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India.com
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
This director married actress 10 years younger than him, changed his wife's religion, name, divorced her 24 years later due to…, demanded Rs 80 crore, he is…
Every person associated with it is surrounded by many stories and controversies. Today we are going to tell you about the personal life of a filmmaker who is called the king of comedy in India. He has taken many people from rags to riches. He has earned a lot of fame. He himself is very famous. His personal life was in the news a lot in the past. We are going to tell you about his wife, children, marriage, and divorce. Who is this award-winning director? This filmmaker has been awarded three National Awards, Padma Shri, Jai Hind Silver Coin Award, two Kerala State Film Awards and other titles. He has directed more than 100 films in 4 languages (Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam). His name is Priyadarshan, who is currently in the news for 'Hera Pheri 3'. Priyadarshan's in-laws were against the marriage Priyadarshan married actress Lissy in 1990 at the peak of his career. However, Lissy's family was against this relationship. They did not want their daughter to marry a filmmaker. They protested a lot. Also, director-producer Alleppey Ashraf had told that Priyadarshan's friends were also against this marriage. When Priyadarshan's mother-in-law arrived on the set with goons Alleppey Ashraf had told that filmmaker and actor Cochin Haneefa had told him about Lissy's mother. Once the actress's mother Alliamma had reached the set with goons. Her intention was to threaten to end their relationship and forcibly take away the daughter from there. But Haneefa defended herself and while chasing away the goons, she had said – If any of you dare to touch her, I will kill you. Lissy changed her religion for marriage and later changed her name Lissy's religion was Christian, and Priyadarshan belonged to the Hindu community. The actress later changed her religion and married the filmmaker after adopting Hinduism. They got married on December 13, 1990. After this, Lissy also changed her name to Lakshmi and quit acting. Lissy left her career for Priyadarshan and became a mother of two children After marrying Priyadarshan, Lissy was offered many big projects, but she left everything for her husband and started looking after the family and business. In 1993, she welcomed daughter Kalyani Priyadarshan, and then in 1995, she gave birth to son Siddharth. Why did Priyadarshan get a divorce after 24 years? After 24 years of marriage, Priyadarshan and Lissy separated. They got divorced in 2016. Now, the reason behind this is not known to date, but the director had said in an old interview that there is a lot of ego in his family, and perhaps this became the reason for their divorce. According to media reports, during the divorce proceedings, Lissy had allegedly asked for Rs 80 crore as alimony from Priyadarshan. But later, the actress reacted to these rumors and said that she had not asked for anything like that. Lissy had said that her divorce was as bad as her marriage. Priyadarshan's son Siddharth is married to an American woman, and daughter Kalyani is currently single and working in the South cinema.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
An evening with National Award-winning filmmaker Subbiah Nallamuthu
1 2 3 Kolkata: The city recently witnessed an evening of conservation with National Award-winning filmmaker Subbiah Nallamuthu . With over twenty years of experience documenting India's tigers and five National Awards to his name, Nallamuthu engaged the Kolkata audience with an absorbing session on 'Wildlife Filmmaking in the Age of Social Media and Digital Disruption'. The event was organised by SHER (Society for Heritage and Ecological Researches). You Can Also Check: Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata The evening explored the struggles and responsibilities of telling genuine wildlife stories in today's fast-paced content ecosystem, where authenticity often gets overshadowed by trends and algorithms. A special screening of a never-before-seen short film from Nallamuthu's latest Tiger project was exclusively showcased for the Kolkata audience. The evening drew wildlife enthusiasts, filmmakers, conservationists, and youth, offering them a rare opportunity to experience the world of India's tigers.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘Adoor Gopalakrishnan's new film' update: director returns at 84, fans thrilled by comeback news
Legendary director Adoor Gopalakrishnan is planning to start a new film soon. Even at the age of 84, he remains active and full of creative ideas. Kerala's Culture Minister, Saji Cherian, recently visited him and shared that Adoor is preparing for his next project. Adoor Gopalakrishnan's comeback Veteran filmmaker Adoor Gopalakrishnan is all set to make a comeback with a new feature film. This exciting update was confirmed by Kerala's Minister for Culture and Cinema, Saji Cherian, during his visit to the director's house. Adoor, who is now 84 years old, shared with the minister that he is actively preparing for a new project. The minister described Adoor as still being full of creative energy, mentally alert, and passionately involved in the world of cinema, reading, and writing. During the conversation, the minister asked Adoor if he planned to start shooting the film while Cherian was still in office, to which Adoor replied with full confidence, saying, "Definitely, it will happen soon." Even at his age, Adoor's dedication to filmmaking has not faded. Saji Cherian also mentioned that he asked Adoor whether his upcoming film would be similar in tone and message to one of his earlier classics, 'Elippathayam', which had won the National Award . by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Buy the Dip: Top 5 Dividend Stocks with Growth Potential Seeking Alpha Read More Undo In response, Adoor said that while time and society have changed, the essence and emotions in his stories remain the same. This means that though his film might reflect the present time, it will still carry the philosophical and social depth that is seen in his older works. About Adoor Gopalakrishnan Adoor Gopalakrishnan is one of India's most respected filmmakers. He started his career with his debut film 'Swayamvaram', which won two National Awards and over the years, he has made a total of 12 feature films, most of which have been selected for major international film festivals like Cannes, Venice, and Toronto, his movies are known for their strong storytelling, deep characters, and realistic portrayal of life and society. Throughout his career, Adoor has received numerous prestigious awards. These include National Film Awards and top honours like the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, Padma Shri , and Padma Vibhushan. He was also honoured by the French government with the Légion d'honneur in 1984, these awards reflect not only his talent but also his great contribution to Indian cinema and culture. His fans have been waiting eagerly for his next work and now, with the confirmation of a new film on the way, there is a lot of excitement and hope to once again see Adoor's unique style of filmmaking on the big screen.
