P. Madhuri
Shobha
K P A C Lalitha
M. B. Sreenivasan
V. B. K. Menon
Kavalam Narayana Panicker
K. Ravindranathan Nair
G Aravindan
V K Pavithran
Ramu Kariat
C. N. Karunakaran
P. T. Kunju Muhammed
Jayachandran
Ramachandra Babu
Madhu Ambat
P Bhaskaran
M. T. Vasudevan Nair
Padmarajan
Sukumaran
Manohar - Tamil
P. Jayachandran
K R Mohanan
K G George
Balan K Nair
Devadas
1. P. Madhuri
P Madhuri is an Indian playback singer. She mainly works in the South Indian film industry. Madhuri gave her voice for various songs in Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam. She has got the Kerala State Film Award twice for a best playback singer. Madhuri took birth as Shivagnanam in a place named Tiruchirappalli. She was born in a Tamil family in 1943.
She married to V Jayaram when she was thirteen years old. Madhuri became the mother of two children by 16. She worked in an amateur drama group when popular Malayalam music director G Devarajan incidentally watched one of her performances at Madras (Chennai). Madhuri was introduced to movies by Devarajan via Kadalppalam (1969), in which she gave her voice for the popular Mappila song Kasthuri Thailamitu Mudi Minuki. Devarajan carefully picked her and groomed Madhuri into one of the fine...
P Madhuri is an Indian playback singer. She mainly works in the South Indian film industry. Madhuri gave her voice for various songs in Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam. She has got the Kerala State Film Award twice for a best playback singer. Madhuri took birth as Shivagnanam in a place named Tiruchirappalli. She was born in a Tamil family in 1943.
She married to V Jayaram when she was thirteen years old. Madhuri became the mother of two children by 16. She worked in an amateur drama group when popular Malayalam music director G Devarajan incidentally watched one of her performances at Madras (Chennai). Madhuri was introduced to movies by Devarajan via Kadalppalam (1969), in which she gave her voice for the popular Mappila song Kasthuri Thailamitu Mudi Minuki. Devarajan carefully picked her and groomed Madhuri into one of the fine...
2. Shobha
Shobha was a famous South Indian actress who worked in Malayalam and Tamil films. Her exceptional acting talents impressed many directors who had different ideas, making the out-of-the-box experimental type of movies. She understood what the directors wanted from a scene in a beautiful way. In several films, she had to present distressed characters, and she excelled at them even at a very young age.
She was the daughter of K. P. Menon and Prema Menon, one of the leading actresses of Malayalam film industry during the 1950s. She joined the industry in 1968, making her screen debut in Tamil Thriller film Thattungal Thirakkappadum at the age of six. She worked with eminent directors like Balachandra Menon, K.G.George, Mohan, P. N. Panicker and Ramu Kariat during her short time in the industry. She received many ac...
Shobha was a famous South Indian actress who worked in Malayalam and Tamil films. Her exceptional acting talents impressed many directors who had different ideas, making the out-of-the-box experimental type of movies. She understood what the directors wanted from a scene in a beautiful way. In several films, she had to present distressed characters, and she excelled at them even at a very young age.
She was the daughter of K. P. Menon and Prema Menon, one of the leading actresses of Malayalam film industry during the 1950s. She joined the industry in 1968, making her screen debut in Tamil Thriller film Thattungal Thirakkappadum at the age of six. She worked with eminent directors like Balachandra Menon, K.G.George, Mohan, P. N. Panicker and Ramu Kariat during her short time in the industry. She received many ac...
Date of Death:
01-05-1980
Age:
61
Gender:
Female
Date of Death:
01-05-1980
Age:
61
Gender:
Female
3. K P A C Lalitha
K.P.A.C Lalitha is known for her character Mayavathi Amma in the super hit comedy serial ‘Thattiyum Muttiyum.’ She is one of the finest Malayalam Cinema and Serials actors, known for her acting in very distinctive and versatile roles in hundreds of movies. She has won National Award twice for the movies Amaram (directed by her husband) in 1991 and Shantam in 2000. She has also won several state awards and many television awards.
In 2013, her autobiography Kadha Tudarum won the Cherukad award. She was born Maheshwari in 1947, in Alappuzha, Kerala, India. She is a part of the Malayalam Cinema Industry and Tele Serial Industry. She began her career at the age of 10 by acting in plays. Her first play was Geethayude Bali. Later she joined K.P.A.C, a renowned drama troupe in Kerala. K.P.A.C Lalitha b...
