Bharath Gopi
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V. Gopinathan Nair, popularly known as Bharath Gopi was an India
n film actor, producer
, and director
. He was one of the first actors to be associated with the New Wave cinema
movement in Kerala
.
He has won many awards, including the National Film Award for Best Actor
for his role as Sankarankutty in Kodiyettam
(1977), and hence he got the name Bharath
. His well known roles include Aiyappan in Yavanika
, Vasu Menon in Palangal
, Prof. "Shakespeare" Krishna Pillai in Kattathe Kilikoodu, Dushasana Kurup in Panchavadi Palam
, Nandagopal in Ormakkayi
, Mammachan in Adaminte Vaariyellu
, Mohandas in Chidambaram
, and Krishnan Raju in Aghaat.
As a filmmaker he is known for Ulsavapittennu
(1989) and Yamanam
(1991). He produced the movie Padheyam
(1993) directed by Bharathan
. In 1991 the Government of India
honored him with the Padma Shri
for his contributions towards the arts. On 24 January 2008, Gopi was hospitalized with chest pains. He died five days later following a cardiac arrest.
in Thiruvananthapuram District
of the state of Kerala as the youngest of four children to Kochuveetil Veelayudhan Pillai and Parvathyamma. He completed his BSc. Degree from Thiruvananthapuram University College. Immediately after his studies, he was employed as Lower Division Clerk in the Kerala Electricity Board.
actor at Prasadhana Little Theatres under G. Sankara Pillai. His first stage appearance was in the role of Raaghavan in the play Abhayarthikal. Later on, he became associated with Thiruvarange under Kaavalam Narayana Panicker. He has also written five plays and directed three.
through the Chitralekha Film Society, founded by Adoor Gopalakrishnan
. He made his movie debut in Adoor's Swayamvaram
in 1972 in a small role. He did the lead role of Sankarankutty in Adoor's next film, Kodiyettam
(1977), a performance for which he won the National Award for Best Actor. He was also noted for his performances in movies like Ormakkayi
, Yavanika
, Panchavadi Palam
and Adaminte Vaariyellu
. Besides Malayalam movies, he acted in two Hindi
movies, Aaghat and Satah Se Uthata Aadmi. Gopi was a film director
and producer
as well. Gopi was paralyzed
by a stroke
on February 20, 1986, at the zenith of his career.
He was awarded the Padma Shri
in 1991.
In 1979, Gopi directed the movie Njattadi
with Murali in lead role. The movie was only screened twice and the print is now lost. He directed three more movies Ulsavapittennu
, Yamanam
and Ente Hridhayathinte Utama. His Yamanam
, about a physically handicapped person, was awarded Best Film on social issues by the National Award Jury in 1991.
On 24 January 2008, Gopi was hospitalized with chest pain. He died five days later following a cardiac arrest. His last role was in Balachandra Menon
's De Ingottu Nokkiye
(2008).
Civilian awards:
National Film Awards
:
Kerala State Film Awards:
Filmfare Awards
:
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n film actor, producer
Film producer
A film producer oversees and delivers a film project to all relevant parties while preserving the integrity, voice and vision of the film. They will also often take on some financial risk by using their own money, especially during the pre-production period, before a film is fully financed.The...
, and director
Film director
A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:...
. He was one of the first actors to be associated with the New Wave cinema
Parallel Cinema
The Indian New Wave, commonly known in India as Art Cinema or Parallel Cinema as an alternative to the mainstream commercial cinema, is a specific movement in Indian cinema, known for its serious content, realism and naturalism, with a keen eye on the sociopolitical climate of the times...
movement in Kerala
Kerala
or Keralam is an Indian state located on the Malabar coast of south-west India. It was created on 1 November 1956 by the States Reorganisation Act by combining various Malayalam speaking regions....
.
He has won many awards, including the National Film Award for Best Actor
National Film Award for Best Actor
The National Film Award for Best Actor is an honor presented annually at the National Film Awards of India to an actor who has delivered the best performance in a leading role within the Indian film industry.-Background:The Directorate of Film Festivals makes awards annually in several categories...
for his role as Sankarankutty in Kodiyettam
Kodiyettam
Kodiyettam is a 1977 Indian feature film production written and directed by Adoor Gopalakrishnan. It is in Malayalam. The film notably does not feature any kind of film score.-Plot:...
(1977), and hence he got the name Bharath
National Film Award for Best Actor
The National Film Award for Best Actor is an honor presented annually at the National Film Awards of India to an actor who has delivered the best performance in a leading role within the Indian film industry.-Background:The Directorate of Film Festivals makes awards annually in several categories...
. His well known roles include Aiyappan in Yavanika
Yavanika
Yavanika is a 1982 Indian Malayalam mystery thriller film co-written and directed by K. G. George and starring Bharath Gopi, Mammootty and Jalaja. The film explores backstage drama of a travelling drama group...
, Vasu Menon in Palangal
Palangal
Palangal is a 1982 Malayalam film written by John Paul Puthusery and directed by Bharathan starring Nedumudi Venu, Zarina Wahab, Bharath Gopi and Shankar...
