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Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Mohanlal's Ooty residence now open to visitors for short-term vacations? here's what we know
Mohanlal has now made his holiday home in Ooty available for short stays. According to the latest reports, the scenic villa, Hideaway, has been opened to guests seeking a high-end travel experience amidst nature. About Mohanlal's Ooty residence A recent report by Mathrubhumi suggests that the property, located just 15 minutes from the heart of Ooty town, is managed privately. The villa offers an opulent stay experience, with a nightly base rate of Rs 37,000 (excluding taxes). Vishnu Manchu On 'Kannappa': Prabhas, Mohanlal & Akshay Join Forces | South vs North Debate 'Stale'? The three-bedroom bungalow is more than just a plush residence—it offers a glimpse into Mohanlal's cinematic legacy and family life. Each room has its own distinct character: one is themed after his daughter Vismaya's love for nature, while another, with views of a lush garden, reflects the aesthetic of his son, actor Pranav Mohanlal. The central living area, dubbed The Family Room, features a fireplace surrounded by nearly 300 artworks that pay tribute to the history of Malayalam cinema. Adding to its uniqueness is a separate section known as The Gun House, which functions as both a bar and a mini-museum. It houses replica props from Mohanlal's films, including Barroz and Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea. Guests are also treated to authentic Kerala cuisine, prepared by the in-house chef who has been with the Mohanlal family for 25 years. Recently, Mollywood actor Mammootty also opened his residence, Mammootty House, in Kochi for public stays. It is priced at Rs 75,000 per night. Mohanlal's work front On the work front, Mohanlal is currently enjoying the success of his recent release Thudarum, directed by Tharun Moorthy. He is set to appear in a cameo role in Vishnu Manchu's mythological epic Kannappa. The film also features Prabhas, Akshay Kumar, Mohan Babu, Kajal Aggarwal, and many others in key roles. It is scheduled for release on June 27. Mohanlal will also be seen next in Hridayapoorvam, alongside Malavika Mohanan. He is further set to collaborate with Mahesh Narayanan and Mammootty on an upcoming film.
Pink Villa
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Want to stay at Mohanlal's home in Ooty? Malayali superstar opens his villa to guests for short-term vacations
Are you planning to take a vacation to the serene location of Ooty, Tamil Nadu? Then there's a golden opportunity for you to explore and stay at Mohanlal 's luxurious home at the hill station. According to a report by Mathrubhumi, the Malayali superstar has opened the doors of his beautiful private villa in Ooty. The villa, named Hideaway, is now available to guests for short-term vacations. The private space is located just 15 minutes away from town and is available for booking on The premium bungalow is operated by an individual person with a base tariff of Rs 37,000 per night, excluding taxes. The three-bedroom luxurious villa is not just a premium place to stay but also offers a celebratory look into Mohanlal's enriching journey in cinema and a look into his family life. While his daughter, Vismaya's room is themed with a nature decor, his son and actor Pranav Mohanlal's room offers a garden-facing patio. The living room, aka The Family Room, has a fireplace with 300 artistic renditions based on Malayalam film history placed within the area. Additionally, an annex called the Gun House performs as a bar and showroom, which displays replica weapons used in Mohanlal's movies like Barroz and Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea. Making the stay even more unique, the venue is said to have an in-house chef who specializes in Kerala cuisine and has served the Mohanlal family for 25 years. Interestingly, Mammootty recently opened his home, 'Mammootty House' in Kochi, to fans and guests for stays. The actor's luxurious abode is said to be priced at Rs 75,000 per night. Coming to Mohanlal's work front, the superstar was last seen in the crime drama Thudarum, directed by Tharun Moorthy. The actor will soon be appearing in a cameo role for the fantasy film Kannappa. The Vishnu Manchu starrer is slated to release on June 27, 2025, with stars like Prabhas and Akshay Kumar making cameo appearances. Furthermore, Mohanlal will be next seen in a lead role this year for his feel-good comedy drama Hridayapoorvam, co-starring with Malavika Mohanan.
