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Vinay Forrt
Vinay Kumar, professionally credited as Vinay Forrt is an Indian film and stage actor. He hails from Fort Kochi, Kerala and is a theatre activist with more than a decade's worth of experience in the theatrical field as well as a postgraduate in acting from Film and Television Institute of India, Pune, India. He made his cinematic debut in the Malayalam film '' Ritu'' (2009). Early life and education Vinay Forrt was born in Fort Kochi, Kerala, to M. V. Mani and Sujatha. His real name is Vinay Kumar, and he changed his name as a tribute to his birthplace. He has a sister, Suma, and a brother, Syam. He was educated at St John De Britto Anglo-Indian High School, Fort Kochi and Aquinas College Edacochin . Before entering the movie industry, he worked at a restaurant, a coffee shop, medical shop and a call center. During his first year while studying for his degree , he joined Lokadharmi Theater and became active in their plays. Later, he dropped degree to join the Film and Televisi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fort Kochi
Fort Kochi, Fort Cochin in English, Cochim de Baixo ("Lower Kochi") in Cochin Portuguese creole, is a neighbourhood of Cochin (Kochi) city in Kerala, India. Fort Kochi takes its name from the Fort Manuel of Cochin, the first European fort on Indian soil, controlled by the Portuguese East Indies. This is part of a handful of water-bound islands and islets toward the south-west of the mainland Kochi, and collectively known as ''Old Cochin'' or ''West Cochin''. Adjacent to this is the locality of Mattancherry. In 1967, these three municipalities along with a few adjoining areas, were amalgamated to form the Kochi Municipal Corporation. Scientific theory In the BC period, the region that is today known as Kerala was covered by mangrove woods. Turf and sand banks were created with the rise in sea-level which formed the shape of the coastal area as we see it today. The name ''Cochin'' implies "co-chin", meaning "like-China". It looked like China when the Chinese came to the reg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cult
In modern English, ''cult'' is usually a pejorative term for a social group that is defined by its unusual religious, spiritual, or philosophical beliefs and rituals, or its common interest in a particular personality, object, or goal. This sense of the term is controversial and weakly defined—having divergent definitions both in popular culture and academia—and has also been an ongoing source of contention among scholars across several fields of study. Richardson, James T. 1993. "Definitions of Cult: From Sociological-Technical to Popular-Negative." ''Review of Religious Research'' 34(4):348–56. . . An older sense of the word involves a set of religious devotional practices that are conventional within their culture, related to a particular figure, and often associated with a particular place. References to the "cult" of a particular Catholic saint, or the imperial cult of ancient Rome, for example, use this sense of the word. While the literal and original sense of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mahesh Narayanan
Mahesh Narayanan (born 2 May 1982) is an Indian film director, screenwriter, editor and cinematographer who predominantly works in Malayalam cinema, he has also worked in Tamil cinema, Tamil and Bollywood, Hindi films. He is a recipient of the Kerala State Film Award for Best Debut Director (2017). He is best known for his editing in ''Vishwaroopam'' and ''Vishwaroopam II'', directed by Kamal Haasan. His best works as a director include ''Take Off (2017 film), Take Off'' (2017); which got a special mention in the 65th National Film Awards, ''C U Soon'' (2020) and ''Malik (film), Malik'' (2021). Career After completing his graduation from University College Thiruvananthapuram; he joined M.G.R. Government Film and Television Training Institute in Tamil Nadu after which he started working as an advert editor. He subsequently progressed to editing documentaries, short films and entered the film industry with ''Rathri Mazha'', a Malayalam film which won five Kerala State Film Awar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mohan Kumar Fans
