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1. S Saradakutty


26-08-2020/s-saradakutty.jpg Hailing from Kottayam, Prof. S Saradakutty is a well-known literary and social critic in Malayalam. She earned a Ph.D. in Malayalam from MG University. Presently, she works as Malayalam Professor at Parumala Devaswom Board College. Saradakutty was a teacher at Devasom Board College, Parumala. Her books are “Vicharam Vimarshanam Viswasam”, “Njan Ningalkkethire Aakasatheyum Bhumiyeyum Sakshyam Vekkunnu”, “Pennukothiya Vakkukal”, “Penvinimayangal” and “Naalaamathe Chuvar”. Kottayam Mullappallil TS Sreedharan Nair and J. She is also the daughter of Bharathiamma. He holds a doctorate from Mahatma Gandhi University in the field of 'Buddhist Philosophy in Poetry.'...
Hailing from Kottayam, Prof. S Saradakutty is a well-known literary and social critic in Malayalam. She earned a Ph.D. in Malayalam from MG University. Presently, she works as Malayalam Professor at Parumala Devaswom Board College. Saradakutty was a teacher at Devasom Board College, Parumala. Her books are “Vicharam Vimarshanam Viswasam”, “Njan Ningalkkethire Aakasatheyum Bhumiyeyum Sakshyam Vekkunnu”, “Pennukothiya Vakkukal”, “Penvinimayangal” and “Naalaamathe Chuvar”. Kottayam Mullappallil TS Sreedharan Nair and J. She is also the daughter of Bharathiamma. He holds a doctorate from Mahatma Gandhi University in the field of 'Buddhist Philosophy in Poetry.'...
Gender: Female
Language: Malayalam
Skills: Author
Gender: Female
Language: Malayalam
Skills: Author

2. Sai Paranjpye


s/a/i/0/p/a/sai-paranjpye.png Sai Paranjpye is a screenplay writer and director. She was born on March 19, 1938, in Mumbai. Shakuntala Paranjpye, a yesteryear actress, writer, a Rajya Sabha member, Padma Bhajan recipient, and a social reformer, and Youra Sleptzoff is her parents. Youra is the son of a Russian army general and an artist. However, soon after her birth, her parent's marriage hit rock bottom, and they divorced. Sai's mother raised her with the help of Sai's grandfather R. P. Paranjpye, who was a brilliant mathematician and worked in Australia as a High Commissioner to India. As a result, Sai's childhood passed in cities like Pune and Canberra. Achyut Ranade, her uncle, also influenced her a lot. Due to his teachings, she ...
Sai Paranjpye is a screenplay writer and director. She was born on March 19, 1938, in Mumbai. Shakuntala Paranjpye, a yesteryear actress, writer, a Rajya Sabha member, Padma Bhajan recipient, and a social reformer, and Youra Sleptzoff is her parents. Youra is the son of a Russian army general and an artist. However, soon after her birth, her parent's marriage hit rock bottom, and they divorced. Sai's mother raised her with the help of Sai's grandfather R. P. Paranjpye, who was a brilliant mathematician and worked in Australia as a High Commissioner to India. As a result, Sai's childhood passed in cities like Pune and Canberra. Achyut Ranade, her uncle, also influenced her a lot. Due to his teachings, she ...
Date of Birth: 19-03-1938
Age: 86
Star Sign: Pisces
Gender: Female
Language: Hindi
Skills: Director
Date of Birth: 19-03-1938
Age: 86
Star Sign: Pisces
Gender: Female
Language: Hindi
Skills: Director

3. Vidhubala


vidhubala.jpg Vidhubala is a popular Malayalam actress. She was born on May 24, 1954, to K. Bhagyanath, a magician and an Indian Independence activist, and Sulochana. Her brother, Madhu Ambat, is an award-winning cinematographer. Her husband, Murali Kumar, is an Indian producer, who has produced some of her films. They have one son named Arjun, who got married to Ashitha Mohandas. Vidhubala is a Psychology graduate and just took up acting in the mid-70s. When she was a child, she assisted her father in doing magic shows. At the age of eight, she acted in the 1964 film, School Master and has now donned over 100 Malayalam films and few Tamil films. Her debut as a feature ...
Vidhubala is a popular Malayalam actress. She was born on May 24, 1954, to K. Bhagyanath, a magician and an Indian Independence activist, and Sulochana. Her brother, Madhu Ambat, is an award-winning cinematographer. Her husband, Murali Kumar, is an Indian producer, who has produced some of her films. They have one son named Arjun, who got married to Ashitha Mohandas. Vidhubala is a Psychology graduate and just took up acting in the mid-70s. When she was a child, she assisted her father in doing magic shows. At the age of eight, she acted in the 1964 film, School Master and has now donned over 100 Malayalam films and few Tamil films. Her debut as a feature ...
Date of Birth: 24-05-1954
Age: 69
Star Sign: Gemini
Gender: Female
Language: Malayalam
Skills: Movie Actress
Date of Birth: 24-05-1954
Age: 69
Star Sign: Gemini
Gender: Female
Language: Malayalam
Skills: Movie Actress

4. Padmapriya Janakiraman


13-11-2019/padmapriya-janakiraman.jpg Padma is an Indian actress and model. She was born on 28 February 1980 in Delhi and brought up in Punjab by her Tamil parents. She completed her schooling from Kendriya Vidyalaya, Trimulgherry, Secunderabad (Andhra Pradesh) and graduated from Loyola Academy, Alwal. She has a bachelor’s degree in Commerce and also a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Kirloskar Institute of Advanced Management Studies, Harihar. She also has a Post Graduate Diploma in Environmental Law from National Law School of India University, along with possessing a Masters in Public Administration from New York University. She ventured into modeling hoping it wo...
Padma is an Indian actress and model. She was born on 28 February 1980 in Delhi and brought up in Punjab by her Tamil parents. She completed her schooling from Kendriya Vidyalaya, Trimulgherry, Secunderabad (Andhra Pradesh) and graduated from Loyola Academy, Alwal. She has a bachelor’s degree in Commerce and also a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Kirloskar Institute of Advanced Management Studies, Harihar. She also has a Post Graduate Diploma in Environmental Law from National Law School of India University, along with possessing a Masters in Public Administration from New York University. She ventured into modeling hoping it wo...
Date of Birth: 28-02-1980
Age: 44
Star Sign: Pisces
Gender: Female
Language: Malayalam
Skills: Model, Movie Actress
Date of Birth: 28-02-1980
Age: 44
Star Sign: Pisces
Gender: Female
Language: Malayalam
Skills: Model, Movie Actress

