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Dileep
Gopalakrishnan Padmanabhan, better known by his stage name Dileep, is an Indian actor, producer, comedian and entrepreneur who predominantly works in the Malayalam film industry. He has also acted in Tamil, Hindi, and Kannada films. He has won several awards, including Kerala State Film Awards and one Filmfare Awards South. Dileep was one of the most commercially successful malayalam actors. Beginning as an impressionist in stage shows, Dileep obtained recognition after being cast in the television comedy series ''Comicola'' on Asianet and its successor ''Cinemala''. He then produced and performed in the audio cassette series ''De Maveli Kombathu'' with Nadirshah, a successful sketch comedy, which was later turned into a television series on Asianet. He began his film career as an assistant director and worked under director Kamal in nine films, beginning with '' Vishnulokam'' in 1991, and made his acting debut with a minor role in Kamal's '' Ennodu Ishtam Koodamo'' (1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Meesha Madhavan
''Meesha Madhavan'' () is a 2002 Indian Malayalam-language action comedy film directed by Lal Jose and written by Ranjan Pramod. The film stars Dileep in the title role, while Indrajith Sukumaran, Kavya Madhavan, Jagathy Sreekumar, Harisree Asokan and Cochin Haneefa play supporting roles. It was the highest-grossing Malayalam film of the year. Meesa Madhavan raised Dileep's superstardom to a whole new level and developed a cult following in Malayalam cinema. It was remade in Telugu as '' Dongodu'' (2003) starring Ravi Teja, in Kannada as ''Hori'' (2011) starring Vinod Prabhakar and in Tamil as '' Kollaikaran'' (2012) starring Vidharth. Film synopsis The stroy revolves around Madhavan, a man who became a petty thief due to family debts and is well respected by the villagers. However, he lands in trouble after he gets falsely accused of stealing the idol of the village goddess. He escapes from the police custody and tries to find the real culprit. Plot In a short prelogue, a y ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Manju Warrier
Manju Warrier (; born 10 September 1978/1979) is an Indian actress, who works predominantly in Malayalam cinema. She is the recipient of a National Film Award, a Kerala State Film Award and seven Filmfare Awards South. Warrier made her acting debut with '' Sakshyam'' (1995). Her most notable films include '' Thooval Kottaram'' (1996), '' Sallapam'' (1996), '' Ee Puzhayum Kadannu'' (1996), '' Aaraam Thampuran'' (1997) and Summer in Bethlehem (1998). Post her marriage in 1998, she took a break from acting. Warrier returned to cinema with the acclaimed film '' How Old Are You?'' (2014). Early life Manju Warrier was born on 10 September 1978/1979 in Nagercoil city of Kanyakumari district, Tamil Nadu in a Malayali family. Her family is originally from Pullu village in Thrissur district of Kerala. Her father, T. V. Madhavan, worked as an accountant at Shakthi Finance's Nagercoil regional office and her mother, Girija (from Thiruvilwamala) was a house wife. She has an elder bro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Dileep Filmography
Dileep is an Indian actor, playback singer, and producer who predominantly works in the Malayalam films. He has acted in more than 150 Malayalam films. Filmography Actor Other Works Assistant director * ''Pookkalam Varavayi'' (1991) * '' Vishnu Lokam'' (1991) * '' Ulladakkam'' (1991) * ''Champakulam Thachan'' (1992) * '' Ennodishtam Koodamo'' (1992) * '' Ghazal'' (1993) *''Bhoomi Geetham'' (1993) * '' Mazhayethum Munpe'' (1995) * '' Ee Puzhayum Kadannu'' (1996) * '' Manthramothiram'' (1997) Producer * '' C.I.D. Moosa'' (2003) * '' Kadhavasheshan'' (2004) * ''Pandippada'' (2005) * '' Twenty:20'' (2008) * ''Malarvaadi Arts Club'' (2010) * '' The Metro'' (2011) * '' Love 24x7'' (2015) * '' Kattappanayile Rithwik Roshan'' (2017) *'' Keshu Ee Veedinte Nadhan'' (2021) * '' Thattassery Koottam'' (2022) * Voice of Sathyanathan (2023) * '' Pavi Caretaker'' (2024) *Parakkum Pappan (TBA) Television * ''Comicola'' (Asianet) Lead role * ''Cinemala'' (Asianet) as Lead role * ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Manathe Kottaram