K.P.A.C Lalitha is known for her character Mayavathi Amma in the super hit comedy serial ‘Thattiyum Muttiyum.’ She is one of the finest Malayalam Cinema and Serials actors, known for her acting in very distinctive and versatile roles in hundreds of movies. She has won National Award twice for the movies Amaram (directed by her husband) in 1991 and Shantam in 2000. She has also won several state awards and many television awards.
In 2013, her autobiography Kadha Tudarum won the Cherukad award. She was born Maheshwari in 1947, in Alappuzha, Kerala, India. She is a part of the Malayalam Cinema Industry and Tele Serial Industry. She began her career at the age of 10 by acting in plays. Her first play was Geethayude Bali. Later she joined K.P.A.C, a renowned drama troupe in Kerala. K.P.A.C Lalitha b...
Date of Death:
22-02-2022
Age:
76
Gender:
Female
Date of Death:
22-02-2022
Age:
76
Gender:
Female
4. M. B. Sreenivasan
M B Sreenivasan is an Indian director who worked for the Malayalam film industry. He was born on 19th September 1925 in Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh. Sreenivasan completed his school at P.S. High School, Chennai, and graduated from Madras Presidency College. His first song was released in the Tamil language with popular Tamil lyricist Jayakanthan for his movie Paadhai Theriyudhu Paar.
He also played a vital role in IPTA which stands for Indian Peoples Theatre Association. Sreenivasan won several awards like Best Music Director in 1973, 1978, 1979, 1981 and won Kerala State Film Awards in 1987.
...
M B Sreenivasan is an Indian director who worked for the Malayalam film industry. He was born on 19th September 1925 in Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh. Sreenivasan completed his school at P.S. High School, Chennai, and graduated from Madras Presidency College. His first song was released in the Tamil language with popular Tamil lyricist Jayakanthan for his movie Paadhai Theriyudhu Paar.
He also played a vital role in IPTA which stands for Indian Peoples Theatre Association. Sreenivasan won several awards like Best Music Director in 1973, 1978, 1979, 1981 and won Kerala State Film Awards in 1987.
... Date of Death:
09-03-1988
Age:
98
Gender:
Male
Date of Death:
09-03-1988
Age:
98
Gender:
Male
5. V. B. K. Menon
V B K Menon is an Indian producer who worked for the Malayalam film industry. He is a very popular producer who worked in more than 12 South Indian movies. Some of the films in which he worked as a producer are Alexander the Great in 2010, Oru Yaatra Mozhi in 1997, Kaatttile Thadi Thevarude Ana in 1995,
Sindoora Sandhyakku Mounam in 1982, Kallanum Polisum in 1992, and many others. He worked with big south Indian celebrities like Mohanlal, Ratheesh, Lakshmi, Revathi, and many others.
...
V B K Menon is an Indian producer who worked for the Malayalam film industry. He is a very popular producer who worked in more than 12 South Indian movies. Some of the films in which he worked as a producer are Alexander the Great in 2010, Oru Yaatra Mozhi in 1997, Kaatttile Thadi Thevarude Ana in 1995,
Sindoora Sandhyakku Mounam in 1982, Kallanum Polisum in 1992, and many others. He worked with big south Indian celebrities like Mohanlal, Ratheesh, Lakshmi, Revathi, and many others.
...6. Kavalam Narayana Panicker
Kavalam Narayana Panicker is an Indian director who worked for the Malayalam film industry. He was born on 28th April 1928 in Alappuzha, Kerala. Kavalam worked on more than 40 movies in the South Indian film industry. He is a multi-talented lyricist, music composer, producer, and actor. Some of his work includes KakkeKakke Koodevide in 2002,
Kannezhuthi Pottumthottu in 1999, Vida Parayum Mumbe in 1981, Kattathe Kilikoodu in 1983, Amen in 2013, and many other Malayalam films. As a director, he worked in several movies like Malavikagnimitam in 2014, Kalivesham in 2014, TheyyaTheyyam in 2014, Karnabharam in 2013, and many others.
...