, Prof. "Shakespeare" Krishna Pillai in Kattathe Kilikoodu, Dushasana Kurup in Panchavadi Palam
Panchavadi Palam
Panchavadi palam is a 1984 Malayalam film directed by K. G. George and starring Gopi, and Nedumudi Venu. The screenplay was written by K. G. George, based on a short story of the same name by Veloor Krishnankutty...
, Nandagopal in Ormakkayi
Ormakkayi
Ormakkayi is a 1982 Malayalam movie directed by Bharathan and written by John Paul, starring Bharath Gopi, Madhavi, Innocent, Nedumudi Venu and K P A C Lalitha in the leading roles.-Plot:...
, Mammachan in Adaminte Vaariyellu
Adaminte Vaariyellu
Aadaminte Vaariyellu is a 1983 Malayalam film directed by K.G. George and starring Srividya, Suhasini, and Soorya. The film handles issues of women.-Plot:...
, Mohandas in Chidambaram
Chidambaram (film)
Chidambaram is a 1985 Malayalam film written, directed and produced by G. Aravindan. It is the film adaptation of a short story by C. V. Sreeraman. The film explores various aspects of relations between men and women through the lives of three people living in a cattle farm. Themes of guilt and...
, and Krishnan Raju in Aghaat.
As a filmmaker he is known for Ulsavapittennu
Ulsavapittennu
Ulsavapittennu is a 1989 Malayalam Indian film by Bharath Gopi and featuring Mohanlal, Parvathy and Sukumaran. The film was one of the few directorial ventures of Bharath Gopi and featured a strong performance from Mohanlal in the lead role.- Plot :...
(1989) and Yamanam
Yamanam
Yamanam is a 1992 Malayalam film, directed by Bharath Gopi, and starring Archana, Santha Devi, Syama and Nedumudi Venu.-Plot:A physically girl Ambili is restricted to a wheelchair because of a childhood attack of polio. Unable to move out of home, she has only to fantasize the exteriors...
(1991). He produced the movie Padheyam
Padheyam
Padheyam is a 1993 award winning Malayalam film written by A. K. Lohithadas, directed by Bharathan and starring Mammootty in the lead role. The film won several accolades in the state as well as National Film Awards. Mammootty played the role of Chandradas, a poet. Mamooty was nominated for the...
(1993) directed by Bharathan
Bharathan
Bharathan was an Indian film director, artist, lyricist, music director, sculptor, poster designer, editor and art director. Bharathan is noted for being the founder of a new school of film making in Malayalam cinema, along with Padmarajan, in the 1980s, which created films that were widely...
. In 1991 the Government of India
Government of India
The Government of India, officially known as the Union Government, and also known as the Central Government, was established by the Constitution of India, and is the governing authority of the union of 28 states and seven union territories, collectively called the Republic of India...
honored him with the Padma Shri
Padma Shri
Padma Shri is the fourth highest civilian award in the Republic of India, after the Bharat Ratna, the Padma Vibhushan and the Padma Bhushan...
for his contributions towards the arts. On 24 January 2008, Gopi was hospitalized with chest pains. He died five days later following a cardiac arrest.
Early life
Bharath Gopi was born on 8 November 1937 at ChirayinkeezhuChirayinkeezhu
Chirayinkeezhu is a village in Thiruvananthapuram district situated in the Indian state of Kerala.This is the birth place of the Malayalam actors Shri. Prem Nazir and Bharath Gopi.-Places:The Sarkara Devi Temple is situated at Chirayinkeezhu...
in Thiruvananthapuram District
Thiruvananthapuram district
Thiruvananthapuram District is the southernmost district of the Indian state of Kerala. It came into existence in the year 1957. The headquarters is the city of Thiruvananthapuram which is also the capital city of Kerala....
of the state of Kerala as the youngest of four children to Kochuveetil Veelayudhan Pillai and Parvathyamma. He completed his BSc. Degree from Thiruvananthapuram University College. Immediately after his studies, he was employed as Lower Division Clerk in the Kerala Electricity Board.
Stage actor
Gopi began his acting career as a theatreTheatre
Theatre is a collaborative form of fine art that uses live performers to present the experience of a real or imagined event before a live audience in a specific place. The performers may communicate this experience to the audience through combinations of gesture, speech, song, music or dance...
actor at Prasadhana Little Theatres under G. Sankara Pillai. His first stage appearance was in the role of Raaghavan in the play Abhayarthikal. Later on, he became associated with Thiruvarange under Kaavalam Narayana Panicker. He has also written five plays and directed three.
Film actor
Gopi became interested in cinemaFilm
A film, also called a movie or motion picture, is a series of still or moving images. It is produced by recording photographic images with cameras, or by creating images using animation techniques or visual effects...
through the Chitralekha Film Society, founded by Adoor Gopalakrishnan
Adoor Gopalakrishnan
Moutatthu "Adoor" Gopalakrishnan Unnithan is an Indian film director, script writer, and producer. Adoor Gopalakrishnan had a major role in revolutionizing Malayalam cinema and is regarded as one of the greatest filmmakers of India.. Adoor's first film Swayamvaram pioneered the new wave cinema...
