Amrita Film Awards 2014 Show on 20 December 2014 in Kozhikode

The 10th season of Amrita Film Award sponsored by Premier genuine leather will be held on 20 December 2014, at Swapangiri ground in Kozhikode.

Amrita Film Awards, is one of the prestigious film awards in the realm of Malayalam cinema will be presented in various catogories in a star-studded night filled with with glitter and glamour.

The award show will showcase music and dance performances. Shankar Mahadevan will led the music extravaganza along with Rimi Tomy and Calicut's Thej Orchestra. There will be dance performances of celebrities from Bollywood/Kollywood and include Kainaat Arora, Pia Bajpai, Shamna Kasim and choreographer Sajna Najam & team.

Date : 20 December 2014
Venue : Swapangiri ground in Kozhikode, Kerala

Stay tuned for the complete list of winners in different categories.

Snehajalakam Malayalam Serial on Surya TV-Cast and Crew | Actors and Actresses

Snehajalakam is a new malayalam television serial on  Surya TV. The first episode of this Malayalam serial was premiered on 17 November 2014, Monday at 7 PM. Snehajalakam Malayalam serial will be telecasted every Monday to Friday at 7 PM on Surya TV

Theme and Story of the Serial

Snehajalakam is about two families, issues on raising kids and its challenges. The theme of the serial focuses on lives, morals and rituals of the families.   Snehajalakam has a similar themes of  Parvarish,  a hindi soap opera that aired on Sony Entertainment Television India and Sony Entertainment Television Asia  during 2011-2013.

Snehajalakam tells the story of the families of Aparna and Abhirami, daughters of Madhava Menon and elder sisters of Arjun.  Elder sister Aparna is married to Hari and have two kids - Sidharth (tenth grade)  and Sanjana (eighth grade Student).  Aparna is very strict and anxious over her children, their studies. She complains and scolds children over their actions, almost every day.

Younger sister Abhirami is married to Shyam and has three kids -Meenakshi (10th grade), Devika(eighth grade) and Nandu (playschool). Abhirami has a friendly attitude to her children and husband. But her overreacting nature often suffocates her kids and creates problems. Watch the serial to know the two families overcome their differences and learn to get through the ups and downs of life together.

Cast and Crew of Snehajalakam Serial

Director – Rajeev Nedunkandam
Produced by Radan Media Limited
Script Writer – Jain George
Camera  – Harilal
Editor – Ajay Prasannan, Shyam Sivan
Studio – Guru Movies
Music- Hari
Art – Praveen Kummatti
Production Director- Hitheesh Kaviyoor and Kanu Sanyal
Associate Director – Vinod Bhagathinada
Production Controller – Unni Peyad
Production Executive – Ajith Vattapara, Sajayan Peringamala
Script Co- ordinator – Jolly Shibu
Make up – Ratheesh Naruvamoodu
Costume – Saji Pachalloor
Assistant Directors – Sarath Lal, Arun
Post Production Director – Hitheesh Kaviyoor
Sound Recording – Ullas Anchal
Camera Assistants – Abijith, Arun
Make up Assistant – Kichu
Costume Assistant – Vishu
Art Assistants – Balu, Praveen

Actors, Actresses and the characters of Snehajalakam Serial

Sajitha Betti -as Aparna
Rajiv Parameswar -as HariSanker
Sidharth and Sanjana- Kids of Aparna and Hari

Niya as Abhirami
Rahul Mohan - as Shyam-Abhirami's husband

Lishoy as Madhavan Menon


Dubbing Artists – Ambika, Aliyar, Vakkom Mohan, Divya, Sumi Sunil,  Sankar lal, Aneesh Dev, Mahesh, Vaishnavi.A.S

Snehajalam Serial Actress- Sajitha Betti and Niya as Aparna and Abhirami

Aparna, Hari and Kids in Snehajalakam Serial

Abhirami and Family in Snehajalakam Serial

image credit: Snehajalakm team, Surya TV/facebook

The Finalists of Idea D4 Dance reality Show on Mazhavil Manorama - Who will win the title

Who will win the first season of the Idea D4 Dance on Mazhavil Manorama?  Wait for the grand Finale.

