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K S Sethumadhavan Known For Malayalam Films Dies In Chennai
K S Sethumadhavan, famous as a filmmaker in the Malayalam language, died at the age of 90 in Chennai, on December 24. He was ailing due to age-related issues for some time, reported PTI. He started his career in the early 1960s and directed over 60 movies. He also worked in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi languages. Born in Kerala's Palakkad, Sethumadhavan is survived by wife Valsala and three children.
Tags: Chennai, Malayalam, filmmaker, Kerala, Tamil Nadu
Courtesy: Press Trust Of India
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Kerala, India Thank You Very Much For The Photo: Paulo Coelho
The 'Alchemist' novel famed Paulo Coelho's tweet went viral after he dropped a thank you note to Kerala, India on Sept 5. The 78-year-old, Coelho's post had a photograph of an auto-rickshaw that had the same writing of his novel 'Alchemist' in Malayalam, just below his name 'PAULO COELHO'. "Hope you know that there is a Malayalam film named after you... Kochavva Paulo… read-more
Tags: Paulo Coelho, alchemist, Kerala, Autorickshaw, Malayalam
Courtesy: NDTV
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PM Modi Conveys Best Wishes To Nation On Eve Of Onam
On the occasion of Onam, PM Narendra Modi wished the nation on August 21 and tweeted, Onam is ''associated with positivity, brotherhood, and harmony. I pray for everyone's good health''. The festival marks the first month of the Malayalam Calendar and people celebrate it to ''commemorate the yield of new crops in the fields''. Meanwhile, Kerala Governor greeted the people of the state and other Malayalis all over the world.
Tags: Onam, PM Modi, festival, Kerala, Malayalam
Courtesy: ANI News
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Delhi: Govt Hospital Asks Nurses Not To Talk In Malayalam, Faces Ire
A Delhi government hospital has drawn criticism after issuing a circular instructing nurses to not to talk in Malayalam. The Govind Ballabh Pant hospital's circular stated all communication at the workplace should be done in Hindi or English to avoid "serious action". While the hospital authorities cited that maximum people there did not know Malayalam, nurses' union has objected to the inclusion of the language's name in the circular.
Tags: Malayalam, Delhi Government , Nurse Unions, Hospitals
Courtesy: Deccan Herald
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Malayalam Movie 'The Great Indian Kitchen' Heads To UK Asian Film Festival
Critically acclaimed Malayalam movie 'The Great Indian Kitchen', directed by Jeo Baby, has been selected to be featured at the UK Asian Film Festival 2021. The film revolves around Nimisha and explores her toiling experiences in the kitchen of a large household after being married, and the patriarchal difficulties she faces. The 2021 movie, which also was featured in Shanghai Film Festival, has been acquired by Amazon Prime Video.
Tags: Malayalam, The Great Indian Kitchen Movie, Jeo Baby, UK Asian Film Festival
Courtesy: The News Minute
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Veteran Malayalam Writer 'Sumangala' Passes Away At 87
Leela Nambudiripad, popularly known as ‘Sumangala’ who authored several children's literature in Malayalam, died on April 27 at the age of 87. She was suffering from an age-related illness. Sumangala had written over 50 books in Malayalam and had also translated Sanskrit epics like Valmiki Ramayan and Panchatantra into Malayalam. She had been awarded the Kendra Sahitya Akademi Award and Bal Sahitya Puraskar as well.
Tags: Sumangala, Malayalam, Children's Literature, Kerala
Courtesy: The News Minute
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Malayalam Poet Vishnunarayanan Namboothiri No More; PM Modi Condoles
Padma Shri awardee and acclaimed Malayalam poet Vishnunarayanan Namboothiri passed away in Kerala's Pathanamthitta district aged 81. Prime Minister Narendra Modi lamented the poet's demise on Twitter on February 25 and cherished him for his exceptional contribution to the world of culture and literature. Born in Thiruvalla, Vishnunarayanan was a celebrated pioneer of contemporary Malayalam literature, known for works that rendered the perfect… read-more
Tags: PM Modi, Twitter, Vishnunarayanan Namboothiri, Malayalam, Poet, Padma Shri
Courtesy: NDTV
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'Vasanthi' Best Movie In Kerela State Film Awards; Lijo Jose Best Director
The 50th Kerela State Film Awards were announced on October 13 by the Minister of Cultural Affairs AK Balan. The movie 'Vasanthi' won the best film award. 'Best actor and actress awards' were given to Suraj Venjaramoodu ( for 'Android Kunjappan', 'Vikriti') and Kani Kusruti (for 'Biryani') respectively. Lijo Jose Pellissery bagged the 'best director award' for 'Jallikattu'. Besides, Fahadh Faasil won the 'best character actor award' for… read-more
Tags: Kerala, Film Awards, Minister of Cultural Affairs, Malayalam
Courtesy: The Hindu
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Malayalam Actor Tovino Thomas Hospitalized After Stomach Injury
Mollywood Actor Tovino Thomas was hospitalized in Kochi on October 7, after complaints of severe stomach pain. The actor had recently injured himself while shooting an action sequence for his upcoming movie, Kala. Reports suggest that Tovino has been moved to Intensive Care Unit, after doctors suspected internal bleeding. Kala is an upcoming thriller which revolves around the story of relation between a Dog and a Man.
Tags: film, Malayalam, Tollywood, Entertainment
Courtesy: The Indian Express
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Malayalam Movie "Anjaam Pathiraa" to Get a Hindi Remake
The Malayalam crime thriller "Anjaam Pathiraa" directed by Midhun Manuel Thomas will be soon remade in Hindi. The Malayalam movie, released in January 2020, revolved around a serial killer who killed policemen mercilessly. Reliance Entertainment, A P International, and Ashiq Usman Productions have collaborated to give the movie a Bollywood remake . Ashiq Usman said that he was excited about the Hindi remake of the movie.
Tags: Malayalam, hindi remake, Bollywood, Kerala
Courtesy: The Free Press Journal
