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T Krishnanunni, peerless sound designer, opens up

T Krishnanunni is a name synonymous with audiography and sound design in Malayalam cinema. The self effacing technician, who completes 36 years in moviedom, speaks about his career, its highs and lows and on himself. Ee Vazhitharayil, Episode 164.

A life dedicated to Malayalam literature

Renowned Malayalam writer KB Sreedevi talks about her literary career in details. Ee Vazhitharayil, Episode 163.

KPAC Lalitha: Her story, Mollywood's story...

KPAC Lalitha, veteran stage-film actress well known for her amazing ability to get under the skin of characters and the chair person of Karala Sangeetha Nataka Academy, shares her memories of her acting and life with the viewers. Director Bharathan w

Film journey of KPAC Lalitha

First movie of KPAC Lalitha was the film adaptation of Koottukudumbam directed by KS Sethumadhavan. In 1978 she married Bharathan,noted Malayalam film director. KPAC Lalitha takes you along her film journey. Ee Vazhitharayil, Episode 161.

Unknown man of Malayalam Cinema

TK Vasudevan, an unknown director of yesteryear Malayalam Cinema, narrates his life's journey and unexpected destiny to be remained unknown forever. Ee Vazhitharayil, Episode: 160

Justice M Fathima Beevi speaks about her historic journey

Justice M Fathima Beevi was the first female judge to be appointed to the Supreme Court of India in 1989 and she was the first Muslim woman to be appointed to any higher judiciary. She looks back at her journey. EE Vazhithazhayil, Episode 157.

Krishnankutty Asan, beauty of expressions in Kathakali

Sadanam Krishnankutty Asan is one among those Kathakali artistes who can essay all kinds of roles with equal felicity. His attention to detail and ability improvise are exceptional, to say the least. His dedication to his art and craft will surely pr

Kerala's art scholar Kanjoor Krishnan Namboodiripad

This episode is about art pundit Kanjoor Krishnan Namboodiripad, the authentic voice in Keralite art criticism. The multi-faceted scholar teaches MCA students, though his formal education went only up to class VIII. A man who keeps in touch with the

Prathap Singh's lovely compositions...

The name Prathap Singh may not look like that of a Malayali; but it is the name of a musician who has done so much for film music in Malayalam. He has scored the music for several evergreen songs and for this lonely traveller, every song was an expre

Kathakali exponent Kalamandalam Vasu Pisharody

In today's Ee Vazhitharayil take a journey along Kalamandalam Vasu Pisharody leading Kathakali artiste. A disciple of Padma Shri Vazhenkada Kunchu Nair, he excels in virtuous pachcha, anti-hero Kathi and the semi-realistic minukku roles alike. Nalan

Prasad Mash's progressive fight for our planet

'Ee Vazhitharayil' features Prasad Mash, favourite of the student community and renowned botanist; for environmental activists, he was the check dam that protected the Silent Valley. Dr MK Prasad lives with an eye on the future of our land and planet

Doyen of percussionists

Percussion maestro Kalamandalam Eswaran Unni is one of the pioneers of 'Mizhavu' percussionists once the instrument was taken out of temple premises for accompanying other instruments in concerts. It was in 1981 he joined Margi. Later he was appointe

Dramatic life of an actor

Jose Payammal shares his experience in theatre life as an actor which span more than fifty years. Ee Vazhitharayil, Episode: 151

Thayambaka Prince Kalloor Ramankutty Marar

In the world of Thayambaka, the prince of percussion music of Kerala, Kalloor Ramankutty Asan is second to none. The sentinel of Palakkadan style of Thayambaka, Kalloor Asan was fortunate to have been able to rub shoulders with Chethali Rama Marar, P

From goalkeeping to coaching

Famous goalkeeper KP Sethumadhavan who is is a known football coach looks back at his football career which is also story of how Indian football evolved over the years. Ee Vazhitharayil, Episode 149.

