| Suresh Gopi
He started his acting career in 1965 as a child artist in a malayalam movie 'Odayil Ninnum' which was a screen adaptation of the novel by the same name.
He subsequently stopped acting and returned to Malayalam movies in the eighties. His first roles in the eighties were those of a supporting hero or the villain. His most notable works of this period include 'Irupatham Noottandu' (Twentieth Century), Rajavinte Makan ('The son of the King') a screen adaptation of The Rage Of Angels by Sidney Sheldon and Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha. His major break in a leading role came with "Thalasthanam" (The Capital) followed by Ekalavyan and Commissioner all of them Police dramas. He shot to superstardom with these movies and followed it up with roles in 'Pathram' (newspaper), 'Lelam' (Auction) and 'Vazhunnor' (The Rulers). His portrayal of the police commissioner 'Bharath Chandran IPS' in Commissioner (1994) shot him to superstardom and is etched in Malayalam movie history as one of the most recognized roles. His famous monologue "Ormayundo ee mugkham?" ("Remember this face?") is synonymous with the role and has been subject to much imitation and parody. He is famous for his fervent delivery of English dialogues in the movies that he acts in.
He became noted and was glorified for playing larger than life roles that were anti-establishment and often were a dig at the political and social corruption. In 1997 his acting prowess was proved as "Kannan Perumalayan" a role that he played in "Kaliyattam" (The play), a screen adaptation of Othello by William Shakespeare for which he got the National Award for best actor in the same year. Other noted hits were 'Pathram' (The Newspaper), Crime File, Kashmeeram, Janadhipathyam (Democracy),Sathyameva Jayathe, Thenkasipattanam, Highway, Summer in Bethlehem, Bharathchandran IPS, 'F.I.R' (First Information Report), Tiger and Chinthamani Kolacase Before Love Cinema he was English literature field and his favourite pens are Bernard Shaw, Shakespeare, Camilla way etc etc. He is famous for his philanthropic efforts.He done many charity activities in Kerala, Tamilnadu, Gulf etc. Once he neglect the chance of stand for the election with Congress Party. His charity activities are spearheaded by his fans club which has a strength of about 800 members.He frequently visits sree chitra poor home,Trivandrum with his all kerala fans club president Mr.Ashwin Jothindran and spends time with the hapless inmates.
Padmapriya
An actress in Malayalam, Tamil and Hindi film industries.
Padmapriya is a Tamil Brahmin, but she was born in Delhi and brought up in Punjab. Her father was in the army and thus she has lived all over India. She is an established actress in the South Indian cinema. She loves Reading, Traveling, Classical Music, Cooking, Swimming and Dancing. Padmapriya is a pure vegetarian and loves good food.
Family
She is the daughter of Brig (Retd) V.K. Janakiraman and Mrs. Vijaya Janakiraman.
Education
An MBA finance graduate at Kirloskar Institute of Advanced Management Studies.
She was working with GE as a risk consultant in Bangalore and Gurgaon.
She has grown up to be a vibrant danseuse under the auspices of the famous guru Natya Brahma V.S. Ramamurthy. She performed more than 200 public performances to her credit. Her Krishna Leela Ballet, where she performed the role of Lord Krishna for Hyderabad Doordarshan in 1990 is telecast even today on almost all Krishna Jayanti festivals and was specially chosen for the SAARC exchange program - she also featured in Nritya Rupam, an innovative choreography by Jayalakshmi Eshwar at Delhi, which was also specially telecast by Delhi Doordarshan. She has also won Miss. Andhra Pradesh in 2001.
Her passion for acting and modeling has made her successful in her films. Her first film was in Telugu. She then started acting in malayalam movies, were she acted with all the superstars such as Mammootty, Mohanlal, Suresh Gopi. Her first film in Tamil being Thavamai Thavamirundhu paired with actor/director Cheran, which turned to be a huge hit. Then followed Pattiyal a film directed by Vishnuvardhan in which she paired with Arya.
She has recently come up with an allegation against Tamil Director Swamy saying she was beaten by him while shooting for the movie Mirugam.
She has also ventured into Hindi cinema and is doing Striker where she is paired opposite Siddharth. The movie is directed by Chandan Arora.
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| Rupesh Paul
He was denied Censor Board Certificate for his debut short film venture- The Temptation Between My Legs.
