About Ajayan
Lived 1950 – 2018 (aged 68). Ajayan was an Indian film director and script writer.
Early life and career Ajayan was the eldest son of film director and playwright Thoppil Bhasi. He secured a diploma in film technology from the Adyar Film Institute. He started as a camera assistant and later worked as an associate director with Thoppil Bhasi, Bharathan, Padmarajan and K. G. George.
Filmography
Director Year Film 1991 Perumthachan
Assistant Director Year Film 1984 Panchavadi Palam 1984 Ente Upasana 1986 Oridathu 1987 Sarvakalashala
Chief Associate Director Year Film 1981 Oridathoru Phayalvaan 1982 Novemberinte Nashtam
Associate Director Year Film 1978 Rathinirvedam 1983 Koodevide 1986 Kariyilakkattu Pole
Awards
National Film Awards 1990: Indira Gandhi Award for Best Debut Film of a Director - Perumthachan
Kerala State Film Award 1990: Kerala State Film Award for Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value - Perumthachan 1990: Kerala State Film Award for Best Debut Director
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ajayan?
film director (1950-2018)
When was Ajayan born?
Ajayan was born on 8 April 1950 in Vallikunnnam.
When did Ajayan die?
Ajayan died on 13 December 2018 in Thiruvananthapuram.
What was Ajayan's occupation?
Ajayan was a film director and script writer.
What nationality was Ajayan?
Ajayan was Indian.
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