India Today
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Nithya Menen had cow dung in nails while accepting National Award. Here's why
Actor Nithya Menen recently spoke about picking cow dung cakes with bare hands for her role in Dhanush's upcoming film - 'Idly Kadai'. She opened up on receiving the National Film Award with cow dung on her in an interview with Cinema Vikatan, shared her experience. She said, "For 'Idly Kadai', I learnt how to make cow dung cakes. They asked me if I was willing to do it, and I said yes, of course. So, for the first time in my life, I learned how to roll and round them up with bare hands."advertisementThe actor further said, "In fact, the day before I had to go for the National Awards, I was doing this scene. It's so amazing that I had cow dung in my nails when I went to accept my National Award. That is so beautiful, right? That is life. I loved the diversity of experience I got from this film. I wouldn't get an opportunity to do this otherwise." 'Idly Kadai' is written, directed and co-produced by Dhanush, who also plays the lead role in the movie. Arun Vijay, Shalini Pandey, Sathyaraj, Parthiban, P Samuthirakani, and Rajkiran also portray pivotal roles in the film. GV Prakash Kumar has composed the is the second time Menen has collaborated with Dhanush after 'Thiruchitrambalam' (2022), which won her a National Film Award for Best Actor (Female).On her National Award win, Menen, in an exclusive interview with India Today, said, "I wasn't prepared for it at all. In fact, I was prepared to not be validated. I was preparing myself that 'it is okay, you are not going to get that kind of validation or recognition. That's the path you have chosen. Get used to it.' I was getting used to that."'Idly Kadai' is scheduled to release in theatres on October 1, 2025.- EndsMust Watch
Time Out
14-07-2025
- Business
- Time Out
London's Elizabeth Tower and Young V&A have just won very prestigious architecture awards
Last year a London building won the Stirling Prize, which is the most prestigious award in UK architecture and one of the world's most respected design prizes. None other than the Elizabeth line scooped the award, with the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) – which runs the award – praising the line as a 'flawless, efficient, beautifully choreographed solution to inner-city transport'. The process of crowning the next Stirling Prize winner is already underway, with RIBA last week (on July 10) announcing its 2025 National Award winners. The National Awards, which have been held since 1966, are intended to both celebrate the best new pieces of British architecture and 'provide insight into the country's design and social trends'. Of RIBA's 20 National Award winners, a whopping eight are in London – and they feature some very familiar faces. The Elizabeth Tower – which is home to Big Ben – and Young V&A were among the award winners. The Elizabeth Tower picked up the gong for its conservation and refurbishment project, which started in 2015 and was undertaken by Purcell (architects which also revamped the National Portrait Gallery). Purcell didn't just repair much of the tower; the firm also had to fix 'detrimental previous interventions'. RIBA praised the project for its 'extensive' stone repairs, but also for the installation of a passenger lift. Young V&A (previously known at the V&A Museum of Childhood) reopened in 2023 to become 'the UK's first museum built with and for young people'. RIBA praised the project – which was by AOC Architecture and De Matos Ryan – for widely engaging with the public, and the new venue features a new exhibition space, shop, learning centre and more. Young V&A won Art Fund Museum of the Year 2024. The other six London buildings to get a RIBA National Award were: retrofitted 1970s Farringdon office building 8 Bleeding Heart Yard, contemporary Southwark almshouse Appleby Blue Almshouse, affordable Lewisham home development Citizens House, Battersea's barbershop-turned-home-and-workspace Costa's Barbers, south London Japanese-inspired home Niwa House, and the London College of Fashion 's new vertical campus in Stratford. Eventually RIBA's 20 National Award winners will be narrowed down to six, which will compete for the Stirling Prize. That shortlist will be revealed on September 4 Commenting on the National Award-winning projects, RIBA Awards Group Chair Simon Henley, said: 'Congratulations to each of this year's RIBA National Award winners. Each of these 20 winning projects is a powerful testament to the diversity and depth of our profession. They demonstrate how architecture is not just a creative force, but also central in addressing some of the most pressing challenges of our time. 'This year's winners reflect the many and varied ways architects are being asked to work, and their incredible motivation and breadth of expertise. As a profession, we now look to the past as much as the future, and to care and repair as we do to build. We continue to innovate but we also seek continuity, and in so doing to make work of every scale that is engaging and thoughtful. The power of architecture to transform society and inform our way of life is on full display in every winning project.' You can find out more about each project on the RIBA website here.