Kavalam Narayana Panicker is an Indian director who worked for the Malayalam film industry. He was born on 28th April 1928 in Alappuzha, Kerala. Kavalam worked on more than 40 movies in the South Indian film industry. He is a multi-talented lyricist, music composer, producer, and actor. Some of his work includes KakkeKakke Koodevide in 2002,
Kannezhuthi Pottumthottu in 1999, Vida Parayum Mumbe in 1981, Kattathe Kilikoodu in 1983, Amen in 2013, and many other Malayalam films. As a director, he worked in several movies like Malavikagnimitam in 2014, Kalivesham in 2014, TheyyaTheyyam in 2014, Karnabharam in 2013, and many others.
... Date of Death:
26-06-2016
Age:
96
Gender:
Male
Date of Death:
26-06-2016
Age:
96
Gender:
Male
7. K. Ravindranathan Nair
K Ravindranathan Nair is an Indian producer who worked for the Malayalam film industry. He was born in 1932 in Kollam, Kerala. Nair is a multi-talented producer, industrialist, and philanthropist who worked in more than 10 South Indian movies. He was born in a rich family who has a business in cashew production and export.
His interest in literature bought him to Malayalam cinemas and in 1967, he established General Pictures under which he produced his first films Anweshichu Kandethiyilla. Some of the movies in which he worked are Achani in 1973, Manju in 1982, Thampu in 1978, Anantaram in 1987, and many others.
...
K Ravindranathan Nair is an Indian producer who worked for the Malayalam film industry. He was born in 1932 in Kollam, Kerala. Nair is a multi-talented producer, industrialist, and philanthropist who worked in more than 10 South Indian movies. He was born in a rich family who has a business in cashew production and export.
His interest in literature bought him to Malayalam cinemas and in 1967, he established General Pictures under which he produced his first films Anweshichu Kandethiyilla. Some of the movies in which he worked are Achani in 1973, Manju in 1982, Thampu in 1978, Anantaram in 1987, and many others.
... Date of Death:
08-07-2023
Age:
90
Gender:
Male
Date of Death:
08-07-2023
Age:
90
Gender:
Male
8. G Aravindan
G. Aravindan, full name Govindan Aravindan was an exceptional personality with many talents. Aravindan was a screenplay writer, painter, director, and cartoonist of Indian origin. He was born in Kottayam in present-day Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala in 1935. He was born to a family of artists, his father being M.N. Govindan Nair – a comedy writer. Aravindan went to University College in Trivandrum, Kerala. At an early age, Aravindan started working as an illustrator for Mathrubhumi – a Malayalam weekly newspaper. He worked with Mathrubhumi for 12 years and was known for his comic strip Cheriya Manushyarum Valiya Lokavum which revolved around the socio-politic scenario of the country. After some time, he developed an inclination toward music and dramatics. He came into contact with thespian Kavalam Narayana Panicker and writer T...
G. Aravindan, full name Govindan Aravindan was an exceptional personality with many talents. Aravindan was a screenplay writer, painter, director, and cartoonist of Indian origin. He was born in Kottayam in present-day Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala in 1935. He was born to a family of artists, his father being M.N. Govindan Nair – a comedy writer. Aravindan went to University College in Trivandrum, Kerala. At an early age, Aravindan started working as an illustrator for Mathrubhumi – a Malayalam weekly newspaper. He worked with Mathrubhumi for 12 years and was known for his comic strip Cheriya Manushyarum Valiya Lokavum which revolved around the socio-politic scenario of the country. After some time, he developed an inclination toward music and dramatics. He came into contact with thespian Kavalam Narayana Panicker and writer T...
Age:
89
Gender:
Male
Age:
89
Gender:
Male
9. V K Pavithran
V K Pavithran was a writer, director ,and producer who predominantly worked in the Malayalam film industry. He was born on the 1st of June 1950 in Trichur. His career spanned twenty-seven years from 1975 to 2002. He passed away at the age of 56 on 26th February in Thrissur. His directorial debut ‘Yaro Oral’ was a success. For that movie, he won several awards ,including the state awards for best direction, best editing ,and best cinematography.
He also worked as a lyricist for T.V. Chandran’s Krishnankutty. He won the National Film Award for the Best Regional Film for his movie, ‘Uppu.’
...
