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Jayabharathi
Jayabharathi is an Indian actress. She is a two-time recipient of the Kerala State Film Award for best actress. Jayabharathi's first leading role was given by director P. Bhaskaran for his movie Kattukurangu in 1969. Later she became one of the most successful Malayalam film actresses and performed with such notable leading men as Prem Nazir, Madhu, Vincent, Jayan, M. G. Soman, Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth. Jayabharathi-MG Soman was a popular on-screen pair of the 1970s and early 1980s. She won the Kerala State Film Awards for her performances in various films in 1972 and ''Madhavikutty'' in 1973. One of her famous films was '' Rathinirvedam'', directed by Bharathan, in which she played a woman who fell in love with a boy younger than her. ''Rathinirvedam'' is regarded as a landmark in Indian film history. It is one of the most sensuous movies of all time, and is said to have redefined the art of movie making in South India. The extremely erotic scenes performed by J ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sathaar
Sathaar (25 May 1948 – 17 September 2019) was an Indian actor who primarily worked in Malayalam films. He made his acting debut with M. Krishnan Nair's ''Bharyaye Avashyamundu'' (1975). He became a hero in 1976 with '' Anaavaranam'', directed by A. Vincent. Even though he started as a leading man, later he became a successful villain as well as a character actor. He also had important roles in the early 80's Tamil films ''Mayil'' and ''Soundaryame Varuga Varuga''. He acted in almost 300 movies including Tamil and Telugu. He was in the industry for more than 45 years and made a comeback after a brief hiatus with ''22 Female Kottayam''. He died on September 17, 2019 at Aluva. Family He was the ninth child among ten children born to Khadarpillai and Fathima at Kadungalloor, Aluva, Ernakulam. His father was a landlord and his mother was a housewife. He had seven brothers, Abdu Kunjhu, Abdhulla, Kunju Mohammad, Kochumakkar, Veeravunny, V. K. Karim, Abdul Jaleel and two sister ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rathinirvedam (1978 Film)
''Rathinirvedam'' () is a 1978 Indian Malayalam-language erotic film directed by Bharathan and written by P. Padmarajan based on his own novel of the same name. The plot revolves around a teenager, Pappu (Krishnachandran), who is sexually attracted to an older woman, Rathi (Jayabharathi). The story-line of the film miffed many for its sensitive portrayal of the lead as well as garnered appreciation for its narrative. It is said to have redefined the art of movie making in South India, and hence regarded as a landmark in Indian film history. The film was also one of the biggest box office hits in Kerala's history. It inspires similar productions all over South India, even decades after its release. Plot The story takes place in a small village surrounded by hills and valleys. Young Pappu, a teenager, awaiting school results to go to college, has plenty of time on hand. His trouble is adolescence, but neither his mother nor his aunt can diagnose his affliction. Everything aroun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marupakkam
''Marupakkam'' ( en, The Other Side, italic=yes) is a 1991 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan. An adaptation of the Tamil novella ''Uchi Veyyil'' by Indira Parthasarathy, the film stars Sivakumar, Radha, and Jayabharathi. Its music is composed by L. Vaidyanathan. At the 38th National Film Awards, ''Marupakkam'' won three National Film Awards, including the Golden Lotus Award for Best Film, making it the first Tamil film to win in that category. The film was featured at the International Film Festival of India in 2003 as part of a retrospective tribute to Sethumadhavan. Plot Ambi, who lives in Delhi with his Christian wife Sweetie, arrives at Kumbakonam to meet his father Vembu Iyer who recently suffered a stroke and was paralysed after getting a message that Ambi separated from his wife. Ambi, feeling guilty, comes to see his father. A few weeks earlier, Ambi, who married Sweetie, came with her to meet his orthodox Brahmin parents Ve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kerala State Film Award For Best Actress
The Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress is an honour presented annually at the Kerala State Film Awards of India since 1969 to an actress for the best performance within the Malayalam film industry. Until 1997, the awards were managed directly by the Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Kerala. Since 1998, the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy, an autonomous non-profit organisation functioning under the Department of Cultural Affairs, has been exercising control over the awards. The awardees, decided by an independent jury formed by the academy, are declared by the Minister for Cultural Affairs and are presented by the Chief Minister. The 1st Kerala State Film Awards ceremony was held in 1970 with Sheela receiving the Best Actress award for her role in '' Kallichellamma'' (1969). The following year, Sharada was recognised for her performances in two films''Thriveni'' and '' Thara''. Since then, several actresses have been awarded for more than one film during a year ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kattukurangu
''Kattukurangu'' () is a 1969 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by P. Bhaskaran and written by K. Surendran. The film stars Sathyan, Sharada, Jayabharathi and Kaviyoor Ponnamma. It was released on 6 February 1969. Cast * Sathyan as Prabhakaran * Sharada as Minikutty *Jayabharathi as Ambili *Kaviyoor Ponnamma as Thulasi *Adoor Bhasi *Jose Prakash as Das *Kottayam Santha *Pappukutty Bhagavathar * Pattom Sadan * P. J. Antony as Vasavan *Baby Rajani *Baby Rani *K. P. Ummer as Chakrapani * Khadeeja *Meena as Kamalam * N. Govindankutty *Vanchiyoor Radha Vanchiyoor Radha is an Indian actress in Malayalam movies. She was one of the prominent supporting actresses in late 1960s and 1970s in Malayalam movies. She has acted in more than 50 movies. Biography She is born at Vanchiyoor, Thiruvananthap ... Soundtrack References External links * {{IMDb title, 0155803 1969 films 1960s Malayalam-language films Films directed by P. Bhaskaran ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jayan
Krishnan Nair (25 July 1939 – 16 November 1980), better known by his stage name Jayan, was an Indian actor, naval officer, stunt performer and cultural icon of the 1970s and 1980s. He starred in over 150 Malayalam films. During his film career, he was primarily an action star and was particularly famous for his macho image and unique style. He was reputed for his masculine appeal and well known for performing stunts of a dangerous nature on his own. By the late 1970s, he became the most popular superstar, lead actor and bankable star of Malayalam cinema and has been acclaimed as the first and most successful action hero of Malayalam cinema. Jayan is widely regarded as one of the most influential superstars in the history of Malayalam cinema. His superhero image had transformed him into a popular culture icon among Malayalis around the world, with widespread impersonations on stage and television programs based on his screen persona. It was accompanied by a cartoon, email a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nakshatragal Parayathirunnathu
''Nakshathrangal Parayathirunnathu'' is a 2001 Indian Malayalam language film directed by C S Sudesh. Starring Mukesh, Divya Unni, Lal, Innocent, Harisree Ashokan, Rajan P Dev, Jayabharathi and Narendra Prasad in the lead roles, the film released in the year 2001 in India. This film was one of Divya Unni's last films before her sabbatical. Plot Two friends, Nandakumar and Shashaankan, are in a desperate need of money. They decide to get their hands on some cash through unfair means. Cast *Mukesh as Nandakumar *Lal as Gowrishankar *Narendra Prasad as Vasudeva Panicker *Rajan P Dev as Rajashekharan *Innocent as Govinda Kamath *Harisree Ashokan as Shashaankan *Divya Unni as Sivaranjini *Jayabharathi Jayabharathi is an Indian actress. She is a two-time recipient of the Kerala State Film Award for best actress. Jayabharathi's first leading role was given by director P. Bhaskaran for his movie Kattukurangu in 1969. Later she became one of ... as Sivaranjini's Mother * Shan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