5. Baby Niveditha


baby-niveditha.jpg Baby Niveditha is a popular child actress who has worked in Malayalam cinema. She is popularly known for portraying the double role in the movie Kani Kanmani. The famous song known as Muthe Muthe was picturised on her. Niveditha's birthplace is in Kannur. She was born to Praseetha and Vijayan. She has a sibling Niranjana. Niranjana, also a child artist, is one year elder to Niveditha and was seen in Bharath Chandra IPS and Thanmatra starring actor Mohanlal. Both Niveditha and Niranjana have appeared in many blockbuster movies in Tamil and Malayalam cinema. Currently, all the family members are settled in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, UAE. Niveditha is currently studying at an Abu Dhabi school, St. Jo...
Baby Niveditha is a popular child actress who has worked in Malayalam cinema. She is popularly known for portraying the double role in the movie Kani Kanmani. The famous song known as Muthe Muthe was picturised on her. Niveditha's birthplace is in Kannur. She was born to Praseetha and Vijayan. She has a sibling Niranjana. Niranjana, also a child artist, is one year elder to Niveditha and was seen in Bharath Chandra IPS and Thanmatra starring actor Mohanlal. Both Niveditha and Niranjana have appeared in many blockbuster movies in Tamil and Malayalam cinema. Currently, all the family members are settled in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, UAE. Niveditha is currently studying at an Abu Dhabi school, St. Jo...
Date of Birth: 20-02-2000
Age: 24
Star Sign: Pisces
Gender: Female
Language: Malayalam
Date of Birth: 20-02-2000
Age: 24
Star Sign: Pisces
Gender: Female
Language: Malayalam

6. Shweta Menon


Shweta-Menon.jpg Shweta Menon is a Malayalam and Hindi movie actress in addition to being a model and television presenter. She has also appeared in some Tamil films. She started her career with Malayalam films after which she changed her line for a bit and tried her hand at modelling due to which Shweta gained a lot of recognition as she won quite a few beauty pageants. She won the distinguished title of Femina Miss India Asia Pacific in the year 1994. Shweta Menon was born in Chandigarh but comes from Valanchery district in Kerala. Her father was an Indian Air Force Officer. She is the cousin of actor Anoop Menon. She first appeared in the movie Ishq in the item song ‘Humko Tumse Pyaar Hai’. She...
Shweta Menon is a Malayalam and Hindi movie actress in addition to being a model and television presenter. She has also appeared in some Tamil films. She started her career with Malayalam films after which she changed her line for a bit and tried her hand at modelling due to which Shweta gained a lot of recognition as she won quite a few beauty pageants. She won the distinguished title of Femina Miss India Asia Pacific in the year 1994. Shweta Menon was born in Chandigarh but comes from Valanchery district in Kerala. Her father was an Indian Air Force Officer. She is the cousin of actor Anoop Menon. She first appeared in the movie Ishq in the item song ‘Humko Tumse Pyaar Hai’. She...
Date of Birth: 23-04-1974
Age: 49
Star Sign: Taurus
Gender: Female
Language: Malayalam
Date of Birth: 23-04-1974
Age: 49
Star Sign: Taurus
Gender: Female
Language: Malayalam

7. Shreya Ghoshal


s/h/r/e/y/a/shreya-ghoshal.png Shreya Ghoshal, one of the most famous singers in Bollywood today, was born on March 12th, 1984, in Berhampore, West Bengal. Her father Biswajit Ghoshal is an electrical engineer and mother Sharmistha Ghoshal is a postgraduate in literature. She started singing since the age of 4 when her mother taught her. She started her formal training in Hindustani classical Gharana of music when she was only six years old. She was trained for 18 months after which she continued her training in Mumbai with Late Mukta Bhideji. She completed her graduation in Arts with majors in English. Her first on-stage performance was at their club’s annual function. Her first studio album was in Bengali in 19998 and was named Ben...
Shreya Ghoshal, one of the most famous singers in Bollywood today, was born on March 12th, 1984, in Berhampore, West Bengal. Her father Biswajit Ghoshal is an electrical engineer and mother Sharmistha Ghoshal is a postgraduate in literature. She started singing since the age of 4 when her mother taught her. She started her formal training in Hindustani classical Gharana of music when she was only six years old. She was trained for 18 months after which she continued her training in Mumbai with Late Mukta Bhideji. She completed her graduation in Arts with majors in English. Her first on-stage performance was at their club’s annual function. Her first studio album was in Bengali in 19998 and was named Ben...
Date of Birth: 12-03-1984
Age: 40
Star Sign: Pisces
Gender: Female
Language: Hindi
Skills:
Date of Birth: 12-03-1984
Age: 40
Star Sign: Pisces
Gender: Female
Language: Hindi

8. N Harikumar


18-12-2020/n-harikumar.jpg N Harikumar, aka, Narayan Nair Harikumar was born on 19 July 1955 in Kollam, Kerala, India. He has done his early education from govt. Model boy’s high school, Kollam and has gone to Thumba St. Xavier's for completing higher education. After that, he moves to the M.G.R Govt film and TV institute to finish a diploma in sound engineering. Delhi Doordarshan Kendra was the point from where he started his journey. Afterward, he worked with renowned P. Devadas as a sound recordist at the Gitanjali studio. Mr. Harikumar is a sound editor and designer by profession and works in Malayalam films. He amazed the audience through his work in Audiography and has won nine Kerala state film awards plus two national film award...
N Harikumar, aka, Narayan Nair Harikumar was born on 19 July 1955 in Kollam, Kerala, India. He has done his early education from govt. Model boy’s high school, Kollam and has gone to Thumba St. Xavier's for completing higher education. After that, he moves to the M.G.R Govt film and TV institute to finish a diploma in sound engineering. Delhi Doordarshan Kendra was the point from where he started his journey. Afterward, he worked with renowned P. Devadas as a sound recordist at the Gitanjali studio. Mr. Harikumar is a sound editor and designer by profession and works in Malayalam films. He amazed the audience through his work in Audiography and has won nine Kerala state film awards plus two national film award...
Date of Birth: 19-07-1955
Age: 68
Star Sign: Cancer
Gender: Male
Language: Malayalam
Skills: Sound Designer
Date of Birth: 19-07-1955
Age: 68
Star Sign: Cancer
Gender: Male
Language: Malayalam
Skills: Sound Designer