V K Pavithran was a writer, director ,and producer who predominantly worked in the Malayalam film industry. He was born on the 1st of June 1950 in Trichur. His career spanned twenty-seven years from 1975 to 2002. He passed away at the age of 56 on 26th February in Thrissur. His directorial debut ‘Yaro Oral’ was a success. For that movie, he won several awards ,including the state awards for best direction, best editing ,and best cinematography.
He also worked as a lyricist for T.V. Chandran’s Krishnankutty. He won the National Film Award for the Best Regional Film for his movie, ‘Uppu.’
... Gender:
Male
10. Ramu Kariat
Ramu Kariat is an Indian Film Director. He works in the Malayalam Film Industry. Ramu was born on the 1st of February in the year 1927. He was born in Engandiyur, Kerala, in India. He has a daughter whose name is Suma Devan. Ramu started his career in the Film Industry with the Malayalam Film Neelakkuyil (1954).
He then worked for more films like Mudiyanga Puthran (1961), Chemmeen (1965), Ezhu Rathrikal (1968), Maaya (1972), and many more. He got the All India Certificate of Merit for Best Feature Film in 1954. He won the President’s Silver Medal for Best Feature Film in Malayalam twice in 1954 and 1961. He won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in 1965. Ramu died on the 10th of February in the year 1979 in Trivandrum, Kerala.
...
Ramu Kariat is an Indian Film Director. He works in the Malayalam Film Industry. Ramu was born on the 1st of February in the year 1927. He was born in Engandiyur, Kerala, in India. He has a daughter whose name is Suma Devan. Ramu started his career in the Film Industry with the Malayalam Film Neelakkuyil (1954).
He then worked for more films like Mudiyanga Puthran (1961), Chemmeen (1965), Ezhu Rathrikal (1968), Maaya (1972), and many more. He got the All India Certificate of Merit for Best Feature Film in 1954. He won the President’s Silver Medal for Best Feature Film in Malayalam twice in 1954 and 1961. He won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in 1965. Ramu died on the 10th of February in the year 1979 in Trivandrum, Kerala.
... Date of Death:
10-02-1979
Age:
97
Gender:
Male
Date of Death:
10-02-1979
Age:
97
Gender:
Male
11. C. N. Karunakaran
C. N. Karunakaran was a painter born in 1940. He is a native of Brahmakulam in Thrissur District of Kerala. He was the Chairman of the Kerala Lalitakala Academy. Karunakaran has received degrees in painting and design from the Government School of Arts and Crafts, Madras. He completed his schooling under the guidance of the renowned artists K. C. S. Paniker and D.P. Roy Choudhari. He died in Kochi on December 14th, 2013 following a period of brief illness. After completing his education, Karunakaran worked as an art director and made ad movies in Chennai. In 1970, he came back to Kochi to take responsibility of Kalapeetom (Kerala Institute of Arts). He was a renowned artist of that time. He is the founder of "Chitrakoodam;" the first private art gallery in Kerala.
He also worked as an art director in the Malayalam fil...
C. N. Karunakaran was a painter born in 1940. He is a native of Brahmakulam in Thrissur District of Kerala. He was the Chairman of the Kerala Lalitakala Academy. Karunakaran has received degrees in painting and design from the Government School of Arts and Crafts, Madras. He completed his schooling under the guidance of the renowned artists K. C. S. Paniker and D.P. Roy Choudhari. He died in Kochi on December 14th, 2013 following a period of brief illness. After completing his education, Karunakaran worked as an art director and made ad movies in Chennai. In 1970, he came back to Kochi to take responsibility of Kalapeetom (Kerala Institute of Arts). He was a renowned artist of that time. He is the founder of "Chitrakoodam;" the first private art gallery in Kerala.
He also worked as an art director in the Malayalam fil...
Date of Death:
14-12-2013
Gender:
Male
12. P. T. Kunju Muhammed
P. T. Kunju Muhammed is a producer and director who mainly works in Malayalam industry. His debut film name was Magrib. At the state level, Kunju has won many awards for his contribution to the industry. He was born in Pancharamukku which is near to Chavakkad in Thrissur which is a district in Kerala.
He is also a politician. He went to St. Thomas College which is situated in Thrissur to complete his degree of graduation in mathematics. Kunju Muhammed has produced and directed many movies like Paradeshi which was released in the year 2007, Garshom released in the year 1998, Veeraputhran released in the year 2011, and much more. All these movies were appreciated and had bagged many awards. As a producer, Kunju Muhammed has produced many films like Swaroopam, Aswathamavu, ...