61st Filmfare Awards South
The 61st Filmfare Awards South ceremony honouring the winners and nominees of the best of South Indian cinema in 2013 is an event held on 12 July 2014 at the Nehru Indoor Stadium, Chennai. Awards and nominees Main awards Winners are listed first, highlighted in boldface. Kannada cinema Malayalam cinema Tamil cinema Telugu cinema Technical Awards Special awards References External links * * {{Filmfare Awards South, state=expanded Filmfare Awards South 2013 Indian film awards ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vincent (actor)
Vincent (12 February 1946 - 30 August 1991) was an Indian actor from Kerala. He was active during the 1970s and 80s and acted in about 160+ Malayalam films, many of them as leading actor. Born in Edavanakad Vypin, he was a romantic and action hero of his time. Personal life Vincent was married to Mary, who was working as a teacher in Chennai Public School, Chennai. He died of a heart attack on 31 August 1991 at the age of 45. Vincent's wife Mary died on 15 October 2016 in a road accident near Thirumangalam, Chennai. They are survived by their two sons; Roby Vincent, an assistant film director who was with Director Bala and is currently working in Tamil and Malayalam films. Second son is Richard Lazaar Vincent, who is in Dubai. Career Vincent started his career in the late 1960s and became one of the most successful Malayalam film actors of the 1970s. He performed with such notable leading men as Sathyan, Prem Nazir, Madhu, Jayan, M. G. Soman, and Kamal Haasan. He had acte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prem Nazir
Prem Nazir (born Abdul Khader; 7 April 1926 – 16 January 1989) was an Indian actor known as one of Malayalam cinema's definitive leading men of his generation. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential actors in the history of Indian cinema. A popular cultural icon of Kerala, Nazir is often referred to as ''Nithyaharitha Nayakan'' ("Evergreen Hero"). Nazir began his career as a stage actor and made his film debut with the 1952 film ''Marumakal''. He took on the stage name Prem Nazir on the sets of his second film, '' Visappinte Vili'' (1952). Nazir is noted for his performances in films such as '' Murappennu'' (1965), '' Udhyogastha'' (1967), '' Iruttinte Athmavu'' (1967), '' Kallichellamma'' (1969), '' Virunnukari'' (1969), '' Nadhi'' (1969), ''C.I.D. Nazir'' (1971), '' Anubhavangal Paalichakal'' (1971), '' Taxi Car'' (1972), '' Azhakulla Saleena'' (1973), '' Nellu'' (1974), '' Ariyappedatha Rahasyam'' (1981), '' Vida Parayum Munpe'' (1981), '' Padayottam'' (1982), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Onnaman
''Onnaman'' () is a 2002 Indian Malayalam-language action drama film written and directed by Thampi Kannanthanam and starring Mohanlal, N. F. Varghese, Biju Menon and Ramya Krishnan. The film features original soundtrack composed by S. P. Venkatesh. Mohanlal's son Pranav makes a guest appearance in the film. Plot Ravishanker, who is a street-urchin comes under the patronage of Salim Bhai, a self-styled messiah of the masses and a don too. When Ravishankar grows up, he becomes an adviser to Salim Bhai. With the help of his gang of young friends, Ravishankar soon emerges as a leader of the poor and the oppressed. Naturally, the 'bad' guys led by Gulab Chand Shah, resent him and do everything possible to eliminate Ravishankar. Cast *Mohanlal as Ravishankar (Ravi) *N. F. Varghese as Salim Bhai *Biju Menon as ACP Vishnu S. Pillai *Ramya Krishnan as District Collector Kamala IAS *Lalu Alex as R.D.O Hari, Ravi's brother *Jagathy Sreekumar as Vasu *Jagadish as Krishnankutty * Vijay ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ezhupunna Tharakan
''Ezhupunna Tharakan'' is a 1999 Malayalam film directed by P. G. Viswambharan. It features Mammootty, Jagadish, Madhu and Namrata Shirodkar in the lead roles. This was Shirodkar's first & only Malayalam film. The film was a commercial success. - ''Sify,'' Wednesday, 16 June 2010, 17:17 Cast * Mammootty as Ezhupunna Sunny Tharakan * as Muhammad Ali * |