9. Hariharan


h/a/r/i/h/a/hariharan.jpg Hariharan is a renowned Indian singer, who sings mainly for Hindi and Tamil films. Born in 1955, he is a well-known Ghazal singer. He was also instrumental in bringing fusion music to India. Colonial Cousins is the name given to Hariharan’s band, wherein he collaborated with Lesle Lewis. This band was featured in many private albums. Not only this, they have also composed music for a few movies in Hindi and Tamil. Hariharan is born and b...
Hariharan is a renowned Indian singer, who sings mainly for Hindi and Tamil films. Born in 1955, he is a well-known Ghazal singer. He was also instrumental in bringing fusion music to India. Colonial Cousins is the name given to Hariharan’s band, wherein he collaborated with Lesle Lewis. This band was featured in many private albums. Not only this, they have also composed music for a few movies in Hindi and Tamil. Hariharan is born and b...
Date of Birth: 03-04-1955
Age: 69
Star Sign: Aries
Gender: Male
Language: Tamil
Skills:
Date of Birth: 03-04-1955
Age: 69
Star Sign: Aries
Gender: Male
Language: Tamil

10. M.N. Karassery


26-08-2020/m-n-karassery.jpg M.N. Karassery is a well-known Indian writer and also a social activist from Kerala. He is well known for his writing and lectures on politics, literature, art, and culture. He was born on 2nd July; 1951 in Karassery, a village which is 30 kilometers east of Kozhikode city. His father's name is Late N.C. Muhammed Haji and mother's name is Late K.C. Ayishakkutty. He has two brothers named Salam Nadukkandy who is a retired teacher, and Nadukkandy Aboobacker who is a retired journalist, and also Nadukkandy Ummayyakkutty as a sister who is a housewife. He completed his education at Issathul Islam A.U.O. School, which is now known as Haji N.C.Koyakutty Memorial. He also studied Quran for a short period. Then he took a degree in S...
M.N. Karassery is a well-known Indian writer and also a social activist from Kerala. He is well known for his writing and lectures on politics, literature, art, and culture. He was born on 2nd July; 1951 in Karassery, a village which is 30 kilometers east of Kozhikode city. His father's name is Late N.C. Muhammed Haji and mother's name is Late K.C. Ayishakkutty. He has two brothers named Salam Nadukkandy who is a retired teacher, and Nadukkandy Aboobacker who is a retired journalist, and also Nadukkandy Ummayyakkutty as a sister who is a housewife. He completed his education at Issathul Islam A.U.O. School, which is now known as Haji N.C.Koyakutty Memorial. He also studied Quran for a short period. Then he took a degree in S...
Date of Birth: 01-07-1951
Age: 72
Star Sign: Cancer
Gender: Male
Language: Malayalam
Skills: Writer
Date of Birth: 01-07-1951
Age: 72
Star Sign: Cancer
Gender: Male
Language: Malayalam
Skills: Writer

11. K G Jayan


26-08-2020/k-g-jayan.jpg KG Jayan is a Malayalam cinematographer. He has worked in movies such as Sufi Paranja Katha(2010),  directed by Priyanandanan. The film revolves around British rule in India, in the Malabar region. The story revolves around Karthi and her love and marriage to a Muslim trader. Another film he has worked in is Dan, released in 2002. The movie was produced by T.V; Chandran. Kadhavaseshan was another movie he worked in. It was released in 2004. It is produced by T.V; Chandran. The story is about a suicide issue and how Renuka goes through Gopi's past to solve the situation. Another movie he has worked in is Padam Onnu Oru Vilapam(2003); the story revolves around a pregnant girl. KG Jayan has also accepted m...
KG Jayan is a Malayalam cinematographer. He has worked in movies such as Sufi Paranja Katha(2010),  directed by Priyanandanan. The film revolves around British rule in India, in the Malabar region. The story revolves around Karthi and her love and marriage to a Muslim trader. Another film he has worked in is Dan, released in 2002. The movie was produced by T.V; Chandran. Kadhavaseshan was another movie he worked in. It was released in 2004. It is produced by T.V; Chandran. The story is about a suicide issue and how Renuka goes through Gopi's past to solve the situation. Another movie he has worked in is Padam Onnu Oru Vilapam(2003); the story revolves around a pregnant girl. KG Jayan has also accepted m...

12. Sasi Paravoor


26-08-2020/sasi-paravoor.jpg Sasi Paravoor was born in Paravur in Kollam district in 1952. He is an Indian film director who has worked mainly in the Malayalam movie industry. He completed his graduation from Kollam SN College in 1970. After completing graduation, he gained a Law Degree from Thiruvanthapuram Law Academy, also a Master's degree in law from Law college in 1975. He wrote a short story named, 'Kabani,' which has been published. His mother was also a director of her time, as she made a few films that show the truth. He got married to Krishna Sasidharan. He has two sons; Parvati and Aditya. Sasi has worked in various favored movies like Cyber Cafe (2013), Nottam (2007), Cross Road (2017), Kadaaksham (2010), and Kaattu Vannu Villichappol (2001)...
Sasi Paravoor was born in Paravur in Kollam district in 1952. He is an Indian film director who has worked mainly in the Malayalam movie industry. He completed his graduation from Kollam SN College in 1970. After completing graduation, he gained a Law Degree from Thiruvanthapuram Law Academy, also a Master's degree in law from Law college in 1975. He wrote a short story named, 'Kabani,' which has been published. His mother was also a director of her time, as she made a few films that show the truth. He got married to Krishna Sasidharan. He has two sons; Parvati and Aditya. Sasi has worked in various favored movies like Cyber Cafe (2013), Nottam (2007), Cross Road (2017), Kadaaksham (2010), and Kaattu Vannu Villichappol (2001)...
Date of Birth: 1952
Gender: Male
Language: Malayalam
Skills: Writer
Date of Birth: 1952
Gender: Male
Language: Malayalam
Skills: Writer

