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Unni Menon is an Indian film playback singer. He has sung over 3000 songs in South Indian languages like Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada.In the early part of his career, he spent many years as a low-profile playback singer. The turning point in his career came when he sang the song "Pudhu Vellai Mazhai" from Mani Ratnam's award winning 1992 Tamil film Roja, composed by A. R. Rahman. He has frequently associated with A. R. Rahman, lending his voice to nearly 25 memorable songs from films like Karuththamma (1994) and Minsaara Kanavu (1997). He has recently travelled to major cities in Australia for a music concert organised my malayalies. He was also accompanied by Jyotsna Radhakrishnan and the comedian Ramesh pisharody.


Unni Menon was born on December 2, 1957 at Guruvayoor, a temple town in the Thrissur district of Kerala to V. K. S. Menon, an officer in Tamil Nadu police and a native of Valanchery in Malappuram district and Malathy. He did his schooling in Guruvayoor and B.E.M. High School, Palakkad. Later, he attended the Government Victoria College, Palakkad from where he graduated with a degree in Physics. Unni Menon exhibited great talent and enthusiasm for music in childhood, winning many prizes in competitions throughout his schooling and college life.


Unni Menon is basically a Malayalam film playback singer. Kunjunni, a violinist for music director Ilaiyaraaja introduced him to B. A. Chidambaranath, a music director, and Unni's musical career was launched in 1981–82. His maiden song "Amudhum Thenum" was never released, but with "Pon maane kobam eno" he became a noted singer in 1984. 


He was a track singer and after listening to his tracks for the film, Kadathu, KJ Yesudas asked to the music director, Shyam, to make it straight. And after the huge success of the Kadathu songs ("Olangal Thaalam Thullumbol", "Punnaare Poonthinkale", etc.), Unni became a regular singer for the hit music director, Shyam. Shyam has given him a good number of popular songs like "Maanathe Hoori Pole" (Ee Naadu), "Valakilukkam Oru Valakilukkam" (Munnettam), "Kaayampoo Korthu Tharum" (Aarorumariyaathe) and "Thozhuthu Madangum Sandhyayumetho" (Aksharangal). 

Several songs sung by him durung this time were credited to other singers mainly Yesudas.After Shyam's decline from the film music field, Unni's career in Malayalam film musicdom also went into shades. During that period, he has given some hit private albums such as Raagageethi and Raaga Lahari, with his contemporary playback singer, Ashalatha.


Unni Menon moved to Chennai (then Madras) where he had a job in the Heavy Vehicles Factory at Avadi. Many of the prominent recording studios of South India were located in Chennai. His interest in music led him to visit these studios regularly and formed acquaintances with many prominent artistes like the singer K. J. Yesudas and composer Ilayaraaja. Soon he had graduated from singing tracks for prominent singers and was becoming a singer sought after by many music directors.


In 1980s he had few lone hits in Tamil film 'Oru kaidhiyin dairy', singing for Ilayaraja. His career got a major boost in 1992 when A. R. Rahman offered him the song "Puthu Vellai Mazhai". That song went on to become a huge hit, as were all the other songs from the film. Since then sung many songs which have become big hits.


In 2003, Unni Menon added a new dimension to his career when he acted and composed music for the Malayalam film Sthithi besides singing the songs in the film. Unni menon is the leading Singer in 2009 Malayalam Devotional Album Saranamanthram directed by Kamalan.

Kamal is an Indian film director, writer and producer who mainly works in Malayalam cinema. He is the current Chairman of Kerala State Film Academy.

He was born on 28 November 1957 in Mathilakam, Kodungallur in Thrissur district of Kerala state. He is the eldest son of ( both late) K.M. Abdul Majeed and Suleikha Beevi. He started his career after his studies from Christ College Irinjalakuda and Sree Kerala Varma College, Thrissur.

Kamal is married to Saburabi. They have two children, Jenuse Mohamed and Hanna Mohamed. Jenuse made his debut as film director in 2015 with the Malayalam film 100 Days of Love.

