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Jagathy Sreekumar
Sreekumar Achary (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. Widely regarded as one of the greatest actor in the history of Malayalam cinema, he is also known for his highly nuanced character roles. He is the son of acclaimed dramaturge and writer, Jagathy N. K. Achary. Jagathy Sreekumar won five Kerala State Film Awards among numerous other awards for his roles in various films. He has also directed two films and written screenplays for two more. His stage name is derived from the neighborhood of Jagathy in Thiruvananthapuram from where he hails. He is an outspoken orator holding strong views, quite unlike his onscreen image and his speeches are still popular. As the result of a vehicle accident in March 2012, Jagathy was hospitalized for over a year and has still not completely recovered ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jagathy
Jagathy is a place within the city of Thiruvananthapuram in the state of Kerala, India. It lends its name to the Ward (country subdivision), city ward of which it is a part. It is famous for being the home of veteran Malayalam cinema, Malayalam actor Jagathy Sreekumar. The Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology is also located near Jagathy. References {{reflist Geography of Thiruvananthapuram ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fifth Grade
Fifth grade (also 5th Grade or Grade 5) is the fifth or sixth year of formal or compulsory education. In the United States, this is mostly the last grade of primary school, but for some states, it could be the first year of middle school. Primary school generally goes from Kindergarten and ends in fifth or sixth grade. Students in fifth grade are usually 10–11 years old. In different countries they have different names for fifth grade. The list of different versions are below depending on the country: United Kingdom In England and Wales, the equivalent is Year 6. In Scotland, 10–11 year olds are in primary school P7. Ireland In Ireland, the equivalent is 5th class. Australia In Australia, the equivalent is Year 5, which children generally start between the ages of ten and eleven. It is the second last year of primary school and the 6th year of school overall. Philippines In the Philippines, the equivalent is Grade 5, and students can also start at the age of 9 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ninnistham Ennishtam
''Ninnistham Ennishtam'' is a 1986 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Alleppey Ashraf. The film stars Mohanlal, Priya, Sukumari and Jagathy Sreekumar . The film has musical score by Kannur Rajan. This is remake of Charlie Chaplin's movie ''City Lights''. Alleppey Ashraf later directed a Tamil remake titled '' Neela Kuyil'' (1995), starring Pandiarajan.It was Mohanlal's 100th Film. Cast *Mohanlal as Sreekuttan * Priya as Shalini / Chikku *Sukumari as Kakkathiyamma *Jagathy Sreekumar as Kurup *Mukesh as Ramakrishna Pillai *Sankaradi as doctor *Sreenivasan as Jithinlal-Madanlal *Kundara Johny as Achu *Kuthiravattam Pappu as Thirukkuthu Kumaran *Lalithasree *Mala Aravindan as Chakrapani *Poojappura Ravi *Thodupuzha Vasanthi *Kavara Sasankan * JP Jayakumar as Cheruplasheri Krishnan Nair. Soundtrack The music was composed by Kannur Rajan and the lyrics were written by Mankombu Gopalakrishnan. Sequel A sequel to the film named Ninnishtam Ennishtam 2 directed by Allep ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mukunthetta Sumitra Vilikkunnu
''Mukunthetta Sumitra Vilikkunnu'' () is a 1988 Indian Malayalam-language romantic comedy film directed by Priyadarshan and written by Sreenivasan. It stars Mohanlal, Sreenivasan, and Ranjini. The story is based on the Marathi play ''Sasa Aani Kasav'' (Hare and Tortoise), which was earlier adapted into the 1983 movie '' Katha''. Plot Mukundan K. Kartha is a simple man, with a decent job, whose old college classmate and friend Viswanath comes to meet him. He lives in a small residential colony in Chennai, where there's a water shortage and the people struggle to make ends meet. The damsel of the colony, Sumithra likes Mukundan. Viswanath is a fraud and con-man and he makes Mukundan and the people of his colony believe that he is an influential person and classmate of the Public Works Department minister. He makes the people believe that, due to his influence, water pipes arrived at the colony. Viswanath befriends businessman C. P. Menon and promises to obtain an import licens ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thalavattam
