarded the J. C. Daniel Award, Kerala government's highest honour for contributions to Malayalam cinema. Film career Thampi was introduced to the Malayalam film industry in 1966 by P. Subramaniam as a lyricist in the film ''Kaattumallika''. He has produced 25 films, directed 29, and written scripts for 85 films in Malayalam besides writing thousands of songs. He is also the author of the well-known literary work ''Prem Nazir Enna Prema Gaanam''. He won the National Award for Best Book on Cinema film (Kanakkum Kavitayum) whilst his films ''Gaanam'' and ''Mohiniyattam'' won Kerala State Awards. He is a songwriter, screenplay writer, film producer, director and musician, but says he is more of a lyricist than a filmmaker. His songs include "Chandrikayilaliyunna Chand ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Haripad
Haripad is a Municipality in ''Onattukara'' region of Alappuzha District, Kerala, India located between Alappuzha and Kollam on the National Highway 66. Haripad is bordered on the east by Pallippad, Veeyapuram and Karuvatta to the north, Kumarapuram and Karthikappally to the West, and on the south by Cheppad.It is known as the land of art, artists, land of snake boats, land of music, dance and drama. It is also popularly known as Kshetranagari (''Town of Temples'') in which Haripad Temple being the chief one among them. ] A main feature of Haripad which attracts even the foreigners is the "Payippad Jalolsavam". It is believed that the currently worshiping idol of Lord Subrahmanya was brought from Kandalloor with escort of snake boats and Valla Sadya. The Rajiv Gandhi Combined Cycle Power Plant ( NTPC Limited, NTPC, Kayamkulam) is located in Haripad Assembly Constituency. Haripad derived its name from either Aripad (Ari meaning Rice), or "Harigeethapuram". The population ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vallathol Award
Vallathol Award is a literary award given by the Vallathol Sahithya Samithi for contribution to Malayalam literature. The award was instituted in 1991 in memory of Vallathol Narayana Menon Vallathol Narayana Menon (Malayalam: വള്ളത്തോൾ നാരായണ മേനോൻ) (16 October 1878 – 13 March 1958) was a Malayalam poet and one of the triumvirate of modern Malayalam poetry, along with Asan and Ulloor ..., one of the modern triumvirate poets (Adhunika kavithrayam) of Malayalam poetry. The prize includes a cash prize of 1,11,111 and a plaque. Awardees References {{Malayalam Literature , state=collapsed Indian literary awards Awards established in 1991 Malayalam literary awards 1991 establishments in India ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Priyadarshan
Priyadarshan (born 30 January 1957) is an Indian film director, screenwriter and producer who works predominantly in Malayalam and Hindi films, while also having done six films in Tamil and two films in Telugu. He has done about 31 films in Hindi alone, the highest number of films done by any Hindi film director after David Dhawan. He was one of the first directors in India to introduce rich color grading, clear sound and quality dubbing through his early Malayalam films. Priyadarshan has also directed many advertisement films. Priyadarshan began his career in Malayalam cinema in the early 1980s and was active throughout the 1980s and 1990s. Towards 2000s, he moved to Bollywood (Hindi-language cinema) and remained active throughout the decade. In 2013, he announced that ''Rangrezz'' would be his last Hindi film for a while and shifted focus to Malayalam cinema. His most notable films include ''Mazha Peyyunnu Maddalam Kottunnu'', ''Thalavattam'', ''Vellanakalude Nadu'', ''Chith ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sanatana Dharma College
Sanatana Dharma College or S. D. College is an educational institution in Alappuzha, Kerala, India, affiliated with the University of Kerala. It is one of the oldest affiliated aided colleges under the University of Kerala. The college has been recognized by the University Grants Commission (India), University Grants Commission (UGC) and is accredited by NAAC with A+ grade. It is the first and only college under university of Kerala which got A+ grade by NAAC. The college has twelve teaching departments which offers various undergraduate and nine postgraduate courses in arts, science and commerce. Its departments of Commerce, Botany, Zoology, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Economics, Malayalam and English language, English are approved research centers of the University of Kerala. The current manager of the college is P. Krishnakumar. The college is headed by Dr. N. Saraswathy Antharjanam as the principal. The college Office Administration is managed by Senior Superintendent ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Idi Muzhakkam