. He made his movie debut in Adoor's Swayamvaram
Swayamvaram
Swayamvaram is a 1972 Malayalam feature film co-written and directed by Adoor Gopalakrishnan starring Madhu and Sharada in the lead roles. Notable smaller roles are filled by Thikkurisi Sukumaran Nair, Adoor Bhavani, Bharath Gopi, and K. P. A. C. Lalitha. The film was produced by the Chitralekha...
in 1972 in a small role. He did the lead role of Sankarankutty in Adoor's next film, Kodiyettam
Kodiyettam
Kodiyettam is a 1977 Indian feature film production written and directed by Adoor Gopalakrishnan. It is in Malayalam. The film notably does not feature any kind of film score.-Plot:...
(1977), a performance for which he won the National Award for Best Actor. He was also noted for his performances in movies like Ormakkayi
Ormakkayi
Ormakkayi is a 1982 Malayalam movie directed by Bharathan and written by John Paul, starring Bharath Gopi, Madhavi, Innocent, Nedumudi Venu and K P A C Lalitha in the leading roles.-Plot:...
, Yavanika
Yavanika
Yavanika is a 1982 Indian Malayalam mystery thriller film co-written and directed by K. G. George and starring Bharath Gopi, Mammootty and Jalaja. The film explores backstage drama of a travelling drama group...
, Panchavadi Palam
Panchavadi Palam
Panchavadi palam is a 1984 Malayalam film directed by K. G. George and starring Gopi, and Nedumudi Venu. The screenplay was written by K. G. George, based on a short story of the same name by Veloor Krishnankutty...
and Adaminte Vaariyellu
Adaminte Vaariyellu
Aadaminte Vaariyellu is a 1983 Malayalam film directed by K.G. George and starring Srividya, Suhasini, and Soorya. The film handles issues of women.-Plot:...
. Besides Malayalam movies, he acted in two Hindi
Hindi
Standard Hindi, or more precisely Modern Standard Hindi, also known as Manak Hindi , High Hindi, Nagari Hindi, and Literary Hindi, is a standardized and sanskritized register of the Hindustani language derived from the Khariboli dialect of Delhi...
movies, Aaghat and Satah Se Uthata Aadmi. Gopi was a film director
Film director
A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:...
and producer
Film producer
A film producer oversees and delivers a film project to all relevant parties while preserving the integrity, voice and vision of the film. They will also often take on some financial risk by using their own money, especially during the pre-production period, before a film is fully financed.The...
as well. Gopi was paralyzed
Paralysis
Paralysis is loss of muscle function for one or more muscles. Paralysis can be accompanied by a loss of feeling in the affected area if there is sensory damage as well as motor. A study conducted by the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, suggests that about 1 in 50 people have been diagnosed...
by a stroke
Stroke
A stroke, previously known medically as a cerebrovascular accident , is the rapidly developing loss of brain function due to disturbance in the blood supply to the brain. This can be due to ischemia caused by blockage , or a hemorrhage...
on February 20, 1986, at the zenith of his career.
He was awarded the Padma Shri
Padma Shri
Padma Shri is the fourth highest civilian award in the Republic of India, after the Bharat Ratna, the Padma Vibhushan and the Padma Bhushan...
in 1991.
In 1979, Gopi directed the movie Njattadi
Njattadi
Njattadi is a 1979 Malayalam movie directed by Bharath Gopi and written by T.K. Kochu Narayanan, starring Bharat Murali, K.N. Sreenivasan, Sunil, Girija and Kalamandalam Devaki. It marked the debut directorial venture by Bharath Gopi and acting debut by Bharat Murali.-Plot:The film is based on...
with Murali in lead role. The movie was only screened twice and the print is now lost. He directed three more movies Ulsavapittennu
Ulsavapittennu
Ulsavapittennu is a 1989 Malayalam Indian film by Bharath Gopi and featuring Mohanlal, Parvathy and Sukumaran. The film was one of the few directorial ventures of Bharath Gopi and featured a strong performance from Mohanlal in the lead role.- Plot :...
, Yamanam
Yamanam
Yamanam is a 1992 Malayalam film, directed by Bharath Gopi, and starring Archana, Santha Devi, Syama and Nedumudi Venu.-Plot:A physically girl Ambili is restricted to a wheelchair because of a childhood attack of polio. Unable to move out of home, she has only to fantasize the exteriors...
and Ente Hridhayathinte Utama. His Yamanam
Yamanam
Yamanam is a 1992 Malayalam film, directed by Bharath Gopi, and starring Archana, Santha Devi, Syama and Nedumudi Venu.-Plot:A physically girl Ambili is restricted to a wheelchair because of a childhood attack of polio. Unable to move out of home, she has only to fantasize the exteriors...
, about a physically handicapped person, was awarded Best Film on social issues by the National Award Jury in 1991.
On 24 January 2008, Gopi was hospitalized with chest pain. He died five days later following a cardiac arrest. His last role was in Balachandra Menon
Balachandra Menon
Balachandra Menon is an Indian film actor, director, script writer, lyricist, and producer who works in Malayalam cinema. He made some popular films in the 1980s and 1990s...