Performer par excellence

Cherpulasery Sivan is one of the leading and senior most Maddalam Artist from Kerala. He has bagged many awards from India and abroad, which includes Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academi Award and Kerala Kalamandalam Award. Ee Vazhi Tharayil, Episode 148.

Ramla Begum, down memory lane...

Ramla Begum is a princes who stole the heart of Malabar with her sweet mappila songs and Kathaprasangam. She shares a few moments from her life as an artiste for more than seven decades with our viewers in this show. Ee Vazhitharayil, Episode- 147

Drama as imitation of life

If drama is imitation of life, than C L Jose scripted success through his presentation of life in its myriad forms. His contributions have enriched the amateur theatre in the state. In his life he fought poverty in childhood and crossed many a hurdle

MP Sukumaran Nair on his films

MP Sukumaran Nair came up with films with powerful narration. The films Raamanam, Drishtantham, Aparahnam and Kazhakam defines the director. Sukumaran Nair looks back at his journey. Episode 146.

Vysakhan in Ee Vazhitharayil Part 2

This episode shows how MK Gopinathan got himself transformed into Vysakhan the writer. The author, who penned the first novel in Malayalam with Indian Railways as its backdrop in 'Nizhal Yudham', speaks of his literary journey. Ee Vazhitharayil, Epis

Chronicler of unknown lives...

Noted writer Vysakhan, who wrote extensively on the people who lived on the sidelines of railway tracks, speaks of his literary world and shares some poignant pictures from his past. Ee Vazhitharayil, Episode 144.

Chithran Namboodiripad : Down Kalolsavam lane

Though just four short of completing 100 years of age, the memories of Chithran Namboodiripad are as fresh as ever. He was one of the men behind the first ever state school youth festival and later, when it was expanded in the '70s, its main organise

An Idakka exponent from Thichoor

Thichoor village is known for its love for art. It is place that has embraced local art forms and produced many a talents. It gave Idakka Thichoor Mohanan to the world of percussion music. We narrate you to the life and music of Thichoor Mohanan. Ee

KR Mohanan, a guide to meaningful cinema

KR Mohanan is among the few directors who walked Malayalam cinema along the path of new sensibilities and thinking. Though he made just three movies--Aswathamavu, Purudhartham and Swaroopam-- in his 40-year long film career, he could carve a niche fo

Sulthan of Mapilla songs

Peer Mohammed is undisputed Sulthan of Mapilla songs. The great poet Vyloppilli Sreedhara Menon once said that he walks around with a singing bird hidden in his throat. "Ee Vazhitharayil' takes you to a journey to the life of Peer Mohammed. Episode 1

Maddalam King Thrikkur Rajan

If Maddalam is a divine musical instrument, Thrikkur Rajan is its undisputed king. The clarity of his hands on the instrument lends an unmatched experience of bliss to the lovers of percussion art. Ee Vazhitharayil, Episode 136.

Doyen of Kathakali

Nelliyode Vasudevan Namboodiri noted primarily for his vibrant portrayal of the red beard roles of the classical Kathakali like Kali, Trigartan, Dushasanan, Bakan, and Veerabhadran. He has presented a deeper interpretation of these characters and emp

VM Kutty and Mappila pattu

VM Kutty is the name of a honey-laced Mappila pattu. For Malayalees all over the world, especially in the Gulf countries, VM Kutty means Mappila pattu which takes them to their natives places far away. Kutty did not limit himself to singing, he walke

VM Kutty: Master of honey-dripping Mappila songs

VM Kutty is the name of a honey-laced Mappila pattu. For Malayalees all over the world, especially in the Gulf countries, VM Kutty means Mappila pattu which takes them to their natives places far away. Kutty did not limit himself to singing, he walke

A life at Padayani's feet...