''Idi Muzhakkam'' is a 1980 Indian Malayalam film, directed and produced by Sreekumaran Thampi. The film stars Jayan, Ratheesh, Shubha and Sukumaran in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Shyam. The film was a highly sensational film of the release . Cast *Jayan as Bheeman *Ratheesh as Jose * Shubha as Chirutha *Sukumaran as Krishnan Thirumeni *Roja Ramani as Panchali *Sukumari as Gouri *Jagathy Sreekumar as Rajan Unnithan/Thyagacharya * Manavalan Joseph as Valiya Panikkar *Balan K. Nair as Govindan Unnithan *Janardanan *Kanakadurga as Gayathridevi/Marykutti *Lalu Alex as Moosa * N. Govindankutty as Varkey *Poojappura Ravi as Kochu Panikkar * John Samual * Kailas Nath * Arur Sathyan * Peyad Vijayan * Haripad Soman * N.S Vanjiyoor * Unnikrishnan * Paramu * Krishnan Kutty * Dhanya * Sree Santhi * Mrs. Shoba Soundtrack The music was composed by Shyam and the lyrics were written by Sreekumaran Thampi Sreekumaran Thampi (born 16 March 1940) is an Indian lyricist, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Naayattu
''Naayattu'' () is a 1980 Indian Malayalam-language action film written and directed by Sreekumaran Thampi and produced by Hemnag Productions. It is a remake of the 1973 Hindi film '' Zanjeer''. The film stars Jayan in the lead role with Prem Nazir, Sukumari and Adoor Bhasi in supporting roles. The music was composed by Shyam, while cinematography was handled by C. Ramachandra Menon. The film revolves around a tough and honest police officer who clashes with a crime boss who, unbeknownst to him, happens to be his parents' murderer. This was Jayan's 100th film. This film was a major commercial success and was one of the highest grossing films of 1980. The film completed a 50 day run. This is the only film in which Prem Nazir played a supporting role at his superstardom under Jayan in the lead. In other films Prem Nazir and Jayan are co-actors. Cast *Jayan as Kerala Police Sub Inspector Vijayan * Prem Nazir as Rowdy Abdulla * Sukumari *Adoor Bhasi as Joseph * Meena as Jan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ambalavilakku
''Ambalavilakku'' is a 1980 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Sreekumaran Thampi and produced by S. Kumar. The film stars Madhu, Srividya, Sukumari and Jagathy Sreekumar. The film has original songs composed by V. Dakshinamoorthy. Cast *Madhu as Gopi *Srividya as Sumathi Teacher *Sukumari as Srimathi Rama Varma *Jagathy Sreekumar as Vasukkutty *Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair as Dr. Rama Varma *Sreelatha Namboothiri as Rajamma *Vaikkam Mani *Sivakumar *Adoor Bhavani as Gopi's Mother *Aranmula Ponnamma as Savithri's Mother-in-law *Aroor Sathyan *Kailasnath *Kuthiravattam Pappu as Lonachan *Lissy *Peyad Vijayan *Poojappura Ravi as Radhakrishnan Sir *Roopa as Geetha *Sasi *Roja Ramani as Savithri *Somasekharan Nair *Unnikrishnan Chelembra Soundtrack The music was composed by V. Dakshinamoorthy and the lyrics were written by Sreekumaran Thampi Sreekumaran Thampi (born 16 March 1940) is an Indian lyricist, music director, director, producer, and screenwriter in Malayal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeevitham Oru Gaanam
''Jeevitham Oru Gaanam'' is a 1979 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Sreekumaran Thampi. The film stars Madhu, Srividya, M. G. Soman and Roja Ramani in the lead roles. The film has musical score by M. S. Viswanathan. Cast *Madhu *Srividya *M. G. Soman * Shobhana (Roja Ramani) *Sukumari *Vaikkam Mani *Unnimary *Adoor Bhavani * Bhagyalakshmi *Kuthiravattam Pappu *Master Rajakumaran Thampi *Poojappura Ravi *Raji Soundtrack The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan and the lyrics were written by Sreekumaran Thampi Sreekumaran Thampi (born 16 March 1940) is an Indian lyricist, music director, director, producer, and screenwriter in Malayalam cinema. He also writes poetry and is a recipient of the Vallathol Award. In 2017, he was awarded the J. C. Daniel .... References External links * 1979 films 1970s Malayalam-language films Films scored by M. S. Viswanathan Films directed by Sreekumaran Thampi {{1970s-Malayalam-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maalika Paniyunnavar