's De Ingottu Nokkiye
De Ingottu Nokkiye
De Ingottu Nokkiye is a 2008 Malayalam film by Balachandra Menon starring Jayasurya, Jagathy Sreekumar and Sara. With negative response from the critics as well as audience the film was a box office bomb.- Plot :...
(2008).
Author
Gopi authored two books. His book Abhinayam Anubhavam (Acting, Experience), won the national award for the best book on cinema in 1994. Nataka Niyogam, his book on drama won the state award for best book on drama in 2003.Filmography as actor
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Swayamvaram Swayamvaram Swayamvaram is a 1972 Malayalam feature film co-written and directed by Adoor Gopalakrishnan starring Madhu and Sharada in the lead roles. Notable smaller roles are filled by Thikkurisi Sukumaran Nair, Adoor Bhavani, Bharath Gopi, and K. P. A. C. Lalitha. The film was produced by the Chitralekha... |
an unemployed youth | |
| 1977 | Kodiyettam Kodiyettam Kodiyettam is a 1977 Indian feature film production written and directed by Adoor Gopalakrishnan. It is in Malayalam. The film notably does not feature any kind of film score.-Plot:... |
Sankarankutty | National Film Award for Best Actor Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor |
| 1978 | Thampu Thampu Thampu is a highly acclaimed Malayalam film written and directed by G. Aravindan. Bharath Gopi, Nedumudi Venu, V. K. Sriraman, Jalaja the artistes of the Great Chitra Circus form the cast. The film deals with the roving street circus of Kerala. It is shot in black and white in a direct documentary... |
Panicker, the circus manager | |
| 1979 | Peruvazhiyambalam Peruvazhiyambalam Peruvazhiyambalam is a 1979 Indian Malayalam film by P. Padmarajan based on his novel of the same name. It marked Padmarajan's directorial debut and acting debut for Ashokan.... |
Vishwambharan, the tea shop owner | |
| 1980 | Satah Se Uthata Aadmi | Ramesh | Screened in the Un Certain Regard Un Certain Regard Un Certain Regard is a section of the Cannes Film Festival's Official Selection. It is run at the Salle Debussy, parallel to the competition for the Palme d'Or.This section was introduced in 1978 by Gilles Jacob... section at the 1981 Cannes Film Festival 1981 Cannes Film Festival - Jury :*Jacques Deray *Ellen Burstyn *Jean-Claude Carrière *Robert Chazal *Attilio D'Onofrio *Christian Defaye *Carlos Diegues *Antonio Gala... |
| 1980 | Greshamam | ||
| 1981 | Vida Parayum Munpe Vida Parayum Munpe Vida Parayum Munpe is a 1981 Malayalam language film written by John Paul, directed by Mohan, and produced by Innocent. Prem Nazir essays the lead role in the critically acclaimed and commercially successful film. His performance also won great appreciation. Nazir was conferred the Special Jury... |
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| 1981 | Palangal Palangal Palangal is a 1982 Malayalam film written by John Paul Puthusery and directed by Bharathan starring Nedumudi Venu, Zarina Wahab, Bharath Gopi and Shankar... |
Vasu Menon | |
| 1981 | Kallan Pavithran Kallan Pavithran Kallan Pavithran is a 1981 Malayalam film written and directed by P. Padmarajan. It stars Nedumudi Venu, Adoor Bhasi and Bharath Gopi. The film is about a thief who meets a crooked merchant in the town and an incident occurring afterward changing his entire life... |
Maamachan | |
| 1982 | Yavanika Yavanika Yavanika is a 1982 Indian Malayalam mystery thriller film co-written and directed by K. G. George and starring Bharath Gopi, Mammootty and Jalaja. The film explores backstage drama of a travelling drama group... |
Tabalist Ayyappan | |
| 1982 | Ormakkayi Ormakkayi Ormakkayi is a 1982 Malayalam movie directed by Bharathan and written by John Paul, starring Bharath Gopi, Madhavi, Innocent, Nedumudi Venu and K P A C Lalitha in the leading roles.-Plot:... |
Nandu, the deaf and dumb sculpturer | Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor (1982) |
| 1982 | Snehapoorvam Meera | ||
| 1982 | Gaanam | ||
| 1982 | Alolam Alolam Alolam is a 1982 Malayalam language film. It was directed by Mohan.... |
Mukundan Menon | |
| 1983 | Rachana | Sriprasad | Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor (1983) |
| 1983 | Purappad | ||
| 1983 | Asthi | ||
| 1983 | Marmaram Marmaram Marmaram is a 1982 Malayalam film by Bharathan which stars Nedumudi Venu and Jalaja. The film won Kerala State Film Awards including Best Lyrics for Kavalam Narayana Panikkar.-Cast:*Nedumudi Venu - Narayana Iyer*Jalaja - Nirmala... |
Naxalite Gopi | |
| 1983 | Nizhal Moodiya Nirangal | ||
| 1983 | Lekhayude Maranam Oru Flashback Lekhayude Maranam Oru Flashback Lekhayude Maranam: Oru Flashback is a 1983 Malayalam film by K. G. George. The movie is loosely based on the real life incident of the death of actress Shobha who committed suicide, following a relationship with director Balu Mahendra.-Plot:... |
