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'''T V Chandran''' is an [[India]]n [[filmmaker]], [[screenwriter|script writer]], and [[actor]]. He is most known for his [[art-house]] films which have references to history and undertones of [[politics]] and [[feminism]]. ''[[Alicinte Anveshanam]]'' was the official entry from India for the [[Locarno International Film Festival]]. He has won several [[National Film Awards|National Awards]] and [[Kerala State Film Awards]]. He won the [[National Film Award]] for [[National Film Award for Best Directing|Best Direction]] in 1994 for ''[[Ponthan Mada]]''. |
'''T V Chandran''' is an [[India]]n [[filmmaker]], [[screenwriter|script writer]], and [[actor]]. He is most known for his [[art-house]] films which have references to history and undertones of [[politics]] and [[feminism]]. ''[[Alicinte Anveshanam]]'' was the official entry from India for the [[Locarno International Film Festival]]. He has won several [[National Film Awards|National Awards]] and [[Kerala State Film Awards]]. He won the [[National Film Award]] for [[National Film Award for Best Directing|Best Direction]] in 1994 for ''[[Ponthan Mada]]''. |
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==Biography== |
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T. V. Chandran has had no formal training in film-making. A former RBI employee, he began his film career as an actor in [[P. A. Backar]]'s ''Kabani Nadi Chuvannappol''. This leftist political cinema that came out during the Emergency period was adjudged [[Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Film|Second Best Film]] in the [[Kerala State Film Award]]s. P. A. Backer was awarded [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Director|Best Director]] that year for his directorial debut. The cast includes T V Chandran, Raveendran, J. Siddiqui, Shalini etc. Chandran debuted as a director with ''Krishnan Kutty'' (1979). His major films include ''Aleecinte Anweshanam'' (1989), ''Ponthan Mada'' (1993), ''Ormakalundayirikanam'' (1995), ''Mangamma'' (1997), ''Danny'' (2001), ''Paadam Onnu: Oru Vilapam'' (2003) and ''Vilapangalkappuram'' (2008). ''Ponthan Mada'' focused the spotlight on the feudal era. ''Ormakalundayirikanam'' portrays the rise of the Communists to power in 1957 and the infamous Vimochana Samaram (Liberation Struggle). ''Mangamma'' revolves around the life of Mankamma, who is forced by circumstances to leave her village along with her father. ''Danny'' was a comedy drama best known for the performance by [[Mammootty]]. ''Paadam Onnu: Oru Vilapam'' revolves around a teen age Muslim girl who is forced to get married at a very young age. |
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Widely acclaimed for their honest view of the progress of history, most of Chandran’s films have made their way to the Indian Panorama. ''Aleecinte Anweshanam'' was the country's official entry or the 1990 Locarno Festival. ''Ponthan Mada'' bagged national awards for best director, best actor, music and cinematography. ''Ormakalundayirikanam'' won the award for best regional film in Malayalam. His only non-Malayalam feature film ''Aadum Koothu'' won the award for best regional film in Tamil. ''Padam Onnu: Oru Vilapam'' won the awards for best film on family welfare and best actress. |
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== Filmography == |
== Filmography == |
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* ''[[Kabani Nadi Chuvannappol]]'' (1979) |
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* ''[[Kabani Nadi Chuvannappol]]'' (1979). This leftist political cinema that came out during the Emergency period was adjudged [[Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Film|Second Best Film]] in the [[Kerala State Film Award]]s. [[P. A. Backer]] was awarded [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Director|Best Director]] that year for his directorial debut. The cast includes T V Chandran, Raveendran, J Siddiqui, Shalini etc. |
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== Awards == |
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'''[[National Film Awards|National Film Awards:]]''' |
'''[[National Film Awards|National Film Awards:]]''' |
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* 1995 - [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam|Best Feature Film in Malayalam]] - ''[[Ormakalundayirikkanam]]'' |
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* 2006 - [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil|Best Feature Film in Tamil]] - ''[[Aadum Koothu]]'' |
* 2006 - [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil|Best Feature Film in Tamil]] - ''[[Aadum Koothu]]'' |
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* 2004 - [[National Film Award for Best Film on Family Welfare|Best Film on Family Welfare]] - ''[[Paadam Onnu: Oru Vilapam]]'' |
* 2004 - [[National Film Award for Best Film on Family Welfare|Best Film on Family Welfare]] - ''[[Paadam Onnu: Oru Vilapam]]'' |
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Revision as of 06:52, 16 March 2011
T.V. Chandran | |
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| Born | November 23, 1950 |
| Occupation(s) | director, screenwriter, actor |
| Years active | 1979-present |
| Parent(s) | Narayanan Nambiar, Karthyayini Amma[1] |
T V Chandran is an Indian filmmaker, script writer, and actor. He is most known for his art-house films which have references to history and undertones of politics and feminism. Alicinte Anveshanam was the official entry from India for the Locarno International Film Festival. He has won several National Awards and Kerala State Film Awards. He won the National Film Award for Best Direction in 1994 for Ponthan Mada.
