Kerala State Film Award for Best ActressThe Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress is an award 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.
Kerala State Film AwardsThe Kerala State Film Awards are the film awards for a motion picture made in Kerala. The awards were begun in 1969 by the 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, Kerala.
KallichellammaKallichellamma is a 1969 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by P. Bhaskaran. It is based on the novel of the same name by G. Vivekanandan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Madhu, Sheela and Adoor Bhasi. It was released on 22 August 1969. Sheela received the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress for her role in this film. The film was produced by Sobhana Parameswaran Nair. A sequel, , by Sreekumaran Thampi was released in 1981.
AkaleAkale is a 2004 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by Shyamaprasad, inspired by the American classic play The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams. The film stars Prithviraj Sukumaran, Sheela, Geetu Mohandas and Tom George Kolath in lead roles. It won several awards including, 2 National Film Awards and 6 Kerala state film awards. PlotThe film starts with Neil, a writer bidding farewell to his partner Kamala, who wishes him luck with his writing.National Film Award for Best Actress in a Supporting RoleThe National Film Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role is an honour presented annually at India's National Film Awards ceremony by the National Film Development Corporation of India (NFDC), an organisation set up by the Indian Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. Since 1984, the award is given by a national panel appointed annually by the NFDC to an actress for the best performance in a supporting role within Indian cinema.
ManassinakkareManassinakkare (trans. On the Other Shore of the Mind) is a 2003 Indian Malayalamfamily drama film directed by Sathyan Anthikad and written by Ranjan Pramod. It stars Jayaram, Sheela, and Nayanthara in lead roles, while Innocent, Oduvil Unnikrishnan, K. P. A. C. Lalitha, Siddique, Sukumari, Nedumudi Venu, and Mammukoya play supporting roles. The film's score and soundtrack were composed by Ilayaraja.J. C. Daniel AwardThe J. C. Daniel Award is the highest award in Malayalam cinema, established by the Government of Kerala, India. It is presented annually by the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy, a non-profit autonomous institution operating under the Department of Cultural Affairs, Kerala. Instituted in 1992, the award recognizes individuals for their "outstanding contributions to Malayalam cinema".
Malayalam cinemaMalayalam cinema, also referred to as Mollywood, is a segment of Indian cinema dedicated to producing films in the Malayalam language, primarily spoken in Kerala and the Lakshadweep islands. Fourth biggest film industry in India considering yearly revenue and box office terms.It encompasses both the mainstream film industry and independent Malayalam films.
Prem NazirPrem Nazir (born Abdul Khader; 16 December 1929 – 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.
Government of KeralaGovernment of Keralam (abbreviated as GoK), also known as the Government of Kerala, State Government of Kerala, or locally as the Kerala Government, is the administrative body responsible for governing the Indianstate of Keralam. The government is led by a chief minister, who selects all the other ministers. The Kerala Council of Ministers, also known as the State Cabinet, is the highest executive decision-making body of the Government of Kerala.
Guinness World RecordsGuinness World Records (), known from its inception in 1955 until 1999 as The Guinness Book of Records and in previous United States editions as The Guinness Book of World Records, is a British reference book published annually, listing world records both of human achievements and the extremes of the natural world.
MononymA mononym is a name composed of only one word. An individual who is known and addressed by a mononym is a mononymous person. A mononym may be the person's only name, given to them at birth. This was routine in most ancient societies, and remains common in modern societies such as in Afghanistan, Bhutan, some parts of Indonesia (especially by older Javanese people), Myanmar, Mongolia, Tibet, and South India.*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.