My Mother’s Laptop shot in 35mm is his first feature film. Won The Best Young Poet’s award his collection of poems-A Girl, A Nation It is. Other books include A Study on Jean Luc Godard, Book of Love.
Graduated in Computer Science Engineering from University of Madras. Worked as Sub Editor in Malayala Manorama daily and Senior Correspondent in India Today weekly.
Email: rupeshpaul@gmail.com
Rafeeq Ahamed
Native of Akkikavu, Thrissur District.
Published 4collections of poems.
Got many awards including Kerala Sahithya Akademi Award.
Wrote lyrics for films,viz,Garshom, Perumazhakkalam, Pranayakalam, Out of syllabus,paradesi and Flash. Wrote title songs for Samana thalam and Anna. Wrote lyrics for music albums viz, Adyamazha,June mazhayil etc.
Subhash Chandran
Born in 1972 in the village of kadungalloor near aluva, kerala, india, as the son of K.R. Chandrasekharan pillai and Ponnamma. Studied with a university merrit scholorship, he got a master degree in malayalam language and literature with a first rank in mahatma gandhi university. He made his debut in literature with a first prize in a short story competition for college students in 1994, conducted by mathrubhoomi , a leading newspaper in india. He got the prestigious sahithya academy award for his first anthology named 'ghadikaarangal nilakkunna samayam' (the time when all clocks stop) at the age of 30. his later story collections, parudeesanashtam(paradise lost) and thalpam (the bed) are also wellknown for their artistic terms and have got several awards aswell.
He is selected as one of the 50 emerging talents in various fields in india by the week magazine, and is considered as the most promising indian young writer by the times of india, another leading daily in india. Pune film institute has transcreated one of his story vadhakramam (the killing) into a feature film which has got a special mention in Reo de geniro film festival, in brazil, and his noted stories were translated into english as well as into several indian languages. he is now workinng as an editor in charge of a leadding children's magazine in malayalam, in which he writes stories for children regularly.
Dr.Sreevalsan J Menon Ph.D(Ag)
Sreevalsan J Menon is an Indian Carnatic vocalist and music composer. After initial training under Rajalakshmi Krishnan (disciple of Chembai Vaidyanatha Bhagavathar) and T.V. Ramani at Trissur, he started a special relationship with Guru Neyyattinkara Vasudevan 15 years ago. Sreevalsan is an ‘A’ grade artist of All India Radio and has given concerts all over the country including the National Concerts of AIR and Doordrshan. He has received several awards from the Music Academy, Chennai, and a title from Krishna Gana Sabha, Chennai and such Institutions worth the name in South India. He has aslo participated in Music Transcends, a symphony held at Washington DCin 2004, integrating Western and Indian classical music. His Jugalbandhis with Hindusthani musician Ramesh Narayan and Kadhkali musician Late Kalamandalam Sankaran Embathri and Late Kalamandalam Hyderali have been widely accepted.
Sreevalsan’s music albums are fresh and innovative. They include Vanaprastham , a musical interpretation of the famous short story by M T Vasudevan Nair, celebrated writer- filmmaker of Malayalam; Monsoon Anuraga a musical experience on monsoon rains.;Vismaya a fantasy video album featuring Artist Namboodiri, M T Vasudevan Nair and Sreevalsan
He has given carnatic vocal performances and lecture demonstrations throughout India, the Middle East, USA, Canada and Africa. Presently he works as Associate Professor at the Kerala Agricultural University in Thrissur and is a Phd in Agricultural Extension from IARI, New Delhi
Qualification : Ph.D in Agricultural Extension, IARI,
New Delhi.
Occupation : Associate Professor, Kerala Agricultural
University, Mannuthy, Thrissur
Native Place : Kunissery, Palakkad, Kerala
Training in Music
Initiated into carnatic music by Smt.Rajalakshmi Krishnan, disciple of the legendary Chembai Vaidyanatha Bhagavatar from the age of five.
Trained by the violin vidwan Sri.T.V.Ramani for three years.
For the past 17 years undergoing advanced training in carnatic music from the renowned musician Padmasri.Neyyattinkara Vasudevan and providing vocal support to his concerts
AIR Grade"A" grade artist of All India Radio and Doordarshan, Thiruvananthapuram.
Awards
Awards from the Madras Music Academy, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005
Conferred title Nada Oli by Nada Inbam Chennai, 2003
Krishna Gana Sabha Award, Chennai 2004
Special award for December season 2003, from Dr Nalli Kuppuswamy Chettiar, Chennai
Vaikom Vasudevan Nair Memorial Award 2005
Conferred title "Yuvakalaratnam" instituted by Kaladarpanam , 2001.
