Presented by
Singapore Coliseum &
Singapore Malayalee Association Date : Sep 8, Sunday 3 PM
Venue : GV Bishan, Hall 6
The screening is open for public. After the movie screening, patrons are invited to have an interactive session to meet and greet Mr.Prakash Bare, the hero and producer of the movie.
About 'Ivan Megharoopan'
IVAN MEGHAROOPAN
'Ivan Megharoopan" brings to mind the story of the most prolific Malayalam poet, Mahakavi P, for whom poetry was life itself. The lofty spirituality reflected in his creative works, even as he immersed himself in sensual pleasures, gave glimpses of a soul which was at once saddled with its Gods and demons. He was a man who loved his poetry, his women and his poetic universe with a blinding passion which spawned a large body of work, randomly written on streets, trains and buses. The shadow play of indulgence and regret in his mind gave an immense range and depth to his creativity. He remained a prisoner of his abstract world, presenting pain to those that sought his love and spreading sweetness to the least expected. But for his poetic life, this film would not have been possible; however, "Ivan Megharoopan" is not his story…
Cast: Prakash Bare, Padmapriya, Shwetha Menon, Remya Nambeesan, Anumol, Jayapriya, Sajitha Madathil, Jagathi Sreekumar, VK Sreeraman, Chembil Asokan, Thampi Antony, Murugan
Credit: P Balachandran (direction) | Rajeev Ravi (DOP) | Sharreth (Music) | ONV and Kavalam (lyrics) | KJ Yesudas, KS Chithra, Krishna Chandran, Shwetha Mohan, Remya Nambeesan, Mridula Varier (singers)
Accolades:
Radio Mirchi Music Award for Best Film music – Ivan Megharoopan
Radio Mirchi Music Award for Best Femal playback singer – KS Chithra
Kerala State Film Awards Second Best Film – Ivan Megharoopan
Kerala State Film Awards Music Director – Sharreth
Kerala State Film Awards Editor – Vinod Sukumaran
Kerala State Film Awards Dubbing Artist – Praveena
John Abraham Film Awards Special Jury Award for the film – Ivan Megharoopan
Quotes:
A great film all malayalees must watch – ONV
A film to cleanse the soul of malayalam cinema – Sathyan Anthikkad
My best viewing experience this year – Siddiq (Director)
Second best film of the year – state award jury
Reviews:
"Ivan Megharoopan is full of life, and the vivaciousness that pervades the narrative lets the dazzling sparkle on this character study remain right on place. Best of 2012 – veeyen/nowrunning.com
"Ivan Megharoopan leaves you with the kind of feeling of delight that very few films provided the viewer during recent times" – sify.com
"Ivan Megharoopan has soul. It deserved all the recognition that has come its way" – rediff.com
"Ivan Megharoopan refuses to leave you even long after you have left the theatre. Good films are like that; they remain with you" – The Hindu
അസ്ഥിയിലമരുന്ന അനുഭവം – India Today
Poet's amorous glance – Indian Express
"പെയ്തു കൊതി തീരാത്ത പ്രണയത്തിന്റെ പെരുമഴ – മേഘരൂപൻ" – MovieToday
"Ivan Megharoopan's music deserves to be recognised as an independent character and not just an accessory" – The Hindu
Ivan Megharoopan's music makes waves – Deccan Chronicles
The citation of the John Abraham special award appreciated director P Balachandran and Prakash Bare for the portrayal of the poet in a realistic manner. – Sify.com