Biography
T. V. Chandran has had no formal training in film-making. A former RBI employee, he began his film career as an actor in P. A. Backar's Kabani Nadi Chuvannappol. This leftist political cinema that came out during the Emergency period was adjudged Second Best Film in the Kerala State Film Awards. P. A. Backer was awarded Best Director that year for his directorial debut. The cast includes T V Chandran, Raveendran, J. Siddiqui, Shalini etc. Chandran debuted as a director with Krishnan Kutty (1979). His major films include Aleecinte Anweshanam (1989), Ponthan Mada (1993), Ormakalundayirikanam (1995), Mangamma (1997), Danny (2001), Paadam Onnu: Oru Vilapam (2003) and Vilapangalkappuram (2008). Ponthan Mada focused the spotlight on the feudal era. Ormakalundayirikanam portrays the rise of the Communists to power in 1957 and the infamous Vimochana Samaram (Liberation Struggle). Mangamma revolves around the life of Mankamma, who is forced by circumstances to leave her village along with her father. Danny was a comedy drama best known for the performance by Mammootty. Paadam Onnu: Oru Vilapam revolves around a teen age Muslim girl who is forced to get married at a very young age.
Widely acclaimed for their honest view of the progress of history, most of Chandran’s films have made their way to the Indian Panorama. Aleecinte Anweshanam was the country's official entry or the 1990 Locarno Festival. Ponthan Mada bagged national awards for best director, best actor, music and cinematography. Ormakalundayirikanam won the award for best regional film in Malayalam. His only non-Malayalam feature film Aadum Koothu won the award for best regional film in Tamil. Padam Onnu: Oru Vilapam won the awards for best film on family welfare and best actress.
Filmography
- Kabani Nadi Chuvannappol (1979)
- Krishnan Kutty (1979)
- Hemavin kadhalarkal (1984)
- Alicinte Anveshanam (1989)
- Ponthan Mada (1994)
- Ormakalundayirikkanam (1995)
- Mangamma (1997)
- Susanna (2001)
- Danny (2001)
- Paadam Onnu: Oru Vilapam (2003)
- Kathavasheshan (2004)
- Aadum Koothu (2006)
- Vilapangalkappuram (2008)
- Boomi Malayalam (2009)
Awards
- 1995 - Best Feature Film in Malayalam - Ormakalundayirikkanam
- 2006 - Best Feature Film in Tamil - Aadum Koothu
- 2004 - Best Film on Family Welfare - Paadam Onnu: Oru Vilapam
- 1994 - Best Director - Ponthan Mada
- 2008 - Second Best Film - Bhoomi Malayalam
- 2004 - Second Best Film - Kathavasheshan
- 2003 - Second Best Film - Paadam Onnu: Oru Vilapam
- 1993 - Second Best Film - Ponthan Mada
- 1989 - Second Best Film - Alicinte Anveshanam
- 2001 - Best Director - Danny
- 1997 - Best Director - Mangamma
- 2004 - Best Screen Play - Kathavasheshan
- 2000 - Special Jury Award - Susanna
- 1995 - Special Jury Award - Ormakalundayirikkanam
Other awards:
- 2004 - The 14th Ramu Kariat Award instituted by Arya-Thrissivaperoor for `Paadam Onnu Oru Vilapam'. The award, decided through a Gallup poll, carries a three-sovereign gold medal, citation and a statuette designed by Kanayi Kunhiraman.
Notes
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