Chembai Memorial Trust Award in the year 2001.
Countries visited
Performed music concerts on various platforms in USA, Canada, Africa and the UAE
Important Concerts
Concerts in Madras and other places accompanied in the Mridangam by Sri Umayalpuram Sivaraman, Sri Guruvayur Dorai, Sri Kamalakara Rao, Sri Mannargudi Eswaran, Sri Tiruvarur Bhaktavalsalam , Sri Trichur C Narendran.
Madras Music Academy 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2007
Akashvani Sangeeth Sammelan - October 2001 at Mysore, 2004, Madurai.
National Programme of The Doordarshan 2003
Cleveland Tyagaraja Festival, Ohio, April 2004
outh Zone Music concert of Doordarshan.2001
Third North American Hindu Convention, Chicago 2005
Jugal Bandis with Sri Ramesh Narayan, Kalamandalam Hyderali
Invited Audience programme - Swathi Festival of AIR, Thrissur and AIR, Calicut
Performances in Kairali, Surya, Jeevan and Asianet, Amritha television channels.
Soorya Festival 2003, 2005,2006
Ramaseva Mandali , Fort high school Grounds , Bangalore, 2003, 2006
Music Transcends” (International Conference by Jayamangala) Symphony, Washington, 2004.
Indian Embassy hall, Dubai, 2005
Films and Theatre
Rendered Neelambari, Mohanam and Hamsanadam raga alapanas in the award winning film "Mazha" (2000)
Rendered classical songs in plays such as "Neelavelicham" (1995) and "Mahakavyam" (2001)
Composed music for the film Laptop, 2008
Lecture demonstrations and Extension programmes
One day Orientation programme on Carnatic classical music for children as part of the News paper in Education Programme for The Hindu Young World (November 2002).
Studies on attitude towards carnatic music, emotional impact of ragas among college students etc. in various colleges including the Cleveland State University, Ohio
Music Albums
Vanaprastham – a musical interpretation
Composed a musical interpretation of M.T. Vasudevan Nair’s celebrated story ‘Vanaprastham’, which is the first of its kind in India. This musical production was invited to the International Film Festival of Kerala , December 2005. This musical has been released as a CD by Moozhikulam Sala, an Eco-group in Ernakulam.
Krishna – a musical reflection
Blending Carnatic classical and western classical styles, the production has carnatic classical compositions sung in praise of Krishna’s Divine love and western classical arrangements. Cassettes & CD’s released by Manorama Music, Malayala Manorama, Cochin.
Jugal bandi – (Carnatic music and Katakali Music)
A jugalbandi between Kalamandalam Sankaran Embrandiri and Sreevalsan J. Menon highlighting the two distinct musical styles. Cassettes & CD’s VOL 1 and 2 released by Satyam Audios, Cochin.
Monsoon Anuraga
A production depicting the different shades of the monsoon incorporating classical texts. Cassettes & CD’s released by Manorama Music, Malayala Manorama, Cochin.
Classical Encounters
Carnatic classical with Sri Neyyattinkarara Vasudevan, Manorama Music, Malayala Manorama, Cochin.
Kshetranjali
Carnatic classical, Manorama Music, Malayala Manorama, Cochin.Madhuram gayathi and Manasa Smarami ,
Carnatic classical , Satyam audios
Vismaya
Contemporary music style, Satyam audios
V Vinod
Born on 28 january 1975. Studied cinematography from Satyajit ray film and Telivision Institute, Culcutta.
Working in corporate films ,documentaries & commercials in mumbai.
Jose Prakash
Born to one of the most respected kochiites in Kerala, India – E.M.Antony & Annie.
Started his career in chemical Industry & moved on to become one of the largest
Importer
Scientific curiosity led Jose to apply his thoughts on AQUA FARMING in a
Commercial sense utilizing scientific tools.