He started his career by writing the film Thraasa,directed by Padiyan in 1981. He also worked as an associate director in the film.
His first film was Mizhineer Pookkal in 1986 and to date, he has directed more than 43 movies, among which are two non-Malayalam movies, one each in Tamil and Hindi. Apart from his role as a director, Kamal has held several administrative posts within the Malayalm film industry. He had previously acted as the general secretary of Malayalam Cine Technicians Association (MACTA) and has been an executive member of the Kerala Chalachitra Academy. He is currently the President of the Kerala Director’s Union (FEFKA).

His works include Unnikale Oru Katha Parayam, Kakkothikavile Appooppan Thadikal, Thoovalsparsham, Ghazal, Ulladakam, Ee Puzhayam Kadannu Azhagiya Ravanan, Mazhayethum Munpe, Meghamalhar, Madhuranombarakaattu, Perumazhakkalam, Karutha Pakshikal, Khaddama and Celluloid. His interest in film-making led him to enroll at the Kalabharathi Film Institute in Thrissur.

Celluloid (2013) is the biopic of J.C Daniel, the father of Malayalam cinema. Smitha at the entertainment site oneindia.com stated that the film is one of the best films made in recent times from Indian cinema.
His upcoming project Aami is a biopic on celebrated poet and author Kamala Surayya.

Senthilnathan Jambulingam (born 26 November 1957) is an Indian film director, screenwriter and producer who predominantly works in Tamil cinema, based in Chennai. He is best known for his action-masala films. As of 2013, he has directed more than twenty five films.

He is the son of director Jambulingam who directed M. G. Ramachandran starrer Nam Naadu.

Initially, he worked as an assistant to director M. Bhaskar in Soolam (1980) and Pakkathu Veetu Roja (1982). He then worked as assistant director under S. A. Chandrasekhar for 7 years from Sattam Oru Iruttarai until Needhikku Thandanai. At that time, he befriended with actor Vijayakanth who promised him to act in his films.

When producers proposed him to direct a film, he met Vijayakanth but the actor was in a busy schedule. Waiting for his availability, he worked as assistant director with V. Azhagappan in three films. Senthilnathan finally made his directorial debut in 1988 with the Tamil film Poonthotta Kaavalkaaran. The film turned out to be a blockbuster.

R. Parthiban (born 15 November 1957) is an Indian actor and filmmaker who works mainly in Tamil cinema. He thas directed 14 films, produced 12 films and acted in more than 60 films. He started his career as assistant director for K. Bhagyaraj in 1984 and the duo worked in over 20 films from 1984 to 1991.

Parthiban is known for having directed critically acclaimed films such as Pudhiya Paadhai (1989) andHousefull (1999) won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil.,Otha Seruppu Size 7 (2019) which won special jury award in 67th National film award.

His performances as actor are in successful films such as Bharathi Kannamma (1997), Nee Varuvai Ena (1999), Vetri Kodi Kattu (2000), Azhagi (2002), Aayirathil Oruvan (2010), Melvilasom (2011) and Otha Seruppu Size 7 (2019).

On 25 December 2018, he was appointed as the new Vice President of the Tamil Film Producers Council replacing Gautham Vasudev Menon and Prakash Raj who were jointly holding the position until 24 December 2018.

Parthiban is a Tamil film actor, director, film producer and writer. Parthiepan is known for having directed critically acclaimed films like Pudhiya Paadhai and Housefull and for his performances in films like Bharathi Kannamma, Vetri Kodi Kattu, Azhagi and Aayirathil Oruvan.