''Manathe Kottaram'' () is a 1994 Indian Malayalam-language comedy-drama film directed by Sunil and written by Kalabhavan Ansar and Robin. The film was produced by Hameed under the banner of Gemi Movies and distributed by Star Plus Release. It stars Dileep, Nadirshah, Indrans, Harisree Ashokan, and Khushbu. Suresh Gopi Suresh Gopi (born 26 June 1958) is an Indian actor, playback singer, television presenter and politician who is currently serving as the Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas and the Minister of Tourism since June 2024. He was ele ... makes a cameo appearance. The movie is about four young men who are huge admirers of actress Khushboo. The four meeting the actress and a series of events taking place form the crux of the movie. Plot Four struggling young men who were big fans of movie actress Khushboo finally get a chance to meet and befriend her when she moves into the mansion next door. Through her, Dileep also gets a chance to star in a mov ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Kavya Madhavan
Kavya Madhavan (born 19 September 1984) is an Indian former actress, who acted predominantly in Malayalam films, and a few Tamil films. She made her debut in 1991 as a child artist in '' Pookkalam Varavayi''. Her debut role as one of the lead actresses (the other being Samyuktha Varma) was in Lal Jose's '' Chandranudikkunna Dikkil'' in 1999, when she was in the ninth grade. Its success established her status as one of the leading actress in the Malayalam industry during the 2000s. She has since acted in over 75 films. She has won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress twice, for her performances in '' Perumazhakkalam'' (2004) and '' Khaddama'' (2010). Early life Kavya Madhavan was born on 19 September 1984 to P. Madhavan and Shyamala in Nileshwaram, Kasaragod, India. She has a brother Midhun Madhavan, who is a fashion designer. She completed her schooling at Rajah's Higher Secondary School in Nileshwaram. She began learning classical dance whilst at school and part ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Ennodu Ishtam Koodamo
''Ennodishtam Koodamo'' () is a 1992 Indian Malayalam-language romantic comedy film directed by Kamal, written by Raghunath Paleri, and produced by Mudra Sasi. It stars Mukesh, Madhoo, Siddique, J. D. Chakravarthy, and Janardhanan. The film marks the acting debut of Dileep who played a small role and the Malayalam film debut of J. D. Chakravarthy. Dileep and Lal Jose served as assistant directors to Kamal. Plot This movie is a campus love story in which the daughter of a policeman and a poor guy fall in love. However, her family wants her to marry a policeman. Although the job of policemen is to protect the law, they start breaking the law using all sorts of violence and violating her right to marriage by corruption. Cast *Mukesh as Ramanunni * Madhoo as Arathi Menon / Bobby * Siddique as City Police Commissioner Jinachandran IPS * Mavelikkara Ponnamma as Arathi's Grandmother * J. D. Chakravarthy as Renjith Lal * Janardhanan as Circle Inspector / Arathi's Uncle ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Vidyadhiraja Vidya Bhavan Higher Secondary School
Vidyadhiraja Vidya Bhavan Higher Secondary School (VVBHSS) is an educational institution in Aluva, Kerala, India. It is functioning under the Geetha Bhavan Trust formed by Swami Gopalananda Theertha. Notable alumni * Siju Wilson, Actor * Dileep Gopalakrishnan Padmanabhan, better known by his stage name Dileep, is an Indian actor, producer, comedian and entrepreneur who predominantly works in the Malayalam film industry. He has also acted in Tamil, Hindi, and Kannada films. He has ..., actor References Schools in Ernakulam district High schools and secondary schools in Kerala Aluva Educational institutions in India with year of establishment missing {{Kerala-school-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Aluva
Aluva () is a Municipalities of Kerala, municipality and a northern suburb of the city of Kochi in Kerala. It is located about north of the city centre. Aluva is known for the Aluva Sivarathri festival, Sivarathri festival, which is celebrated annually on the sandbanks of the Periyar River. The Alwaye Advaita Ashram, Advaita Ashram in Aluva, founded in 1913 by Narayana Guru, Sree Narayana Guru, an Indian social reformer, further enhances the region’s cultural heritage. Today, despite being part of both the city and the Kochi metropolitan area, Kochi urban agglomeration, Aluva remains an autonomous municipality with its civic administration conducted by the Aluva Municipal Council, since Kochi Corporation has not expanded its limits for over 53 years. Aluva also serves as the administrative centre of the Aluva taluk. In 1956, the taluks of villages—including Mukundapuram, Kanayannur, Kunnathunad (State Assembly constituency), Kunathunad, and North Paravur—were combined ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Vishnulokam
