Chelangatt Gopalakrishnan
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Chelangatt Gopalakrishnan (June 6, 1932 - June 4, 2010) born at Cherthala
in Alappuzha
in Kerala
as the son of Nediyedathu Kesava Pillai and Thrikkeparambil Ammukkutti Amma. After graduation he started his career as a journalist
in a regional newspaper Malayali. Later he worked for some other newspapers including Mathrubhumi
. During this time, he established his own name in the film journalism. Several forgotten persons including J.C. Daniel, the father of Malayalam Cinema
, have been disclosed before readers. During this time he released several books. Most of them are regarding cinema and it history. The historical narration of cinema started from the birth of world cinema
to till the contemporary Malayalam film. The renowned Malayalam Film Maker Adoor Gopalakrishnan
in his book Cinemayude Lokam, which won many awards including of India Govt. says so, "The history of Malayalam Cinema is not started with stars who born with fortunes from sky. But, it is the tearful story of some persons who experimented with their lives and assets. Most of the experiments have been ended in tragedies. We got that history from the articles written by Chelangatt Gopalakrishnan." S. Guptan Nair
, called Chelangatt Gopalakrishnan, the Chief Architect of Malayalam Film Literature and Journalism. He was a Jury member to decide the Kerala State Film Awards several years. Many books related with novel, biographies, history and technical books related with cinema have written by him. He had run a film studio named 'Ajanta Studio' at Aluva. Many classical films including 'Olavum Theeravum' written by M.T.Vasudevan Nair have been filimized at this studio. He had written more than 20 books about cinema alone. Vincent Muthal Vincent Vare, Mukhathodu Mukham, The History of World Cinema, The History of Indian Cinema, The History of Malayalam Cinema, The History of Film Persons in Kerala, The History of Malayalam Journalism.... are few among it. In addition to it he is writing articles related with Malayalam Cinema in many periodicals.
... and 56 other books in various categories including children literature.
Cherthala
Cherthala is a town located in the district of Alappuzha, in the state of Kerala, India. It is located 30 km south of the city of Kochi and 22 km north of Alappuzha town, on the Kochi-Alappuzha streatch of both the National Highway 47 as well as the costal Rail-route.lt is 85 km from the...
in Alappuzha
Alappuzha
Alappuzha , also known as Alleppey, is a town in Alappuzha District of Kerala state of southern India. As per 2001 census Alleppey is the sixth largest city in Kerala with an urban population of 177,029. Alleppey is situated to the south of Kochi and north of Trivandrum...
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....
as the son of Nediyedathu Kesava Pillai and Thrikkeparambil Ammukkutti Amma. After graduation he started his career as a journalist
Journalist
A journalist collects and distributes news and other information. A journalist's work is referred to as journalism.A reporter is a type of journalist who researchs, writes, and reports on information to be presented in mass media, including print media , electronic media , and digital media A...
in a regional newspaper Malayali. Later he worked for some other newspapers including Mathrubhumi
Mathrubhumi
Mathrubhumi is a Malayalam language newspaper that is published from Kerala, India. Mathrubhumi was founded by K. P. Kesava Menon, an active volunteer in the Indian freedom struggle against the British.-History:...
. During this time, he established his own name in the film journalism. Several forgotten persons including J.C. Daniel, the father of Malayalam Cinema
Malayalam cinema
The Cinema of Kerala or Malayalam cinema refers to the film industry in the Indian state of Kerala, which makes films in the Malayalam language. Malayalam movies typically portray social or family issues and are considered more realistic than films from other parts of India. Malayalam cinema has...
, have been disclosed before readers. During this time he released several books. Most of them are regarding cinema and it history. The historical narration of cinema started from the birth of world cinema
World cinema
World cinema is a term used primarily in English language speaking countries to refer to the films and film industries of non-English speaking countries. It is therefore often used interchangeably with the term foreign film...
to till the contemporary Malayalam film. The renowned Malayalam Film Maker 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...
in his book Cinemayude Lokam, which won many awards including of India Govt. says so, "The history of Malayalam Cinema is not started with stars who born with fortunes from sky. But, it is the tearful story of some persons who experimented with their lives and assets. Most of the experiments have been ended in tragedies. We got that history from the articles written by Chelangatt Gopalakrishnan." S. Guptan Nair
S. Guptan Nair
S. Guptan Nair was a well known Malayalam writer, literary critic, scholar, orator, essayist, lexicographer, translator and educationist. A multi-faceted personality, his interests included music, acting and sports .He was a critic-visionary who probed the human values and aesthetics of...
, called Chelangatt Gopalakrishnan, the Chief Architect of Malayalam Film Literature and Journalism. He was a Jury member to decide the Kerala State Film Awards several years. Many books related with novel, biographies, history and technical books related with cinema have written by him. He had run a film studio named 'Ajanta Studio' at Aluva. Many classical films including 'Olavum Theeravum' written by M.T.Vasudevan Nair have been filimized at this studio. He had written more than 20 books about cinema alone. Vincent Muthal Vincent Vare, Mukhathodu Mukham, The History of World Cinema, The History of Indian Cinema, The History of Malayalam Cinema, The History of Film Persons in Kerala, The History of Malayalam Journalism.... are few among it. In addition to it he is writing articles related with Malayalam Cinema in many periodicals.
Published Works
- History of World Cinema
- Mukham Nokkathe
- Mukhathodu Mukham
- Chalachithra Abhinayam
- Vincent Muthal Vincent Vare
- Cinema Nirmmanam Keralathil
- Cinema Nirmmanam Pillerukaliyo
- Cinemayude Katha
- J C Danielinte Jeevitha Katha
- Vayalar (Biography of Vayalar Ramava Varma)
- Sangeetha Nataka Prasthanam Keralathil
- Malayala Nataka Charithram
- Aadyakala Malayala Cinema Naayikamaar
- Malayala Cinemayile Vaanavarum Veenavarum
- Malayala Cinema - Charithram Vichithram
- Indian Cinemayude Charithram
- Nataka Kala
- Charithrathilillatha Viplavakarikal
- Dakshinendiyayile Viplavakaarikal
- Marakkapppetta Viplavakaarikal
- Pathrapravarthanam Keralathil
... and 56 other books in various categories including children literature.