He came from a middle-class family and was born and brought up in the ghettos of Chennai. His father was a clerk in the post and Telegraph department, but his family could never make both ends meet. After completing his 10th from the Hindu Higher Secondary School in Triplicane, He started as a stage artiste who used to perform on stages in Chengalpettu and Vilupuram. It was getting him nowhere and so he came back to Chennai and made the usual round of going to the producers offices and was finally able to become the assistant of Bhagyaraj. He used to make around Rs 6000 a month by dubbing for various artistes. His first film was Dhavani Kanavukal, where he played the role of a postman. Then came Puthiya Pathai as a full-fledged hero, which was his big ticket to stardom.He acted and directed his first film Pudhiya Paathai in 1989 which won the National Award for Best Regional Film. He did a lead role with actress Seetha in the film. The film was a silver jubilee and won him many awards.He has two daughters Keerthana, Abhinaya and a son Raaki. His daughter Keerthana won the National Award (Child Artiste) for the Tamil film Kannathil Muthamittal. His other National Award winning Tamil film House Full created sensation among the audience. His notable films include Aravindan, Ullae Velliyae, Pullakuttikaran, Sugamana Sumaigal, Abhimanyu, Swarnamukhi, Azhagi, Kathal Kirukkan, etc. He performed a perfect comedy pair with actor Vadivelu in rib - tickling movies Barathi Kannama, Vetri Kodi Kattu, and more. His apt histrionics in Bharathi Kannamma fetched him many awards. He has worked in more than 45 films and has directed nearly 10 films. Apart from direction and acting, he produces films. He wrote a book named Kirukkkalgal - Thamizh Kavithai Thoguppu which was released by Kalaingar Karunanidhi. He runs a charitable trust named R.Parthiepan Manithaneya Mandram.


He won Tamil Nadu State Best Actor Award for Bharathi Kannamma. Parthipan, the actor, director and producer, loves breaking the conventional rules set by commercial cinema. He has taken roles that other heroes would carefully avoid, directed films that his critics found to be arty. The actor has remained uncompromising and stuck to his principles in spite of some not-so-memorable roles in the past. After the critically acclaimed and award winning films like Housefull and Azhagi, audience and the trade have acknowledged the maker’s undisputed talents. The film Aayirathil Oruvan took him almost close to winning the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor.

Jayachitra was an acting star in South Indian films of the 1970s and 1980s, consisting mostly of Tamil and Telugu films.


Jayachitra was born in 1957. Her family was originally from Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, India. Her father Mahendra was a veterinary doctor, who had earlier worked as a lawyer. Her mother Ammaji (aka Jayasree) was an actress, who had acted in films such as the Tamil film "Mahaveeran" (1955). They moved to Chennai for work, which was where Jayachitra was born and raised as Lakshmi. Her grandmother looked after her, when her parents were busy with work. With her mother's encouragement, she became a child star at the age of 10 in the Telugu film "Bhakta Potana".

When Jayachitra was in her early teens, she screen-tested for a Telugu film titled "Beedala Paatlu," but the director felt she was too young and rejected her for the role. However, he did recommend her to K.S. Gopalakrishnan, who was looking for a young, spirited heroine, for the Tamil film "Korathi Magan," (1973). He immediately cast her, because he loved the way she delivered her lines. He signed her for three films under his banner and gave her the name Jayachitra. She continued in heroine roles in "Ponnukku Thanga Manasu" (1973) and played Sivaji's daughter in Bharata Vilas and was one of the 9 heroines in MGR's "Navaratnam." She worked for big-name directors, such as K. Balachander in "Sollathaan Ninaikiren" and Arangetram. She was Kamal Hassan's heroine in the Tamil film Ilamai Oonjal Aadukirathu (1978) and its Telugu remake Vayasu Pilichindi (1978). As an actress, she was known for her courage and spontaneity as she continued to star in Tamil and Telugu films. She faced a snake up close in "Vellikizhamai Viratham" (1974), and then a tiger in the Telugu film "Cheppindi Chesta" (1978). She made other unforgettable films: "Ponnukku Thanga Manasu", "Sathyam", "Kalyanamam Kalyanam", "Vandikaran Magan", Cinema Paithiyam (remake of the Hindi hit film Guddi (1971)). Most of her Tamil films are with Kamal Hassan. She memorably played the title role in the Telugu film "Kalpana" (1977), a remake of the Hindi hit film Anamika (1973).


After more than a decade as a heroine, Jayachitra decided to concentrate on her personal life by getting married to an industrialist named Ganesh in 1983. She has a son with him named Amresh, whom she is trying to promote in show business, just as her mother had done with her.