P. T. Kunju Muhammed is a producer and director who mainly works in Malayalam industry. His debut film name was Magrib. At the state level, Kunju has won many awards for his contribution to the industry. He was born in Pancharamukku which is near to Chavakkad in Thrissur which is a district in Kerala.
He is also a politician. He went to St. Thomas College which is situated in Thrissur to complete his degree of graduation in mathematics. Kunju Muhammed has produced and directed many movies like Paradeshi which was released in the year 2007, Garshom released in the year 1998, Veeraputhran released in the year 2011, and much more. All these movies were appreciated and had bagged many awards. As a producer, Kunju Muhammed has produced many films like Swaroopam, Aswathamavu, ...
Gender:
Male
13. Jayachandran
Jayachandran is an Indian journalism photographer and reporter. He holds the position of Picture Editor in Chief of Malayala Manorama. He also directs and writes films as well as documentaries. He was born in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. He completed his schooling from Karamana Government High School and later got a Mathematics degree from Mar Ivanious College. He is trained and skilled in photography, painting, and decorations. He joined the largest circulated daily in the regional languages of India, Malayala Manorama, at the age of 25. As a director, he has directed the documentary “Kailash-Manasa Sarovar Yatra” for Malayala Manorama, and “Travancore, A Saga of Benevolence”.
His entire project on following the legendary Communist leader E M Shankaran Namboothiripad, for 16 years, was published by Malay...
Jayachandran is an Indian journalism photographer and reporter. He holds the position of Picture Editor in Chief of Malayala Manorama. He also directs and writes films as well as documentaries. He was born in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. He completed his schooling from Karamana Government High School and later got a Mathematics degree from Mar Ivanious College. He is trained and skilled in photography, painting, and decorations. He joined the largest circulated daily in the regional languages of India, Malayala Manorama, at the age of 25. As a director, he has directed the documentary “Kailash-Manasa Sarovar Yatra” for Malayala Manorama, and “Travancore, A Saga of Benevolence”.
His entire project on following the legendary Communist leader E M Shankaran Namboothiripad, for 16 years, was published by Malay...
Gender:
Male
14. Ramachandra Babu
It is a name quite familiar to the Malayalam film industry. He has cinematographed for over 125 films and is a Kerala State Award winning Cinematographer. Ramachandra Babu was born in a small town called Maduranthakam in the district of Kancheepuram in Tamil Nadu. He was born on December 15, 1947. After his completion of BSc Chemistry from Loyola College, Madras, he moved on to join the Film and Television Institute of India, Pune (FTII) to study cinematography. In addition to what he achieved educationally he also got to have a lot of friends from the Institute which helped him further in his future life as well as career. People like John Abraham, Balu Mahendra and K.G George who has made an impact in Indian Cinema through acting and directing were friends with Ramchandra in college.
His debut film was in the year 1971 as a c...
It is a name quite familiar to the Malayalam film industry. He has cinematographed for over 125 films and is a Kerala State Award winning Cinematographer. Ramachandra Babu was born in a small town called Maduranthakam in the district of Kancheepuram in Tamil Nadu. He was born on December 15, 1947. After his completion of BSc Chemistry from Loyola College, Madras, he moved on to join the Film and Television Institute of India, Pune (FTII) to study cinematography. In addition to what he achieved educationally he also got to have a lot of friends from the Institute which helped him further in his future life as well as career. People like John Abraham, Balu Mahendra and K.G George who has made an impact in Indian Cinema through acting and directing were friends with Ramchandra in college.
His debut film was in the year 1971 as a c...
Age:
76
Gender:
Male
Age:
76
Gender:
Male
15. Madhu Ambat
Madhu Ambat was born on 6th March 1949 to Prof. K Bhagyanath and Smt. Ambat Sulochana. The Ambat family was an incredible group of individuals, with a father that quit being a professor to pursue his love for magic as full time career and a sister who grew up to be an incredible actress. Not only this, his younger sister, Vidhubala went on to become a leading actress in the Malayalam film industry. In a time when everybody was focused on getting into good colleges and getting well-paid jobs as soon as possible, Mr. Ambat was lucky to have a family that believed that he deserved to love what he did. So, despite extreme pressure, he went to the renowned Pune Film Institute. He had also got admitted into IIT, but instead decided to go the other way.