13. K Madhu


26-08-2020/k-madhu.jpg K Madhu is a famous director and producer in the Malayalam movie industry, and his first movie was ‘Malarum Kiliyum’ in 1986. He has directed more than thirty movies in different languages like Malayalam, Kannada, Telugu, and Tamil and has liked acting since his childhood. When he was in the sixth standard at Haripad Boys School, he did the role of a police officer in the school drama, and the teachers and students liked his performance, for which he received great appreciation from chief guests. Later, he understood that the director is the one who creates films and thus decided to become one. He started his career as an Assistant director under M. Krishnan Nair, and his first film as a director wa...
K Madhu is a famous director and producer in the Malayalam movie industry, and his first movie was ‘Malarum Kiliyum’ in 1986. He has directed more than thirty movies in different languages like Malayalam, Kannada, Telugu, and Tamil and has liked acting since his childhood. When he was in the sixth standard at Haripad Boys School, he did the role of a police officer in the school drama, and the teachers and students liked his performance, for which he received great appreciation from chief guests. Later, he understood that the director is the one who creates films and thus decided to become one. He started his career as an Assistant director under M. Krishnan Nair, and his first film as a director wa...
Gender: Male
Language: Malayalam
Skills: Producer
Gender: Male
Language: Malayalam
Skills: Producer

14. P Sukumar


26-08-2020/p-sukumar.jpg P Sukumar is a cinematographer, supporting from the Mollywood entertainment industry. He was born in Palakkad Kollengode. His siblings are Chandrasekharan and P. Gopikumar. He has performed in movies such as Haram, released on 20 February 2015, and is a romantic-drama genre. The film was produced by Vinod Sukumaran. Other films in which he has produced are Chettayees, Swa Le(2009, cinematographer), Twenty: 20(2008, cinematographer), Lion(2006, cinematographer), and The Speed Track(2007, cinematographer). Awards obtained by him are Kerala State Film Award for Best Cinematography and Kerala State Film Award for Best Debut Director....
P Sukumar is a cinematographer, supporting from the Mollywood entertainment industry. He was born in Palakkad Kollengode. His siblings are Chandrasekharan and P. Gopikumar. He has performed in movies such as Haram, released on 20 February 2015, and is a romantic-drama genre. The film was produced by Vinod Sukumaran. Other films in which he has produced are Chettayees, Swa Le(2009, cinematographer), Twenty: 20(2008, cinematographer), Lion(2006, cinematographer), and The Speed Track(2007, cinematographer). Awards obtained by him are Kerala State Film Award for Best Cinematography and Kerala State Film Award for Best Debut Director....

15. Ranjith Ambady


r/a/n/j/i/t/ranjith-ambady.jpg Ranjith Ambady is an eminent Make-up artist from India. He is well known for his prominent skills in the field. He has worked abundantly in the South-Indian film industry. His best-known work includes Thanmatra, Paleri Manikyam, Palunku, How old are you? and Takeoff. He has acted as a paragon of efficient completion of the task. Ranjith went to Veteran actor Ndumudi Venu’s residence, with the director Blessy, to read the script. The residence was situated at Thiruvananthapuram. Venu was supposed to play a role of 70 years old father, Mohanlal in the movie. While Venu was reading the script, Ranjith tried a look at Venu. He did not pay any heed to the look since he was busy listening to the script. Soon the visitors were welcomed to...
Ranjith Ambady is an eminent Make-up artist from India. He is well known for his prominent skills in the field. He has worked abundantly in the South-Indian film industry. His best-known work includes Thanmatra, Paleri Manikyam, Palunku, How old are you? and Takeoff. He has acted as a paragon of efficient completion of the task. Ranjith went to Veteran actor Ndumudi Venu’s residence, with the director Blessy, to read the script. The residence was situated at Thiruvananthapuram. Venu was supposed to play a role of 70 years old father, Mohanlal in the movie. While Venu was reading the script, Ranjith tried a look at Venu. He did not pay any heed to the look since he was busy listening to the script. Soon the visitors were welcomed to...

16. Vinod Mankara


v/i/n/o/d/0/vinod-mankara.jpg Vinod Mankara was born in Kerala, India. He is an Indian filmmaker and a writer as well. Vinod’s career began being a journalist for print media. He has worked in Delhi and also in other major cities in India. Vinod then chooses electronic media and got a chance into Surya TV, where he worked as the Programme Manager. He has also been the Chief Manager of Programmes at MET (Middle East television), which is a TV channel in Dubai. Vinod has produced more than 600 documentaries in his life. He also directed a Malayalam movie named Kambhoji in the year 2017. He was also the writer of that film. His latest documentary film was LAASYAM, which gave of the honor of receiving the Indian Panorama 2018....
Vinod Mankara was born in Kerala, India. He is an Indian filmmaker and a writer as well. Vinod’s career began being a journalist for print media. He has worked in Delhi and also in other major cities in India. Vinod then chooses electronic media and got a chance into Surya TV, where he worked as the Programme Manager. He has also been the Chief Manager of Programmes at MET (Middle East television), which is a TV channel in Dubai. Vinod has produced more than 600 documentaries in his life. He also directed a Malayalam movie named Kambhoji in the year 2017. He was also the writer of that film. His latest documentary film was LAASYAM, which gave of the honor of receiving the Indian Panorama 2018....
Date of Birth: 1967
Gender: Male
Language: Malayalam
Skills: Director
Date of Birth: 1967
Gender: Male
Language: Malayalam
Skills: Director

