FilmmakerJoshiy receives ‘Alan Scott’ Vanitha Film Award Lifetime Achievement Award
FilmmakerJoshiy receives
‘Alan Scott’ Vanitha Film Award
Lifetime Achievement Award
The ‘Alan Scott’ Vanitha Film Awards, which acclaims
excellence in Malayalam cinema, was presented to
Director Joshiy for his creative and unique contributions to Malayalam cinema at a grand function in Kochi.
Legends of Malayalam Cinema
Mammootty and Mohanlal jointly presented the Life Time Achievement award to the veteran film maker Joshiy.
In the interim, the audience voted Lijo Jose Pellissery’s ‘Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam’ as the Best Malayalam movie released in 2023. Mammootty who impressed movie goers with his spectacular performances in ‘Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam’ and ‘Kaathal-The Core’ bagged the Best Actor Award.
Interestingly, it was Mohanlal who presented the award to Mammootty. Jyothika who played Mathew Devassy’s wife Omana in the movie was honoured with the Best Actress Award, while filmmaker Jeo Baby who helmed the movie was adjudged best director.
Mammootty and Mohanlal’s camaraderie was the highlight of the Vanitha Film Awards ceremony in Kochi.
Meanwhile, ‘2018’ directed by Jude Anthany won the award for most popular film. The event was conducted in collaboration with the Association of Malayalam Movie Actors (AMMA). The awards for the best movie, best actor and best actress for the years 2020, 2021 and 2022 too were presented at the mega event.
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