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Thulavarsham
''Thulavarsham'' () is a 1976 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by N. Sankaran Nair and produced by Sobhana Parameswaran Nair. The film stars Prem Nazir, Hema choudhary, Sridevi, Sudheer, Kaviyoor Ponnamma, and Prema. The film has musical score by V. Dakshinamoorthy and Salil Chowdhary. This was the first Malayalam film where Sridevi played a leading role. Plot Cast *Prem Nazir as Balan *Sridevi as Ammini *Hema Chaudhary as Neeli *Sudheer as Maniyan *Kaviyoor Ponnamma as Balan's mother *Prema Menon as Maniyan's mother *Alummoodan as Balakrishnan Nair * Anuradha *Bahadoor as Ayyappan *Kuthiravattam Pappu *Premji Mullamangalath Parameshwaran Bhattathiripad (23 September 1908 – 10 August 1998), commonly known as M. P. Bhatathirippad or Premji, was a social reformer, cultural leader and actor from Kerala state, India. Premji joined Yogakshema Sabha ... *Treesa Soundtrack References External links * {{IMDb title, 0187549 1970s Malayalam-langua ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Salil Chowdhary
Salil Chowdhury (19 November 1925 – 5 September 1995) was an Indian music director, songwriter, lyricist, writer and poet who predominantly composed for Cinema of West Bengal, Bengali, Hindi cinema, Hindi and Malayalam films, Malayalam films. He composed music for films in 13 languages. This includes over 75 Hindi films, 41 Bengali films, 27 Malayalam films, and a few Marathi language, Marathi, Tamil language, Tamil, Telugu language, Telugu, Kannada, Gujarati language, Gujarati, Odia language, Odia and Assamese language, Assamese films. His musical ability was widely recognised and acknowledged in the Indian film industry. He was an accomplished composer and arranger who was proficient in several musical instruments, including flute, the piano, and the esraj. He was also widely acclaimed and admired for his inspirational and original poetry in Bengali language, Bengali. The first Bengali film for which Chowdhury composed music was ''Paribortan'', released in 1949. ''Mahabharati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sridevi
Shree Amma Yanger Ayyappan (13 August 1963 – 24 February 2018), professionally credited with her stage name Sridevi, was an Indian actress who worked in Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada language films. Cited as the "First Female Superstar" of Indian cinema, she was the recipient of various accolades, including the National Film Award, the Nandi Award, the Tamil Nadu State Film Award, the Kerala State Film Award, four Filmfare Awards, including a Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award and three Filmfare Awards South. Sridevi's career in Indian cinema spanned over 50 years in a range of genres from slapstick comedy to epic dramas. She was known for her reticent and introverted personality, but headstrong and outspoken screen persona, regularly playing strong-willed, sophisticated women. In 2013, Sridevi was honoured with the Padma Shri, the country's fourth highest civilian honour. She was also voted 'India's Greatest Actress in 100 Years' in a CNN-IBN national pol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Selma George
Selma George is an Indian film singer in Malayalam cinema during the 1970s. She sang in 40 films, and her most popular song was "Saradindu Malardeepa" from the 1979 film, ''Ulkadal''. She is the daughter of famous singer Pappukutty Bhagavathar. Personal life She was born the only daughter to famous singer Pappukutty Bhagavathar and Baby at Vyppinkara, Ernakulam. She completed her studies in Carnatic music from the RLV College of Music and Fine Arts, at Tripunithara. Her brother Mohan Jose is an actor in Malayalam movies. She married Malayalam film director K. G. George on 7 February 1977, at the St. Mathias Church in Chennai. They have a son, actor Arun, and a daughter, Thara. Filmography * Jagadeeshwari Jayajagadeeshwari ... Devi Kanyaakumaari 1974 * Jagadeeshwari Jayajagadeeshwari [F] ... Devi Kanyaakumaari * Pattudayaada ... Vrindaavanam 1974 * Malayattoor Malayumkeri ... Thomasleeha 1975 * Maanum Mayilum ... Agnipushpam 1976 * Chingakkulirkaatte ... Agnipushpam 1976 * Pranaya ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 made a significant contribution toward establishing comedy as the predominant genre of Malayalam cinema. Bahadoor also appeared in some serious roles and in professional plays. His last film was '' Joker'', which released shortly after his death. Early life Bahadoor was born as P. K. Kunjalu in 1930 in Kodungalloor, near Thrissur in Kingdom of Cochin (present day Kerala, India). As one of the nine children of Padiyath Blangachalil Kochumoideen and Khadeeja. Out of his eight siblings, seven were sisters. His family was financially poor and the seven young women added to the burden as the Kerala social system openly supported dowry at that time. He had affinity towards plays from very young age itself. He passed 10th Standard with First Clas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hema Chaudhary