Later, she became a character actress in K. Balachander's film "Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal" (1989). After completing 200 films, she turned to television with the serial "Sumangali," which she produced, directed and acted in. It became a hit, and she was soon acting and producing other serials, "Alaigal," and "Sivaranjini" (2005). She was unanimously elected chairperson of the action committee of the TV Serial Producers' Guild of South India, which in turn led to her involvement in politics. She joined the Congress party and has remained fairly active. She has won numerous awards, including Tamil Nadu's Kalaimamani Award.

She cast herself as the heroine in the Tamil film "Puthiya Ragam" (1991), which marked her debut as a director and producer. Unfortunately, the film flopped. In 2010, she cast her son Amresh as the hero in the Tamil film "Naane Ennul Illai" (2010), which she wrote, produced, and directed.

G. M. Kumar is an Indian film actor and director who has appeared in Tamil language films.

Kumar debuted in films by directing Sivaji Productions' Aruvadai Naal (1986) with Prabhu in the lead role. The film won good reviews and fetched Kumar several offers to make more films, though he noted that he rejected several as the producers were unwilling to have Ilaiyaraaja as composer. Thus his market value significantly diminished and only went to make three more films despite his initial success. His decision to produce and direct Uruvam became a financial failure and put him into bankruptcy.

He ended up making his acting debut as a villain in Bharathiraja's Captain Magal (1992), before disappearing to make documentaries and to study anthropology. In the early 2000s, he was once again on the verge of bankruptcy and chose to act in minor roles offered by his proteger Raj Kapoor, in films including Ramchandra and the unreleased Sivalingam IPS. He expressed his surprise at being given an offer by Shankar's production house and took up the role in Veyil (2006) to make ends meet, winning acclaim for his role.

Bala approached him to star in Avan Ivan as a character called Highness, with his performance winning him a nomination for the Vijay Award for Best Supporting Actor. Critics labelled his performance as "riveting", though the film only won average reviews.

This elegant lady needs no formal introduction! Dimple Kapadia had her first big screen experience at the tender age of sixteen years. She rocked the screen with her appearance in the super hit film 'Bobby' by legendary Raj Kapoor. This role brought Dimple an overnight stardom. Raj Kapoor was the one, who perceived the talent in Dimple and decided to cast her opposite his son, Rishi Kapoor in the film 'Bobby' (1973).

Since then, the beauty is ruling over hearts with her unending charm. Dimple was born in a Gujarati family on 8th June, 1957. Her father's name is Chunnibhai Kapadia. Late Simple Kapadia was her sister and Dimple's brother's name was Munna. Dimple Kapadia is the wife of late super star Rajesh Khanna. After tying knot with Rajesh Khanna, Dimple left acting for some period of time. There was a big age difference between Rajesh Khanna and Dimple Kapadia. She is the mother of Bollywood's ex-actresses, Twinkle Khanna and Rinke Khanna. Her elder daughter Twinkle Khanna is married to Bollywood star Akshay Kumar. She re-appeared on big screen in the year 1984, post separation from her husband Rajesh Khanna. She made a grand comeback on big screen with the film 'Zakhmi Sher' (1984). In the year 1985, Dimple gave another hit flick named 'Saagar'. Both the super hit flicks by Dimple Kapadia made her win Filmfare Award for Best Actress. In the 1980's, Dimple established herself as one of the leading actresses of Hindi film industry. The film 'Saagar' was considered as the official entry of India to the Oscars in that year.

In order to not being restricted to playing bold roles, Dimple kept on essaying an array of roles in her films. The lady received great acclaim for her roles in 'Kaash' (1987), 'Drishti' (1990), 'Lekin' (1991) and 'Rudaali' (1993). The film 'Rudaali' gained her National Film Award for Best Actress as well as Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress. She was excellent in the film 'Gardish' (1993) and the actress received Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress for the film 'Krantiveer'(1994).

