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Ummer Calling
Kachinamthoduka Puthiyapurayil Ummer known as K. P. Ummer ( Malayalam: കെ.പി. ഉമ്മർ) was an Indian actor from Thekkepuram quarter of Kozhikode, Kerala, India. He was active in the Malayalam cinema from early sixties until late nineties. He was born to T. Mohamed Koya and Beevi on 11 October 1930 in Calicut. His first film was ''Rarichan Enna Pauran'' (1956). He frequently played the villain opposite Prem Nazir, who played the hero. Ummer was also a character artist in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. In 1967, he did his first character role in the film '' Udhyogastha'' directed by P. Venu. Later he had worked in many of his films. Ummer was a professional drama actor of K.P.A.C. and other troupes. He was a brilliant football player. K. P. Ummer was the first actor in Kerala to turn down a state government award. The ''K. P. Ummer Anusmarana Samithi'' created an award instituted in his memory for the people who contribute to Malayalam movies. Filmography * 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Calicut
Kozhikode (), also known in English as Calicut, is a city along the Malabar Coast in the state of Kerala in India. It has a corporation limit population of 609,224 and a metropolitan population of more than 2 million, making it the second largest metropolitan area in Kerala and the 19th largest in India. Kozhikode is classified as a Tier 2 city by the Government of India. It is the largest city in the region known as the Malabar and was the capital of the British-era Malabar district. In antiquity and the medieval period, Kozhikode was dubbed the ''City of Spices'' for its role as the major trading point for Indian spices. It was the capital of an independent kingdom ruled by the Samoothiris (Zamorins). The port at Kozhikode acted as the gateway to medieval South Indian coast for the Chinese, the Persians, the Arabs and finally the Europeans. According to data compiled by economics research firm Indicus Analytics in 2009 on residences, earnings and investments, Kozhikode w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Udhyogastha
''Udhyogastha'' is a 1967 Indian Malayalam film, directed by P. Venu and produced by P. K. Devadas and P. S. Das. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sathyan, Madhu and Sharada in the lead roles. The film was scored by M. S. Baburaj. Plot Udhyogastha is about an honest and kind lady officer who sacrificed her life for the sake of her family. Cast *Prem Nazir as Gopi * Sathyan as Rajan *Madhu as Rajasekharan * Sharada as Vimala *Sukumari as Janakiyamma *Rajasree *Adoor Bhasi as Swami *Shobha *T. S. Muthaiah as Menon *K. P. Ummer as Hari *Kaduvakulam Antony as Sankunni *Lakshmi (Old) *Mala Shantha as Malathy *Nellikode Bhaskaran as Khader *Ravi Vamanapuram * Sreedharan *Vijayanirmala as Sujatha Soundtrack The music was composed by M. S. Baburaj and the lyrics were written by Yusufali Kechery Yusufali Kechery (Yūsaphali Kēccēri; യൂസഫലി കേച്ചേരി 16 May 1934 – 21 March 2015) was a poet, film lyricist, film producer and director from Kerala, India. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vaaleduthaven Vaalaal
''Vaaleduthaven Vaalaal'' is a 1979 Indian Malayalam film, directed by K. G. Rajasekharan and produced by George Abraham. The film stars Prem Nazir, Jose, Jose Prakash and Pattom Sadan in the lead roles. The film has musical score by A. T. Ummer. Cast *Prem Nazir *Jose *Jose Prakash *Pattom Sadan *Prameela *Unnimary *Adoor Bhavani *Balan K. Nair *Janardanan *K. P. Ummer *Kunchan *Meena *Paravoor Bharathan *Vidhubala *Bhavani Soundtrack The music was composed by A. T. Ummer and the lyrics were written by Chirayinkeezhu Ramakrishnan Nair Chirayinkeezhu Ramakrishnan Nair (1 August 1929 – 10 January 1994) was a Malayalam lyricist from Kerala. He also served as a lecturer in Madras Presidency College. He penned the lyrics for around 30 Malayalam movies. Ramakrishnan alias Chir .... References External links * 1979 films 1970s Malayalam-language films Films directed by K. G. Rajasekharan {{1970s-Malayalam-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaavalmaadam
''Kaavalmaadam'' is a 1980 Indian Malayalam film, directed by P. Chandrakumar. The film stars Jose, Ambika, K. P. Ummer and Kuthiravattam Pappu in the lead roles. The film has musical score by A. T. Ummer. Cast * Jose as Ramu * Ambika as Malli *K. P. Ummer as Kollapanikker * Kuthiravattam Pappu as Kunjali * Mala Aravindan as Rappai * Sukumaran as Rajasekharan Thampi *Sukumari as Pathumma *Praveena as Kurathi Valli *Suchithra (old) as Raji * Sathyachitra as valli Soundtrack The music was composed by A. T. Ummer Anjukandy Thalakkal Ummer ( ml, അഞ്ചുകണ്ടി തളയ്ക്കൽ ഉമ്മർ) (10 March 1933 – 18 October 2001) was a Malayalam music composer from Kerala, India. He is known for composing many soft melodies for 174 ... and the lyrics were written by Sathyan Anthikkad. References External links * *https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkWG-H-_h3Y 1980 films 1980s Malayalam-language films Films directed by P. Chandrakumar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shalini Ente Koottukari
''Shaalini Ente Koottukaari'' is a 1978 Indian Malayalam film, written by Padmarajan and directed by Mohan. The film is loosely based on a story of Padmarajan named "Parvathikutty". The film stars Shobha, Jalaja, Sukumaran and Venu Nagavalli in the lead roles. The film has musical score by G. Devarajan. The movie is about the friendship between two young girls named Shalini and Ammu. Shobha's suicide was during when the movie was running successfully in the box office. The film was remade in Tamil as '' Sujatha'' (1980). Plot The plot revolves around the life of ''Shalini'' (Shobha), a young college girl, who faces emotional isolation in many places of life. Much of the story is revealed through the memories of ''Ammu'' (Jalaja), Shalini's intimate friend both in college and in their village. Shalini and her brother ''Prabha'' (Venu Nagavally) experience a sort of emotional trauma and loneliness in their home, especially in the presence of their adamant father ( K.P Ummer) and t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lava (1980 Film)
''Lava'' is a 1980 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Hariharan and produced by G. P. Balan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Jagathy Sreekumar, Prameela and Sathar. The film has musical score by G. Devarajan. It is a remake of the Hindi film ''Gunga Jumna'' (1961). Cast *Prem Nazir as Ramu *Jagathy Sreekumar as Kuttappan *Prameela as Janaki *Sathaar as Gopi *Bahadoor as Govindan *Balan K. Nair as Velayudhan * G. K. Pillai as Police Officer *Jayamalini as Dancer *K. P. Ummer as Rajasekharan *Krishna Kurup *Kunjandi as Kumaran * Madhavi as Seetha *Nellikode Bhaskaran as Gopalan *Oduvil Unnikrishnan as Panikkar * Sumithra as Sindhu *P. R. Varalakshmi as Rajasekharan's wife *Santo Krishnan Soundtrack The music was composed by G. Devarajan and the lyrics were written by Yusufali Kechery Yusufali Kechery (Yūsaphali Kēccēri; യൂസഫലി കേച്ചേരി 16 May 1934 – 21 March 2015) was a poet, film lyricist, film producer and director from Kerala, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thadavara
''Thadavara'' is a 1981 Indian Malayalam film, directed by P. Chandrakumar and produced by Augustine Prakash. The film stars Jayan, K. P. Ummer, M. N. Nambiar and Seema in the lead roles. The film has musical score by A. T. Ummer. Cast *Jayan as Rajan *K. P. Ummer as S. I. Chandrasekhar * M. N. Nambiar as Madhavan * Seema as Rema *Kanakadurga as Devaki *Nanditha Bose as Nandini *Mala Aravindan as Karnan *Kunchan as Vaasu *Sankaradi as Prof Vijayanath *Sukumari as Sarojini *Jose Prakash as Kollakkaran *Ceylon Manohar as Vishwam *Jyothi Lakshmi as dancer *Jayamalini as dancer Release The film was released on 23 January 1981. Box office The film was commercial success. Soundtrack The music was composed by A. T. Ummer and the lyrics were written by Sathyan Anthikkad Sathyan Anthikad is an Indian film director, screenwriter, and lyricist who predominantly works in Malayalam cinema. In a career spanning five decades he has directed more than 50 films, been the lyricist for 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oothikachiya Ponnu
''Oothikachiya Ponnu'' () is 1981 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by P. K. Joseph and written by V. K. Pavithran. The film reunited Mohanlal, Shanker and Poornima Jayaram after ''Manjil Virinja Pookkal'' (1980); it also features Mammootty. Plot A poor young woman must succeed in her dream as a saleswoman. Cast *Poornima Jayaram as Sukumari *Shankar as Vishwanathan *Mohanlal as Nandan *K. P. Ummer as Mathachan *Mammootty as Thoman Kutty *Santhakumari as Sukumari's mother *Sreenath as Dr. Samuel *Nellikode Bhaskaran as Sukumari's father *Roja Ramani as Shalini *Jagathi Sreekumar Sreekumar P. K. (born 5 January 1951), better known by his stage name Jagathy Sreekumar or simply Jagathy, is an Indian actor, director and playback singer, who has appeared in over 1500 Malayalam films in a career spanning almost four decades ... as Vasu *Indrapani *Master Kumar * Suchitra Soundtrack The music was composed by M. K. Arjunan with lyrics by Poovachal Khader. References ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arambam