The life of Kadammanitta Vasudevan Pillai is one fully dedicated to Padayani, a traditional folk dance of central Travancore. Pillai has authored several authentic books on Padayani; his 'Padeni' was honoured with a Kerala Sahithya Academy prize. Thi

A trip down memory lane with director Harikumar

Meet writer-director Harikumar, maker of popular movies like Sukrutham, Ayanam and Udyaanapaalakan. He has come up with 20 odd films which has won many accolades. Ee Vazhitharayil, Episode 132.

O Chandrashekaran remembers a football victory

Olympian O Chandrashekaran remembers a glorious victory that wrote his name in golden words in history. The 1960's football team's win in Rome Olympics in which he played. He also shares with the viewers his experience in playing as a wing back in Ja

PK Narayanan Nambiar, a doyen among Mizhavu players

Padmashree Mani Madhava Chakyar is considered doyen of Chakyar Koothu and Koodiyattam. He was also an expert in Natyashastra in Kerala. Following the footsteps Madhava Chakyar is his son Padmashree PK Narayanan Nambiar. He is an acclaimed maestro wi

Dr. T K Jayakumar, guarding the heart of common man

Cardiac Surgeon and head of the department of head of the cardio thoracic and vascular surgery department, Medical college, Kottayam Dr. T K Jayakumar created history by achieving First ever successful heart transplant in govt-run hospital. Significa

Magic of Namboothiri sketches

Lines dances to the tune of an artist and then it takes the shape of a character the artist wants it to form- this is the magic of Artist Namboothiri's sketches. The name Namboothiri is in itself a signature in the hearts of millions of readers who f

Vijayaraghavan: Performer par excellence!

As we all know, Vijayaraghavan hails from a family synonymous with drama in Kerala. He is the son of N.N. Pillai, the iconoclastic playwright-director who revelled in taking on the so called conventions and accepted social mores in Kerala and thus pa

Vijayaraghavan, a versatile actor

A versatile actor, Vijayaraghavan hails from a family synonymous with drama in Kerala. He is the son of N.N. Pillai, the iconoclastic playwright-director who revelled in taking on the so called conventions and accepted social mores in Kerala and thus

Timeless tunes of Vidyadharan Master

Vidyadharan Master's first foray into film music was in 'Agamanam'. Though the film faded into oblivion very quickly, the songs he set to tune continue to amaze generations of music lovers. The song "Nashta swargangale...", just like his "Kalpantha k

Musical journey with Vidyadharan Master

Vidyadharan Master has a childish spirit when he traces his past. The Arattupuzha village is very much part of the psychic of Vidyadaran master as he narrates the myth of Vashistaguru, Mandarakadavu, Arattu puzha and the temple festival. He says tha

Matchless Mattannoor's tryst with Chenda Part II

For the lovers of chenda in Kerala, Mattannoor means just one thing: Padmasree Mattannoor Sankarankutty Marar. For Mattannoor, who started taming the 'asura vadyam' well before he turned seven years, chenda has been his life and his way; its weight o

Matchless Mattannoor's tryst with Chenda

For the lovers of chenda in Kerala, Mattannoor means just one thing: Padmasree Mattannoor Sankarankutty Marar. For Mattannoor, who started taming the 'asura vadyam' well before he turned seven years, chenda has been his life and his way; its weight o

Kalamandalam Kshemavathy - a life dedicated to Mohiniyattam

Kalamandalam Kshemavathy born 1948 is a renowned Mohiniyattam dancer from Thrissur, Kerala. She joined the Kerala Kalamandalam institute when she was just ten. She was awarded the Padma Shri in 2011 for her contributions to Mohinyattam. She has also

Aswathi Thirunal Gowri Lakshmi Bhai: A life dedicated to literature

The name of Sree Padmanabha never leaves her lips. Aswathi Thirunal Gowri Lakshmi Bhai, belonging to the only royal house in India where the kings described themselves as Padmanabha Dasa ('servant of god Padmanabha), could not be anything else. The r

