Which is your favourite director of all time and why?

[minisoji]

Priyadarshan



Priyadarshan is a popular film director from Kerala, India. He has directed numerous popular hit movies in Malayalam in the 1980s and 1990s. In Bollywood, he is known for making remakes of Malayalam films, not always his own, and seldom with attribution. Some of his earlier malayalam movies such as Thalavattom(copied from One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (film) and Boeing Boeing(copied from Boeing Boeing (1965 film) were similarly copied from Hollywood.Priyadarshan hails from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala where his father Mr.Nair worked a librarian at the University of Kerala. It was here that he got the opportunity to read literary works of famous writers. His fascination for comics and fairy tales reflects in his movies. As a child, Priyadarshan aspired to be a cricketer. However his hopes of a career in cricket were cut short following an injury to his left eye by a cricket ball. He would later wear dark glasses when appearing in public. Priyadarshan met his wife, Malayalam actress Lizzy (Parvathi), on the sets of his second film. They have worked together in twelve movies. He has two children, daughter Kalyani and son Sidharth. Actor Mohanlal is one of Priyadarshan's closest friends.

Around the same period many of his friends from Thiruvananthapuram joined the film industry including actor Mohanlal, singer M. G. Sreekumar, producer Suresh Kumar are few among them. Priyadarshan is said to have ventured into films by chance. His first movie Poochakkoru Mookkuthi in Malayalam was a block buster. His success is generally attributed to the new outlook, particularly slaptstick comedy which is extensively used in his films. Mohanlal has played the lead character in some of his most successful films. Their best work till date has been considered to be Chithram (Malayalam, 1987). Another movie [[Kilukkam]] was one of the biggest hits in the history of Malayalam cinema.

Apart from Malayalam films Priyadarshan has also directed Hindi, Tamil and Telugu movies. His foray into Bollywood was with the movie Muskurahat (1993) remake of malayalam film Kilukkam. This was a failure at the box office and it went largely unnoticed. His first successful Hindi film was Gardish, a remake of the malayalam film [[Kireedam]] (1989).He made his second foray into Hindi films with the remake of the acclaimed Kamal Haasan starrer Thevar Magan (Tamil) in Hindi. The film was titled Virasat and was made with the help of writer Vinay Shukla. The success of the film established Priyadarshan as a sought after director in Bollywood along with the cast and crew of the film including Tabu, Ravi K Chandran (cinemotography) and Anu Malik (music).

He later came up with a string of remakes including Hera Pheri (2000) ( remake of "Ramji Rao Speaking"), Hungama (2003) (remake of Poochakkoru Mookkuthi), Hulchul (2004) (remake of Godfather), Garam Masala (2005) (remake of Boeing Boeing) and Chup Chup Ke (2006) (remake of Punjabi House).Priyadarshans movies are noted for their rich exotic visuals, songs and slapstick humour. He often works with the technical team comprising of N. Gopalakrishnan (editor), S. Kumar (cinemotography) and Sabu Cyril (art director).
Some of the remakes of Priyadarshan however failed to achieve boxoffice success. These include Muskurahat, Kabhi Na Kabhi (1997) (not a remake), Doli Sajake Rakhna (199 (remake of Aniyathipravu), Yeh Tera Ghar Ye Mera Ghar (2002), (remake of Sanmanassullavarkku Samadhanam)and Kyonki (2005)(remake of Thaalavattom).

Several critics have pointed out that Priyadarsan relies on plagiarism from other films, particularly critically or commercially successful Hollywood productions. For instance, Thalavattam is heavily based on the Oscar winning One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. Other notable instances include Kakkakuyil (A Fish Called Wanda), Malamaal Weekly (Waking Ned), Garam Masala (Boeing Boeing). His Hindi films are mostly remakes of older Malayalam movies, usually of a different director and screenwriter.

The original directors and screenwriters are either not acknowledged in the Hindi version, or are acknowledged simply under 'Story'. For instances Hulchal was originally written and directed by Siddique-Lal who was not credited as the screenwriter inspite of it being an exact copy (with dialogues translated to Hindi). Soon after the release of Bhool Bhulaiyya, in an interview with Rediff.com, the original screenwriter Madhu Muttam claimed that he was not consulted with and the original director, Fazil (also Priyadarshan's mentor) refused to comment on the film.When asked about plagiarism accusations, Priyadarshan told The Hindu that "Today, 99% of the films are copied" . It is also a generally held opinion that Priyadarshan's remakes are far inferior in quality to the originals.

