J.C. Daniel

Writing

Biography

J. C. Daniel was an Indian filmmaker who is considered as the father of Malayalam cinema. He was the first film-maker from Kerala. He produced, directed, wrote, photographed, edited and acted in the first film made in Kerala, Vigathakumaran (The Lost Child). He also established the first film studio in Kerala, The Travancore National Pictures. The Government of Kerala instituted the Kerala State Film Award for Lifetime Achievement in 1992 in his name, as a part of the Kerala State Film Awards, to honor lifetime achievements in Malayalam Cinema.

Personal Info

Occupation Writing

Place of Birth Trivandrum, Travancore, British India

Birthday 1900-02-26

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Filmography by Year

1930