The encyclopedia of cinema
Anuraj Manohar: Crafting Cinema from Conviction and Lived Truths Born in Payyanur, in Kerala’s Kannur district, Anuraj Manohar’s journey into cinema is rooted in quiet persistence rather than loud ambition. After completing his B.Tech, he moved to Cochin with a single-minded intent to work in films. Like many first-generation filmmakers, the beginning was anything but…
Through the Lens of Trust and Time: The Cinematic Journey of Nimish Ravi Nimish Ravi was born in Trivandrum, Kerala, and educated at Loyola, where his early years quietly laid the foundation for a life behind the camera. Like many cinematographers of his generation, his journey did not begin with a grand plan but with…
Mujeeb Majeed: A Journey Shaped by Sound Mujeeb Majeed was born and brought up in Thrissur, Kerala, where he also completed his schooling and higher studies. Music was never an unfamiliar presence in his life. it existed organically within his family space, shaping his listening habits from a very young age. His passion for music…
Anas Khan: Carving His Path into Malayalam Cinema Anas Khan’s journey into Malayalam cinema is one shaped by persistence, faith in storytelling and an almost stubborn refusal to look at any career path other than films. Born in Kerala, Anas moved to Sharjah when he was just three or four years old. His formative years,…
Sharfu : A Voice of the New Wave Malayalam Cinema Sharfu is a Malayalam screenwriter and lyricist whose work has come to represent a grounded, emotionally aware voice in contemporary cinema. His writing stands out for its realism, moral complexity, and strong sense of character, often drawing from lived experiences and social observation rather than…
Shajie Naduvil: Designing Worlds, One Frame at a Time Hailing from Kannur, Shajie Naduvil’s journey into cinema is rooted in passion, perseverance, and an unshakable belief in visual storytelling. Even before completing college, his pull towards cinema was strong enough to make him step out and begin working. It wasn’t an easy decision, but for…
Ajith Kumar: The Voice That Travels Across WorldsIn cinema, faces are remembered easily but voices stay longer. A voice carries emotion, identity, and credibility, especially in a multilingual film culture like India’s. For Ajith Kumar, a dubbing artist and entrepreneur from Kochi, the voice is not just an instrument it is a lifelong passion that…
Electronic Kili: Crafting Emotion Through Soundscapes In a time where film music often chases instant hooks and loud impact, Electronic Kili stands apart by listening inward. His compositions don’t rush for attention, they unfold slowly, carrying emotion, memory and silence within them. Known for his electronic sensibilities yet unafraid of melodic vulnerability, Electronic Kili represents…
Ahmed Asjad: Building Digital Pathways for Cinema Born in Puttalam, Sri Lanka, Ahmed Asjad represents a new-age bridge between cinema and digital strategy. Having completed his schooling in Puttalam and College in Colombo, his early exposure to multiple cultures and creative spaces played a quiet but important role in shaping his worldview. While films always…
Sooraj E. S. – Shaping Stories Through Rhythm and Restraint In cinema, editing is often called the invisible art. The craft that holds a film together without calling attention to itself. For Sooraj E. S., editing is not merely a technical process but a way of thinking, feeling, and responding to stories across formats and…
