''Abhayam'' ( en, Shelter) is a 1991

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written by

Shibu Chakravarthy Shibu Chakravarthy is an Indian lyricist, screenwriter, and poster designer who works in Malayalam cinema. His ancestors were the rulers of Kurukkanmoola Dynasty, hence the name ''Chakravarthy'' (). His birthname was Shibu Rajav, later change ...

, directed by

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, produced by

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(CFSI), starring

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Parvathy Jayaram Ashwathy Kurup (born 7 April 1970), better known by her stage name Parvathy and married name Parvathy Jayaram (Aswathi Jayaram) , is a former Indian actress, costume designer and classical dancer, who appeared in Malayalam films. Parvathy was ...

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, Ramachandran,

Kottayam Santha Kottayam Santha was an Indian actress and dubbing artist best known for her work in Malayalam cinema. She has acted in more than 300 films. She had also acted in several TV serials like Valayam, Krishnakripasagaram etc. She dubbed for almost ...

, Raghavan and Baby Ambili. The film had a dubbed release in

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as ''Main Phir Aaunga''.

Awards

The film has won the following awards. ; 7th International Children's Film Festival, India * Silver Elephant Award * Special Jury Award ; 39th

National Film Awards The National Film Awards is the most prominent film award ceremony in India. Established in 1954, it has been administered, along with the International Film Festival of India and the Indian Panorama, by the Indian government's Directorat ...

* Best Children's Film ; Film Festival Raggazzi, Bellinzona, Switzerland * Prize "Environment and Quality of Life" signed by "Ecology Jury" composed of 14-16 children to the Director. ; 1st Uruguay Children Film Festival * Special Mention and Award statue made of earth and Certificate to the Director.

References

External links

* 1990s Malayalam-language films Indian children's films Best Children's Film National Film Award winners {{1990s-Malayalam-film-stub