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Pinkvilla Recommendations: 5 must-watch Malayalam films penned by Sreenivasan on OTT proving he was a GOAT writer

Pinkvilla Recommendations: 5 must-watch Malayalam films penned by Sreenivasan on OTT proving he was a GOAT writer

Trigger warning: This article mentions the death of an individual. Malayalam cinema’s veteran actor and celebrated writer Sreenivasan passed away on December 20, 2025. The 69-year-old filmmaker succumbed to his ill health after battling a prolonged illness for several years. As we remember his countless contributions to Mollywood, here’s a list of Malayalam films that celebrate his legacy and prove why he was truly one of the greatest screenwriters in India. 5 Must-Watch Malayalam Films Written by Sreenivasan on OTT 1. Nadodikkattu (1987) Cast: Mohanlal, Sreenivasan, Shobana, Thilakan, Innocent, Janardhanan, Captain Raju, Mamukkoya Director: Sathyan Anthikad Genre: Satirical Comedy Drama Runtime: 2 hours and 34 minutes Where to watch: YouTube One of the greatest and most memorable films in the history of Malayalam cinema is Nadodikkattu. The film, penned by Sreenivasan, is based on a story written by the filmmaker duo Siddique–Lal. The story follows Dasan and Vijayan, two youngsters struggling to lead stable lives due to their inability to secure jobs. As they find it tough to make ends meet, the duo decides to …

Who is Dylan Meyer? Kristen Stewart’s wife and screenwriter who penned their own Twilight saga | Hollywood News

Who is Dylan Meyer? Kristen Stewart’s wife and screenwriter who penned their own Twilight saga | Hollywood News

Kristen Stewart got married to her longtime partner Dylan Meyer in Los Angeles on a quiet weekend. TMZ reported that Kristen and Dylan got married in front of a small group of close friends after picking up their marriage license last Tuesday. Ashley Benson and her husband, Brandon Davis, the couple’s longtime friends, also attended the wedding alongside their families. The couple started dating in 2019 and have since kept their relationship a very private affair, though occasionally they gave glimpses into their unexpected love story that began after bumping into each other on a movie set in 2013. While we’re all aware of Stewart and her infamous Twilight Saga, very little is known about Dylan, who is also an actor, screenwriter, and producer, and even helped Stewart with some of their collaborations. Also read: Twilight star Kristen Stewart marries long-time girlfriend Dylan Meyer at Los Angeles home. See photo Story continues below this ad Who is Dylan Meyer? Dylan was born in Los Angeles to screenwriter and director Nicholas Meyer. The 37-year-old started her …

Garosero claims Kim Sae Ron penned second plea letter to ex-boyfriend Kim Soo Hyun: 'Oppa, please…'

Garosero claims Kim Sae Ron penned second plea letter to ex-boyfriend Kim Soo Hyun: 'Oppa, please…'

As per reports in Garosero, Kim Sae Ron allegedly penned a second letter to actor Kim Soo Hyun, asking for his help after GOLDMEDALIST issued a debt notice. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

G.K. Vasan releases three legal books penned by party’s general secretary Rajam M. P. Nathan

G.K. Vasan releases three legal books penned by party’s general secretary Rajam M. P. Nathan

TMC President G.K. Vasan. | Photo Credit: R. Ragu Tamil Maanila Congress (Moopanar) president G.K. Vasan on Saturday released three legal books written by the party’s State General Secretary Rajam M. P. Nathan. Retired Madras High Court judge P. Jyothimani,  Crescent Institute of Science and Technology Registrar Dr. N. Raja Hussain, C.Chockalingam, Professor and Dean, Crescent Law School received the first copy of the books. In the evening, Mr. Vasan participated in Christmas celebration event organised by party and distributed welfare kits. Published – December 22, 2024 04:04 am IST Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

`Arijit Singh wrote it?`: Woman`s bizarre answer to who penned the national song

Rehan Khan, an Instagram user known for his short interviews and general knowledge questions, has gained attention after one of his questions received a surprising answer from a woman. Khan asked people about the author of India`s national song, and the woman`s unexpected response quickly went viral on social media. Did Arijit Singh write India`s national song? When Khan asked who wrote India`s national song, many people answered Rabindranath Tagore. However, one woman replied that “Arijit Singh” wrote the national song of India. Several others interviewed by Khan also admitted they didn`t know who wrote the national song of India. Arijit Singh 😭😭😭Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay must be crying in heaven somewhere pic.twitter.com/BHX9JaeUTa — Shikhar Sagar (@crazy__shikhu) July 1, 2024 About Arijit Singh recently Dutch DJ Martin Garrix recently took to his Instagram and shared a picture of himself with India’s superstar singer Arijit Singh. In the picture, Arijit can be seen pointing to Martin as the former holds a pen and a mobile phone in his hands with a notebook kept on his lap. Martin …