Suresh Babu | |
| 1983 | Kattathe Kilikoodu | Shakespeare Krishna Pillai | Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor (1983) |
| 1983 | Oru Swakaryam | ||
| 1983 | Ente Mamattikkuttiyammakku Ente Mamattikkuttiyammakku Ente Mamattukkuttiyammakku is a 1983 Malayalam film produced by Navodaya Appachan and directed by Fazil. This was Shalini's first movie. She acted in this movie when she was three years old and won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Child Artiste The film was remade, soon after in Tamil as En... |
Vinod | Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor (1983) |
| 1983 | Ashtapadi | ||
| 1983 | Asthram Asthram Asthram is a Malaylam film directed P. N. Menon, Starring Bharath Gopi, Mammootty, Nedumudi Venu & Mohanlal.-Plot:Capt. C. S. Nair and Rekha are happily married couple.Captain meets Balu a photographer accidentally and he likes him very much and treat as his own brother.Captain leaves for his job... |
Capt. C. S. Nair | |
| 1983 | Eenam | ||
| 1983 | Adaminte Variyellu | Mamachan Muthalaly | |
| 1983 | Eettillam Eettillam Eettillam is 1983 Malayalam film written and directed by Fazil, starring Nedumudi Venu, Mammootty, Bharath Gopi, Menaka, Jalaja and Kalaranjini in the lead roles.-Cast:* Nedumudi Venu as Vijayan* Bharath Gopi as Moitheen Bava* Mammootty as Sivan... |
Moitheen Bawa | |
| 1984 | Sandhya Mayangum Neram Sandhya Mayangum Neram Sandhya Mayangum Neram is a 1983 Malayalam film directed by Bharathan and written by John Paul, starring Bharath Gopi, Sreenath, T. G. Ravi, Jayabharathy, Philomina and Unni Mary.-Plot:... |
Justice Balagangadhara Menon | |
| 1984 | Panchavadi Palam Panchavadi Palam Panchavadi palam is a 1984 Malayalam film directed by K. G. George and starring Gopi, and Nedumudi Venu. The screenplay was written by K. G. George, based on a short story of the same name by Veloor Krishnankutty... |
Dushassana Kurup | |
| 1984 | Swantham Sarika | ||
| 1984 | Appunni Appunni Appunni is a 1984 Malayalam romantic comedy film written by V. K. N. and directed by Sathyan Anthikad. The film is based on V. K. N.'s story Premavum Vivahavum. The lead roles are played by Nedumudi Venu, Menaka, Bharath Gopi, Mohanlal and Sukumari.... |
Perattupadaveettil Ayyappan Nair | |
| 1984 | Akkare | K. N. Gopinathan | |
| 1984 | Aarorumariyathe | Stephan George | |
| 1984 | Aksharangal | ||
| 1984 | April 18 | Constable Gopi Pillai | |
| 1984 | Oru Painkili Katha | ||
| 1985 | Punnaram Cholli Cholli | Krishnankutty Nair | |
| 1985 | Meenamasathile Sooryan | School Teacher | |
| 1985 | Kaiyum Thalayum Purathidaruthu | ||
| 1985 | Chidambaram Chidambaram (film) Chidambaram is a 1985 Malayalam film written, directed and produced by G. Aravindan. It is the film adaptation of a short story by C. V. Sreeraman. The film explores various aspects of relations between men and women through the lives of three people living in a cattle farm. Themes of guilt and... |
Mohandas | Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor (1985) |
| 1985 | Gayathri Devi Ente Amma | ||
| 1985 | Aghaat | Krishnan Raju | |
| 1985 | Principal Olivil | ||
| 1985 | Onathumpikkoroonjal | ||
| 1985 | Archana Aradhana | Advocate Rajendran | |
| 1985 | Kanathaya Penkutty | ||
| 1985 | Karimpinpoovinakkare | Chellan | |
| 1985 | Scene No 7 | ||
| 1985 | Puli Varunne Puli | ||
| 1985 | Ente Ammu Ninte Thulasi Avarude Chakki | Chellappan Pillai | |
| 1985 | Irakal Irakal Irakal is a 1985 Malayalam film, written and directed by K. G. George, and starring Bharath Gopi, Ganesh Kumar, Srividya, Radha, Thilakan, Chandran Nair, Nedumudi Venu and Ashokan.... |
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| 1986 | Nilavinte Nattil | ||
| 1986 | Chekkeranoru Chilla | ||
| 1986 | Revathikkoru Pavakkutty Revathikkoru Pavakkutty Revathikkoru Pavakkutty is a 1986 Malayalam film by Sathyan Anthikkad starring Bharath Gopi, Mohanlal and Radha.-Synopsis:... |
Balan Menon | |
| 1986 | Udayam Padinjaru | ||
| 1986 | Neram Pularumbol | ||
| 1986 | Ice Cream Ice cream (film) -Cast:* Mammootty - Thampi* Thilakan - Omanakuttan Nair* Bharath Gopi - Panikkar* Lizzy Priyadarshan - Rekha* Mala Aravindan - Worker* Innocent - Police Officer* Ashokan - Prakashan* T.P Madhavan - Bhaskaran* Sankaradi - Doctor* KPAC Lalitha - Elizabeth... |
Panikkar | |
| 1992 | Padheyam Padheyam Padheyam is a 1993 award winning Malayalam film written by A. K. Lohithadas, directed by Bharathan and starring Mammootty in the lead role. The film won several accolades in the state as well as National Film Awards. Mammootty played the role of Chandradas, a poet. Mamooty was nominated for the... |
K. V. Raghavan | |
| 1994 | Swaham Swaham Swaham is an award-winning feature film directed by Shaji N. Karun. The film is in Malayalam. It stars Aswani, Venumani Vishnu and Mullenezhi. The film's music is composed by Isaac Thomas Kottukapally and K. Raghavan. Swaham met with widespread critical acclaim upon release... |