UPDATE : Ramzan Muhammad is the title winner of Idea D4Dance-Season 1

The popular reality show Mazhavil Manorama has reached its finals? Mazhavil Manorama Television Channel launched the show D4Dance'( D for Dance) on  April 11 , 2014 for young dancers in the age group 10-35 years.

Five contestants were selected for the finale of the show. Susmitha from Thrissure, one of the semi finalists were eliminated from the show.

Details : Idea D for Dance on Mazhavil Manorama-Contestants, Judges & Anchors
Pearle Maaneyis currently hosting the show with Govind Padmasurya

Finalists of Idea D4 Dance Reality Show on Mazhavil Manorama

Finalists of Idea D 4 Dance Reality Show

• Ajaz (Kollam)


• Swathi (Ernakulam)


• Ashique ( Malappuram)


• Dilsha (Calicut)


• Ramzan  (Muvattupuzha) 

Semi Finalists of  D4 Dance

Ajaz, Ashiq , Dilsha,  Susmitha, Ramzan and Swathi


Good luck Susmitha.  You did a wonderful job. All the best!

Susmitha from Thrissure is eliminated from D4Dance during the final round

The second season of the show Idea D 4 Dance Season 2 on Mazhavil Manorama will begin soon after the competition of season 1 of the show.

Ugram Ujwalam-A talent show on Mazhavil Manorama -Audition Details

Malayalam Channel Mazhavil Manorama is going to launch a new talent reality show- UGRAM UJJWALAM.  This super fun show is for all viewers irrespective of their age. The details of the show are not out.  Stay tuned for more updates on registration and audition for  this unique talent show

The official announcement says ".If you think you or your dear ones/acquaintances have the talent to WOW us you can apply...Share this with your loved ones if you think they have a chance.."


Update: The talent show Ugram Ujwalam was launched on 5 January 2015
                Judges, anchors, cast and crew of Ugram Ujjwalam

Ugram Ujwalam - a new talent show on Mazhavil Manorama

How to register for Ugram Ujwalam-A talent show on Mazhavil Manorama

Interested participant (Male/ Female) can send your detailed Bio Data with details on your unique talent. To participate send the  details to

The Producer,
Ugram Ujwalam,
MMTV Limited,
Aroor P.O,
Alappuzha 688534.
Email - talentsmmtv@gmail.com
Telephone 9895024423.

Snehajalakam - A New Malayalam Serial on Surya TV to begin on 17 November 2014

Snehajalakam is a new malayalam television serial going to be telecasted on Surya TV. The first episode of this Malayalam serial will be aired on 17 November 2014, Monday at 7 PM.  The final Episode of Sarayu Serial was telecasted on 14 November 2014 at 700 PM on Surya Television. Snhajalakam is going to take the time slot of Sarayu Serial.

Snehajalakm Malayalam Serial on Surya TV

Telecast time of Snehajalakam Malayalam Serial

Snehajalakam Malayalam serial will be telecasted every Monday to Friday at 7 PM on Surya TV

Videos of Snehajalakam Serial Online

The official high definition videos of the serial is available from  Surya TV official Youtube Channel 

Read more : Story, Cast and Crew of Snehajalakam Serial

Surya TV  is currently showing family serials Ishtam, Vadhu, Bhagyalekhsmi and Amma Manasam. Another dubbed serial CID is going to be launched on 17 November.

Snehajalakm Serial on Surya TV-Cast and Crew

Snehajalakm Serial on Surya TV -Actors and Actresses

Climax Episode of Sarayu Serial on Surya TV on 17 November 2014

Popular Malayalam Serial Sarayu on Surya TV reached its climax. The Final episode of Sarayu Serial will be telecasted on 17 November 2014 at 700 PM.  That will be 391st Episode of Sarayu Serial.  It is one of the popular serial on  Surya TV.