Play starts after Drama: Dramatist Ibrahim Vengara looks back

Ibrahim Vengara, one of the tallest figures in popular Malayalam theatre, relives his life story, which was more dramatic than any of his plots. Born on 1st August in 1941 in Vengara in north Malabar, to Seythammadath Alikunji and Puthiya Veettil Kun

Kidangoor Raman Chakyar breathes Koodiyattam

Kidangoor Raman Chakyar aka Kuttappa Chakyar is the last in the line of the great artistes in Koodiyattam, a 2000-year-old classical performing art. A living legend, Chakyar has already seen 88 summers; his memories and vision are getting blurred. Bu

TK Chathunni, a life dedicated to football

TK Chathunni was one of the football super stars in Kerala in the 60's and 70's. This Chalakudi native fighting spirit in football is well known. He has coached most of football clubs in India like Dempo SC Salgaocar FC, Mohun Bagan AC, Churchill Bro

Dr Jose Periappuram, a cardiac surgeon who guard hearts

Cardiac Surgeon Jose Chacko Periappuram performed the first successful heart transplant in the state as well as the first ever successful Heart re-transplant in the country. Other achievements include the first beating heart, awake bypass and total a

Journey of Mohiniyattom exponent Kalamadalam Sathyabhama

Many leading Mohiniyattom dancers learned the first lessons of this only female classical solo dance form from Kalamadalam Sathyabhama. Sathyabhama's life story is also the revival phase of Mohiniyattom. Ee Vazhitharayil - Episode 116

Writer Sethu in ‘Ee Vazhitharayil.’

Writer Sethu, lover of cricket and the good earth, who values friendships, still intensely enjoys life despite a lifetime spent in the service of arid numbers having been a professional banker. A Sethumadhanvan says that all his best work was crafted

Fires burn on in Puthussery’s heart

Even while plunged in the midst of the nationalist movement the young Dr. Puthussery Ramachandran was scanning the horizon in search of a red star. Days and nights of struggle and torture transmuted into poetry through mellowing time. In the embers o

Maheshwaran Namboothirpad, who gives life back to snake bite victims

Avanaparambu Mana is the last word for snake bite victims. For the last eight generation the family is involved in snake bite treatment. Those who comes to the family goes out only getting cured. Meet Maheshwaran Namboothirpad, who saved thousands of

Walter Devaram talks about his courageous journey

It was the hunt for sandalwood smuggler Veerappan that made the name of Walter Devaram famous. He led the special joint forces set up by Tamil Nadu and Karnataka Government to track down the forest brigand, Veerappan. A sports lover and widely apprec

Kalamandalam Rajashekaran, a Kathakali exponent excellent in Kaplingadu style

Kalamandalam Rajashekaran made his maiden performance in 1967 donning a woman character. Ever since he had performed many women characters doing justice to all. Kalamandalam Rajashekaran practices Northern Kaplingadu style. " Now there are two Katha

Acclaimed director Mohan speaks about his films

In Malayalam film industry 80's are regarded as a golden period with a host of films that were both popular and rich in content. Mohan, is a director who came during the end of 70's and represented this era with his much acclaimed films. Kathakali, p

Legend Padmabhushan Madavoor Vasudevan Nair

Padmabhushan Madavoor Vasudevan Nair is one of the prominent disciples of Guru Chengannur Raman Pillai, who excelled in the Kathi form of Kathakali in yesteryears. Madavoor Vasudevan Nair, started learning Kathakali from childhood and later became th

Madhusoodanan Nair makes a journey down the memory lane

In the richness of the river Neyyar, a little boy caught himself in the currents of poetry. Neyyar, may no longer be the old river that gave the boy the delight and a opportunity for the intrinsic journey to one's own self to find the verses that mad