Filmography

1983 - Bhookambam, Hello Madras Girl, Kuyiline Thedi

1984- Poochakkoru Mookkuthi, Oodarathuammava Aalariyam

1985- Boeing Boeing,Aram + Aram = Kinnaram,Punnaram Cholli Cholli,Onnanam Kunnil Oradi Kunnil,Parayanumvayya Parayathirikkanumvayya

1986- Thalavattam,Ninnishtam Ennishtam,Hello My Dear: Wrong Number,Dheem Thariktia Thom, Ayalvasi Oru Daridravasi, Mazha PeyyunnuMaddalam Kottunnu, Rakkuyilin Rajassadasil

1987- Cheppu

1988 - Vellanakalude Naadu, Oru Muthassi Katha, Mukunthetta Sumitra Vilikkunnu, Chithram, Aryan

1989- Vandanam

1990 -Kadathanadan Ambadi, Akkareakkareakkare

1991- Nirnnayam, Kilukkam, Gopura Vasalile, Advaitham, Abhimanyu

1992- Muskurahat

1993- Midhunam, Gardish

1994- Thenmavin Kombath, Minnaram, Gandeevam

1996- Kala Pani

1997- Virasat, Saat Rang Ke Sapne, Chandralekha

1998-Doli Saja Ke Rakhna , Kabhi Na Kabhi

1999-Megham

2000-Snegithiye Hera Pheri

2001-Kakkakuyil, Yeh Teraa Ghar Yeh Meraa Ghar

2002 -Laysa Laysa

2003- Satyaghath: Crime Never Pays, Kilichundan Mampazham,Hungama, Kasthuriman

2004- Vettam , Hulchul

2005- Garam Masala , Kyon Ki...

2006-Malamaal Weekly, Chup Chup Ke,Bhagam Bhag

2007-Rakkilipattu, Dhol, Bhool Bhulaiyaa

2008- Mera Bap Pahle Aap

2009-Billu Barbar, Sufi Paranja Katha, Kanchivaram, De Dana Dan

[Vahaa11]

Sathyan Anthikkad is a Malayalam film director known primarily for family based mainstream movies. He has created many hits, especially when working with Sreenivasan as the scriptwriter and Mohanlal in the lead role. He belongs to Anthikkad village of the Trichur district, Kerala state, South India. He started his career as a lyricist and then worked as assistant director in many movies.

Family
Wife: Nirmala
Children: Arun, Akhil, Anoop

Filmography

1982
1. Kurukkante Kalyaanam (Sukumaaran, Jagathi, Maadhavi, Mohanlal)

1983
2. Kinnaaram (Sukumaran, Nedumudi, Poornima, Mammootty(Guest))
3. Mandanmaar Londonil (Sukumaaran, Nedumudi, Jalaja)

1984
4. Veruthe Oru Pinakkam (Nedumudi, Poornima)
5. Appuni (Nedumudi, Mohanlal, Menaka)
6. Kaliyil Alpam Kaaryam (Mohanlal, Rahman, Jagathi, Lisi)
7. Aduthaduthu (Rahman, Mohanlal)

1985
8. Adhyaam Onnu Muthal (Mohanlal, Maadhavi)
9. Gayathri Devi Ente Amma (Rahman, Seema)

1986
10. Pappan Priyappetta Pappan (Rahman, Mohanlal, Lisi)
11. T.P. Baalagopalan M.A. (Mohanlal, Shobana)
12. Gaandhinagar 2nd Street (Mohanlal, Sreenivasan, Kaarthika)
13. Sanmanasullavarkku Samaadhaanam (Mohanlal, Sreenivasan, Kaarthika)

1987
14. Sreedharante Onaam Thirumurivu (Mammootty, Sreenivasan, Neenakurup)
15. Naadodikkaattu (Sreenivasan, Mohanlal, Thilakan, Shobana)

1988
16. Kudumbapuranam (Balachandramenon, Thilakan, Ambika)
17. Pattanapravesham (Sreenivasan, Mohanlal, Karamana, Thilakan, Ambika)
18. Ponmuttayidunna Thaaraavu (Sreenivaasan, Jayaram, Urvashi)

