P. T. Kunju Muhammed
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| Born | 1949 Chavakkad, Kerala, India |
| Occupation | Film Director |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Spouse | Ayishabi |
P. T. Kunju Muhammed (Malayalam: പി. ടി. കുഞ്ഞുമുഹമ്മദ്) is a noted director and producer in Malayalam parallel film industry. Magrib was his first film venture.[1] He received a number of awards for his movies at the state level. He is a native of pancharamukku near Chavakkad in Thrissur district, Kerala.[2]
Kunju Muhammed was elected twice to the Kerala legislative assembly as a left independent candidate in 1994 and 1996.[3] He graduated in mathematics from St. Thomas College, Thrissur.[4]
Film career
His debut film was Magrib (1993). Later he directed Garshom (1998),[1] Paradeshi (2007)[5] and Veeraputhran (2011). These films got critical acclaim and received number of awards. Kunhimohammed’s entry to film was as a producer and an actor. He was involved in the production of Aswathamavu, Swaroopam, Purushartham all directed by K. R. Mohanan. He acted in the movie Uppu (Salt) which was directed by Pavithran.
Kunhimohammed is one among the founder directors of the Popular Malayalam Channel Kairali TV.[6] Currently he is presenting a popular program in Kairali TV the so-called ‘Pravasalokam’, a unique program for missing Kerala expatriates in different parts of the world.
ASWATHAMA - Producer (1978)
3 state awards including for the best film.
Indian panorama entry 1980
Berlin Film Festival entry
Jakarta film festival Fidelity to Dharma award for the best theme
UPPU - Actor (1986)
2nd best film award from the state.
Best Regional Film National award
Indian Panorama entry.
PURUSHARTHAM - Producer (1987)
Best film award of the government of Kerala.
National award for the best regional film 1987.
Indian panorama 1992.
SWAROOPAM - Producer (1991)
National award for the best regional film 1991.
Indian Panorama 1992.
MAGRIB - Script and Director (1993)
Aravindan puraskaram for the first Best film
Kerala State award for the first best film.
Indian Panorama entry 1994
Competitive entry in North Korean Film Festival
Entry in Al Fajr film festival Tehran.
GARSHOME - Script and Director (1998)
4 kerala state Government awards including
2nd Best film and best story which he refused
Best script award from International Film festival of kerala
John Abraham award for the best film.
Padmarajan Puraskaram for the best film and script.
PARADESI - Story, Script and Direction (2007)
5 Kerala state awards including Best Story and Best Actor
VEERAPUTHRAN - Script and Direction (2011)
Kerala State Award for Best Costume Designer
Personal life
He is married and they have two children.
Spouse: Ayishabi
Children: Rejatha & Renjith
Filmography
- Magrib (1993)
- Garshom (1998)
- Paradesi (2007)
- Veeraputhran (2011)
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 hindu online 2007 Nov 11
- ↑ http://eci.nic.in/archive/se2001/pollupd/ac/states/S11/Acnstcand65.htm
- ↑ http://niyamasabha.org/codes/mem_1_8.htm niyamasabha
- ↑ http://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies/interview/166259/
- ↑ http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/fr/2007/10/12/stories/2007101250270100.htm
- ↑ http://www.kairalitv.in