Margi Sathi – The cultural ambassador of Koodiyattom & Nangyarkoothu

Margi Sathi is one of the leading artists performing Koodiyattom, the art form recognised by the UNESCO as a masterpiece of the Oral and intangible heritage of humanity. Sathi, who is born near to Kalamandalam started her studies at Kalamandalam at a

Victor Manjila; the custodian of a golden era of India Football

Victor Manjila is a former Indian football player who guarded the nets for a while. Manjila came into playing football rather coincidentally. He took up football to evade the rigorous NCC practice. Manjila played for Calicut University during his col

The Success Story of C V Jacob

C V Jacob has made the small village of Kadayiruppu in Ernakulam globally known. A large chunk of spices oleoresins and spices oils exported from the country comes from this small village and from Jacob’s manufacturing unit, Synthite Industrial Che

Mar Aphrem; the guiding light of Chaldean Syrian Church

Mar Aprhem has been the guiding light of Chaldean Syrian Church for the last four decades. Born in 1941 June 13 as the seventh child to Mookkan Devassiya and Kochu Mariya, Mar Aphrem showed brilliance in his studies from his childhood days. Mar Aphre

Weaving stories for kids

Weaving stories for kids have been always a passion for her. Born into the middle of an educated family, Sumangala started loving stories and books from her early childhood. At the beginning she started writing poetry but she later turned away from i

Chavara Parukutty; unrivalled women Kathakali artiste

Chavara Parukkutty is an inspiration. The first women Kathakali artiste, she defied all societal norms (during that time not many girls have come to learn art and dance) and to emerge as a talented Kathakali artiste. Many, in later decades, have foll

G Shankar; an architect with rectitude,Ee Vazhitharayil, Episode 98.

G Sankar, the founder of Habitat, wants constructions that do not hurt the nature and destroy it. A strong advocate of eco-friendly architectures, Sankar in the latest edition of ‘Ee Vazhitharayil’ reveals an eventful life he lives. Born in 1959

Daya Bai, the merciful soul

Daya Bai is the real face of compassion. As a young girl, she left her hometown in Pala near Kottayam to become a nun. But fate has kept something different in store for her. She dedicated her life for the welfare and upliftment of the tribal people

M V Sankaran; the doyenne of Indian Circus

While at a time the Indian circus is moving on a tight rope, no one can forget M V Sankaran. Many who have seen Jumbo, Gemini, Grand or Vahini circuses might not know his name as that familiar, but this veteran had given a new dimension to Indian cir

V Kalyanam; the right hand of Mahatma Gandhi

In January 30 1948 when Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated V Kalyanam, the then private secretary of Gandhi, was only 28 years and few metres away from Bappu. He is one among the last living politicians who had close connections with Mahatmaji. He was p

Saviour of Mangroves

Born into an impoverished and the most unkindest of the time, the adversities and misery he had endured all through the life has given Kallen Pokkudan the courage and strength to launch a mission to save the environment. Kallen Pokkudan or Kandal Pok

E T Narayanan Mooss; pioneering a rich ayurveda tradition

E T Narayanan Mooss is a living legend among the Ayurveda physicians of the state with a rich traditional inheritance. Moss was born into a family of Ashtavaidyans in 1933. His father, E T Neelakandan Moss, initiated him to Ayurveda. He blended the

K T Thomas; a man who delivered divine judgements

The biblical story of Solomon teaches us that god will send honeybees to find truth whenever arise an ambiguity. Justice K T Thomas too believes that the judgements that he had proclaimed are divine because every time god sent him the ‘honeybees’

Nilambur Ayisha; a life dedicated to acting

Nilambur Ayisha, the theatre veteran, is the first woman from a Muslim community to have stepped into the world of acting. A career which span across half-a-decade, Aiysha has acted in more than hundred of drama and in a dozen movies. She debuted her

V K Krishnan Asan; the living legend of 'Velan Pattu'