1989
19. Lal Americayil (Prem nazir, Mohanlal)
20. Varvelppu (Mohanlal, Sreenivasan, Mamukkoya, Revathy)
21. Artham (Mammooytty, Jayaram, Sreenivasan, Paarvathy)
22. Mazhavilkkaavady (Jayaram, Innocent, Sithara, Urvashy)

1990
23. Sasneham (Balachandramenon , Shobana)
24. Kalikkalam (Mammootty, Sreenivasan, Shobana)
25. Thalayanamanthram (Sreenivaasan, Jayaram, Urvashi)

1991
26. Ennum nanmakal (Sreenivasan, Jayaram, Shaanthikrishna)
27. Kanalkkaattu (Mammootty, Urvashi, Jayaram (Guest))
28. Sandhesham (Sreenivasan, Jayaraam, Thilakan, Shankaradi, Mamukkoya, Siddique, Mathu)

1992
29. My dear muthachan (Thilakan ,Jayaram, Sreenivasan)
30. Snehasaagaram (Murali, Manoj K Jayan, Urvashi)

1993
31. Samooham (Suhaasini ,Suresh Gopi, Manoj K Jayan, Sreenivasan)
32. Golaanthara Vaartha (Mammootty, Sreenivasan, Shobana)

1994
33. Santhaanagopalam (Balachandramenon, Thilakan)
34. Pingaami (Mohanlal, Sukumaaran, Kanaka)

1995
35. No:1 Snehatheeram Blore North (Mammootty, Innocent, Priyaraman)

1996
36. Thoovalkottaram (Jayaram, Manjuwarrier, Sukanya)

1997
37. Irattakuttikalude Achan (Jayaram, Manju Varrier)
38. Oraal maathram (Mammootty, Sreenivasan)

1999
39. Veendum chila veettu kaaryangal (Jayaram, Thilakan, Samyuktha Varma)

2000
40. Kochu Kochu Santhoshangal (Jayaram , Laksmigopala Swaamy)

2001
41. Narendran Makan Jayakaanthan Vaka (Kunchacko Boban, Sreenivasan, Samyuktha Varma)

2002
42. Yathrakkarude Sradhakku (Jayaram, Innocent, Soundarya)

2003
43. Manassinakkare (Jayaram, Sheela, Nayan Thara)

2005
44. Achuvinte Amma (Urvashi, Meera Jasmine, Sunil Kumar)

2006 - Rasathanthram ( Malayalam )

2007 - Vinodayathra ( Malayalam )

2008 - Innathe Chinthavishayam ( Malayalam )


2009 - Bhagyadevatha ( Malayalam )


2010 - Kadha Thudarum ( Malayalam )

2010 - Golden Jubily ( Malayalam )

[rameshxavier]

Siddique is a screenwriter and film director in Malayalam cinema. He started his career assisting director Fazil in his movies. The duo of Siddique and Lal was spotted by Fazil when he saw them performing in the Cochin Kalabhavan mimicry troupe. Siddique has since teamed up with Lal to create many films under the name Siddique-Lal. Comedy is the genre of his films. The duo later split up with Siddique continuing with his directorial ventures, whereas Lal turned to acting and producing. His films are mostly English titles.



Siddique

With Lal as Siddique-Lal

* Ramji Rao Speaking (1989) (Malayalam)
* In Harihar Nagar (1990) (Malayalam)
* Godfather (1991) (Malayalam)
* Vietnam Colony (1992) (Malayalam)
* Kabuliwala (1993) (Malayalam)

* Manichithrathazhu (co-director, along with Siby Malayil, Priyadarshan) (1993) (Malayalam)

* Mannar Mathai Speaking Mannar Mathai Speaking (1995) (Malayalam)


Solo

* Kaaval Kaadhal (2010) (Tamil)
* Bodyguard (2010) (Malayalam)
* Sadhu Miranda (200 (Tamil)
* Engal Anna (2004) (Tamil)
* Chronic Bachelor (2003) (Malayalam)
* Friends (2001) (Tamil)
* Friends (1999) (Malayalam)
* Hitler (1996) (Malayalam)


