Chief Guests
Dr. George Onakkoor, an eminent Professor of Malayalam and an educationist is a gifted writer and literary critic. He is also a well-known orator. Many of his stories have been made into films, the most famous being “Ulkkadal”. His novels and short stories have received critical acclaim and numerous accolades including the Kerala Sahithya Academy award.
Sri Jayaraj Rajasekharan Nair, popularly known as Jayaraj is a national and international award-winning film maker, who has carved his place in mainstream as well as art house films. Jayaraj is an engineer by education, but he is popular for his films such as “Paithrukam”, “Deshadanam”, “Kaliyattam”, “4 The people”, “Makalkku” and “Gulmohar”. In 1999 Jayaraj started his nine-film series project “Navarasa”, each film based on each of the nine Rasas. Films “Karunam”, “Shantham”, “Bheebhatsa”, “Adbutham” have been completed and have won several accolades.
The programmes presented on the Day
- Velloppokkathil: Screening of Short film directed by Sri Jayaraj, based on the Short story written by Thakazhi Sivasankarappillai.
- Interview with the Chief Guests.
- Yavanika Katha Parayunnu: Drama chronicling the journey of Malayalam theatre over the many decades.
- Classical and Folk Dances
- Rithukeli: A brilliant group dance of vibrant colours, rhythmic steps and melodious music, based on ONV’s poetic lyrics, portraying the six “Rithus” or seasons of India
- Violin performance- by Suraj, who has represented India in the SAARC Youth Festival in 1998
- Ganatharangini – Musical programme. Sruthi singers present the favourite film songs