V K Krishnan Asan is one among the last in the living tradition of ‘Velan Pattu’; a ritual form accompanied by song and drum beats. This ritual form which is also known as ‘Parakotty Pattu’ is done so as to keep away all kinds of evil. Krishn

Varied political ways of K P Unnikrishnan

KP Unnikrishnan, the veteran politician reached various high positions in politics through his worthiness and honour. Unnikrishnan is a leader who always stands afar from the leaders who run after power. The congress leader in him opted to more readi

Leela Menon's unending symphony

Leela Menon the first woman journalist of the state fought all adversities in her life to emerge as a successful scribe during a time when society and time stood against her. It is through her will power and courage that she resurrected a life which

VP Ramachandran, media stalwart

Vettathu Puthan Veettil Ramachandran is a personality that gave meaning and depth to the name editor in the media world. Behind the three letters VPR there is the reflection of experience, confidence and truthfulness. Without any journalistic qualifi

P Viswabharan; an Eminent Socialist

P Viswabharan can be summed up as an eminent and illustrious socialist but the veteran politician is much more of that. One of the remaining living legends who carries the fragrant legacy and divinity of Gandhian values, P Viswabharan, definitely, ne

Peruvanam Kuttanmarar- ‘Melapramani’ of Thrissur Pooram (Part 2/2)

Almost three and a half decades Peruvanam Kuttanmarar is an integral part of Thrissur Pooram, the king of festivals in Kerala. He is the ‘melapramani’ (rhythm master) of Ilangitharamelam for the past 16 years, which is the rhythm that enchants th

Peruvanam Kuttanmarar-Doyen and apostle of a traditional art form (Part 1/2)

The reverberating rhythm flows through the heart of Peruvanam and later spreads its soul to a much wider spectrum Thrissur. Peruvanam is a village of festivities. It is a cultural land that follows the tradition that the ancestors etched in the villa

UA Khader – Genuine and pure storyteller

Adopted to Kerala and adapting to a foreign language was at earlier stages too tough for the seven-year-old kid. But U A Khader adapted the foreign language Malayalam and became an exponent in it and etched his name by penning works that include nove

OM Nambiar-India’s first Dhronacharya

O M Nambiar recollects the yesteryears wherein he took the sprint queen of India P T Usha alias ‘Payyoli Express’ to heights through rigorous and tough training. When she sprang to heights, Nambiar’s dedication and hard work behind it too were

Guru Chemencheri; a masterful performer

One of the living legends in the art of Kathakali, Guru Chemencheri Kunhiraman Nair is still young even in his 98. Age hasn’t withered the talent and grace in him. His relentless passion and undying spirit for the form makes him a permeating prese

Krishna Iyer; Human face of Indian judiciary

Justice V R Krishna Iyer needs no description. He is one among those rarest of rare individuals in the Indian judiciary, who gave a compassionate, human touch to a rather intricate system of law and has become the hope for the hopeless. Into a centur

MGS Narayanan, encyclopedia of Kerala history

Lover of poems and classics, the child in MGS hated history during school days. Apart from dates, years, details on wars and certain reformation history in textbooks gave no knowledge or rather any interest to the child in him. No one knew to incorpo

P Gopinathan Nair - A true Gandhian

A true follower of Gandhian thoughts and deeds, P Gopinathan Nair has attuned it with his routine life. Forhim Gandhiji is not a name that is remembered by him for memorable days. It's part and parcel of his life. The nonagenarian spends each day by

E Chandrasekharan Nair; a polite political leader

E Chandrasekharan Nair in his eight and a half decade long life is a silent presence in the minds of Malayali. A leader like him who treaded an honest path in the political sphere of the state is a rarity in these modern days. A strong advocate of co

Pappukutty Bhagavathar, doyen of untainted music

Pappukutty Bhagavathar fondly known as Kerala Saigal is a wonder who still rides his musical journey even at the age of 102. He has acted and sung in the music dramas of yesteryears and later achieved an exalted position in the early stages of Malaya