He spent the next few years working his hardest and ultimately, it all paid off, w...
Madhu Ambat was born on 6th March 1949 to Prof. K Bhagyanath and Smt. Ambat Sulochana. The Ambat family was an incredible group of individuals, with a father that quit being a professor to pursue his love for magic as full time career and a sister who grew up to be an incredible actress. Not only this, his younger sister, Vidhubala went on to become a leading actress in the Malayalam film industry. In a time when everybody was focused on getting into good colleges and getting well-paid jobs as soon as possible, Mr. Ambat was lucky to have a family that believed that he deserved to love what he did. So, despite extreme pressure, he went to the renowned Pune Film Institute. He had also got admitted into IIT, but instead decided to go the other way.
He spent the next few years working his hardest and ultimately, it all paid off, w...
Age:
75
Gender:
Male
Skills:
16. P Bhaskaran
P Bhaskaran (full name Pulloottupadathu Bhaskaran)was an actor, poet, lyricist, and filmmaker from South India. He was born in Kodungallur, Thrissur district, Kingdom of Cochinon April 21, 1924, to a lawyer, freedom fighter, poet, and journalist Nandyelathu Padmanabha Menon, and house-wife Pulloottupadathu Ammalu Amma. However, Nandyelathu died when Pulloottupadathu was just ten years old. Within two years, he started writing poems. He went to Maharajas College. While studying there, literature and communism fascinated him. For six months, police kept him in prison for participating in the struggle of August. After releasing from their, Pulloottupadathu migrated to Kozhikode and started working at the Deshabhimani Weekly. Soon after, he commenced writing songs for local stage shows. Since they were communist, Travancore state had even ...
P Bhaskaran (full name Pulloottupadathu Bhaskaran)was an actor, poet, lyricist, and filmmaker from South India. He was born in Kodungallur, Thrissur district, Kingdom of Cochinon April 21, 1924, to a lawyer, freedom fighter, poet, and journalist Nandyelathu Padmanabha Menon, and house-wife Pulloottupadathu Ammalu Amma. However, Nandyelathu died when Pulloottupadathu was just ten years old. Within two years, he started writing poems. He went to Maharajas College. While studying there, literature and communism fascinated him. For six months, police kept him in prison for participating in the struggle of August. After releasing from their, Pulloottupadathu migrated to Kozhikode and started working at the Deshabhimani Weekly. Soon after, he commenced writing songs for local stage shows. Since they were communist, Travancore state had even ...
Date of Death:
25-02-2017
Age:
100
Gender:
Male
Date of Death:
25-02-2017
Age:
100
Gender:
Male
17. M. T. Vasudevan Nair
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, eighteen short stories, three children literature, two plays, three essays and three travelogues. He is hon...
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, eighteen short stories, three children literature, two plays, three essays and three travelogues. He is hon...
Age:
90
Gender:
Male
Age:
90
Gender:
Male
18. Padmarajan
P.Padmarajan is an acclaimed name in Malayalam literature and cinema history. He was an Indian screenwriter, author, and film director, known for his intricate writing and direction.
Padmarajan, born in Alleppey, Kerala, to parents Anantha Padmanabha Pillai, and Devaki Amma, graduated in Chemistry from the University of Trivandrum. In 1965, he signed up as an announcer on All India Radio (AIR), Thrissur, and continued to work with them till 1986. He tied the knot to Radhalakshmi in 1970, who was his co-worker at AIR. Later on, Padmarajan had to retire prematurely from AIR, due to his literature and movie commitments. Padmarajan’s literary works were inherent of all the social causes that affected and influenced the society, at large. In 1972, ...
P.Padmarajan is an acclaimed name in Malayalam literature and cinema history. He was an Indian screenwriter, author, and film director, known for his intricate writing and direction.
Padmarajan, born in Alleppey, Kerala, to parents Anantha Padmanabha Pillai, and Devaki Amma, graduated in Chemistry from the University of Trivandrum. In 1965, he signed up as an announcer on All India Radio (AIR), Thrissur, and continued to work with them till 1986. He tied the knot to Radhalakshmi in 1970, who was his co-worker at AIR. Later on, Padmarajan had to retire prematurely from AIR, due to his literature and movie commitments. Padmarajan’s literary works were inherent of all the social causes that affected and influenced the society, at large. In 1972, ...
