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P Bhaskaran

Born April 21, 1924 · Kodungallur, Thrissur, Kingdom of Cochin

Died February 25, 2007 · aged 82

P. Bhaskaran was a Malayalam poet, lyricist of Malayalam film songs and filmmaker. He penned more than 3000 songs for about 250 films. He also directed 44 Malayalam feature films and 3 documentaries, produced 6 feature films and acted in several movies. For his overall contributions to Malayalam cinema, he was awarded J. C. Daniel Award by the Government of Kerala. He was also a journalist and an …

Known For

Naseema

Naseema · 1983

Naseema, a village girl, and Ravi, a music teacher, fall in love. But Mammad, a ruffian, too has eyes on Naseema.

Neelakuyil

Neelakuyil · 1954

The plot revolves around Neeli, a Dalit peasant girl, who falls in love with Sreedharan Nair, a high caste teacher.

Sreekrishna Parunthu

Sreekrishna Parunthu · 1984

Sreekrishna Parunthu

MovieFantasyHorror

Kumaran Thampi, a wizard, is not able to keep his vow of celibacy. This keeps getting him into many troubles, most of which are lethal.

Spadikam

Spadikam · 1995

MovieActionDrama

Chacko Master, a school headmaster, is never happy with his son, Thomas, and always degrades him. Having had enough of his ill treatment, Thomas runs away from home only to return as a gangster after long.

Vikatakavi

Vikatakavi · 1984

Nairu Pidicha Pulivalu

Nairu Pidicha Pulivalu · 1958

Nairu Pidicha Pulivalu

MovieComedyDrama

Chandran, a circus performer, and Thankam are in love. The circus team borrows some money from Thankam's father, Paithal Nair. When they are unable to repay, Paithal Nair takes away their animals.

Appooppan

Appooppan · 1976

Movie starring Thikkurissi Sukumaran Nair, Kamal Haasan, Jayabharathi, Sumithra and is directed by P Bhaskaran.

Neelavelicham

Neelavelicham · 2023

MovieHorrorRomance

A young, enthusiastic and free-spirited writer arrives to stay in a desolate mansion, rumored to be haunted by the apparition of a young woman named Bharghavi who committed suicide when she was betrayed in love. The writer, who begins to pen her story, soon realizes that there is more to her tragic tale.

Filmography

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Naseema

Naseema · 1983

Naseema, a village girl, and Ravi, a music teacher, fall in love. But Mammad, a ruffian, too has eyes on Naseema.

Lyricist

Neelakuyil

Neelakuyil · 1954

The plot revolves around Neeli, a Dalit peasant girl, who falls in love with Sreedharan Nair, a high caste teacher.

Director

Sreekrishna Parunthu

Sreekrishna Parunthu · 1984

Sreekrishna Parunthu

MovieFantasyHorror

Kumaran Thampi, a wizard, is not able to keep his vow of celibacy. This keeps getting him into many troubles, most of which are lethal.

Director

Spadikam

Spadikam · 1995

MovieActionDrama

Chacko Master, a school headmaster, is never happy with his son, Thomas, and always degrades him. Having had enough of his ill treatment, Thomas runs away from home only to return as a gangster after long.

Lyricist

Vikatakavi

Vikatakavi · 1984

Lyricist

Nairu Pidicha Pulivalu

Nairu Pidicha Pulivalu · 1958

Nairu Pidicha Pulivalu

MovieComedyDrama

Chandran, a circus performer, and Thankam are in love. The circus team borrows some money from Thankam's father, Paithal Nair. When they are unable to repay, Paithal Nair takes away their animals.

Lyricist

Appooppan

Appooppan · 1976

Movie starring Thikkurissi Sukumaran Nair, Kamal Haasan, Jayabharathi, Sumithra and is directed by P Bhaskaran.

Director

Neelavelicham

Neelavelicham · 2023

MovieHorrorRomance

A young, enthusiastic and free-spirited writer arrives to stay in a desolate mansion, rumored to be haunted by the apparition of a young woman named Bharghavi who committed suicide when she was betrayed in love. The writer, who begins to pen her story, soon realizes that there is more to her tragic tale.