''Thalavattam'' () is a 1986 Indian Malayalam-language drama film written and directed by Priyadarshan, starring Mohanlal, Lizy, M. G. Soman and Karthika. The film is very loosely based on the 1975 movie '' One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest'' which was an adaptation of the 1962 novel of the same name by Ken Kesey. The film features songs composed by Raghu Kumar and C. Rajamani, and a score by Johnson. The story follows Vinod, an eccentric new patient at a mental asylum. The film was remade in Hindi as '' Kyon Ki'' (2005) by Priyadarshan and in Tamil as '' Manasukkul Mathappu'' (1988) by Robert–Rajasekar. Plot Vinod becomes mentally ill after his girlfriend Anitha dies due to an electric short circuit accident during a rock concert. Vinod is admitted to a mental hospital managed by Dr. Ravindran, in Ooty. Dr Ravindran is aggressive and cruel man who has a strong hatred for Vinod. The hospital is more like a prison as the patients are treated inhumanely. With the help of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hello My Dear Wrong Number
''Hello My Dear Wrong Number'' is a 1986 Indian Malayalam-language comedy thriller film directed by Priyadarshan and written by Sreenivasan from a story by Priyadarshan. It was a remake of the 1982 film '' Hanky Panky'' by Sidney Poitier. The film stars Mohanlal, Maniyanpilla Raju, Jagathy Sreekumar, Lissy and Menaka, with Mukesh in a guest appearance. Plot Venugopal is a medical representative, an innocent young man who likes being around women and boasting about him to impress them. One day after his job, he decided to watch a movie and while heading towards the theatre in a taxi, a beautiful young lady stops the car and requests him to drop her at a nearby hotel. Enchanted by the beauty of the girl, he agrees to drop her as well as agree to post a letter she wrote on the way. Since the lady looked perplexed and confused and in a hurry there wasn't much of a conversation taking place even though Venugopal tries hard. Later he goes to the movie and walks into the restroom d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mazha Peyyunnu Maddalam Kottunnu
''Mazha Peyyunnu Maddalam Kottunnu'' () is a 1986 Indian Malayalam-language comedy film directed by Priyadarshan and written by Sreenivasan from a story by Jagadish. It stars an ensemble cast led by Mohanlal, Mukesh, Sreenivasan, Jagathi Sreekumar, Maniyanpilla Raju, Kuthiravattam Pappu, and Lissy. Mammootty appears in a brief cameo role. The film was one of the highest-grossing Malayalam films of the year. It is now considered one of the best comedy films in Malayalam cinema. The film was remade in Telugu as '' Saradaga Kasepu'' (2010) and in Tamil as ''Manandhal Mahadevan'' (1989). Plot Madhavan is back in Kerala after completing his business studies in the United States and now addresses himself as M. A Dhavan. His schoolmate, Shambhu, works as a chauffeur at his house, and the now vain and snobbish Madhavan treats him with disdain. Madhavan's parents want him to marry Shobha, the only daughter of Sardar Krishna Kurup, a wealthy and aristocratic businessman. Madhavan, who wan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aram + Aram = Kinnaram
Aram may refer to: Arts and entertainment * ''Aram'' (film), 2002 French action drama * Aram, a fictional character in Japanese manga series '' MeruPuri'' * Aram Quartet, an Italian music group * ''Aram'' (Kural book), the first of the three books of the Kural literature People * Aram (given name), including a list of people with the name * Aram (surname), including a list of people with the surname * Aram, son of Shem, a biblical figure * Aram, from whom the name of Armenia may derive * Aram I (born 1947), catholicos of the Armenian Apostolic Church * Aram (actress) (Azam Mirhabibi, born 1953), Iranian film actress * Ram (biblical figure), or Aram in the New Testament Places *Aram (region), an ancient region, located in modern Syria *Åram, Norway * Aram, Iran *Aram, Mazandaran, Iran * Aram Street, a street in Yerevan, Armenia Other uses * ''Aram'', the third day of the month in the Armenian calendar * ''ARAM Periodical'', an academic journal * Associate of the Royal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boeing Boeing (1985 Film)