Screened at the 1994 Cannes Film Festival 1994 Cannes Film Festival The 1994 Cannes Film Festival started on 12 May and ran until 23 May. The Palme d'Or went to the American film Pulp Fiction directed by Quentin Tarantino.-Official Selection:*Clint Eastwood *Catherine Deneuve... |
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| 1995 | Agnidevan Agnidevan Agnidevan is an Indian film in Malayalam written by P. Balachandran and directed by Venu Nagavalli, starring Mohanlal and Revathi. The Leadership over the family newspaper, causes the family to split apart and have problems. This is main theme of the film and is of Genre Musical/Drama... |
K. K. Menon | |
| 1995 | Ormmakalalundayirikanam | Thakaran | |
| 1998 | Elavamkodu Desam Elavamkodu Desam Elavamkodu Desam is a 1998 Malayalam period drama film written and directed by K. G. George. It stars Mammootty and Rajeev in the lead roles, and Kushboo, Thilakan and Babu Nampoothiri in major supporting roles.-Plot:... |
Agnisarmman | |
| 1998 | Samantharangal | Musaliyar | |
| 1999 | Vasanthiyum Lakshmiyum Pinne Njaanum Vasanthiyum Lakshmiyum Pinne Njaanum Vasanthiyum Lakshmiyum Pinne Njaanum is a 1999 Malayalam film directed by Vinayan. The film features Kalabhavan Mani, Kaveri, Praveena and Saikumar in the lead roles. It was produced by Kabeer, Latheef and Vindhyan under the banner of Thriveni Productions and has been distributed by Sargam Speed... |
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| 1999 | Devadasi | ||
| 2000 | Susanna Susanna (film) Susanna is a 2000 Malayalam film directed by T. V. Chandran with Vani Viswanath in the title role. The film won two Kerala State Film Awards: Second Best Actress and Special Jury Mention .-Plot:... |
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| 2001 | Ennum Sambhavami Yuge Yuge | ||
| 2001 | Mookuthy | ||
| 2001 | Namukoru Koodaram | ||
| 2002 | Desam Desam Desam is a 2002 Malayalam film directed by Biju V. Nair and written by Sunil Raveendran. It stars Premkumar, Madhupal, Anitha and Bharath Gopi in major roles.-Plot:... |
Uppa | |
| 2003 | Varum Varunnu Vannu | Kathanar | |
| 2004 | Sethurama Iyer CBI Sethurama Iyer CBI Sethurama Iyer CBI is a 2004 Malayalam film directed by K Madhu, written by S. N. Swami, and starring Mammootty, Mukesh and Jagathy Sreekumar.... |
Fr. Gomez | |
| 2004 | Wanted Wanted "Wanted" is a popular song written by Jack Fulton and Lois Steele.A recording by Perry Como with Hugo Winterhalter's orchestra and chorus was made at Manhattan Center, New York City, on December 29, 1952. It was released by RCA Victor Recordsas catalog number 20-5647 and by EMI on the His Master's... |
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| 2006 | Rasathanthram Rasathanthram Rasathanthram is a 2006 Malayalam drama movie directed by Sathyan Anthikkad, starring Mohanlal and Meera Jasmine in lead roles. Other actors include Bharath Gopi, KPAC Lalitha, Innocent, Oduvil Unnikrishnan and Mamukkoya. Director Sathyan Anthikkad got the Mathrubhumi Best Director award for this... |
Balan Master | |
| 2007 | Nivedyam Nivedyam Nivedyam is a 2007 Malayalam movie written and directed by A. K. Lohithadas. This movie marked the debut of Vinu Mohan and Bhama in films.- Synopsis :... |
Ramavarma Thampuran | |
| 2007 | Paradesi Paradesi Paradesi is a 2007 Indian Malayalam film written and directed by P. T. Kunju Muhammed and starring Mohanlal.The film talks the issue of Indian citizens who left the country before independence in search of job, mostly to Arabia, and happened to reach Pakistan, and then when returned to the... |
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| 2007 | Nasraani Nasraani Nasraani is a Malayalam film directed by Joshi. The film stars Mammootty in a pivotal role where Bhanu and Vimala Raman play the female leads. The film was released in 2007 November. It was an average success.-Cast:* Mammootty ..... |
Narayana Swamy | |
| 2008 | Aakasha Gopuram | Abraham Thomas | |
| 2008 | De Ingottu Nokkiye De Ingottu Nokkiye De Ingottu Nokkiye is a 2008 Malayalam film by Balachandra Menon starring Jayasurya, Jagathy Sreekumar and Sara. With negative response from the critics as well as audience the film was a box office bomb.- Plot :... |
Bhuminadha Kurup | |
| 2009 | Bharya Swantham Suhruthu Bharya Swantham Suhruthu Bharya Swantham Suhruthu is a 2009 Malayalam film co-written and directed by Venu Nagavally, starring Mukesh, Padmapriya, Urvashi, Jyothirmayi, and Jagathy Sreekumar in the lead roles. It was Venu Nagavally's last film as director.-Plot:Zakhariah is a private banker who has returned from the gulf... |
Filmography as director