As writer

* Bodyguard(2010) (Writer)(Malayalam)
* Sadhu Miranda (200 (Writer)(Tamil)
* Finger Print (2005) (Screenplay and Dialogues) (Malayalam)
* Hulchul (2004) (Story as Siddique Lal) (Hindi)
* Engal Anna (2004) (Writer) (Tamil)
* Chronic Bachelor (2003) (Writer) (Tamil)
* Military (2002) (Story) (Tamil)
* Friends (2001) (Writer) (Tamil)
* Hera Pheri (2000) (Story as Siddique-Lal) (Hindi)
* Friends (1999) (Writer) (Malayalam)
* Ayal Kadha Ezhuthukayanu (199 (Story) (Malayalam)
* Hitler (Tamil) (1997) (Story) (Telugu)
* Hitler (1996) (Writer) (Malayalam)
* Mannar Mathai Speaking (1995) (Writer as Siddique Lal) (Malayalam)
* Kabuliwala (1993) (Writer as Siddique Lal) (Malayalam)
* Vietnam Colony (1993) (Writer as Siddique Lal) (Malayalam)
* Makkal Maahathmiam (1992) (Story as Siddique Lal) (Malayalam)
* Godfather (1991) (Writer as Siddique Lal) (Malayalam)
* In Harihar Nagar (1990) (Writer as Siddique Lal) (Malayalam)
* Ramji Rao Speaking (1989) (Writer as Siddique Lal) (Malayalam)
* Manivathoorile Aayiram Sivarathrikal (1987) (supervisor) (Malayalam)
* Nadodikkattu (1987) (story idea) (Malayalam)
* Pappan Priyappetta Pappan (1986) (Writer as Siddique Lal) (Malayalam)


Lal


Paul Michael (born December 2, 195, better known by his stage name Lal, is a Malayali Indian film director, script writer, actor, producer, and film distributor.

He is most famous for teaming up with Siddique, hence the name Siddique-Lal, to make films such as Ramji Rao Speaking (1989), In Harihar Nagar (1990), Godfather (1991), Vietnam Colony (1993), and Kabuliwala (1993). The duo broke off afterwards but he later produced Siddique's Hitler (1996) and Friends (1999).

Lal's debut as an actor came in 1997 when he played Paniyan in Jayaraj's Kaliyattam. He won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor for playing Raveendran Pillai in Madhupal's film Thalappavu (200.

Producer

* In Ghost House Inn (2010) (producer)
* 2 Harihar Nagar (2009) (producer)
* Panthaya Kozhi (2007) (producer)
* Pothan Vava (2006) (producer)
* Chanthupottu (2005) (producer)
* Thommanum Makkalum (2005) (producer)
* Black (2004/I) (producer)
* Chathikkatha Chanthu (2004) (producer)
* Pulivaal Kalyanam (2003) (producer)
* Kalyanaraman (2002) (producer)
* Thenkasi Pattanam (2000) (producer)
* Friends (1999) (producer)
* Superman (1997) (producer)
* Hitler (1996) (producer)


Writer

* In Ghost House Inn(2010)
* 2 Harihar Nagar (2009)
* Hera Pheri (2000) (story)
* Mannar Mathai Speaking (1995) (as Siddique Lal)
* Kabuliwala (1993) (as Siddique Lal)
* Vietnam Colony (1993) (as Siddique Lal)
* Makkal Maahathmiam (1992) (story) (as Siddique Lal)
* Godfather (1991) (as Siddique Lal)
* In Harihar Nagar (1990) (as Siddique Lal)
* Ramji Rao Speaking (1989) (as Siddique Lal)
* Manivatharile Aayiram Sivarathrikal (1987) (supervisor)
* Nadodikkattu (1987) (story idea)
* Pappan Priyappetta Pappan (1986) (as Siddique Lal)

Director

* In Ghost House Inn (2010)
* 2 Harihar Nagar (2009)
* Mannar Mathai Speaking (1995) (with Siddique as Siddique Lal)
* Kabuliwala (with Siddique as Siddique Lal)
* Vietnam Colony (1993) (with Siddique as Siddique Lal)
* Godfather (1991) (with Siddique as Siddique Lal)
* In Harihar Nagar (1990) (with Siddique as Siddique Lal)
* Ramji Rao Speaking (1989) (with Siddique as Siddique Lal)

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director

* Manichithrathazhu (1993) (second unit director)
* Manivatharile Aayiram Sivarathrikal (1987) (assistant director)

[burak57818]

thanks yours