17. Director - Hariharan


d/i/r/e/c/t/director---hariharan.png Hariharan is a veteran Indian film executive who has coordinated more than 60 Malayalam films. His striking works incorporate Parinayam, Pazhasi Raja, Oru Vadakan Veeragatha, Amrutham Gamaya, Sargam and Nakhakshathangal, which won him national and global acceptance. Hariharan was a student at the St. Thomas College, located in Thrissur. He has even attended the Universal Arts College, Kozhikode. He arrived in the Malayalam film industry in 1965. In 1979 another blockbuster motion picture Sarapanjaram was discharged with Jayan and Sheela. His movies, for example, Nakhakshathangal, Panchagni, Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha, Valarthumrugangal, Sargam, Parinayam and Ennu Swantham Janakikutty have been inducted in the Indian Panorama of Internationa...
Hariharan is a veteran Indian film executive who has coordinated more than 60 Malayalam films. His striking works incorporate Parinayam, Pazhasi Raja, Oru Vadakan Veeragatha, Amrutham Gamaya, Sargam and Nakhakshathangal, which won him national and global acceptance. Hariharan was a student at the St. Thomas College, located in Thrissur. He has even attended the Universal Arts College, Kozhikode. He arrived in the Malayalam film industry in 1965. In 1979 another blockbuster motion picture Sarapanjaram was discharged with Jayan and Sheela. His movies, for example, Nakhakshathangal, Panchagni, Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha, Valarthumrugangal, Sargam, Parinayam and Ennu Swantham Janakikutty have been inducted in the Indian Panorama of Internationa...

18. Rafeeq Ahammed


r/a/f/e/e/q/rafeeq-ahammed.jpg Rafeeq Ahammed was born on 17 December 1961 at Akkikavu, Trichur, Kerala, to Syed Sajjad Hussain and Thithayikutty. Rafeeq is a Malayalam poet, lyricist, and novelist. He has won the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award in 2005 for his Poetic work, Aalmara, and is a Five-time winner of the Kerala State Film Award for Best lyrics. Rafeeqis considered as one of the finest and successful Malayali artists, with more than 600 songs in his credit for about 400 Malayali films. He graduated in English literature from Sree Krishna College, Guruvayur. Rafeeq married Laila, and today, he is blessed with two children, Maneesh and Lasya. His first work as a lyricist was in 1999, in the film Garshom, directed by P.T. Kunju Muhammed. After the ...
Rafeeq Ahammed was born on 17 December 1961 at Akkikavu, Trichur, Kerala, to Syed Sajjad Hussain and Thithayikutty. Rafeeq is a Malayalam poet, lyricist, and novelist. He has won the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award in 2005 for his Poetic work, Aalmara, and is a Five-time winner of the Kerala State Film Award for Best lyrics. Rafeeqis considered as one of the finest and successful Malayali artists, with more than 600 songs in his credit for about 400 Malayali films. He graduated in English literature from Sree Krishna College, Guruvayur. Rafeeq married Laila, and today, he is blessed with two children, Maneesh and Lasya. His first work as a lyricist was in 1999, in the film Garshom, directed by P.T. Kunju Muhammed. After the ...
Date of Birth: 17-12-1961
Age: 62
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Gender: Male
Language: Malayalam
Skills: Poet, Novelist
Date of Birth: 17-12-1961
Age: 62
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Gender: Male
Language: Malayalam
Skills: Poet, Novelist

19. S. Radha Krishna


s/0/0/r/a/d/s.-radha-krishna.jpg S Radha Krishna, also known as ‘China Babu’, is a famous film producer known for his immense contribution to Telugu cinema. Born in the town of Tenali, Andhra Pradesh, Radha Krishna used to work in the world of insurance marketing for 25 years. However, it did not stop a cinema enthusiast to try his luck in movie production. So, Radha Krishna decided to venture into production with “Atma Kadha”, helmed by V Madhusudhana Rao in 1988. Cited as a remake of Bollywood director Mahesh Bhatt’s “Janam”, the film starred Mohan, Sarath Babu, Khushboo, and Jayasudha. But the film did not live up to expectations and was a box-office flop. China Babu, as he is known, admitted that lack of experience d...
S Radha Krishna, also known as ‘China Babu’, is a famous film producer known for his immense contribution to Telugu cinema. Born in the town of Tenali, Andhra Pradesh, Radha Krishna used to work in the world of insurance marketing for 25 years. However, it did not stop a cinema enthusiast to try his luck in movie production. So, Radha Krishna decided to venture into production with “Atma Kadha”, helmed by V Madhusudhana Rao in 1988. Cited as a remake of Bollywood director Mahesh Bhatt’s “Janam”, the film starred Mohan, Sarath Babu, Khushboo, and Jayasudha. But the film did not live up to expectations and was a box-office flop. China Babu, as he is known, admitted that lack of experience d...
Gender: Male
Language: Telugu
Skills:

20. Dinesh Kumar


d/i/n/e/s/h/dinesh-kumar.png Dinesh Kumar is a popular choreographer in the Tamil Film Industry who is active in the field from the year 2001 to till day (as of 2016).He has choreographed for more than 138 films in this period. Dinesh had his schooling in Nandanam Arts College in Chennai. He was initially in the team of the Famous Dance brothers Prabhu Deva, Raju Sundaram and Nagendra Prasad. He won the Best Dance Choreographer award from “Filmfare Awards South” in the year 2009 for the Tamil Movie “Ayan” to his work in the song “Pala Palakkura Pagala Nee...” which was a big hit in that year. He won the Best Choreographer award from “Vijay Awards” in the year 2007 for his choreography in the hit song “ Vasantha M...
Dinesh Kumar is a popular choreographer in the Tamil Film Industry who is active in the field from the year 2001 to till day (as of 2016).He has choreographed for more than 138 films in this period. Dinesh had his schooling in Nandanam Arts College in Chennai. He was initially in the team of the Famous Dance brothers Prabhu Deva, Raju Sundaram and Nagendra Prasad. He won the Best Dance Choreographer award from “Filmfare Awards South” in the year 2009 for the Tamil Movie “Ayan” to his work in the song “Pala Palakkura Pagala Nee...” which was a big hit in that year. He won the Best Choreographer award from “Vijay Awards” in the year 2007 for his choreography in the hit song “ Vasantha M...
Date of Birth: 20-10-1975
Age: 48
Star Sign: Libra
Gender: Male
Language: Tamil
Skills: Choreographer
Date of Birth: 20-10-1975
Age: 48
Star Sign: Libra
Gender: Male
Language: Tamil
Skills: Choreographer