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| 1979 | Njattadi Njattadi Njattadi is a 1979 Malayalam movie directed by Bharath Gopi and written by T.K. Kochu Narayanan, starring Bharat Murali, K.N. Sreenivasan, Sunil, Girija and Kalamandalam Devaki. It marked the debut directorial venture by Bharath Gopi and acting debut by Bharat Murali.-Plot:The film is based on... |
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| 1989 | Ulsavapittennu Ulsavapittennu Ulsavapittennu is a 1989 Malayalam Indian film by Bharath Gopi and featuring Mohanlal, Parvathy and Sukumaran. The film was one of the few directorial ventures of Bharath Gopi and featured a strong performance from Mohanlal in the lead role.- Plot :... |
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| 1991 | Yamanam Yamanam Yamanam is a 1992 Malayalam film, directed by Bharath Gopi, and starring Archana, Santha Devi, Syama and Nedumudi Venu.-Plot:A physically girl Ambili is restricted to a wheelchair because of a childhood attack of polio. Unable to move out of home, she has only to fantasize the exteriors... |
Best Film on Other Social Issues National Film Award for Best Film on Other Social Issues The National Film Award - Best Film on Other Social Issues winners:... |
| 2002 | Ente Hridhayathinte Utama |
Filmography as producer
| Year | Title | Notes |
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| 1993 | Padheyam Padheyam Padheyam is a 1993 award winning Malayalam film written by A. K. Lohithadas, directed by Bharathan and starring Mammootty in the lead role. The film won several accolades in the state as well as National Film Awards. Mammootty played the role of Chandradas, a poet. Mamooty was nominated for the... |
V. Shantaram award for the producer of the Best film |
Awards
International awards:- Special Jury Award at the Asia Pacific International Film FestivalAsia Pacific Film FestivalThe Asia Pacific Film Festival, first held in 1954, is film festival held annually in an Asian country designated by the Board of Directors of the Federation of Motion Picture Producers in Asia-Pacific.Awards are handed out for:*Best Film*Best Director...
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(1985) - A five-film retrospective of his films was held in ParisParisParis is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
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by the Government of France (1985). The only other Indian actors to be awarded this honour are Smita PatilSmita PatilSmita Patil was an Indian actress of film, television and theatre. Regarded among the finest stage and film actresses of her times, Patil appeared in over 75 Hindi and Marathi films in a career that spanned just over a decade. During her career, she received two National Film Awards and a...
, Naseeruddin ShahNaseeruddin ShahNaseeruddin Shah is an Indian / Bollywood film actor and director. He is considered to be one of the finest actors of Indian cinema. In 2003, the Government of India honored him with the Padma Bhushan for his contributions towards Indian cinema.-Early life:...
, Om PuriOm PuriOm Puri is an Indian actor who has appeared in both mainstream Indian films and art films. His credits also include appearances in British and American films. He has received an honorary OBE.-Early life:...
and Amitabh BachchanAmitabh BachchanAmitabh Bachchan is an Indian film actor. He first gained popularity in the early 1970s as the "angry young man" of Hindi cinema, and has since appeared in over 180 Indian films in a career spanning more than four decades...
Civilian awards:
- Padma ShriPadma ShriPadma Shri is the fourth highest civilian award in the Republic of India, after the Bharat Ratna, the Padma Vibhushan and the Padma Bhushan...
- 1991
National Film Awards
National Film Awards
The National Film Awards is the most prominent film award ceremony in India. Established in 1954, it is administered, along with the International Film Festival of India and the Indian Panorama, by the Indian government's Directorate of Film Festivals since 1973.Every year, a national panel...
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- Best ActorNational Film Award for Best ActorThe National Film Award for Best Actor is an honor presented annually at the National Film Awards of India to an actor who has delivered the best performance in a leading role within the Indian film industry.-Background:The Directorate of Film Festivals makes awards annually in several categories...
- KodiyettamKodiyettamKodiyettam is a 1977 Indian feature film production written and directed by Adoor Gopalakrishnan. It is in Malayalam. The film notably does not feature any kind of film score.-Plot:...
- 1977 - Best Film on Other Social IssuesNational Film Award for Best Film on Other Social IssuesThe National Film Award - Best Film on Other Social Issues winners:...