Time of India
14-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Why did Kerala forget its Gandhi translator?
By: Rajesh M Rajagopalan Ente Sathyanweshana Pareekshakal', the first Malayalam translation of Mahatma Gandhi's autobiography 'The Story of My Experiments with Truth', has sold in the hundreds of thousands and is still in print. The translator, however, largely remains in obscurity. A quick internet search for Koothirezhi Madhavan Nair, better known as Madhavanar, yields scant results. His name hardly resonates even in Vallikunnu of Kerala's Malappuram district — his native village. Now, 45 years after his passing, the 50-year-old Jwala Library is set to change that by inaugurating a memorial building in his name. Madhavanar played a pivotal role in the freedom struggle by being at the forefront of the Beypore and Kozhikode Salt Satyagrahas. A staunch social reformer, he also participated in the Guruvayur Satyagraha led by K Kelappan — a historic movement demanding temple entry rights for backward classes and Dalits. Gandhiji maintained regular correspondence with Madhavanar, who served as secretary of the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee at the time. In a letter dated June 5, 1931, written from Sabarmati, Gandhiji advised him on strategy: 'My Dear Madhavanar, I have your letter about picketing. At the present moment, I cannot give you better advice than to ask you to discuss the whole thing with Syt. Rajagopalachari and act in consultation with him. I am sure that if orders under 144 are passed, for the time being at any rate, you should obey them.' Madhavanar, along with fellow Gandhians, played a key role in facilitating Gandhiji's later visit to Kozhikode. A close associate of C Rajagopalachari, Madhavanar remained in touch with him even after Independence. He contributed articles to 'Swarajya' magazine, which was under Rajagopalachari's patronage. Born in 1903 in the Koothirezhi family of Vallikunnu, Madhavan Nair was a diligent student. He earned a graduate degree in chemistry from Madras University and began his career at TISCO, Jamshedpur, with a princely salary of Rs 100. But the nationalist movement soon drew him away from scientific pursuits. He journeyed from Jamshedpur to the Himalayas, exploring Badrinath and Kedarnath — a trip that inspired the first-ever Himalayan travelogue in Malayalam. 'Oru Himalaya Yathra', published in 1927, became widely read and is still in print. 'Madhavanar was a true-blue Gandhian who practised what he preached. A staunch opponent of casteism, he once invited a Dalit boy to the Koothirezhi tharavadu, an audacious act for that time. He was also instrumental in introducing EMS Namboothiripad to the AICC and AK Gopalan mentioned him in his autobiography,' said Koothirezhi Harish Kumar, a retired teacher and nephew of Madhavanar. He was also one of the most prominent Malayalam journalists of the pre-Independence era. He served on the editorial board of Mathrubhumi Daily for several years. 'He would leave the Mathrubhumi press only after the first copy came out. A Mathrubhumi vehicle en route to Malappuram would drop him at Feroke, and he would walk nearly 10km in pitch darkness to reach home,' Harish Kumar recalled. Madhavanar was a respected figure in the Kozhikode literary circle. Renowned writer SK Pottekkatt was a regular visitor to Eledathil House, Madhavanar's residence in Vallikunnu. He also maintained close ties with writer Thikkodian. Madhavanar remained a bachelor all through his 1964, he had a bitter brush with local politics. He contested the panchayat election and lost. The idealist Gandhian was not cut out for the shifting political landscape. 'He was very close to my father. When I once asked about his sabbatical from writing, he said he had limited time left but countless books to read. Reading was his greatest passion,' recalls Prof. Shantakumar Mookkamparambath, who used to visit him during his twilight years. He found childlike delight in filling his shelf with new books and took immense pride in his vast home library. Madhavanar passed away in April 1980. Power politics was not his forte, and knowingly or unknowingly, he faded from public memory. Jwala Library's Madhavanar Memorial Building will be a fitting tribute to the man who cherished books. The memorial will remind future generations that a man of remarkable greatness – a valorous freedom fighter and a gifted writer – once walked this land. (The writer is a creative director who runs an ad agency in Thrissur) Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
The Print