21. Rosshan Andrrews


18-03-2020/rosshan-andrrews.jpg Rosshan Andrrews is an Indian film director of Malayali origin. He prominently works on Malayalam movies. Rosshan has born to Moolakuzhi Nedumparampil Andrews and Beny, an Indian film director (mostly Malayalam films). He has attended St. Aloysious Thrissur and Cochin College, Ernakulam. Andrrews is a Roman Catholic of the Latin Rite. Rosshan has always been interested in co-curricular activities and not in studies. He was a very naughty student in his school days. Andrrews has married to Ancy Joseph, and the duo has three children Anjelina, Ryan, and Ana Bella. Ancy is the only sister of Mieo Joseph, a music director. Mieo Joseph has made his film debut in Rosshan’s Notebook. Before giving his debut film as a dire...
Rosshan Andrrews is an Indian film director of Malayali origin. He prominently works on Malayalam movies. Rosshan has born to Moolakuzhi Nedumparampil Andrews and Beny, an Indian film director (mostly Malayalam films). He has attended St. Aloysious Thrissur and Cochin College, Ernakulam. Andrrews is a Roman Catholic of the Latin Rite. Rosshan has always been interested in co-curricular activities and not in studies. He was a very naughty student in his school days. Andrrews has married to Ancy Joseph, and the duo has three children Anjelina, Ryan, and Ana Bella. Ancy is the only sister of Mieo Joseph, a music director. Mieo Joseph has made his film debut in Rosshan’s Notebook. Before giving his debut film as a dire...
Date of Birth: 06-01-1975
Age: 49
Star Sign: Capricorn
Gender: Male
Language: Malayalam
Skills: Director
Date of Birth: 06-01-1975
Age: 49
Star Sign: Capricorn
Gender: Male
Language: Malayalam
Skills: Director

22. M. T. Vasudevan Nair


m.-t.-vasudevan-nair.png M T Vasudevan Nair is a renowned writer and director. He is famous for Kadavu, Oru Vadakkan Veergatha, and several other movies. He has written about 54 screenplays for movies and did direction for about seven movies. He has been rewarded by several awards for his direction, screenplay and for his novels. Nair was born on 9 August 1933, in a small village of Kudallur in Kerala. Vasudevan won his first award at the age of 20 when he wrote a short story in Malayalam for Best Short Story Writing Competition held by The New York Herald Tribune in 1953. Nair penned down his first novel Naalukettu in 1958 and won the prestigious Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award. Since then he has written about eight novels, eightee...
M T Vasudevan Nair is a renowned writer and director. He is famous for Kadavu, Oru Vadakkan Veergatha, and several other movies. He has written about 54 screenplays for movies and did direction for about seven movies. He has been rewarded by several awards for his direction, screenplay and for his novels. Nair was born on 9 August 1933, in a small village of Kudallur in Kerala. Vasudevan won his first award at the age of 20 when he wrote a short story in Malayalam for Best Short Story Writing Competition held by The New York Herald Tribune in 1953. Nair penned down his first novel Naalukettu in 1958 and won the prestigious Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award. Since then he has written about eight novels, eightee...
Date of Birth: 09-08-1933
Age: 90
Star Sign: Leo
Gender: Male
Language: Malayalam
Date of Birth: 09-08-1933
Age: 90
Star Sign: Leo
Gender: Male
Language: Malayalam

23. Mohan Sithara


mohan-sithara.png Mohan Sithara is a Malayalam music composer who made his debut into movie world in 1986. Since his childhood, he was deeply interested in music. At the age of 14, he became an expert violinist, and he began his music career as a violinist. He joined a music troupe ‘Mohan Sithara’ and got his name credited as Mohan Sithara too later in his career. Later he engaged himself playing violin with leading music composers such as M G Radhakrishnan, Shyam, etc. He even played orchestra in music composer Perumbavoor G Raveendranath’s film ‘Thoovanathumbikal’ which became a hit.  As an independent music director the first film for w...
Mohan Sithara is a Malayalam music composer who made his debut into movie world in 1986. Since his childhood, he was deeply interested in music. At the age of 14, he became an expert violinist, and he began his music career as a violinist. He joined a music troupe ‘Mohan Sithara’ and got his name credited as Mohan Sithara too later in his career. Later he engaged himself playing violin with leading music composers such as M G Radhakrishnan, Shyam, etc. He even played orchestra in music composer Perumbavoor G Raveendranath’s film ‘Thoovanathumbikal’ which became a hit.  As an independent music director the first film for w...
Date of Birth: 1959
Gender: Male
Language: Malayalam
Skills: Music Director
Date of Birth: 1959
Gender: Male
Language: Malayalam
Skills: Music Director

24. Suraj Venjaramoodu


16-03-2017/suraj-venjaramoodu.jpg Sooraj Venjaramoodu was born on 30th June, 1976 in Kerala. He is an Indian actor, television presenter, and comedian. He has acted in over 250 films. His father is a retired soldier and, his mother is a housewife. Sooraj began his career as a stand-up comedian. He was successful in this and was most famous for his mockery of the Thiruvananthapuram accent. At first, when he started his acting career, he was not well- accepted by the audience. His first movie was 'Jagapoga.' This film received a lot of bad reactions. Later, he started playing minor roles in movies as a Bus conductor, Rasika, and Rasathanthram. His role that got his attention was Thuruppugulam in 2006. Apart from that, he has appeared in many movies such as ...
Sooraj Venjaramoodu was born on 30th June, 1976 in Kerala. He is an Indian actor, television presenter, and comedian. He has acted in over 250 films. His father is a retired soldier and, his mother is a housewife. Sooraj began his career as a stand-up comedian. He was successful in this and was most famous for his mockery of the Thiruvananthapuram accent. At first, when he started his acting career, he was not well- accepted by the audience. His first movie was 'Jagapoga.' This film received a lot of bad reactions. Later, he started playing minor roles in movies as a Bus conductor, Rasika, and Rasathanthram. His role that got his attention was Thuruppugulam in 2006. Apart from that, he has appeared in many movies such as ...
Date of Birth: 30-06-1976
Age: 47
Star Sign: Cancer
Gender: Male
Language: Malayalam
Skills: Movie Actor
Date of Birth: 30-06-1976
Age: 47
Star Sign: Cancer
Gender: Male
Language: Malayalam
Skills: Movie Actor