''Mohan Kumar Fans'' is a 2021 Indian Malayalam-language comedy drama film written and directed by Jis Joy. The film is produced by Listin Stephen under the banner of Magic Frames. Kunchacko Boban played the role of a singer. The film also features Siddique, Anarkali Nazar, Mukesh, Sreenivasan, Vinay Forrt, Saiju Kurup, Ramesh Pisharody and Krishna Shankar in pivotal roles. The songs are composed by Prince George, while the score is composed by William Francis. The film premiered on 19 March 2021. Synopsis The story revolves around Mohan Kumar (Siddique) a yesteryear actor who has recently made his comeback in a film after many years. He is passionate about movies and has hopes of winning a national award for his recent performance. The film explores his relationship with movies and how his friends and family support him in achieving his dreams. Cast * Kunchacko Boban as Krishnanunni a.k.a. Kichu * Siddique as Mohan Kumar * Anarkali Nazar as Sreeranjini Mohan Kumar * Mukesh a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paapam Cheyyathavar Kalleriyatte
Paapam Cheyyathavar Kalleriyatte () is a 2020 Indian Malayalam-language satirical film written and directed by Shambhu Purushothaman, produced by Sanju S. Unnithan. The film features an ensemble cast of Vinay Forrt, Tini Tom, Srinda Arhaan, Santhy Balachandran, Arun Kurian, Anumol, James Elias, Alencier Ley Lopez and Anil Nedumangad. The music was composed by Prashant Pillai and background score of the film was done by Dawn Vincent. The film was Shambhu Purushothaman's second attempt after ''Vedivazhipadu''. Plot Christians believe that marriages are made in heaven. It is a satirical take on the belief, which is reinforced through marriage rituals, about the Christian marriage and the reality of it as seen around us. The title of the movie is an allusion to an utterance of Jesus in John 8:7, ''He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her''. ''Paapam Cheyyathavar Kalleriyatte'' begins with discussions between two seemingly rich and affluent Christ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Satire
Satire is a genre of the visual, literary, and performing arts, usually in the form of fiction and less frequently non-fiction, in which vices, follies, abuses, and shortcomings are held up to ridicule, often with the intent of shaming or exposing the perceived flaws of individuals, corporations, government, or society itself into improvement. Although satire is usually meant to be humorous, its greater purpose is often constructive social criticism, using wit to draw attention to both particular and wider issues in society. A feature of satire is strong irony or sarcasm —"in satire, irony is militant", according to literary critic Northrop Frye— but parody, burlesque, exaggeration, juxtaposition, comparison, analogy, and double entendre are all frequently used in satirical speech and writing. This "militant" irony or sarcasm often professes to approve of (or at least accept as natural) the very things the satirist wishes to question. Satire is found in many a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thamaasha
''Thamaasha'' () is a 2019 Indian Malayalam-language film written and directed by Ashraf Hamza and produced by Sameer Thahir, Shyju Khalid, Lijo Jose Pellissery and Chemban Vinod Jose.The film stars Vinay Forrt, Chinnu Chandhini, Divya Prabha and Grace Antony. The music was composed by Rex Vijayan and Shahabaz Aman. The film released in theaters on 5 June 2019. The movie is an official remake of the 2017 Kannada movie ''Ondu Motteya Kathe''. Plot Srinivasan, a Malayalam professor with a balding pate is unable to find a suitable woman to marry. After a number of failed attempts, orchestrated by the marriage broker, Srinivasan, persuaded by his friend Rahim, decides to approach women directly. The story of Rahim's marriage with Ameera further encourages Srinivasan in his pursuit of finding love. Srinivasan develops an interest in his colleague, Babitha. As his attempts to court her were proceeding, Babitha takes fancy on the handsome young professor who joins the college. This disc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Role Models (2017 Film)
''Role Models'' is a 2017 Indian Malayalam-language romantic comedy-drama film written and directed by Rafi. The film stars Fahadh Faasil, Namitha Pramod, Vinayakan, Vinay Forrt, and Sharafudheen . Role Models was shot in various locations of Goa and Dubai. The film released on 25 June 2017 all over Kerala. Plot The film opens with Gautham being an asocial man, very different from his college days. His father asks Gautham's college friends Rexxie and Jyothish to help him. Coming to know that Gautham insulted a girl during a date at the public library for which her father called him gay as he wasn't interested in females, the two go to his office. But Gautham treats them rather formally. Then they see his boss shouting at him and he listens to it patiently, which they found difficult to believe because he was unlike the Gautham they had heard of. They find out that he isn't gay. Their college days are revealed showing Gautham being a very social person. He was the lead singer o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Georgettan's Pooram
