Thiruvananthapuram – Joju George, who shared the best actor award with Biju Menon in the presence of hundreds of film lovers gathered at ‘Nishagandhi’, said: ‘This is the biggest achievement of my life. The journey that started in a humble way has reached this stage. So far he has acted in more than a hundred films. It has been helped by many people. Thanking everyone.
Every movie was a lesson. Teachers and directors taught what to do, what not to do and how to correct it. I don’t know if I can get a bigger achievement in life.’ Joju left the stage with tears in his eyes and could not finish his speech. Revathi, who was selected as the best actress, arrived with the award sculpture for the speech. The award sculpture could have been placed on the chair.
But it can’t. It took almost forty years to get this award. I am dedicating the award to myself.’ Revathi said. Dileesh Pothan, who won the best director award, said that the award is an inspiration for better films. Moore won the best character actor award, Unnimaya Prasad won the actress award and Sherry Govindan won the screenplay award.
Vineeth Srinivasan received the award for popular film and Shyam Pushkaran received the award for adapted screenplay from the Chief Minister. Best film director R.K. Krishan, editor Mahesh Narayanan, cinematographer Madhu Neelakandan, lyricist B.K.Harinarayanan and more than fifty talents received the award from the Chief Minister.
My films were often ignored by the power centers: KP Kumaran
JC Daniel Award winner KP Kumaran and Television Lifetime Achievement Award winner Sasikumar along with Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan at the state film award ceremony in Thiruvananthapuram. Image: Manorama
Thiruvananthapuram ∙ JC Daniel Award winner KP Kumaran said that his first film was like a wrestler who stepped into the arena without preparation. “My films were accepted by the audience but were often ignored by the power centers. Two things were on my mind at that time. Quit film and focus on work, or become a full-time filmmaker. I chose the second way. Kumaran said.
Sasikumar says that he sees the award as recognition as a media worker. He was giving a speech while accepting the State Government’s first Television Lifetime Achievement Award. When a journalist is accepted by the state, there is doubt. But this is recognition of the citizen’s freedom of expression. He said that in this time when journalism is facing challenges, he accepts the award in solidarity with all journalists.
This is a proud moment for Snehakutty
Sneha Ajith receiving the State Award for Best Child Actor from the Chief Minister.
Thiruvananthapuram: Rajaji Nagar Colony in the capital was buzzing with excitement yesterday. Rajaji Nagar’s Sneha Anu received the best child actor award at the state film award ceremony held at Nishagandi. Yaya Sneha, a student of Cottonhill School, received the award from Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan for her performance in the movie ‘Thala’ directed by Kayas Milan.
Family members and neighbors came to witness the ceremony. After receiving the award from the Chief Minister, Sneha saluted him by touching his feet. Minister V. Shivankutty told Sneha to take up acting along with studies. Sneha is a ninth standard student in Cottonhill. Sneha’s father Anu is a daily wage earner in Thiruvananthapuram Municipality.