25. Manoj K. Jayan


24-03-2017/manoj-k.-jayan.png Manoj Kadampoothramadam Jayan is a South-Indian actor, born on 15 March 1966 in an Ezhava family. His father, Sruthiyil K.G. Jayan, is a famous Carnatic musician, whereas his mother works as a teacher. He completed his schooling from the Government College, Nattika. It is known that since childhood, he was much of an introvert. He made up his mind on pursuing acting as a career. His parents encouraged him by sending him to the Southern Film Institute, Trivandrum to learn to act. His professor at the Institute, Adam Ayub, later directed his debut on television in ‘Kumilakal’, a television serial airing on Doordarshan in 1988. Manoj debuted with ...
Manoj Kadampoothramadam Jayan is a South-Indian actor, born on 15 March 1966 in an Ezhava family. His father, Sruthiyil K.G. Jayan, is a famous Carnatic musician, whereas his mother works as a teacher. He completed his schooling from the Government College, Nattika. It is known that since childhood, he was much of an introvert. He made up his mind on pursuing acting as a career. His parents encouraged him by sending him to the Southern Film Institute, Trivandrum to learn to act. His professor at the Institute, Adam Ayub, later directed his debut on television in ‘Kumilakal’, a television serial airing on Doordarshan in 1988. Manoj debuted with ...
Date of Birth: 15-03-1966
Age: 58
Star Sign: Pisces
Gender: Male
Language: Malayalam
Skills: Movie Actor
Date of Birth: 15-03-1966
Age: 58
Star Sign: Pisces
Gender: Male
Language: Malayalam
Skills: Movie Actor

26. Mammootty


mammootty.jpg Muhammed Kutty Ismail Paniparambil is the original name of Mammootty, the Malayalam superstar. Having working in more than 300 movies he is still a star to reckon with, in Malayalam film industry. Apart from acting, he was also a lawyer. Currently he is busy with philanthropic works too.    Born on 7th September 1951, Mammootty also donned the role of a producer. He has worked in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi and Kannada, other than Malayalam films. He garnered the National Award for his acting skills, thrice in his career. He shares this feat with veteran actor Kam...
Muhammed Kutty Ismail Paniparambil is the original name of Mammootty, the Malayalam superstar. Having working in more than 300 movies he is still a star to reckon with, in Malayalam film industry. Apart from acting, he was also a lawyer. Currently he is busy with philanthropic works too.    Born on 7th September 1951, Mammootty also donned the role of a producer. He has worked in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi and Kannada, other than Malayalam films. He garnered the National Award for his acting skills, thrice in his career. He shares this feat with veteran actor Kam...
Date of Birth: 07-09-1951
Age: 72
Star Sign: Virgo
Gender: Male
Language: Malayalam
Skills: Movie Actor
Date of Birth: 07-09-1951
Age: 72
Star Sign: Virgo
Gender: Male
Language: Malayalam
Skills: Movie Actor

27. Sujith Vasudevan (Sharreth)


15-08-2019/sujith-vasudevan--28sharreth-29.jpg Sujith Vasudevan is a music director and a singer who mainly composes film scores for Malayalam films. He is prominently known by his stage name ‘Sharreth’. He composed music for some of the Telugu, Tamil and Hindi films as well. He was born on 3 October, 1969 in Kollam, Kerala. His parents are Vasudevan and Indiradevi. He is a student and a disciple of M. Balamuralikrishna. He is also an excellent Playback singer and sung songs in Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil and Kannada films. In his early days, he worked as a keyboard player under music director Raveendran. His music directorial debut took place with Malayalam film Kshanakkathu in 1990. His first song as a playback singer was along with K....
Sujith Vasudevan is a music director and a singer who mainly composes film scores for Malayalam films. He is prominently known by his stage name ‘Sharreth’. He composed music for some of the Telugu, Tamil and Hindi films as well. He was born on 3 October, 1969 in Kollam, Kerala. His parents are Vasudevan and Indiradevi. He is a student and a disciple of M. Balamuralikrishna. He is also an excellent Playback singer and sung songs in Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil and Kannada films. In his early days, he worked as a keyboard player under music director Raveendran. His music directorial debut took place with Malayalam film Kshanakkathu in 1990. His first song as a playback singer was along with K....

28. K R Mohanan


k-r-mohanan.jpg K R Mohanan is a very famous director who had done multiple jobs as a writer and art director as well. His contribution in Malayalam films has been much appreciated from the beginning. He is born in 1947 in Thrissur district, India. He did his graduation from FTII in Pune. He is much recognized for his contribution towards documentaries and short films. He worked for many years in "Kerala Films Development Corporation". He is someone who believes in quality than in quantity. He managed to direct only 3 films till now but those 3 have been extremely impactful movies. His first movie Ashwathama - 1978, is a recap of the same character Ashwathama in Mahabharath. But this is re-narrated in the recent cine...
K R Mohanan is a very famous director who had done multiple jobs as a writer and art director as well. His contribution in Malayalam films has been much appreciated from the beginning. He is born in 1947 in Thrissur district, India. He did his graduation from FTII in Pune. He is much recognized for his contribution towards documentaries and short films. He worked for many years in "Kerala Films Development Corporation". He is someone who believes in quality than in quantity. He managed to direct only 3 films till now but those 3 have been extremely impactful movies. His first movie Ashwathama - 1978, is a recap of the same character Ashwathama in Mahabharath. But this is re-narrated in the recent cine...
Date of Birth: 11-12-1947
Age: 76
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Gender: Male
Language: Malayalam
Skills: Director
Date of Birth: 11-12-1947
Age: 76
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Gender: Male
Language: Malayalam
Skills: Director

