Cheriyan Kalpakavadi
Well-Known Story Writer in Film Industry. Cheriyan Kalpakavadi, entered the film field as the Writer of the famous film Rektha Sakshikal Zindabad in 1998 (Dialogue and Screenplay). He did another work in Ulladakkam in 1991(Story).
C.K.Rajalekshmi – Harikatha Artist
C.K.Rajalekshmi started Harikatha stage performances during ulsavams at temples,even before the mike reached our small village- Haripad.As she reminiscences, the voice of this 74-year-old reveals a rare depth and her large eyes become expressive. To the accompaniment of mushaang, insidangam and the sonorous harmonium played by the foot, she has narrated stories from the Puranam - stories of joy and... Read more »
Parameswaran Potti- Well-Known Broadcast Journalist
Parameswaran Potti, son of the Communist leader and freedom fighter Chengarappally Damodaran Potti, had entered public life as a student activist. After completing his studies at the University of Kerala, he had started career with Janayugam, the official party newspaper of the Communist Party of India (CPI). He joined AIR as programme executive at Port Blaire Station, Andaman and Nicobar Islands in... Read more »
G. Sasikumara Pillai- Director of Regional Institute of Correctional Administration
Sri. G. Sasikumara Pillai is the first ever person from Kerala to become the Director of Regional Institute of Correctional Administration (RICA), the institute which trains Prison & Probationary officers from all over India. Mr. Pillai has served in various positions in Kerala Prison Department.Now he is leading a retire life at Karichal, Haripad.
Arattupuzha Velayudha Panicker – An Ezhava warrier
Arattupuzha Velayudha Paniker, an ezhava warrior, lived in the 19th century in Kerala, fought against the caste oppression by the so called upper castes. A Research Foundation was created under the name of Arattupuzha Velayudha Paniker was Arattapuzha Velayudha Panicker Research Foundation and Cultural Centre.
P.Narayana Kurup- The Famous and Great Malayalam Litterateur
Sri. P. Narayana Kurup will be awarded the Amrita Keerti Puraskar for his meritorious contributions to spiritual and philosophical literature. Kurup is an award-winning poet and literary critic and is a recipient of numerous awards, including the Ollur Award. Upon receiving the award, the renowned poet said he did not consider it a mere literary award, but as a blessing for his soul from one of the... Read more »
Sangeeth Sivan – Famous Film Director
Sangeeth Sivan, brother of cinematographer-director Santhosh Sivan, started his career in films as a director with Malayalam films. After directing more than a dozen of Malayalam films, he directed his first bollywood film, Zor, staring Sunny Deol. However, the film did not do well at the box office but the directorial ability of Sangeeth was well appreciated by many producers. After a brief gap he... Read more »
Sanjeev Sivan – Renowned Film Director
Sanjeev Sivan, brother of cinematographer-director Santhosh Sivan and a graduate of New York University, has designed and executed numerous films in India and abroad. He has made several short films, commercials and Malayalam language features. His latest Malayalam feature film, "Aparichithan-The Stranger," broke all box office records in the Malayalam film industry, and he is discussing with Bollywood... Read more »
P. Sheshadri Iyer – Pandit in 18 Languages.
P. Seshadri Iyer, a great scholar, was born in Kerala. After Passing his B.A. and M.L examinations he began his career first as a school teacher and then as a sub-registrar. His innate love for learning different languages arose out of his desire to learn at first hand the great classics of various languages in their original. Thus, he learnt Bengal to read all the writings of Swami Vivekananda, Marathi... Read more »
Ashokan -The Famous Film Actor
Actor Ashokan, was director P.Padmarajan's contribution to the Malayalam film industry. Asokan, who made his debut in "Peruvazhiyambalam", established himself as an integral part of Malayalam film world in the years to come and still continues in the industry with his outstanding performances.