Dharmendra lip syncs to ghazal penned by Bahadur Shah Zafar

Veteran Bollywood superstar Dharmendra, who was recently seen in the Karan Johar-directorial `Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani`, shared a video of himself lip-syncing to a ghazal written by Mughal emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar. The senior actor took to his X account and shared a video in which he can be seen lip-syncing to the rendition of the song by the legendary playback singer Mohammed Rafi. Haqeeqat e zindagi bayaan kar baitha hoon …. mere kunbe ke log……mere fans mujhe udas nahin dekh paate …….🙏 pic.twitter.com/Z665i3WFEh — Dharmendra Deol (@aapkadharam) March 18, 2024 The actor wrote in the caption, “Haqeeqat e zindagi bayaan kar baitha hoon … mere kunbe ke log… mere fans mujhe udas nahin dekh paate (sic).” Talking about the song, lyricist Sahir Ludhianvi used ghazal by the Mughal emperor in the song `Lagta Nahi Dil Mera` in the 1960 film `Lal Quila`. The ghazal was originally penned by the Mughal emperor when he was in exile in Myanmar. His pain of being separated from his country and loved ones is clearly evident …

Taylor Swift penned two songs about her ‘Love Story’ with Travis Kelce

Taylor Swift is no stranger to pouring her heart out in her music — especially when she’s head over heels for someone. Taylor Swift kisses Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce after the NFL Super Bowl 58 football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. The Chiefs won 25-22 against the 49ers. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)(AP) According to a US Weekly report, that someone is Travis Kelce, the tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, who has inspired Swift to pen at least two songs about their romance. Hindustan Times – your fastest source for breaking news! Read now. “They have to do with their love story and falling in love with him,” a source says to the outlet. ALSO READ| Taylor Swift’s boyfriend Travis Kelce dances to Punjabi song Mundian To Bach Ke in Las Vegas, video goes viral ‘Thank you for coming, baby’ The couple’s love story reached a new high when Kelce and his team won the Super Bowl for the second time in a row …

Farhan Akhtar turns 50: 5 most memorable dialogues penned by the actor-director | Bollywood

For those not living under the rock, Farhan Akhtar dons many hats. He’s a writer, director, producer, actor, singer, and composer. While his directorial credibility and acting prowess are well known, as he turns 50 today, we celebrate his birthday by recalling the most memorable dialogues he’s penned throughout his career. (Also Read: Farhan Akhtar gets nostalgic as he visits this Dil Chahta Hai location for first time after 23 years. See post) Farhan Akhtar turns 50 on January 8, 2024 ‘Haan Mein, Magar Wo’ – Dil Chahta Hai Farhan’s 2001 directorial debut was groundbreaking in more ways than one. It set a new benchmark for cinematic language – both in dialogues and visuals, which went on to define Farhan’s aesthetic as a filmmaker and writer. Sample this scene, where Aamir Khan’s character provokes Saif Ali Khan’s to confront his girlfriend (played by Suchitra Pillai). But as soon as Saif calls her, we only see him get interrupted, “Han mein, magar wo, suno toh? Tumne toh, lekin main, kabse keh…” The dialogues were so colloquial, …

Dimple Kapadia Opens Up About Playing A ‘Queenpin’ In Homi Adajania’s Saas, Bahu Aur Flamingo, Says “I Couldn’t Believe This Is The Character That He Penned Down For Me”

Dimple Kapadia: With Homi there’s a sense of trust that is always in place (Picture Credit: Wikimedia & Saas, Bahu aur Flamingo Poster) Veteran actress Dimple Kapadia shared her working experience with director Homi Adajania in ‘Saas, Bahu aur Flamingo’. Dimple said: “With Homi, there is a sense of trust that is always in place and with ‘Saas, Bahu aur Flamingo’, the storyline in itself was something unique and out of the box. In my first narration, I couldn’t believe this is the character that he penned down for me.” Dimple Kapadia is playing the role of a woman, Savitri, who runs a company and uses it as a cover for her drug business. She is the most important female person in the family, which consists of four women, including her two daughters-in-law and a daughter. Dimple Kapadia said that she has never played such a character before: “The role of a Queenpin leading a cartel was something that I had never done before, and I was excited by the challenge of bringing this complex …

‘O Balle Balle’ Was Salman Khan’s Idea & He Even Penned Additional Lyrics, Reveals Sukhbir

‘Balle Balle’ 2.0 was Salman’s idea, says Sukhbir; actor even penned lyrics(Photo Credit –Instagram/Still From Movie) Punjabi music star Sukhbir Singh, who is known as the ‘Prince of Bhangra’, has recreated a new version of his popular track ‘O Balle Balle’ for the upcoming Salman Khan starrer ‘Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan’. The singer shared that the idea to redo the song came from the Bollywood superstar himself. Sukhbir had sent Salman Khan two options and he loved them both. The first was ‘Billi Billi Akh’, released recently, and the second was a remake of Sukhbir’s song ‘Dil Kare’. But Salman insisted on getting ‘O Balle Balle’ for his film. The singer shared with IANS, “Salman wanted me to make a new song altogether but by using both the songs and that’s how the new remake of ‘O Balle Balle’ was created.” The song has been crooned and composed by Sukhbir with its lyrics penned by Kumaar. Interestingly, Salman, who is the son of the veteran screenwriter Salim Khan, has written the additional lyrics …