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Thanmathra
''Thanmathra'' () is a 2005 Indian Malayalam-language drama film written and directed by Blessy and starring Mohanlal, Meera Vasudevan and Arjun Lal. Based on Padmarajan's short story "Orma", it portrays the effects of Alzheimer's disease on the life of Ramesan Nair (Mohanlal) and his family. The film collected three times its budget at the box-office and completed 150 days run. ''Thanmathra'' won five Kerala State Film Awards, which includes the Best Film, Best Actor, Best Director, Best Screenplay, and a Special Mention Award for the debutant actor Arjun Lal. It also won the Best Feature Film in Malayalam Award at the 53rd National Film Awards. Plot Ramesan Nair is a Kerala government secretariat official, cocooned in his own small and happy world. An honest and sincere man, Ramesan's family consists of his loving wife Lekha, son Manu who is a plus-two student, and daughter Manju, a primary school student. His biggest ambition is to see that his son gets into the IAS (I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blessy
Blessy Ipe Thomas (born 3 September 1963), best known mononymously as Blessy, is an Indian film director and screenwriter who works in Malayalam cinema. He has won one National Film Awards, three Filmfare Awards South and nine Kerala State Film Awards for his feature films '' Kaazhcha'' (2004), '' Thanmathra'' (2005), '' Pranayam'' (2011) and '' Aadujeevitham'' (2024). '' 100 Years of Chrysostom'' (2018) received the Guinness World Record for the longest documentary in the world, with a runtime of 48 hours and 10 minutes. His most recent release was his dream project, '' Aadujeevitham'' (2024). Early life and family Blessy was born on 3 September 1963 in Thiruvalla, Kerala, India. He was the youngest of six children born to Benny Thomas and Ammini Thomas. He lost his parents at a very young age. He studied at Mar Thoma School, SCS High School and Mar Thoma College in Thiruvalla. Blessy is married to Mini and has two children, Adith and Akhil. Career Blessy worked as an ass ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mohan Sithara
Mohan Sithara (born 30 May 1959) is an Indian music composer. He received the Kerala State Film Award for the Best Music Director (2009) for the songs in Priyanandan's ''Soofi Paranja Kadha''. Since 1986 he has been an active musician in the Malayalam film industry. His work mixes Western, Classical and folk styles. He has worked with lyricists and poets like O. N. V Kurup, V. Madhusoodanan Nair, Yusufali Kechery, Sreekumaran Thampi, Rajeev Alunkal, Kaithapram Damodaran Namboothiri, S. Ramesan Nair, Vinayan, Bharanikkavu Sivakumar, Anil Panachooran, Vayalar Sarath Chandra Varma, Gireesh Puthenchery, and Bichu Thirumala. Many prominent singers have sung his songs, including K. J. Yesudas, P. Jayachandran, M. G. Sreekumar, K. S. Chithra, Sujatha Mohan, Madhu Balakrishnan, G. Venugopal, Shreya Ghoshal, Vidhu Prathap, Afsal, Manjari, Jyotsna Radhakrishnan and Biju Narayanan. Early life Mohan Sithara was born on 30 May 1959 in Peruvallur village in the Thrissur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arjun Lal
Arjun Lal is an Indian actor who works in Malayalam films. He is best known for his role in '' Thanmathra'' (2005) for which he won the Kerala State Film Award – Special Mention. Career As a child actor, Arjun Lal made his debut as Mohanlal's son in '' Thanmathra'' (2005). Regarding his performance, a critic wrote that he "is the scene stealer and has the making of a good actor". He then took a hiatus from acting to finish his education. He made his comeback as a lead with ''Asha Black'' (2014) in which he played a musician from a band in Bengaluru co-starring R. Sarathkumar. Regarding his performance, a critic wrote, "Arjun Lal can be proud of his persuasive voice, apart from that he doesn't hold much promise for the future, as his presence, despite being the lead, is remembered for a completely ill-fitting hair style". He co-wrote the film '' Dear Friend'' (2022) with the duo Suhas-Sharfu, which was partly autobiographical about his life in Bangalore while he was studyi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raju Mathew
Raju Mathew ( – 12 November 2019) was an Indian film producer from Kerala. He produced 45 films. He was the owner of Century Films. Biography Mathew worked in an insurance company before coming to the film arena. Later he gave up the job and established Century Films in 1979. Then he began to produce films. He produced mainly Malayalam films. Besides Malayalam films he also produced a Hindi film titled '' Anokha Rishta''. '' Athiran'' was the last film which was produced by him. He was the president of the Kerala Film Chamber of Commerce. Mathew was married to Lily Mathew. Anjana Jacob and Ranjana Mathew are their daughters. Mathew died on 12 November 2019 at the age of 82. Selected filmography Malayalam * '' Kelkkaatha Sabdham'' (1982) * '' Karyam Nissaram'' (1983) * '' Pinnilavu'' (1983) * '' Sandhyakku Virinja Poovu'' (1983) * '' Athirathram'' (1984) * '' Adiyozhukkukal'' (1984) * '' Aalkkoottathil Thaniye'' (1984) * '' Ariyatha Veethikal'' (1984) * ''Sreekrishna Parunt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Familial Alzheimer's Disease
Early-onset Alzheimer's disease (EOAD), also called younger-onset Alzheimer's disease (YOAD), is Alzheimer's disease diagnosed before the age of 65. It is an uncommon form of Alzheimer's, accounting for only 5–10% of all Alzheimer's cases. About 60% have a positive family history of Alzheimer's and 13% of them are inherited in an autosomal dominant manner. Most cases of early-onset Alzheimer's share the same traits as the "late-onset" form and are not caused by known genetic mutations. Little is understood about how it starts. Nonfamilial early-onset AD can develop in people who are in their 30s or 40s, but this is extremely rare, and mostly people in their 50s or early 60s are affected. Familial and nonfamilial Alzheimer's disease Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disease and the most common cause of dementia; it usually occurs in old age. Familial Alzheimer's disease (FAD or EOFAD for early onset) is an inherited and uncommon form of AD. Familial AD usually ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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] |
Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disease and the cause of 60–70% of cases of dementia. The most common early symptom is difficulty in remembering recent events. As the disease advances, symptoms can include problems with language, disorientation (including easily getting lost), mood swings, loss of motivation, self-neglect, and behavioral issues. As a person's condition declines, they often withdraw from family and society. Gradually, bodily functions are lost, ultimately leading to death. Although the speed of progression can vary, the average life expectancy following diagnosis is three to twelve years. The causes of Alzheimer's disease remain poorly understood. There are many environmental and genetic risk factors associated with its development. The strongest genetic risk factor is from an allele of apolipoprotein E. Other risk factors include a history of head injury, clinical depression, and high blood pressure. The progression of the di ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sethu Sriram
Sethu Sriram is a national award-winning cinematographer, art director and director. He is best known for his national award-winning short film ''Blindfolded'' (2000). He has worked in ''Malayalam,'' ''Tamil'', ''Kannada'', ''Telugu'' and ''Hindi'' films. In 2014, he is coming with his first Hindi film SNAFU. Personal life Sethu Sriram was born to a Tamil family in Chennai. His father V. Sethuraman and mother S. Nagalaxmi are both professors. Sethu Sriram holds three degrees, B.S.C in Physics, Diploma in Film Technology and Post Graduation in Mass Communication and Journalism.Sethu sriram's wife, Cauvery Sriram is a house wife.Sethu Sriram's son, Kailash Sriram is studying Visual Communication in Loyola Chennai. Career Sethu was a long time associate of Santosh Sivan started his career as director of photography, he has shot the films ''Hindi Shakti'' (2002), ''Tere Naam'' (2003), ''Wanted (2009 film), Wanted'' (2008), ''Milenge Milenge'' (2010) and ''OMG – Oh My God!'' (201 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Meera Vasudevan
Meera Vasudevan is an Indian actress, who has mainly appeared in films and TV soap's in Malayalam, Tamil, Hindi and Telugu language. She received the Tamil Nadu State Film Award Special Prize in 2005 and the Kerala State Television Award for Best Actress in 2007. She is well known for her role ''Sumithra'' in the Malayalam soap opera '' Kudumbavilakku'' on Asianet . Currently she is playing role of Sujatha in ''Madhuranombarakattu'' on Zee Keralam. Early life Meera was born in Mumbai, Maharashtra in a Tamil family as the eldest daughter to Vasudevan and Hemalatha. She has a younger sister Ashwini, who shot to fame as a child artist for '' Jaanam Samjha Karo'' a Salman Khan starrer. After graduating with a bachelor's degree in arts, Psychology and English literature, she became a successful model, appearing in many ad films, shooting into fame. The ICC setmax campaign was her call to success and marked her entry into acting. Career Her entry into the film industry happ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rappakal
''Rappakal'' is a 2005 Indian Malayalam film directed by Kamal. Mammootty, Nayanthara and Sharada appears in lead roles. Plot This is a heartfelt story of a male help/valet and his motherly affection to the elderly woman, whom he looks after. It explores the Keralite soul of the family and the seamier aspects of it and finishes it with an evocation of the need to keep intrinsic humane values, in any period of change. Mammootty plays the role of the help who is also a vigilant caretaker of the Tharavad Veedu and is referred as the "Tree of Goodness" which protects the sanctity of the household. Sharada plays the role of the affectionate mother and Nayanthara as the house help. Cast * Mammootty as Krishnan * Nayanthara as Gauri * Sharada as Saraswathiyamma (Voice dubbed by M Thangamani) * Balachandra Menon as Devanarayanan * Geethu Mohandas as Malavika * Vijayaraghavan as Janardhanan * Janardhanan as Sankaran Kutty Nair (Kuttiyar) * Salim Kumar as Govindan * Suresh Krishna ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kerala State Film Award
The Kerala State Film Awards are the film awards for a cinema of kerala, motion picture made in Kerala. The awards started in 1969 by the Department of Cultural Affairs (Kerala), Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Kerala and since 1998 the awards have been bestowed by Kerala State Chalachitra Academy on behalf of the Department of Cultural Affairs. The awardees are decided by an independent jury formed by the academy and the Department of Cultural Affairs, Govt. of Kerala. The jury usually consists of eminent personalities from the film field. For the awards for literature on cinema a separate jury is formed. The academy annually invites films for the award and the jury analyses the films that are submitted before deciding the winners. The awards intends to promote films with artistic values and encourage artists, technicians and producers. The awards are declared by the Minister for Cultural Affairs and are presented by the Chief Minister of Kerala. List of aw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Film Award For Best Feature Film In Malayalam
The National Film Award for Best Malayalam Feature Film is one of the National Film Awards presented annually by the National Film Development Corporation of India. It is one of several awards presented for feature films and awarded with Rajat Kamal (Silver Lotus). Since the 70th National Film Awards, the name was changed to "Best Malayalam Feature Film". The National Film Awards, established in 1954, are the most prominent film awards in India that merit the best of the Indian cinema. The ceremony also presents awards for films in various regional languages. Awards for films in seven regional language ( Bengali, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Tamil and Telugu) started from 2nd National Film Awards which were presented on 21 December 1955. Three awards of "President's Silver Medal for Best Feature Film", "Certificate of Merit for the Second Best Feature Film" and "Certificate of Merit for the Third Best Feature Film" were instituted. The later two certificate awards we ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
