Dr. J. C. Daniel Nadar
28 November 1900
Agasteeswaram taluk, Travancore, India.
Died 29 April 1975
Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu, India.
Occupation Indian Filmmaker,Dentist
Years active 1926–1928
Influenced by Martial Arts
Influenced Malayalam cinema
Spouse(s) Janet
Children Sundaram Daniel,Lalitha,Haris Daniel (the youngest) and 4 more children
Parents Dr. N. J. Daniel and Njanambal
Awards 1929 – Public Mirror Prize (Vigathakumaran)
Dr. J. C. Daniel Nadar is considered as the Father of Malayalam Cinema. He was the first film-maker from Kerala, who produced, directed, wrote, photographed, edited and acted in the first film made in Kerala, named Vigathakumaran (The Lost Child) . He also established the first Film studio in Kerala, named The Travancore National Pictures. The Government of Kerala instituted the J. C. Daniel Award in 1992 in his name, as a part of the Kerala State Film Awards, to honor lifetime achievements in Malayalam Cinema.
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