Durga Prabha, known by her stage name, Hema Chaudhary (born 1955) is an Indian actress who has predominantly acted in Kannada, Telugu, Malayalam and Tamil films. Starting her career as a lead actress in the Telugu film ''Pelli Kani Pelli'' in 1976, she switched over to supporting roles in the 1980s. She is best remembered for her negative roles in Kannada films like Vijaya Vani, Shubhashaya, Deepa, Gaali Maathu and Nee Bareda Kadambari. Among her Tamil films, the K. Balachander directed '' Manmatha Leelai'' (1976) opposite Kamal Haasan is the most notable. Having acted in over 150 films, Hema is considered one of the most popular character artistes in South Indian cinema. Hema Choudhary has co-starred with famous artists like N. T. Rama Rao, Dr. Rajkumar, Dr. Vishnuvardhan, Kalyan Kumar, Rajesh, Super star Krishna, Ambarish, Kamal Hasan, Chiranjeevi, Mohan Babu, Krishnamraju, Anant Nag, Shankar Nag, Lokesh, Srinath, Malayalam Super Star Prem Nazir, Shivaraj Kumar, Arjun Sarja, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Premji
Mullamangalath Parameshwaran Bhattathiripad (23 September 1908 – 10 August 1998), commonly known as M. P. Bhatathirippad or Premji, was a social reformer, cultural leader and actor from Kerala state, India. Premji joined Yogakshema Sabha and worked with V. T. Bhattathiripad, E. M. S. Namboodiripad and his brother M. R. Bhattathiripad in the fight against the casteism and conservatism that existed in the Nambudiri community. Premji was also a noted stage and film actor who won the National Film Award for Best Actor for the film ''Piravi''. Biography Premji was born on 23 September 1908 in Vanneri, Malappuram, Kerala. It was a time when Kerala was experiencing a social uprising. The effect of that was visible in Premji's family and life as well. His elder twin brother M. R. Bhattathiripad, popularly known as MRB was a prominent figure in Malayalam professional plays. Premji joined Yogakshema Sabha and worked with V. T. Bhattathiripad, E. M. S. Namboodiripad and MRB in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sudheer (Malayalam Actor)
Sudheer was an Indian actor in Malayalam movies. He was a lead actor during the 1970s. He acted in more than 100 movies. His role in the movie '' Chembarathy'' in 1972 was well noted. He won a Kerala State Film Award in 1975 for his performance in the movie ''Sathyathinte Nizhalil''. Sudheer has also played the second lead in the 1978 Rajnikanth starrer ''Bairavi'' and has played the lead role in '' Sonna Nambamateengae'' Background Sudheer hailed from Kodungallur and was the son of Padiyath P.A.Mohiyuddin, a former District Judge. His first film was ''Nizhalattam'' in 1970. Awards * 1975 Kerala State Film Awards: Best Actor - Sathyathinte Nizhalil Filmography Malayalam # Maaraatha Naadu (2004) # Cheri (2003) # Mohacheppu (2002) # Dupe Dupe Dupe (2001) # Nirnnayam (1995) as Adv. Rajendran # Kaakkaykkum Poochaykkum Kalyaanam (1995) # Sargavasantham (1995) # Karma (1995) # Kadal (1994) # Nepolean (1994) # Bhoomi Geetham (1993) as Doctor Philip # Prosecution (1990) # Sthreekk ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaviyoor Ponnamma
Kaviyoor Ponnamma is an Indian actress who appears in Malayalam films and television. She began her career performing in theatre dramas before foraying into cinema. She has also acted in TV serials and commercials and has playback singing credits in few films. Ponnamma is a four-time Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actress winner. Her sister Kaviyoor Renuka was also an actress. Often called as the ''Mother to all actors,'' she has acted as mother of almost all actors in her career panning over decades. At the age of 20, she played the mother of Sathyan and Madhu in the 1965 movie Thommente Makkal. She gained critical acclaim for acting as the mother of the actor Mohanlal. Life and career As a five-year-old, she learned music and used to sing in stage shows. She started acting in dramas when she was 14 years old with ''Mooladhanam'' by Thoppil Bhasi. After five years, came her first movie ''Kudumbini'', in which she did the title role of the mother of two kids. Pe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prema (Malayalam Actress)