29. K J Yesudas


k/0/j/0/y/e/k-j-yesudas.jpg Kattassery Joseph Yesudas shortly called as K J Yesudas is an exceptional Carnatic singer and playback singer in Indian Cinema. Born on Jan 10 in 1940, he is fondly called as Gana Gandharvan and Dasettan. He has set a record of recording more than 60,000 songs. He is born in a Roman Catholic family, in Kochi. His father was a great classical Malayalam musician. His first song was Jaathi Bhedam Matha Dwesham (music: M B Sreenivasan) recorded on 14 November 1961. This song is so close to Yesudas, that he signs it even today very often in any of the concerts. His journey started with this song. He got his first hit through a movie Bharya under the music direction of G. Devarajan. He made hu...
Kattassery Joseph Yesudas shortly called as K J Yesudas is an exceptional Carnatic singer and playback singer in Indian Cinema. Born on Jan 10 in 1940, he is fondly called as Gana Gandharvan and Dasettan. He has set a record of recording more than 60,000 songs. He is born in a Roman Catholic family, in Kochi. His father was a great classical Malayalam musician. His first song was Jaathi Bhedam Matha Dwesham (music: M B Sreenivasan) recorded on 14 November 1961. This song is so close to Yesudas, that he signs it even today very often in any of the concerts. His journey started with this song. He got his first hit through a movie Bharya under the music direction of G. Devarajan. He made hu...
Date of Birth: 10-01-1940
Age: 84
Star Sign: Capricorn
Gender: Male
Language: Malayalam
Skills: Singer, Musician
Date of Birth: 10-01-1940
Age: 84
Star Sign: Capricorn
Gender: Male
Language: Malayalam
Skills: Singer, Musician

30. Jagathy Sreekumar


24-06-2017/jagathy-sreekumar.jpg Jagathy Sreekumar, a famous Indian film actor known for his comedy roles. His original name is Sreekumar Achary known by his screen name Jagathy. Sreekumar was born in 1951 in Jagathy, Trivandrum.His father was a drama artist, and he worked for all India radio. He did his schooling in Trivandrum and completed his graduation from Mar Ivanious College Trivandrum. He first started his career as a medical representative and due to his immense passion towards the film, he turned to the film industry and became an actor.   During his school and college days itself, he acted in dramas and play and became a theater artist. He started his film career in the movie Chattambi Kalyani directed by J Sasi...
Jagathy Sreekumar, a famous Indian film actor known for his comedy roles. His original name is Sreekumar Achary known by his screen name Jagathy. Sreekumar was born in 1951 in Jagathy, Trivandrum.His father was a drama artist, and he worked for all India radio. He did his schooling in Trivandrum and completed his graduation from Mar Ivanious College Trivandrum. He first started his career as a medical representative and due to his immense passion towards the film, he turned to the film industry and became an actor.   During his school and college days itself, he acted in dramas and play and became a theater artist. He started his film career in the movie Chattambi Kalyani directed by J Sasi...
Date of Birth: 05-01-1951
Age: 73
Star Sign: Capricorn
Gender: Male
Language: Malayalam
Skills: Movie Actor
Date of Birth: 05-01-1951
Age: 73
Star Sign: Capricorn
Gender: Male
Language: Malayalam
Skills: Movie Actor

31. Shobi Thilakan


Shobi-Thilakan.jpg Shobi Thilakan is an Indian actor who has primarily worked in the Malayalam cinema industry. Shobi has appeared in films such as Life, Put Your Hope in God, and Pendulum. In the year 2022, Shobi's film, Life Put Your Hope In God, was released in theaters. He is the son of famed actor Thilakan and one of the industry's most well-known dubbing artists. He provides the on-screen voice for a number of actors in films and television shows. He is currently seen in the show 'ManjilVirinjaPoovu', in which he plays a hefty part. Shobi was recently seen in a cameo in 'Ammayariyathe.' The award for best dubbing artist went to Shobi Thilakan. He received the prize for his performance in the film Bhoomiyile Manohara Sw...
Shobi Thilakan is an Indian actor who has primarily worked in the Malayalam cinema industry. Shobi has appeared in films such as Life, Put Your Hope in God, and Pendulum. In the year 2022, Shobi's film, Life Put Your Hope In God, was released in theaters. He is the son of famed actor Thilakan and one of the industry's most well-known dubbing artists. He provides the on-screen voice for a number of actors in films and television shows. He is currently seen in the show 'ManjilVirinjaPoovu', in which he plays a hefty part. Shobi was recently seen in a cameo in 'Ammayariyathe.' The award for best dubbing artist went to Shobi Thilakan. He received the prize for his performance in the film Bhoomiyile Manohara Sw...
Gender: Male
Language: Malayalam
Skills: Actor
Gender: Male
Language: Malayalam
Skills: Actor

32. Ranjith Balakrishnan


Ranjith-Krishnan.jpg A great Indian film director Mr.Ranjith Balakrishnan Nair was born on 4th September 1964 in Balussery Kerala. Apart from directing Malayalam Cinema he is also known for variegate aspects of filming like screen writer , producer as well as actor. Two of his most famous film ventures are “Thirakkatha “ and “Indian Rupee “that  won the National Film Award for the Best Feature Film in Malayalam in 2008 and 2011 resp. When he graduated from THE School  Of Drama And Fine Arts,Thrissur, he tried his luck at skits and t.v serials as an actor for Doordarshan. His debutant films were OruMaymasPulariyil . Later on he made his ingression by writing stories for a fun- adventure film directed by Kam...
A great Indian film director Mr.Ranjith Balakrishnan Nair was born on 4th September 1964 in Balussery Kerala. Apart from directing Malayalam Cinema he is also known for variegate aspects of filming like screen writer , producer as well as actor. Two of his most famous film ventures are “Thirakkatha “ and “Indian Rupee “that  won the National Film Award for the Best Feature Film in Malayalam in 2008 and 2011 resp. When he graduated from THE School  Of Drama And Fine Arts,Thrissur, he tried his luck at skits and t.v serials as an actor for Doordarshan. His debutant films were OruMaymasPulariyil . Later on he made his ingression by writing stories for a fun- adventure film directed by Kam...
Date of Birth: 04-09-1964
Age: 59
Star Sign: Virgo
Gender: Male
Language: Malayalam
Skills: Director
Date of Birth: 04-09-1964
Age: 59
Star Sign: Virgo
Gender: Male
Language: Malayalam
Skills: Director