NFAI honours Adoor Gopalakrishnan as the ‘Face of the week’ on his birthday

Legendary filmmaker Adoor Gopalakrishnan is celebrating his birthday today and the NFAI (National Film Archive of India) has honoured him, by making him the ‘Face of the Week’. NFAI will be showcasing and celebrating the magnanimous oeuvre of Adoor Gopalakrishnan throughout the week. Extending wishes to the iconic filmmaker, NFAI has shared a rare picture, taken during the filming of Adoor’s National Award-winning film ‘Kathapurushan’ released in 1995. In the picture, he is seen directing actor Mini Nair.

Taking to their social media handle, NFAI penned, “Birthday wishes to veteran filmmaker #FaceOfTheWeek #AdoorGopalakrishnan. He is acclaimed for revolutionizing Malayalam cinema during the 70s. Kerala's transition from feudalism to modernity serves as a backdrop to most of his films. He is seen here with Mini Nair during the making of Kathapurushan (1995). The film won the Best Film National Award for the remarkable portrayal of the growth of an individual born on the eve of Independence. The film gives an insight into the socio-political evolution of post-independent India through the individual with outstanding cinematic qualities and universal appeal.”

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A product of FTII (Film and Television Institute of India), Pune, Adoor Gopalakrishnan has been instrumental in putting Malayalam cinema on the global map. Fondly referred to as 'Adoor', his first feature film was ‘Swayamavaram’ featuring Madhu and Sarada. Released in 1972, the film according to Adoor is a 'trip from illusion to reality'. The film tells the story of a couple who elope and marry, and it explores how unemployment lingers into their relationship, eventually killing what they wanted in the first place. The film won the National Awards for Best Film, Best Director, Best Actress, and Best Cinematographer. Adoor Gopalakrishnan’s contribution to Indian cinema is unparalleled, and some of his best films include ‘Kodiyettam’, ‘Elippathayam’, ‘Mukhamukham’, ‘Anantaram’, ‘Mathilukal’, and, ‘Vidheyan’ among others.