''Vishnulokam'' () is a 1991 Indian Malayalam-language romantic drama film directed by Kamal, written by T. A. Razzaq, and produced by Sanal Kumar and G. Suresh Kumar. The film stars Mohanlal, Shanthi Krishna, Urvashi, and Murali. The songs featured in the film were composed by Raveendran, while Johnson provided the background score. Plot Govindan Aashaan, Kumari Kasthuri, Tharakan, and Bheemarajan reach a village as part of their street circus troupe but their main performer, Sankunni, reaches there only later. Sankunni sees Savithrikutty and falls in love. The evil landlord, Prathapa Varma, has an eye on Savithrikutty. Sankunni asks Savithrikutty not to surrender before Prathapa Varma and persuades her to come along with him; but Savithri does not agree. Prathapa Varma's people beat Govindan Aashaan and others, making them decide to go to some other place. Sankunni sees Savithri Kutty and asks her to come along with him to the new place. Prathapa Varma's people beat Sankunni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Cinemala
''Cinemala'' () is an Indian Malayalam language, Malayalam language satirical comedy Television Series in Asianet (TV channel), Asianet TV channel. Starting Dileep and Salim Kumar in leading roles. Broadcast The first episode aired on Asianet (TV channel), Asianet, a Malayalam news television network, on 20 August 1993. It was the first show aired on Asianet. The program was broadcast in thirty-minute episodes every Sunday at 1:30 pm (IST) until it stopped airing in 2013. History It started as a film-based satire, which later on began to delve into contemporary political and social issues. It focused on current events, often referencing figures such as politicians and media personalities in a satirical way. These public figures were played by mimicry artists from Malayalam television. It was awarded a place in the ''Limca Book of Records'' as one of the longest-running TV shows. On 7 April 2013, it aired its 1,000th episode. Cinemala 1000 To celebrate the broadcasting ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Impressionist (entertainment)
An impressionist or a mimic is a performer whose act consists of imitating sounds, voices and mannerisms of celebrities and cartoon characters. The word usually refers to a professional comedian/entertainer who specializes in such performances and has developed a wide repertoire of impressions, including adding to them, often to keep pace with current events. Impressionist performances are a classic casino entertainment genre. Someone who imitates one particular person without claiming a wide range, such as a lookalike, is instead called an impersonator. In very broad contexts, "impersonator" may be substituted for "impressionist" where the distinction between the two is less important than avoiding confusion with the use of "impressionist" in painting and music. Usually the most "impressive" aspect of the performance is the vocal fidelity to the target – usually a politician or a famous person. Props may also be employed, such as glasses or hats, but these are now ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Edavanakkad
Edavanakad is a part of Vypin islands, which comes under the Ernakulam district of Kerala, India. It is a suburb of Kochi city. The Vypin - Munambam state highway passes through the village. Its western border is Arabian Sea, the eastern Border is Vembanadu Lake, the northern border is Kuzhupilly village and the southern Border is Nayarambalam village. General information "Edavanakkad" is known as the heart of Vypin. It is the smallest village in Vypin Island. It contains 15 wards. Educational institutions Edavanakad is also home to the HIHSS (Hidayahtul Islam Higher Secondary School), KPMHS (Kumarapanikkar Memorial High School) and the Agasthya Siddha Vaidhya Ashram. Notable People • Vincent • Siddique • Dileep Gopalakrishnan Padmanabhan, better known by his stage name Dileep, is an Indian actor, producer, comedian and entrepreneur who predominantly works in the Malayalam film industry. He has also acted in Tamil, Hindi, and Kannada films. He has ... ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
