Ajayan (director)
Thoppil Ajayan | |
|---|---|
| Born | 8 April 1950 script writer, film director |
| Language | Malayalam |
| Spouse | Dr. Sushama[1] |
| Relatives | Thoppil Bhasi (father) |
Ajayan, also known as Thoppil Ajayan, (8 April 1950 – 13 December 2018) was a
In the afterword to his book The Master Carpenter, author M. T. Vasudevan Nair wrote that Ajayan first approached him for a screenplay of his story Manikkakkallu.[4] That did not materialise and later he approached with another dream project Perumthachan.[4] In the end of the afterword, M. T. thanks Ajayan for persuading him to write the screenplay for Perumthachan.[4]
He died on 13 December 2018.[5]
Early life and career
Ajayan was the eldest son of film director and playwright Thoppil Bhasi.[6] He secured a diploma in film technology from the Adayar film institute. He started as a camera assistant and later worked as an associate director with Thoppil Bhasi, Bharathan, and Padmarajan.[6]
Filmography
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Director
| Year | Film |
|---|---|
| 1991 | Perumthachan |
Assistant Director
| Year | Film |
|---|---|
| 1984 | Panchavadi Palam |
| 1984 | Ente Upasana |
| 1986 | Oridathu |
| 1987 | Sarvakalashala |
Chief Associate Director
| Year | Film |
|---|---|
| 1981 | Oridathoru Phayalvaan |
| 1982 | Novemberinte Nashtam |
Associate Director
| Year | Film |
|---|---|
| 1978 | Rathinirvedam |
| 1983 | Koodevide |
| 1986 | Kariyilakkattu Pole |
Awards
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- 1990: Kerala State Film Award for Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value - Perumthachan
- 1990: Kerala State Film Award for Best Debut Director
References
- ^ a b Soman, KPAC (8 August 2011). "Thoppil Bhasi - A Profile".
- ^ "Movies: Perumthachan". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. 2014. Archived from the original on 18 January 2014. Retrieved 2 January 2014.
- ^ "Kerala State Film Awards: 1969-2011". PRD, Government of Kerala. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 3 January 2014.
- ^ ISBN 8189020234.
- ^ ‘Perumthachan’ director Thopil Ajayan passes away in Kerala
- ^ a b "Cinema of Malayalam: Ajayan". Cinema of Malayalam. Archived from the original on 2 January 2014. Retrieved 2 January 2014.
External links
- Ajayan at IMDb
- 'Cinema of Malayalam' profile
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