The Story, Characters and actors of the Sarayu Serial of the serial is already posted here. The first episode of the serial was telecasted on 13-May 2013.  The serial is produced by Baiju Devaraj and  directed by GR Krishnan. The title role of Saryu is portrayed by Seena Antony.

The last two episodes of the serial were filled with strong emotions and drama. In the end, we can see Sarayu holding the kids while police take away Renjini for killing her lover Narendran. Watch the episode to know more.

Climax Episode of Sarayu Serial

The climax episode of the sarayu serial can be viewed from   Surya TV official Youtube Channel 

The time slot of Sarayu serial will be taken by a new serial. Surya TV has announced the launching of a new malayalam serial Shehajalakam on 17 November 2014 at 700PM.

Actress Padmapriya Married Jasmine Shah-Photos

South Indian actress Padmapriya married her long time friend Jasmine Shah on 12 November 2014 at Arya Samaj in Mumbai. The marriage was a strict family affair attended only by close family and friends.

Jasmine Shaw is originally from Gujarat. Jasmine grew up in the town of Silvasa in the Union Territory of Dadra and Nager Haveli where he completed his high school. He completed B.Tech and M.Tech in mechanical engineering from Indian Institute of Technology(IIT) Madras. He is also a graduate from Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs. Jasmine is currently working in New Delhi as the Associate Director of Policy at Jameel Poverty Action Lab, South Asia with its head quarters in  Massachusetts Institute of Technology.  Jasmine was the campaign Coordinator of the Janaagraha and Tata Tea initiative known for his ‘Jaago Re’ One Billion Vote Campaign.

Padmapriya and Jasmine met in Newyork while both of them were  pursuing their higher studies at Columbia and Newyork Universities. She took a break from movies to complete Masters from Newyork University. She was doing a research on the Economic Affairs of Public Sectors associated with her study at the Newyork university and they came to know each other during that period and fell in love.

Padmapriya holds MBA in finance at Kirloskar Institute of Advanced Management Studies in Harihar, PG Diploma in Environmental Law from National Law School of India University and Masters in Public Administration from New York University.

Padmapriya is the daughter of Janakiraman, a brigadier in the Indian Army, and Vijaya. She was born in Delhi and brought up in Punjab and other cities in India. She is a trained classical dancer and won Miss Andra pradesh title in 2001.

Padmapriya made her debut in Malayalam with Kaazhcha directed by Blessy. She has done more than 48 films across all Southern languages (Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada) and also in Hindi and Bengali. She got most of her notable roles in Malayalam movies.

She is a National Award special jury award winner, two time Kerala state award winner, Tamilnadu state award winner. She has also won Filmfare awards (3 times) and many other awards for movies . Her most recent movie is Iyobinte Pustakam by Amal Neerad.


We wish the couple a very happy marriage.

Actress Sharanya Sasi -Malayalam TV Serial and Film actress

Sharanya Sasi (also refereed as Saranya Sasi) is an Indian Actress mostly acting in Malayalam,Tamil and Telugu Television Serials. She had also acted in Malayalam and Tamil Films. Now she is acting in a Malayalam Serial 'Karutha Muthu ' on Asianet

Career
Sharanya is already established  as a malayalam Television Actress. She started her career by acting in video albums when she was doing her 9th grade

Sharanya as Malayalam , Tamil and Telugu  TV Serial Actress

She made her debut in Malayalam Television through the serial 'Sooryodayam'  on   Dooradarshan in 2006 directed by Balachandra Menon while studying for 10th Grade.

Following which she appeared in malayalam  TV serials Manthrakodi, Rehasyam , Avakashikal, Kootukari , Harichandanam, Malakahmar... etc  and now in Karutha Muthu.

She is now a very popular among malayali audience through her character Kanya in the Asianet Malayalam Serial Karutha Muthu.