Played a significant role in Packaging Industry
Moving forward, vertical diversification into Manufacturing sector ( Paint Industry )
was a natural choice of this successful entrepreneur
Ventured in to Visual Media - Distribution of TV Channels
Majored in to Cinemas & Movie production with My Mother’s Laptop
Vijaya Kumar C
Born on 25th May 1971
Graduate in Physics and Post Graduate in Sociology
( Kerala university)
Post Graduate Diploma in Film and Video production
(DSDC from C-DIT)
Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application and Diploma in Digital Multimedia
(Amrita Institute of computer technology)
National Trade certificate in Data Preparation and Computer Software (DPCS)
Professional Experience and Skills Presently working as Non-Linear editor (Films) at Chithranjali studio of KSFDC, from 1999 onwards
Worked as Linear Editor (Beta) in C-DIT
Member of editors’ panel in both KSFDC and C-Dit
Scripted and directed 10 minutes documentary on Tribal Alternative Education, named Kanavu.
Filmography
Feature films Projects as Film Editor Akkareninnu by Sri SunilKumar (National Award for best Family welfare film in 2000)
Mankolangal by Sri Subrahmanyam Santakumar, 2001. (State Award for best debut film and International Fipresci Award 2001, best film in DHAKA Film festival,2001)
Bhery by Sri Sivaprasad 2001.
Mookkuthi by Sri Satish Venganoor (State award for Best children’s film 2001)
Krishnapakshakkilikal by Sri. Abraham Lincoln (Film critic’s award and State award for best children’s film in 2002)
Japam by Sri Simon Joseph 2002.
Safalam By sri. Ashok R Nath (Indian Panorama 2002 and National Award for best regional film in 2002)
Guda By Sri KJ Baby 2003. (First film in Tribal language)
Kaliyodam by Sri Nazar Aziz 2003
Symphony By Sri IV Sasi 2003.
Ee Snehatheerathu by Sri Siva Prasad 2004.
Makalkku By Sri Jayaraaj 2004
Kotation by Sri Vinod Vijayan 2004
Project Out Sourced (Eng) by Sri Krishnan Sundararaman 2005
Out of Syllabus by Sri Viswanathan 2005.
Syra by Dr. Biju 2005.(Indian Panorama 2006, Official Entry in Cannes Film fest 2007)
Syamam by Sri Vallabhan 2005.
Baalyam by Sri Jose Nettayam 2005
Thanthra by Sri KJ Bose 2006
Aswaaroodan by Sri Jayaraaj 2006.
Aanachantham by Sri Jayaraaj 2006.
Atheetham by sri Devan Nair 2006.
Vadakkan sakhyam by Sri George Manu 2006.
Anandabhairavi By Sri Jayaraaj 2006.
Oliver Twist by Sathish Paul 2007.
Ormakkayi Oru Theeram By Sri Jagadeesh Chandran 2007.
Ottakaiyyan By Indugopan 2007.
Subhadram by Sri Sreelal Devaraj 2007.
Novel By Sri Vijayan East Cost 2007.
Jubilee by Sri G.George 2007.
Raman Directed by Dr. Biju 2008.
My Mothers Laptop by Rupesh paul 2008.
Non Feature & Short Films in film format as Film Editor Devanarthakan by Sri Sudheesh Gopalakrishnan (national Award 2000)
Ormayil Ee manushyan Sri VB Nandakumar
Oru Deepasthambham Pole by Sri Vijayaraghavan
Diary Of a housewife by sri Vinod Sukumaran (National Award, Best Short film 2001)
Sayanthanathinte Padavukal by Sri Satish Venganoor (State & National Award 2001)
Beyond OR Within By Vinod Mankara (National Award 2002)
Nizhal By Sri Tony sukumar (Indian Panorama 2002)
Jeevanakalayude Pulluvageetham by Venukumar B (State award and critics award 2002)
Nishaadam by Sri Madhu Iravankara (National Award and Indian Panorama 2004.)
Karuna by Srilal 2005.
Padavukal by Sri Hari Kumar 2006
Manal By Tony Sukumar 2007.
Mattannur Sankarankutty By Shahnavas Khan 2007.
When the Brush Dropped, By Vinod Mankara 2007.
Video format Vaidyaratnam PS Varrier By Sri T. Krishnanunni (National award and Best Documentary in MIFF 2003)
Oru Manushyan by Sri TV Chandran.
Vayalar Ramavarma by Sri Lenin Rajendran.
Punarakhyanam by Madhu Eravankara
Done a number of Advertisements, Cultural, Educational, Entertaintment video programmes for CDIT and for differents channels.
Thulasee Bhavan
Edakkulangara PO
Karunagappally,Kollam. 690 562 INDIA
Phone : 91-476-2661330
Mobile : 91-9447061330
Email : vijayakumarcr@yahoo.co.in
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