TKS Mani; the god of Kerala football

Evening was only hours away from setting over Maharajas Ground on an eventful day in 1973 December. Kerala was taking Railways in the 33rd finals of Santhosh Trophy. The match was only some whistle away to conclude with both team drawing with two go

Dr. P. K. Warrier, torch-bearer of Ayurveda

In words and deeds, Dr. P K Warrier shows the path of light to life. He is now the care taker of Kottakkal Arya Vaidya Sala that has spread its wings from a small room to various cities in the form of many branches. He opens his memories to Mathrubhu

G Vijayaraghavan, man who made Kerala a software hub

G Vijayaraghavan, an expert in technology who paved a varied path in the technological development of Kerala. His confidence and dedication to the new venture gave Kerala a leap in software technology. A successful craftsman who traversed through var

A distinct story teller in Malayalam

Writer S V Venugopan Nair may be a least known names in the world of Malayalam literature, but his stories are not. Like to any human, their is a destiny and a path of his own. S V Venugopan Nair tells stories that have the touch and elegance of nati

A true artist who etched life in beautiful frames

The Sivan's Studio at Statue in Thiruvananthapuram has been a grooming ground for many in the Malayalam film industry. A generation of filmmakers and cinematographers have took their first flight into the Malayalam film industry from there. Sivan aka

The pragmatic and visionary bureaucrat

For the last five decades D Babu Paul, the pragmatic and visionary bureaucrat, has been a meaningful presence in the socio-cultural-spiritual sphere of the state. The civil servant who overcame the intricacies of bureaucracy through humanistic approa

Elegant, simple and evocative verses of Yusuf Ali Kecheri

'Surumaezhuthiya mizhikale..', no Malayalee would be there who haven't moved their lips according to the melancholic tune of this romantic song. As many years had gone passed since the birth of the song, but it is still in the hearts of music lovers

A teacher who spreads the virtue of science

RVG Menon embedded social commitment into the world of science of Malayalees. He is a teacher that understood that science plays a major role in the daily life of humans. While studying in Paravoor School he learned the life of writing through Sanskr

Master of mellifluous songs

Music is the language of God and those who speaks are his favourites. Jerry Amaldev is such a speaker of God's language. A master who conquered hundreds of hearts with his mellifluous melodies. Jerry had revolutionised the film music scenario with so

Valsala Menon proves…Once an artist always an artist

Talent and hard work was the success behind the actor Valsala Menon. Sister to three brothers, it was parents desire that drew her into the world of dancing and singing. She entered into the tinsel world at her younger age. Valsala Menon had the full

Bichu creates wonders in words

Bichu Thirumala created wonders in his writings were it sprung to rainbow colours. He created his own imaginative thought process of writings which etched into the heart. Bichu’s life was full of accidents and so was his profession. Accidently he b

A ‘meaningful producer’ who stood for meaningful cinema

K Ravindran Nair or ‘General Pictures’ Ravi is a name that etched in golden letters in the Malayalam film industry. He is one of the rare breed film producers in Malayalam who have helped the ‘art film movement’ of the state take shape in lat

Recollecting traumatic yesteryears, P K Medhini

To P K Medhini revolution is not so good a memory. Revolution is a monument of agony and torment to her. She suffered the ill-practices of upper caste that prevailed in the society. A life badly affected by the malpractices of upper class, Medhini sa

P Vatsala – Writer in the Woods

P Vatsala no need further mention. A writer who always carries the rustic passion in her all novels highly indebt her life to her mother. She firmly believes that life of a woman is shaped by her mother. P Vatsala reminiscing the good old days of her

Mukundan on the shores of Mayyazhi

Mukundan penned his stories of Mayyazhi imbibing its inspirations from the shores of the Mayyazhi Lake. . Mukundan recollects his ways and methods of writings. He jokingly says he was born in France as Mahe was part of France at that time. To Mukunda

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