''Aarambham'' is a 1982 Cinema of India, Indian Malayalam language, Malayalam film, written by Cochin Haneefa, directed by Joshiy and produced by Thiruppathi Chettiyar. with an ensemble cast starring Prem Nazir, Madhu (actor), Madhu, Sukumaran, M. G. Soman, K. P. Ummer, Srividya, Sumalatha and Rajalakshmi. The film has a musical score by unusually using four music directors, namely Shyam (composer), Shyam, A. T. Ummer, K. J. Joy and Shankar–Ganesh, each of whom directed one song each. The cinematography was handled by N. A. Thara, while editing was done by K. Sankunni. ''Aarambham'' was released in theatres on 1 September 1982 on the occasion of Onam. Upon release, the film received highly positive reviews from critics. The film was a super hit, even as it faced stiff competition from the high budget Prem Nazir starrer ''Padayottam (1982 film), Padayottam''. The film was a breakthrough for Joshiy. ''Aaramabham'' was later remade in Hindi by Joshiy himself in 1984, called ''Dha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Angadikkappurathu
''Angadikkappurathu'' is a 1985 Indian Malayalam film, directed by I. V. Sasi and produced by Rosamma George. The film stars Mammootty, Mohanlal, Kaviyoor Ponnamma and Adoor Bhasi in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Shyam. Plot Cast *Mammootty as Jose *Mohanlal as Babu *Kaviyoor Ponnamma as Rosi *Adoor Bhasi as Lazar *Mahalakshmi (Kannada actress) as Neena * Rahman as Charley * Swapna as Shirley Fernadez *T. G. Ravi as Alex *Thiruthiyadu Vilasini *Thodupuzha Vasanthy as Beevi *Sabitha Anand as Sainaba * Achankunju as Saithakka * Manavalan Joseph as Fernandez *Krishna Kurup as Mooppan *Balan K. Nair as Khan Sayib *Vincent as Police Inspector *Thrissur Elsy as Jose's mother * Roshni as Rosal *Nellikkode Bhaskaran as Nambiar *Kuthiravattom Pappu as Pappu * Santhosh as Raghu *K. P. Ummer as Dasappan * Lissy as Rathi *Maniyanpilla Raju as Vasu *Kundara Johnny as Athani Varghese * Y. Vijaya as Rajamma *Beena Sabu as Kalyani *P. K. Radhadevi as Mary *Kozhikode Sharad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adimakal Udamakal
''Adimakal Udamakal'' () is a 1987 Indian Malayalam-language political film directed by I. V. Sasi and written by T. Damodaran, starring Mammootty, Mohanlal, Nalini and Seema. Ratheesh, Mukesh, Urvashi, Jagathi Sreekumar, Captain Raju, Lissy, Sukumari and Santhakumari plays supporting roles. Plot It is a political film on trade union and its functioning in factories. Trade Union is headed by Raghavan (Mammootty). Mill Owner brings new manager Mohan Cheriyan (Mohanlal) to solve the company's issues with trade union leaders. Meanwhile, Indu, Mill Owner's sister is attracted to Mohan. Nexus between politicians and factory owners dumping workers for their selfish deeds is also highlighted. When the company is about to lay off due to union problems, Raghavan suggests a new formula for solving the company issues and this saves the company. The issue is resolved. However many union members turn against Raghavan. During the climax, chaos breaks out and Raghavan is killed by his ow ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mangalya Charthu
A mangala sutra (), or thaali (ISO: ''tāḷi''), is a necklace that the groom ties around the bride's neck in the Indian subcontinent, in a ceremony called ''Mangalya Dharanam'' (). The necklace serves as a visual marker of status as a married Hindu woman. Mangala sutra's origin dates back to the 6th Century AD as a single yellow thread was tied around the bride for protection from other men and evil spirits. Mangala sutra is a social practice widespread in India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal. The term mangala sutra in Sanskrit means holy thread. Overview Mangala sutram literally means "an auspicious thread" which is knotted around the bride's neck. It is usually a necklace with black beads strung from a black or yellow thread prepared with turmeric. Sometimes gold, white or red beads are also added to the mangala sutram, depending on regional variation. It is a symbol of marriage worn by women. The idea of sacred thread existed for centuries, even going back to Sangam period. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