In the period of 1990's to 2000's, Dimple used to appear on the screen with selected roles. In the blockbuster 'Dil Chahta Hai' by the filmmaker Farhan Akhtar, the actress played a small but very memorable and prominent role. Post this flick, the stunning actress was seen in lead roles in movies, such as 'Hum Kaun Hai' (2004), 'Phir Kabhi' (2008), 'Pyaar Mein Twist' (2005), 'Tum Milo Toh Sahi' (2010), 'Being Cyrus' (2005), 'Luck by Chance' (2009), 'Patiala House' (2011), 'Dabangg' (2010), 'Cocktail' (2012) and 'Jab Tak Hai Jaan' (2012).

Dimple Kapadia acted in tons of Bollywood movies like 'Manzil Manzil' (1984), 'Aitbaar' (1985), 'Lava' (1985), 'Arjun' (1985), 'Pataal Bhairavi' (1985), 'Janbaaz' (1986), 'Allah-Rakha' (1986), 'Insaniyat Ke Dushman' (1987), 'Insaaf' (1987), 'Saazish' (1988), 'Kaash' (1987), 'Gunahon Ka Faisla' (1988), 'Bees Saal Baad' (1988), 'Aakhri Adaalat' (1988), 'Kabzaa' (1988), 'Zakhmi Aurat' (1988), 'Ganga Tere Desh Mein' (1988), 'Ram Lakhan' (1989), 'Touheen' (1989), 'Batwara' (1989), 'Sikka' (1989), 'Shehzaade' (1989), 'Pati Parmeshwar' (1990), 'Jai Shiv Shankar' (1990), 'Aag Ka Gola' (1990), 'Narsimha' (1991), 'Mast Kalandar' (1991), 'Dushman Devta' (1991), 'Ajooba' (1991), 'Ranbhoomi' (1991), 'Karm Yodha' (1992), 'Angaar' (1992), 'Dil Aashna Hai' (1992), 'Gunaah' (1993), 'Pathreela Raasta' (1994), 'Antareen' (1994), 'Share Bazaar' (1997), 'Agnichakra' (1997), 'Mrityudaata' (1997), 'Laawaris' (1999), 'Hum Tum Pe Marte Hain' (1999) and more.

In all these movies, the talented Dimple presented diverse shades of her persona playing 'hatke' roles. The versatile actress received Best Actress Award from Bengal Film Journalists' Association for the movie 'Drishti' in 1991. Dimple is the owner of the other awards like 8th Damascus International Film Festival awarded her Best Actress for 'Rudaali' in 1993 and for the same movie, Dimple received Best Actress award in 38th Asia Pacific Film Festival.

K. S. Ravikumar (born May 30, 1957) is an Indian film director and actor, primarily working in Tamil cinema. He has directed numerous films ranging from comedy and drama to action thrillers. His film Dasavathaaram (2008) went on to gross $16 million worldwide in the first four weeks and eventually became one of the highest-grossing Indian films of all time.Ravikumar began his career as an assistant to director Bharathi Raja and subsequently directed his first film Puriyaadha Pudhir (1990). One fact that adds to his popularity is that he makes a guest appearance in any film he directs.He called as Enterinment Director in Tamil Cinema. Cheran Pandiyan, Nattamai, Muthu, Avvai Shanmugi, Padayappa, Thenali, Panchathantiram, Varalaru, and Dasavathaaram, are the super hit movies by director RaviKumar.Currently he is doing Kochadaiyaan with Soundharya Rajinikanth.(born May 30, 1957) is an Indian film director and actor, primarily working in Tamil cinema. He has directed numerous films ranging from comedy and drama to action thrillers. His film Dasavathaaram (2008) went on to gross $16 million worldwide in the first four weeks and eventually became one of the highest-grossing Indian films of all time.Ravikumar began his career as an assistant to director Bharathi Raja and subsequently directed his first film Puriyaadha Pudhir (1990). One fact that adds to his popularity is that he makes a guest appearance in any film he directs.He called as Enterinment Director in Tamil Cinema. Cheran Pandiyan, Nattamai, Muthu, Avvai Shanmugi, Padayappa, Thenali, Panchathantiram, Varalaru, and Dasavathaaram, are the super hit movies by director RaviKumar.Currently he is doing Kochadaiyaan with Soundharya Rajinikanth.