Date of Death:
24-01-1991
Age:
78
Gender:
Male
Date of Death:
24-01-1991
Age:
78
Gender:
Male
19. Sukumaran
Sukumaran is a notable Malayalam film actor and producer during 70's. He was quite popular in South Indian cinemas during 70's and 80's and was considered superstar in the rows of M.G. Soman and Jayan. After graduating from University College with the gold medal in English literature, he spent his early career as a University professor for three years at Scott Christian College in Tamil Nadu,
Sukumaran played several characters in 120+ films over his entire career and won numerous awards for his character roles and noteworthy performances. Kerala State Film Award congratulated him for his contribution to the film 'Bandhanam'. Vasudevan Nair directed the film. While pursuing his career in academics, he got the offer to act in M.T. Vasu...
Sukumaran is a notable Malayalam film actor and producer during 70's. He was quite popular in South Indian cinemas during 70's and 80's and was considered superstar in the rows of M.G. Soman and Jayan. After graduating from University College with the gold medal in English literature, he spent his early career as a University professor for three years at Scott Christian College in Tamil Nadu,
Sukumaran played several characters in 120+ films over his entire career and won numerous awards for his character roles and noteworthy performances. Kerala State Film Award congratulated him for his contribution to the film 'Bandhanam'. Vasudevan Nair directed the film. While pursuing his career in academics, he got the offer to act in M.T. Vasu...
Date of Death:
16-06-1997
Age:
75
Gender:
Male
Date of Death:
16-06-1997
Age:
75
Gender:
Male
20. Manohar - Tamil
Manohar is a Tamil serial actor, who was born in Salem. He has four sisters and three brothers and he is the last child in his family. After his graduation, he left Salem and reached Chennai. He joined in YGP Academy to learn acting. Later, he joined in Kala’s Kalalaya to learn dance. He worked as a dance master for two years. He was also searching for acting chances, while working in Kalalaya. During that time, veteran Tamil director, Balu Mahendra was searching for new faces to act in his Telefilm. On hearing this, Manohar went for the audition and got selected in that. The telefilm is Kadhai Neram, which was telecasted in Sun TV.
He got a big opportunity to act in a big budget serial produced by Kutti Padmini called, Krishna Dasi, which had Nalini, Ranjitha, Ara...
Manohar is a Tamil serial actor, who was born in Salem. He has four sisters and three brothers and he is the last child in his family. After his graduation, he left Salem and reached Chennai. He joined in YGP Academy to learn acting. Later, he joined in Kala’s Kalalaya to learn dance. He worked as a dance master for two years. He was also searching for acting chances, while working in Kalalaya. During that time, veteran Tamil director, Balu Mahendra was searching for new faces to act in his Telefilm. On hearing this, Manohar went for the audition and got selected in that. The telefilm is Kadhai Neram, which was telecasted in Sun TV.
He got a big opportunity to act in a big budget serial produced by Kutti Padmini called, Krishna Dasi, which had Nalini, Ranjitha, Ara...
Date of Death:
17-11-2021
Age:
56
Gender:
Male
Skills:
Date of Death:
17-11-2021
Age:
56
Gender:
Male
21. P. Jayachandran
P. Jayachandran is a South Indian playback singer. Often, he is also affectionately called the Bhava Gayakan in the industry. This singer had worked in close collaboration with A R Rahman and even Illayaraja. With Illaryaraja, he had given numerous popular hits in Tamil movies, and he even sang a Hindi song for an A R Rahman’s composition. For a Malayalam movie’ Pennpada’ that released in 1975, a song that he had sung is considered to the first composition of A R Rahaman. This singer also had given his voice for music composer M S Viswanathan, who is also known as ‘Mellisai Mannar’ in Tamil cinema...
P. Jayachandran is a South Indian playback singer. Often, he is also affectionately called the Bhava Gayakan in the industry. This singer had worked in close collaboration with A R Rahman and even Illayaraja. With Illaryaraja, he had given numerous popular hits in Tamil movies, and he even sang a Hindi song for an A R Rahman’s composition. For a Malayalam movie’ Pennpada’ that released in 1975, a song that he had sung is considered to the first composition of A R Rahaman. This singer also had given his voice for music composer M S Viswanathan, who is also known as ‘Mellisai Mannar’ in Tamil cinema...
