Kochi, June 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday condoled the demise of veteran Malayalam actor Salim Kumar, describing him as a versatile performer whose memorable roles left a lasting impression on Indian cinema. In a condolence message posted on X, the Prime Minister said he was deeply saddened by the actor’s passing.“Deeply saddened by the passing of veteran actor Shri Salim Kumar Ji. Over the course of a distinguished career, he made a mark with his versatility and memorable …
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Mumbai, June 7 (IANS) Padma Bhushan awardee Mammootty has mourned the demise of the Malayalam actor Salim Kumar, who passed away at the age of 56. The Malayalam cinema legend took to his X, formerly Twitter, and shared a picture of the late actor, and penned a long note in Malayalam.He wrote, “Salim, who laughed and made others laugh, thought and made others think, and occasionally cried and made others cry, now, all you do is make me cry. Your departure, dear brother, has become an unending s…
Kochi, June 7 (IANS) The house named ‘Laughing Villa’ in North Paravoor, a reflection of actor Salim Kumar’s infectious humour and larger-than-life personality, has fallen silent. The laughter and smiles that once filled the home of the celebrated actor have given way to grief as Malayalam cinema mourns the passing of one of its most beloved performers around 10:45 p.m. at a private hospital here on Saturday.National Award-winning actor Salim Kumar, who entertained generations with his unmatched…
Mumbai, Feb 12 (IANS) Playback singer Shreya Ghoshal, who continues to showcase the extraordinary range of Indian music with a lineup of recent releases spanning multiple languages, genres, and emotional landscapes, finds it “incredibly fulfilling” to be able to lend her voice to diverse narratives. Her latest releases, which include “Inqalabi Ziddi, Maatrubhumi, Assalu Cinema, Gana Gunjur, O Maayi Ri and Thalodi Marayuvathevide Nee”, reflect a wide spectrum of moods, languages, and crea…
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 16 (IANS) Veteran actress Sarada has been selected for the 2024 J.C. Daniel Award for Lifetime Contribution to Malayalam cinema, Cultural Affairs Minister Saji Cherian said here on Friday.The J.C. Daniel Award, the highest film honour instituted by the Kerala government, carries a cash prize of Rs 5 lakh, a citation and a statuette. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will present the award at the Kerala State Film Awards ceremony scheduled to be held here on January 25.The a…