''Boeing Boeing'' is a 1985 Indian Malayalam-language romantic comedy film written and directed by Priyadarshan. The is a remake of the 1965 American film of the same name which itself was based on the 1960 French play of the same name. The plot follows Shyam (Mohanlal) who is dating three flight attendants at the same time, and the scenario gets complicated with the arrival of his friend Anilkumar (Mukesh) along with other obstructions. The film is regarded as one of the best comedy films in Malayalam cinema. The film was a blockbuster and remains one of the cult classic comic capers in Malayalam cinema. It was remade in Telugu as ''Chilakkottudu'' (1997) and in Kannada as '' Nee Tata Naa Birla''. Priyadarshan remade it in Hindi in 2005 as ''Garam Masala''. The Mohanlal and Mukesh duo became popular after this film. Synopsis Shyam is a silver-tongued but essentially likeable weasel. He's a flirt, engaged to Sreekutty. He doesn't have much luck with women or his career, but w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Poochakkoru Mookkuthi
''Poochakkoru Mookkuthi'' () is a 1984 Indian Malayalam-language screwball comedy film written and directed by Priyadarshan in his directorial debut. The film features an ensemble cast that includes Mohanlal, Shankar, Menaka, M. G. Soman, Nedumudi Venu, C. I. Paul, Sukumari, Jagathy Sreekumar, Kuthiravattam Pappu, Sreenivasan and Baiju Santhosh. ''Poochakkoru Mookkuthi'' marks the directorial debut of Priyadarshan, the first collaboration of Priyadarshan and Mohanlal as director and actor. Their frequent collaborator M. G. Sreekumar made his Malayalam debut as a playback singer through the film. The film was released on 17 March 1984 by Dinny Films and is regarded as one of the landmark films in Malayalam cinema. The success of the film triggered a deluge of screwball comedy films in Malayalam in mid-1980s. The movie was remade in five languages. The core plotline is adapted from the Telugu movie ''Gopala Rao Gari Ammayi'' (1980) and its Tamil version ''Kodeeswaran Magal' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mohanlal
Mohanlal Viswanathan (; born 21 May 1960), known mononymously as Mohanlal, is an Indian actor and filmmaker who predominantly works in Malayalam cinema, Malayalam cinema besides also having sporadically appeared in Tamil cinema, Tamil, Hindi cinema, Hindi, Telugu cinema, Telugu and Kannada cinema, Kannada films. Mohanlal has a prolific career spanning over four decades, during which he has acted in Mohanlal filmography, more than 400 films. The Government of India honoured him with Padma Shri in 2001, and Padma Bhushan in 2019, India's fourth and third highest Orders, decorations, and medals of India, civilian honours, for his contributions to Cinema of India, Indian cinema. In 2009, he became the first actor in India to be awarded the honorary rank of lieutenant colonel in the Territorial Army (India), Territorial Army. Mohanlal was named as one of "the men who changed the face of the Indian Cinema" by CNN. Mohanlal made his acting debut at age 18 in the Malayalam film ''T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Priyadarshan
Priyadarshan Soman Nair (born 30 January 1957) is an Indian film director and screenwriter. He has worked primarily in Malayalam cinema, Malayalam and Hindi cinema, Hindi cinema since 1982, directing over 90 films in multiple Indian languages, with notable works in Tamil language, Tamil and Telugu language, Telugu. He has received several accolades, including three National Film Awards, multiple Kerala State Film Awards, and the Padma Shri in 2012. Most of his Hindi films are remakes of Malayalam films, some of which Priyadarshan helmed both versions. Career Priyadarshan began his cinematic journey in the early 1980s, primarily working in Malayalam cinema. He directed several notable films during this period, including ''Mazha Peyyunnu Maddalam Kottunnu'' (1986), ''Thalavattam'' (1986), ''Vellanakalude Nadu'' (1988), ''Chithram'' (1988), ''Vandanam'' (1989), and ''Kilukkam'' (1991). Throughout the 1990s, he continued directing successful films such as ''Abhimanyu (1991 film), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