Lyricist

Rarichan Enna Pauran

Rarichan Enna Pauran · 1956

Rarichan Enna Pauran

The story is about a young orphan boy who steals money to help the daughter of his benefactress to marry.

Director

Arakkallan Mukkalkkallan

Arakkallan Mukkalkkallan · 1974

Arakkallan Mukkalkkallan

Arakkallan Mukkalkkallan is a 1974 Indian Malayalam film, directed by P Bhaskaran and produced by M P Rao and MRK Moorthy. The film stars Prem Nazir, Jayabharathi, Srividya and Adoor Bhasi in lead roles. The film had musical score by V Dakshinamoorthy.

Director

Mooladhanam

Mooladhanam · 1969

Two freedom fighters, Mammotty and Ravi, shed their blood and face several hardships while fighting against the British during India's freedom struggle.

Director

Vilakku Vangiya Veena

Vilakku Vangiya Veena · 1971

Vilakku Vangiya Veena

Producer

Snehadeepame Mizhi Thurakku

Snehadeepame Mizhi Thurakku · 1972

Snehadeepame Mizhi Thurakku

Director

Oppol

Appu is very close with his elder sister, Malu. When she gets married to Govindan, she takes Appu along with them. But problems arise when Appu becomes jealous of Govindan.

Lyricist

Vithukal

Vithukal · 1971

The movie is directed and produced by P Bhaskaran. The film stars Madhu, Sheela, Sukumari and Kaviyoor Ponnamma in lead roles.

Director

Aaradimanninte Janmi

Aaradimanninte Janmi · 1972

Aaradimanninte Janmi

MovieRomanceDrama

A young doctor falls in love with her patient. Matters are not smooth for them as the doctor's father is against this relationship. Another patient, who is terminally ill, decides to help them.

Director

Mattoru Seetha

Mattoru Seetha · 1975

Director

Thurukkatha Vathil

Thurukkatha Vathil · 1970

Thurukkatha Vathil

Bappu meets with an accident in Madras and is on his deathbed when he asks his friend, Vasu, to get his sister married off. Vasu then sets off to fulfill his promise to Bappu.

Director

Laila Majnu

Laila Majnu · 1962

Laila Majnu is a 1962 Malayalam language romance film directed by P. Bhaskaran and starring Prem Nazir, L. Vijayalakshmi, Sathyan, Thikkurissi, T. S. Muthiah, Chandni, Adoor Bhasi and Kodungalloor Ammini Amma. It was the first Malayalam version of the classic Sufi legend filmed extensively in Hindi and other South Indian languages. The film's acclaimed music is composed by Baburaj.

Director

Moodalmanju

Moodalmanju · 1970

MovieDramaMusic

The film stars Prem Nazir, Sheela, Adoor Bhasi and P. J. Antony in the lead roles.

Lyricist

Kayamkulam Kochunni

Kayamkulam Kochunni · 1966

Kayamkulam Kochunni

Kochunni dislikes moneylenders, misers and landlords as he grew up in extreme poverty. He and his friend Ithikkarappakki steal from rich travellers and give to the poor.

Lyricist

Jagadguru Aadisankaran

Jagadguru Aadisankaran · 1977

Jagadguru Aadisankaran

The story revolves around the life, philosophies and miracles of Saint Adi Shankara.

Director

Anweshichu Kandethiyilla

Anweshichu Kandethiyilla · 1967

Anweshichu Kandethiyilla

Susamma, who was raised by her maternal uncle after the death of her mother, joins the Indian Army as a nurse during WWII. She experiences many ups and downs, but stays true to her profession.

Director

Pareeksha

Pareeksha · 1967

The film is based on the play Pareeksha (1964), written by Gopinathan Nair. The plot details the corruption and malpractices in education system and conduct of public examinations. Pareeksha released on 19 October 1964, the film was a huge commercial success at the box office.

Director