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| Directed by | Sathyan Anthikad
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| Produced by | P. V. Gangadharan Shantha Nair Suku Nair |
| Starring | Jayaram Lakshmi Gopalaswamy Bhanupriya Kalidas Jayaram Kavya Madhavan |
| Cinematography | Vipin Mohan |
| Edited by | K. Rajagopal |
| Music by | Ilaiyaraaja
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| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam
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Kochu Kochu Santhoshangal (Template:Translation) is a 2000 Indian Malayalam-language family drama film written and directed by Sathyan Anthikkad from a story by C. V. Balakrishnan. It stars Jayaram, Kalidas Jayaram, Lakshmi Gopalaswamy, Bhanupriya and Kavya Madhavan.[1][2][3][4] The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The film won two National Film Awards—Best Feature Film in Malayalam and Best Choreography (for Kala).
Plot
Gopan (Jayaram) a single father living with his six-year-old son Achu (Kalidas Jayaram) in Goa works in a petrol pump and as an occasional tourist photographer. A teenager Celin, (Kavya Madhavan) his neighbour falls in love with him forcing Gopan to reveal that Achu's mother Asha Lakshmi (Lakshmi Gopalaswamy) is alive and how they were separated.[5]
Gopan and Asha had a run-away marriage as Asha is from a rich family while Gopan is just a videographer at a local studio. Asha, an admired classical dance artist prior to her marriage, left her career to lead a life with Gopan, becoming a simple housewife. After Achu's birth Maya Varma (Bhanupriya), a famous classical dance artist, learns of Asha's talent and asks her to join her dance troupe.
Asha's aspiring career starts to conflict with the peaceful life she had with Gopan and their child; this, fueled by tensions between Gopan and Asha's father, results in Gopan leaving with his son, thinking that it would benefit her life and career.
Gopan meets Maya in Goa accidentally but she acts as if she didn't recognize him. Few days later Celin brings Maya to Gopan who reveals that Asha never danced again after Gopan left with his son. Gopan and Asha reunite on the advice of Maya that there should be a balance between art and family life.
Cast
- Jayaram as Gopan
- Lakshmi Gopalaswamy as Asha Lakshmi (voiced by Bhagyalakshmi)
- Kalidas Jayaram as Ashok Template:A.k.a Achu
- Kavya Madhavan as Celin (voiced by Sreeja Ravi)
- Bhanupriya as Maya Varma
- Lalu Alex as Ashok
- Innocent as Jose
- Siddique as Ramesh
- Lena as Deepa
- Kalabhavan Mani as Sudhakaran
- Urmila Unni as Vilasini
- K. P. A. C. Lalitha as Jagadhamma
- Oduvil Unnikrishnan as Shekaran
- Mala Aravindan as Sankaran
- Augustine as Mathews
- Thesni Khan as herself
- Valsala Menon as Asha's grandmother
- Yamuna as Elizabeth
- Babu Swamy as Andrews
Production
Jayaram signed into play the male lead along with his son Kalidas Jayaram marking his debut as an actor.[6][7][8] It was K. P. A. C. Lalitha who suggested the name of Kalidas for the film.[9] For the female lead role, Meenakshi Sheshadri was considered but Lakshmi Gopalaswamy was eventually signed for the role.[10][11] Bollywood actress Hema Malini had signed to play another important role but was replaced by South Indian actress Bhanupriya.[12] Samyuktha Varma signed into play the role of Celine but opted out due to prior commitments, and later Sukanya was considered for the role and finally Kavya Madhavan played the role. The film was shot in Panaji, Goa.[13]
Soundtrack
Accolades
| Award | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Template:Abbr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Film Awards | Best Feature Film in Malayalam | Kochu Kochu Santhoshangal | Template:Won | [14] |
| Best Choreography | Kala | Template:Won | [15] | |
| Asianet Film Awards | Best Child Artist | Kalidas Jayaram | Template:Won | [16] |
References
- ↑ Pic of the day: When Achu from ‘Kochu Kochu Santhoshangal’ met his mom!(30 March 2021). Retrieved 24 June 2021.
- ↑ Kalidas Jayaram shares a cute Vishu memory. Sify(15 April 2020). Retrieved 24 June 2021.
- ↑ Kalidas Jayaram shares still from first film as child(16 September 2020). Retrieved 24 June 2021.
- ↑ Kalidas in nostalgic mood; shares stills from his first film(15 September 2020). Retrieved 24 June 2021.
- ↑ From ‘Amaram’ to ‘Uyare’: Memorable depictions of single fathers in Malayalam cinema, Kurup, Aradhya(18 August 2019). Retrieved 24 June 2021.
- ↑ Kalidas Jayaram on doing a movie with his dad(1 November 2018). Retrieved 24 June 2021.
- ↑ In the limelight(15 September 2016). Retrieved 24 June 2021.
- ↑ Before Poomaram: A Trip Down Film Journey Of Kalidas Jayaram & Abrid Shine!(14 March 2018). Retrieved 24 June 2021.
- ↑ Happy Birthday Kalidas Jayaram: Lesser known facts about the charming actor that will make you his fan(16 December 2020). Retrieved 24 June 2021.
- ↑ Malayalam Actresses Who Played Mothers On Screen, Before Experiencing Motherhood In Real Life(31 January 2021). Retrieved 24 June 2021.
- ↑ There has always been great chemistry between Jayaram and me: Lakshmi Gopalaswamy, Vipin, Manu(4 December 2014). Retrieved 24 June 2021.
- ↑ 5 Non-Malayali Actresses Who Made It Big In Malayalam Cinema(29 November 2020). Retrieved 24 June 2021.
- ↑ Mollywood stars recall their stint as child artistes, George, Anjana(27 January 2017). Retrieved 24 June 2021.
- ↑ 48th National Film Awards. Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 13 March 2012.
- ↑ The superstar who takes risks, Sebastian, Shevlin. New Indian Express(26 September 2017). Retrieved 24 June 2021.
- ↑ Throwback: When Kalidas Jayaram said he is a much better actor than his father [VIDEO], Narayanan, Nirmal(12 March 2019). Retrieved 24 June 2021.
External links
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