''Maalika Paniyunnavar'' is a 1979 Indian Malayalam film, directed and produced by Sreekumaran Thampi. The film stars Mahendran, Sukumaran and Anandavally in the lead roles. The film featured original songs composed by K. J. Yesudas and M. K. Arjunan. Cast *Sukumaran as Kuttappan *Anandavally as Devaki *Geetha as Thresia * Mallika Sukumaran as Meenakshi *Nellikode Bhaskaran as Chellappan *Roja Ramani as Kalyani * Y. G. Mahendran as Krishnan Mesthiri *P. K. Vanukuttan Nair as Paulose *Maniyanpilla Raju Sudheer Kumar (born 20 April 1955), better known by his stage name Maniyanpilla Raju (Malayalam:മണിയൻപിള്ള രാജു), is an Indian actor and producer who works in Malayalam film industry. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chandrakantham
''Chandrakantham'' is a 1974 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Sreekumaran Thampi and produced by Rajashilpi. The film stars Prem Nazir, Jayabharathi, Adoor Bhasi and Balakrishnan in the lead roles. The film has musical score by M. S. Viswanathan. Cast * Prem Nazir as Vinayan, Ajayan (double role) *Jayabharathi as Rajani *Adoor Bhasi as Dr. Jacob *Balakrishnan *Kedamangalam Sadanandan * Sankaradi as Sreesankara Pilla * T. R. Omana as School Teacher *P. K. Joseph * T. S. Muthaiah as Menon *Kedamangalam Ali *Baby Sumathi as Young Vinayan, Bindu (double role) *Bahadoor Padiyath Kochumoideen Kunjalu (1930 22 May 2000), known by his stage name Bahadoor, was an Indian actor and comedian who, along with Adoor Bhasi, redefined the way in which comedy and funny scenes were perceived in the Malayalam cinema. They ... as Raghavan *Master Rajakumaran Thampi as Young Ajayan *Satheesh * Sumithra as Dhobi's sister * Kunchan as Krishnankutty Soundtrack References External li ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Times Of India
''The Times of India'', also known by its abbreviation ''TOI'', is an Indian English-language daily newspaper and digital news media owned and managed by The Times Group. It is the third-largest newspaper in India by circulation and largest selling English-language daily in the world. It is the oldest English-language newspaper in India, and the second-oldest Indian newspaper still in circulation, with its first edition published in 1838. It is nicknamed as "The Old Lady of Bori Bunder", and is an Indian " newspaper of record". Near the beginning of the 20th century, Lord Curzon, the Viceroy of India, called ''TOI'' "the leading paper in Asia". In 1991, the BBC ranked ''TOI'' among the world's six best newspapers. It is owned and published by Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. (B.C.C.L.), which is owned by the Sahu Jain family. In the Brand Trust Report India study 2019, ''TOI'' was rated as the most trusted English newspaper in India. Reuters rated ''TOI'' as India's most trus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mohiniyaattam (1976 Film)
''Mohiniyaattam'' is a 1976 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Sreekumaran Thampi. The film stars Adoor Bhasi, Lakshmi, T. R. Omana and Nilambur Balan in the lead roles. The film has musical score by G. Devarajan. P. S. Nivas won the National Film Award for Best Cinematography for the film. The film won three Filmfare Awards South. Cast * Adoor Bhasi as Krishnan * Lakshmi as Mohini * T. R. Omana as Nalini * Nilambur Balan as Panikker * P. N. Menon as Artist K. M. Panicker * Maniyanpilla Raju as Job hunter * Babu Nanthankode as Prospected groom * K. P. Ummer as Narendran * Kanakadurga as Anasooya * M. G. Soman as Venu * Mallika Sukumaran as Ranjini * Master Rajakumaran Thampi as Young Chinthu * T. P. Madhavan as Nalini's husband * Jagathy Sreekumar as Ranjini's lover * Vijayan as Reporter Kutty * Vanchiyoor Radha as Nirmala's Aunt * Mancheri Chandran as Hotel Receptionist * P. R. Menon as Industrialist * Prathapachandran as Raghavan Nair * Haripppad Soman as House maid * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
