A. K. Lohithadas
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Kochi, Kerala, India | |
| Nationality | Indian |
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| Years active | 1986–2009 |
Ambazhathil Karunakaran Lohithadas (10 May 1955 – 28 June 2009) was an
Lohithadas made his debut as a screenwriter with
Early life
Lohithadas (or 'Lohi', as he is often referred to) was born on 5 May 1955 in Chalakudy, Thrissur district, Kerala, as the son of Ambazhathuparambil Karunakaran and Lakshmi.[citation needed]
Career
Lohi's first movie screenplay was ]
He later became a filmmaker and made works such as Bhoothakkannadi (1997), Karunyam (1997), Kanmadam (1998), Arayannangalude Veedu (2000), Joker (2000), Kasthooriman (2003) (which he himself produced), and Nivedyam (2007).[7] Most of his works were critically and commercially successful. His works were recognised from his very first venture Thaniyavarthanam, which brought him the Kerala State Film Award for Best Story.[citation needed]
"Nizhalukal Inachernna Naattuvazhikal" ('നിഴലുകൾ ഇണചേർന്ന നാട്ടുവഴികൾ' – എം. ശബരീഷ്, പാപ്പാത്തി ബുക്സ്) is a book about his life and film career.[citation needed]
Death
On 28 June 2009, Lohithadas, 54, died suddenly from a heart attack at his home in Aluva, where he had been living for two-three years.[8][9] His body was taken to his home in Lakkidi in Palakkad district, where he was cremated with full state honours.[citation needed] He is survived by his wife Sindhu and two sons named Harikrishnan and Vijayashankar.
Awards
- 1998 – Bhoothakannadi[10]
- 1987 – Best Story – Thaniyavarthanam[11]
- 1997 – Bhoothakannadi[12]
- 1997 – Best Screen Play – Bhoothakkannadi[12]
- 1989 – Best Screenplay – Dasharatham
- 1991 – Best Screenplay – Bharatham
- 1996 – Best Screenplay – Sallapam, Thooval Kottaram
- 1997 – Second Best Film – Bhoothakkannadi
- 1997 – Best Story – Bhoothakkannadi
- 1998 – Second Best Film – Ormacheppu
- 1998 – Best Screenplay – Ormacheppu
- 1998 – Second Best Film – Nivedyam
- 1999 – Best Screenplay – Veendum Chila Veettukaryangal
- 2003 – Second Best Film – Kasthooriman
- Asianet Film Award
- 1999 – Best Script Writer Award – Veendum Chila Veettu Karyangal[citation needed]
Filmography
Screenwriter
Director
| Year | Title | Cast |
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| 1997 | Bhoothakannadi
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Mammootty, Sreelakshmi |
| 1997 | Karunyam | Divya Unni
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| 1998 | Ormacheppu | Dileep
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| 1998 | Kanmadam | Mohanlal, Manju Warrier, Lal |
| 2000 | Arayannangalude Veedu | Mammootty, Lakshmi Gopalaswamy |
| 2000 | Joker | Dileep, Manya, Nishanth Sagar
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| 2001 | Soothradharan | Dileep, Meera Jasmine, Bindu Panicker
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| 2003 | Kasthoorimann
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Kunchacko Boban, Meera Jasmine |
| 2003 | Chakram | Prithviraj, Meera Jasmine, Chandra Lakshman |
| 2005 | Kasthuri Maan (Tamil) | Prasanna, Meera Jasmine |
| 2006 | Chakkara Muthu
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Dileep, Kavya Madhavan , Jishnu Raghavan
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| 2007 | Nivedyam | Vinu Mohan, Bhama, Nedumudi Venu |
Actor
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 1999 | Veendum Chila Veettukaryangal | Himself |
| 2005 | Udayananu Tharam | Director Prathapan |
References
- ^ "In the memory of Lohithadas". The Hindu. 16 April 2016. Retrieved 1 June 2016.
- ^ "Kazchavattom". goodreads.com. 2016. Retrieved 1 June 2016.
- ^ "Lohithadas Awards". FilmiBeat. 1 July 2009. Retrieved 1 June 2016.
- ^ "A K Lohithadas (1955–2009): Tribute to a legend". Rediff.com. 29 June 2009. Retrieved 12 July 2012.
- ^ "A K Lohithadas (1955–2009): Tribute to a legend". Rediff Movies. 29 June 2009. Retrieved 1 June 2016.
- ^ "Kerala News : A.K. Lohithadas passes away". The Hindu. 29 June 2009. Archived from the original on 2 July 2009. Retrieved 12 July 2012.
- ^ "Malayalam News | Editorial". Manorama Online. Archived from the original on 23 February 2012. Retrieved 12 July 2012.
- ^ "Writer-director Lohithadas passes away!". Sify. 28 June 2009. Archived from the original on 15 August 2014. Retrieved 12 July 2012.
- ^ "Malayalam News". Manorama Online. Archived from the original on 23 February 2012. Retrieved 12 July 2012.
- ^ "45th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Archived (PDF) from the original on 23 March 2020. Retrieved 3 September 2020.
- ^ "State Film Awards (1981–90)". Kerala State Chalachitra Academy. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 26 September 2015.
- ^ a b "State Film Awards (1991–99)". Kerala State Chalachitra Academy. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 26 September 2015.
- ^ "Tamilnadu govt awards Rajini and Kamal". cinesouth.com. Archived from the original on 11 September 2007. Retrieved 20 October 2009.
- ^ "കേരള ഫിലിം ക്രിട്ടിക്സ് അവാര്ഡ് 1977 - 2012". Kerala Film Critics Association. Retrieved 29 January 2023.
External links
- A. K. Lohithadas at IMDb
- 'Cinema of Malayalam' profile Archived 25 April 2010 at the Wayback Machine
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