About S. L. Puram Sadanandan
Lived 1928 – 2005 (aged 77). S. L. Puram Sadanandan was an Indian screenwriter and film director.
S. L. Puram Sadanandan (15 April 1928 – 17 September 2005) was an Indian playwright and film scriptwriter from Kerala, India.
Career
In 1967, he got the first ever National Film Award for Best Screenplay for the film Agniputhri.
Personal life
Sadanandan was married to Omana Sadanandan and had two sons, Jayasurya (who directed the films Speed Track, Angel John and Jack & Daniel) and Jayasoma. He died on 17 September 2005.
Awards 1965: President's silver medal for Best Feature Film in Malayalam - Kavyamela 1967: National Film Award for Best Screenplay - Agniputhri 1991: Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award
The Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi has instituted an annual award, S. L. Puram Sadanandan Memorial Puraskaram, for recognising outstanding contributions to Malayalam theatre.
Filmography Chemmeen Vilakuranja Manushyan Agniputhri Kallu Kondoru Pennu Kattukuthira Yavanika Kavyamela Bhagyamudra Kaadu Nellu Pathamudayam Ivide Thudangunnu Aadhya Paadam Navavadhu Karthika Babumon
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Frequently asked questions
Who was S. L. Puram Sadanandan?
Indian screenwriter
When was S. L. Puram Sadanandan born?
S. L. Puram Sadanandan was born on 15 April 1928 in SL Puram.
When did S. L. Puram Sadanandan die?
S. L. Puram Sadanandan died on 16 September 2005.
What was S. L. Puram Sadanandan's occupation?
S. L. Puram Sadanandan was a screenwriter and film director.
What nationality was S. L. Puram Sadanandan?
S. L. Puram Sadanandan was Indian.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: S. L. Puram Sadanandan
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