Prema was an Indian actress in Malayalam cinema. She acted mainly in supporting and character roles as a mother, during the 1960s and 1970s and appeared in more than 50 films in her career. She is the mother of actress Shobha. Personal life Prema was married to K. P. Menon. National Award-winning actress Shobha was her daughter. She committed suicide, like her daughter, in 1984. Filmography # Lahari (1982) # Thushaaram (1981) # Viswaroopam (1978) # Velluvili (1978) as Parvathi # Padmatheertham (1978) as Madhaviyamma # Madhuraswapnam (1977) # Sankhupushpam (1977) as Madhaviyamma # Ormakal Marikkumo (1977) as Lakshmi # Minimol (1977) # Aaraadhana (1977) # Priyamvada (1976) # Paalkkadal (1976) # Pushpasharam (1976) # Amba Ambika Ambaalika (1976) # Ayalkkaari (1976) as Meenakshi # Swapnadanam (1976) as Kalyaniyamma # Kaayamkulam Kochunniyude Makan (1976) # Naazhikakkallu (1970) # Chirikkudukka (1976) as Bhargavi # Thulavarsham (1976) as Maniyan's Mother # Abhinandanam (1976) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hema Choudhary
Durga Prabha, known by her stage name, Hema Chaudhary (born 1955) is an Indian actress who has predominantly acted in Kannada, Telugu, Malayalam and Tamil films. Starting her career as a lead actress in the Telugu film ''Pelli Kani Pelli'' in 1976, she switched over to supporting roles in the 1980s. She is best remembered for her negative roles in Kannada films like Vijaya Vani, Shubhashaya, Deepa, Gaali Maathu and Nee Bareda Kadambari. Among her Tamil films, the K. Balachander directed '' Manmatha Leelai'' (1976) opposite Kamal Haasan is the most notable. Having acted in over 150 films, Hema is considered one of the most popular character artistes in South Indian cinema. Hema Choudhary has co-starred with famous artists like N. T. Rama Rao, Dr. Rajkumar, Dr. Vishnuvardhan, Kalyan Kumar, Rajesh, Super star Krishna, Ambarish, Kamal Hasan, Chiranjeevi, Mohan Babu, Krishnamraju, Anant Nag, Shankar Nag, Lokesh, Srinath, Malayalam Super Star Prem Nazir, Shivaraj Kumar, Arjun Sarja, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alummoodan
Alummoodan (15 March 1933 3 May 1992) was an Indian actor who worked in Malayalam films. He had acted in more than 100 films and mainly did comedy roles. Background Alummoodan was born to Alummoottil Joseph and Rosamma in Changanacherry. He was married to Rosamma Dominic. They have six children, 2 sons and 4 daughters. His son Boban Alummoodan is also an actor in Malayalam movies. He died on 3 May 1992 due to a heart attack.http://www.mangalam.com/mangalam-varika/292392?page=0,2 His death occurred during the shooting of a film named '' Adwaitham'', directed by Priyadarshan and starring Mohanlal in the lead role. He portrayed the role of a minister in ''Adwaitham'', and his last words were the film dialogue 'Swami enne rakshikkanam' (Swami, please save me), which he told to Mohanlal, portraying the role of a saint. He died on the spot. He was a well-known stage artist too, and he managed his own drama theatre named "Changanaserry Anaswara" even in his busy film career. One of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anuradha (actress)
Anuradha (born Sulochana Devi) is an Indian film and television actress. She was mainly active in the 1980s and 1990s. She was known for her item numbers. She has acted in Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Telugu, Hindi and Oriya-language films. Career Sulochana was introduced to the film industry by director K. G. George at the age of 13. Even at that age she was very tall, he gave her the name Anuradha. She was the tallest actress at that time. She started off as a heroine and later moved on to doing item numbers. Even with that imposing height, Anuradha could act in over 700 films, which is a great achievement even when most of her co-actors or heroes were far shorter than her. She is trained in martial arts and she did her action roles without any dupe. She was a motorcycle rider, who rode Java, Enfield bullet and other motorcycles. She was also seen in few Sun TV serials, including ''Thangam'', ''Kannana kanne, Muthaaram''and '' Deivamagal''. Personal life Anruadha was born to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