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Print
Prominent writer Sarah Joseph conferred with Mathrubhumi Literary Award
Kozhikode (Kerala), Jun 8 (PTI) Prominent writer Sarah Joseph has been conferred with the 2024 Mathrubhumi Literary Award, which was presented to her by Jnanpith awardee and eminent writer Pratibha Ray at an event held here. She also said that writers, intellectuals and social workers are part of Malayalam culture and the voices that rise from here have great importance. 'Sarah Joseph is not just a name in Malayalam literature, she is a powerful voice. She raised her voice for the silenced. Her commitment to speaking the truth is evident in her stories, novels and articles. I express my sincere gratitude to Mathrubhumi for delegating me to present the Mathrubhumi Literary Award to Sarah Joseph,' Ray said. Mathrubhumi MD M V Shreyams Kumar, who presided over the event, said, 'Sarah Joseph is someone who expresses her opinions without any fear at a time when freedom of expression and freedom of press are being suppressed.' E Santosh Kumar, a member of the jury that selected Sarah Joseph for the award, termed her 'one of Kerala's most culturally valuable people'. 'Sarah, who started writing at the age of 52, quickly captured the aesthetics of literature. She integrated two different dimensions of literature and activism throughout her life, and has more great works in the offing,' he said. Novelist R Rajasree said, 'Sarah Joseph's writing is like a revolution against certain common perceptions. The way she infuses women, love, body, life, motherhood, and affection in her writings has been the subject of many studies.' Sarah Joseph was selected unanimously for the award by a distinguished jury chaired by noted writer N S Madhavan, with Santhosh Kumar and M Leelavathi as its members. The committee recognised her literary contributions as a 'revolution of love' woven through cultural history with words. The writer has received numerous accolades throughout her career, including the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award and the Sahitya Akademi Award (2003) for her novel 'Aalahayude Penmakkal'. PTI HMP ARI This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
News18
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Prominent writer Sarah Joseph conferred with Mathrubhumi Literary Award
Kozhikode (Kerala), Jun 8 (PTI) Prominent writer Sarah Joseph has been conferred with the 2024 Mathrubhumi Literary Award, which was presented to her by Jnanpith awardee and eminent writer Pratibha Ray at an event held here. The award included a cash prize of Rs 3 lakh, a citation, and a sculpture by M V Devan. At the award ceremony, Ray congratulated Kozhikode for winning the status of 'literary city of India'. She also said that writers, intellectuals and social workers are part of Malayalam culture and the voices that rise from here have great importance. 'Sarah Joseph is not just a name in Malayalam literature, she is a powerful voice. She raised her voice for the silenced. Her commitment to speaking the truth is evident in her stories, novels and articles. I express my sincere gratitude to Mathrubhumi for delegating me to present the Mathrubhumi Literary Award to Sarah Joseph," Ray said. Mathrubhumi MD M V Shreyams Kumar, who presided over the event, said, 'Sarah Joseph is someone who expresses her opinions without any fear at a time when freedom of expression and freedom of press are being suppressed." E Santosh Kumar, a member of the jury that selected Sarah Joseph for the award, termed her 'one of Kerala's most culturally valuable people". 'Sarah, who started writing at the age of 52, quickly captured the aesthetics of literature. She integrated two different dimensions of literature and activism throughout her life, and has more great works in the offing," he said. Novelist R Rajasree said, 'Sarah Joseph's writing is like a revolution against certain common perceptions. The way she infuses women, love, body, life, motherhood, and affection in her writings has been the subject of many studies." Sarah Joseph was selected unanimously for the award by a distinguished jury chaired by noted writer N S Madhavan, with Santhosh Kumar and M Leelavathi as its members. The committee recognised her literary contributions as a 'revolution of love" woven through cultural history with words. The writer has received numerous accolades throughout her career, including the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award and the Sahitya Akademi Award (2003) for her novel 'Aalahayude Penmakkal'. PTI HMP ARI First Published: June 09, 2025, 00:00 IST