''Georgettan's Pooram'' (''Georgettan's Festival'') is a 2017 Indian Malayalam action comedy film directed by K. Biju, starring Dileep in lead role. With Rajisha Vijayan, Chemban Vinod Jose ,Vinay Forrt, Renji Panicker And Sharafudheen in lead Roles.The screenplay is written by Y. V. Rajesh based on a story by Biju. It is produced by Arun Gosh and Bijoy Chandran under the banner of Shivani Entertainments and Chand V Creations. Plot P. V. Mathai was a participant in the 1990 Asian Games in Beijing. After India beat Bangladesh, P.V Mathai rose to prominence as one of the first Malayalis, from the district of Thrissur to win a gold medal at the Asian Games. When the Games ended, Mathai was welcomed back wholeheartedly by the rest of the people in his area. He gifted the youth of the place a ground and a sports club, which the people named Mathaiparambu. However, the happiness was short-lived, after Mathai was killed in a road accident. The people built a statue in his honour in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hello Namasthe
Hello Namasthe is a 2016 Indian Malayalam comedy film directed by Jayan K. Nair and produced by Freedia Entertainment. Narrating the story of two modern-day couples as they find themselves at crossroads over a jackfruit tree that stands between their villas, ''Hello Namasthe'' was released on February 19, 2016. It stars Vinay Forrt, Bhavana, Sanju Sivram, and Miya. Plot The story starts with two young RJs (Radio Jockey) who are Madhav (Vinay Forrt) and Jerry ( Sanju Sivram). They both are working as hosts for a radio show called Hello Namasthe. Jerry was invited to his ex-girlfriend Anna's ( Miya) wedding. She was going to wed a man named Pappu Joseph Thadikkaran (Aju Varghese) that day. Jerry went with Madhav and Abu (Soubin Shahir).After they see her bride groom Pappu, Jerry, Madhav and Abu don't like Pappu, and they persuade Jerry to ask Anna to go with them and Anna agrees. They drop Abu in his house and Madhav, Jerry and Anna go to Madhav's house. There they meet Madhav ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
God Say
''God Say'' is a 2017 Indian Malayalam-language comedy drama film directed by Shyju Govind and Sherry Govindan. The film is produced by Santhosh Manikkoth and E.P Dinesh Nambiar under the banner of Snehanjali Productions. It stars Vinay Forrt, Mythili and Joy Mathew in the lead roles. The film was released on 7 January 2017. Plot The film which is set in the background of early nineties of Kozhikode portrays the life of Harischandran (Vinay Forrt), an anarchist and a drunkard, who is an employee at the Aakashvani radio station. His life changes totally when he starts anchoring the programme named "Gandhimargam" and starts following Gandhism. Cast * Vinay Forrt as Harichandran * Mythili as Magdalene Gomez * Joy Mathew * Mamukkoya * Indrans * Vinod Kovoor * Santhosh Keezhattoor Santhosh Keezhattoor (a.k.a. Maranan, will die in 9/10 movies) is an Indian film & theatre actor. He had acted in many leading and supportive roles. He won acclaim though doing character roles. Be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kismath (2016 Film)
''Kismath'' (from kismet; ) is a 2016 Indian Malayalam-language romantic drama film written and directed by debutante Shanavas K Bavakutty. The film stars Shane Nigam as Irfan and Shruthy Menon as Anita, two star-crossed lovers from different religious backgrounds (Islam and Hinduism). It is produced by Rajeev Ravi under the banner of Pattam Cinema Company, and in association with LJ Films and Akbar Travels. The film narrates the real-life story of two young lovers from Ponnani, in Kerala - a 28-year-old scheduled caste girl and a 23-year-old Muslim boy - who faced backlash from society for their relationship in 2011. The screenplay was conceived by Bavakutty while serving as the town's Municipal Councillor. A trailer was released on 20 July 2016. The film released on 29 July 2016. The film was a commercial success.N. Jayachandran. "Newcomers gain as Mollywood witnesses fresh whiff of change" Manorama Online 19 May 201/ref> Cast * Shane Nigam as Irfan * Shruthy Menon as Anit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