Age:
80
Gender:
Male
Age:
80
Gender:
Male
22. K R Mohanan
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 cinematic way. This story is about a young man with a fearful curse to live on earth for the next 3000 y...
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 cinematic way. This story is about a young man with a fearful curse to live on earth for the next 3000 y...
Age:
76
Gender:
Male
Age:
76
Gender:
Male
23. K G George
K G George is a renowned movie director in Malayalam film industry. He is very well known and much appreciated for his deep analytical skills about human psychology, which clearly reflects in his movies. He is one of the trendsetters who made an enormous effort to modernize the Malayalam films during 1970's. His characters all speak a deep evaluation that is done on the normal human psychology in various situations.
Born in 1946 and christened as Kulakkatil Geevarghese George, he later grew big and his name had to be shortened as K G George. He was an asst. director for director Ramu Kariat. He made his debut as a director with a movie Swapnadanam(1975). This movie had witnessed a great success in terms of commercial elements and gained applaud from critics. This was just the beginning. Again in 1980 he made another huge movie called Ya...
24. Balan K Nair
Balan K. Nair was a Malayalam actor born on 4 April 1933 in Chemancheri, Calicut. He made his reputation acting as a villain in most of the southern films. Balan started his acting career at a very young age of 14 with the association of Sangamam Theatre, Kozhikode. He was the eldest among his siblings and his parents died when he was very young. Balan had to face struggles before he became an actor. He made his debut with the film Nizhalattam in 1970. During his career, he won many prestigious awards including The National Award for The Best Actor in Oppol for his role as a military officer. Balan also won The Kerala State Film Award twice for second best actor in Adhithi and Thacholi Ambu in 1974 and 1978 respectively.
He was a renowned actor of the so...
Balan K. Nair was a Malayalam actor born on 4 April 1933 in Chemancheri, Calicut. He made his reputation acting as a villain in most of the southern films. Balan started his acting career at a very young age of 14 with the association of Sangamam Theatre, Kozhikode. He was the eldest among his siblings and his parents died when he was very young. Balan had to face struggles before he became an actor. He made his debut with the film Nizhalattam in 1970. During his career, he won many prestigious awards including The National Award for The Best Actor in Oppol for his role as a military officer. Balan also won The Kerala State Film Award twice for second best actor in Adhithi and Thacholi Ambu in 1974 and 1978 respectively.
He was a renowned actor of the so...
Date of Death:
26-08-2000
Age:
91
Gender:
Male
Date of Death:
26-08-2000
Age:
91
Gender:
Male
25. Devadas
Master Devadas is a Malayalam cinema actor. He is the son of Ramu, a veteran actor in the Malayalam cinema industry. His debut as a child artist in Anandabhairavi in 2007 and captured the hearts of Malayalis with his innocent smile and round face. His co-stars included Sai Kumar. Master Devadas won the Atlas Films Critic Award 2007 in the Best Child Artist category.
He also acted in Athisayan in the same year, starring alongside Hindi actor Jackie Shroff and Kavya Madhavan. Athisayan marked Jackie Shroff’s debut into Malayalam cinema. The film is a remake of the 2003 Hollywood flick Hulk, except for the replacement of scientist Bruce Banning with a savant orphan. Devadas played the role of a child prodigy who has extraordinary powers with which he has to save the world. Shot in Er...
Master Devadas is a Malayalam cinema actor. He is the son of Ramu, a veteran actor in the Malayalam cinema industry. His debut as a child artist in Anandabhairavi in 2007 and captured the hearts of Malayalis with his innocent smile and round face. His co-stars included Sai Kumar. Master Devadas won the Atlas Films Critic Award 2007 in the Best Child Artist category.
He also acted in Athisayan in the same year, starring alongside Hindi actor Jackie Shroff and Kavya Madhavan. Athisayan marked Jackie Shroff’s debut into Malayalam cinema. The film is a remake of the 2003 Hollywood flick Hulk, except for the replacement of scientist Bruce Banning with a savant orphan. Devadas played the role of a child prodigy who has extraordinary powers with which he has to save the world. Shot in Er...
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