- YamanamYamanamYamanam is a 1992 Malayalam film, directed by Bharath Gopi, and starring Archana, Santha Devi, Syama and Nedumudi Venu.-Plot:A physically girl Ambili is restricted to a wheelchair because of a childhood attack of polio. Unable to move out of home, she has only to fantasize the exteriors...
- 1991 - Best Book on CinemaNational Film Award for Best Book on CinemaThe National Film Award — Golden Lotus Award — Best Book on Cinema winners:...
- Abhinayam Anubhavam - 1995
- V. Shantaram Award for Best Film - PadheyamPadheyamPadheyam is a 1993 award winning Malayalam film written by A. K. Lohithadas, directed by Bharathan and starring Mammootty in the lead role. The film won several accolades in the state as well as National Film Awards. Mammootty played the role of Chandradas, a poet. Mamooty was nominated for the...
- 1991 (as producer)
Kerala State Film Awards:
- Best ActorKerala State Film Award for Best ActorThe Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor has been awarded annually in India since 1969. The Kerala State Film Awards were managed directly by the Government of Kerala's Department of Cultural Affairs until 1997; they are now given by the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy, an autonomous non-profit...
- KodiyettamKodiyettamKodiyettam is a 1977 Indian feature film production written and directed by Adoor Gopalakrishnan. It is in Malayalam. The film notably does not feature any kind of film score.-Plot:...
- 1977 - Best ActorKerala State Film Award for Best ActorThe Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor has been awarded annually in India since 1969. The Kerala State Film Awards were managed directly by the Government of Kerala's Department of Cultural Affairs until 1997; they are now given by the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy, an autonomous non-profit...
- OrmakkayiOrmakkayiOrmakkayi is a 1982 Malayalam movie directed by Bharathan and written by John Paul, starring Bharath Gopi, Madhavi, Innocent, Nedumudi Venu and K P A C Lalitha in the leading roles.-Plot:...
- 1982 - Best ActorKerala State Film Award for Best ActorThe Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor has been awarded annually in India since 1969. The Kerala State Film Awards were managed directly by the Government of Kerala's Department of Cultural Affairs until 1997; they are now given by the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy, an autonomous non-profit...
- Ente MamattikkuttiyammakkuEnte MamattikkuttiyammakkuEnte Mamattukkuttiyammakku is a 1983 Malayalam film produced by Navodaya Appachan and directed by Fazil. This was Shalini's first movie. She acted in this movie when she was three years old and won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Child Artiste The film was remade, soon after in Tamil as En...
, Eenam, Ettillam, Kattathe Kilikoodu - 1983 - Best ActorKerala State Film Award for Best ActorThe Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor has been awarded annually in India since 1969. The Kerala State Film Awards were managed directly by the Government of Kerala's Department of Cultural Affairs until 1997; they are now given by the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy, an autonomous non-profit...
- ChidambaramChidambaram (film)Chidambaram is a 1985 Malayalam film written, directed and produced by G. Aravindan. It is the film adaptation of a short story by C. V. Sreeraman. The film explores various aspects of relations between men and women through the lives of three people living in a cattle farm. Themes of guilt and...
- 1985
Filmfare Awards
Filmfare Awards South
Filmfare Awards South is the South Indian segment of the annual Filmfare Awards, presented by The Times Group to honour both artistic and technical excellence of professionals in the South Indian film industry. The awards are separately given for Kannada, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam films...
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- 1977 - Best ActorFilmfare Award for Best Actor (Malayalam)The Filmfare Best Actor Award is given by the Filmfare magazine as part of its annual Filmfare Awards South for Malayalam film lead actors. The award was first given in 1972 with Madhu being the first recipient....
- KodiyettamKodiyettamKodiyettam is a 1977 Indian feature film production written and directed by Adoor Gopalakrishnan. It is in Malayalam. The film notably does not feature any kind of film score.-Plot:... - 1982 - Best ActorFilmfare Award for Best Actor (Malayalam)The Filmfare Best Actor Award is given by the Filmfare magazine as part of its annual Filmfare Awards South for Malayalam film lead actors. The award was first given in 1972 with Madhu being the first recipient....
- OrmakkayiOrmakkayiOrmakkayi is a 1982 Malayalam movie directed by Bharathan and written by John Paul, starring Bharath Gopi, Madhavi, Innocent, Nedumudi Venu and K P A C Lalitha in the leading roles.-Plot:... - 1983 - Best ActorFilmfare Award for Best Actor (Malayalam)The Filmfare Best Actor Award is given by the Filmfare magazine as part of its annual Filmfare Awards South for Malayalam film lead actors. The award was first given in 1972 with Madhu being the first recipient....
- Ente MamattikkuttiyammakkuEnte MamattikkuttiyammakkuEnte Mamattukkuttiyammakku is a 1983 Malayalam film produced by Navodaya Appachan and directed by Fazil. This was Shalini's first movie. She acted in this movie when she was three years old and won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Child Artiste The film was remade, soon after in Tamil as En...
- Four critics awards
- Two Gulf Malayali association awards