Sharanya is also familiar among Tamil Serial audience. She has played  the lead role of Seetha in Daivan thanta Veedu serial on Star Vijay in the first 65 episodes. The serial is the Tamil version of Chandanamazha

In addition to this she has acted in Telugu serial - Swathi .

Sharanya  as Malayalam & Tamil  Film Actress

Sharanya  made her debut as Malayalam Film actress through the movie 'Chotta Mumbai' directed by Anwar Rasheed. Following which she appeared mostly in character roles in Malayalam films Thalappavu, Bombay March 12, Chacko Randaman etc 

 She had acted as the heroine of the Tamil Movie Pachai Engira Kaathu  directed by Keera in 2012.

Actress Saranya in Tamil Movie Pachai Engira Kaathu

Personal Life
Actress Sharanya, is originally from Kannur. She has completed her education from Javaharlal Navodaya Vidhayalaya and University of Calicut. she has completed BA in literature and has enrolled for MBA program.She has a brother (Sharan working in Gulf) and sister (Shonima, Btech Student).  Sharanya married Binu Xavier on 26 October 2014 in a simple function held in Cochin. The engagement of of Sharanya Sasi to Binu Xavier  was in April 2014 . Binu is a senior production associate of UTV in Cochin.

 Actress Saranya is a cancer survivor. The brain tumor was detected in August 2012  while she was acting for the Mazhavil Manorama Serial Malakhamar. She has undergone multiple surgeries in 2012 and with courage faced the followup treatment for Brain Tumor.  Now she is back to her acting career.


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Ennu Swantham Koottukari Serial on Mazhavil Manorama to begin on December 01, 2014

Mazhavil Manorama TV channel has announced the launching of new Malayalam Serial -'Ennu Swantham Koottukari '. The details of telecast time, cast and crew are not yet out.

 The other malayalam TV Serials on Mazhavil Manorama include Aniyathi, Amala, Balamani, Ente Pennu and  Ival Yamuna .  Most of these serials are very popular among audiences. The dance reality show Idea D4 Dance is approaching its Finale.

The logo of the new serial Ennu Swantham Koottukari Serial  on Mazhavil Manorama TV is given below. The first episode of the serial will be telecasted on 01 December 2014(01/12/2014) at 6:00 PM

The poster of the new serial Ennu Swantham Koottukari Serial  on Mazhavil Manorama TV is given below(credit: Ennu Swantham Koottukari Serial Team)

Amala Rose Kurian- Actress in Malayalam Serial & Films and Singer

Amala Rose Kurian is an Indian actress, model and Singer. She is known for her work in Malayalam films,television serials and advertisements. She is known to Malayali audience as Urmila in Asianet Malayalam Serial Paadasaram.

Career
Amala came to the lime light when she participated in Surya TV's acting reality show Vivel Active Fair Big Break in 2011 .She was among the top ten contestants of the show where Malayalam direcor Lal Jose was the permanent judge. The show was to find the best acting talnet and the winners were offered acting opportunity in Lal Jose's Movies

Amala Rose Kurain

This give her a chance to became the leading character in Malayalam Television Serial Paadasaram directed by Dr. S. Janardanan. She portrayed the character Urmila Chandran with shades of grey. The negative character of the Padasaram serial gave ample opportunity to showcase her acting talents. The viewers noticed her through this serial. Following the success of the serial she got opportunity in Malayalam Serial Sthreedhanam.

She debuted as a movie actor through Malayalm Movie Theevram (2012) directed by Roopesh Peethambaran with Dulquar Salman as the hero. In this movie Amala played the role of Maina.

Amala is also a playback singer. She sang the song 'Pavada Pennane' from the movie Thilothama (2015) along with Remya under the music composition of Deepak Dev.

Personal Life
Amala Rose Kurian hails from Kanjirappally, Kottayam, Kerala. She completed her schooling from Kristu Jyoti Higher Secondary School and undrgraduation (Bsc. Botany & Biotechnology) from S.B College (St Berchmans) in Changanassery in Kottayam.

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Amala Rose Kurian as Urmila in Paadasara Serial

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