Correct Answer : 13th Oct 2023
P V Gangadharan, noted film producer and director of Mathrubhumi, died in Kozhikode on Friday (13th Oct 2023) morning. He was 80.
Gangadharan was an active presence in the cultural and political space as a leader of Congress and in the capacity of chairman of various organisations. Gangadharan who entered politics through the Kerala Students Union (KSU), was a member of the All India Congress Committee (AICC).
He unsuccessfully contested as UDF candidate from Kozhikode North Assembly constituency in 2011.
Personal Life and Legacy :
He was born in 1943 to P.V. Sami, founder of the KTC group of companies, and Madhavi Sami. P.V. Chandran, managing editor of Mathrubhumi is his elder brother. He is survived by wife, Sherin, and daughters Shenuga, Shegna and Sherga. The funeral will be held on October 14 evening.
Mr. Gangadharan, through his Grihalakshmi productions, has been instrumental in the making of several historic movies in Malayalam, including some that bagged State and national awards. He began with the movie Sujatha in 1977 and several hits followed, including Manassa Vacha Karmana, Angadi, Ahimsa, Chiriyo Chiri, Kattathe Kilikkodu, Vartha, Adwaitham and Ekalavyan, besides award winners such as Kanakkinavu (Nargis Dutt Award for National Integration, 1997), Santham (national award for best film, 2000), Oru Vadakkan Veeragadha, Veendum Chila Veettu Karyanagal, Achuvinte Amma and Notebook (State awards in various categories).
He partnered with S Cube films, a production company floated by his daughters for Janaki Jaane, his latest venture. He had been the vice-president of Paris-based International Federation of Film Producers’ Associations (FIAPF), chairman of the Kerala State Film Development Corporation, president of the Kerala Film Chamber and the president of the Film Federation of India.
Thrice president of the Malabar Chamber of Commerce, he was also involved with the P.V. Sami Foundation, PVS Hospital and several other ventures of the KTC group.
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said Gangadharan was a notable presence in different fields including films, media and industry. Speaker A N Shamseer, Leader of Opposition V D Satheesan and others condoled Gangadharan’s death..
Source : New Indian Express
