Biriyaani (Malayalam: ബിരിയാണി, also known as Flavors of Flesh) is a 2020 Indian Malayalam-language film written and directed by Sajin Babu.[2] The film was produced by UAN Film House, it featuers Kani Kusruti, Shailaja in the lead roles. The film won NETPAC award for best film in 20th Asiatica Film Festival in Rome.[3] The heroine Kani Kusurthi won best second actress award at the Imagine Film Festival in Madrid, Spain for the performance in this film.[4]
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Malayalam | ബിരിയാണി |
Directed by | Sajin Baabu |
Written by | Sajin Baabu |
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Cinematography | Karthik Muthukumar |
Edited by | Appu N. Bhattathiri |
Music by | Leo Tom |
Production company | UAN Film House |
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Country | India |
Language | Malayalam |
Plot
Biriyani discuss about the problems faced by two young muslim women in Thiruvananthapuram, the state capital of Kerala. Both women lives near seashore and some drastic events happening in their lives force them to leave the place. The film tells the story of their journey and their struggles. Kani Kusurthi playes in the lead role of Khadeeja and Shailaja in the supporting role. The movie tells about how a married Muslim woman breaks free of religious and social norms revolves around the society.
Cast
- Kani Kusruti as Khadeeja
- Shailaja Jala as Suhara Beevi
- Anil Nedumangad as NIA Officer
- Shyam Reji as Thadiyan
- Surjith as Mohammad Bijil
- Mini I G as Journalist
- Thonakkal Jayachandran as Nazeer
Awards
- Best actress at the 42nd Moscow Film Festival.[5][6]
- NETPAC Award for the best film in 20th Asiatica Film Festival, Rome.[7]
- Best Second Actress for Kani Kusurthi by Imagine Film Festival, in Madrid, Spain.[8][9]
- Padmarajan Award for Best Screenplay in Banglore International Film Festival.[10][1]
Production
The film was shot locations near Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram and some locations in Tamil Nadu.[11][12]
References
- ^ a b "Malayalam movie 'Biriyani' wins award at Bangalore International Film Festival". Southern Express. 6 March 2020. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
- ^ Nagarajan, Saraswathy (29 May 2019). "Sajin Baabu's Biriyani is told from a woman's perspective". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
- ^ Kumar, P. k Ajith (12 October 2019). "Malayalam film 'Biriyani' bags honours at Asiatica film fete". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
- ^ World, Republic. "Kani Kusruti wins big at Imagine Film Festival in Madrid for her performance in 'Biryani'". Republic World. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
- ^ "Actor Kani Kusruti Wins BRICS Best Actress At The Moscow International Film Festival". Popdiaries. 9 October 2020. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
- ^ "Kani Kusruti wins big at Moscow Film Festival for her performance in 'Biryani'". OnManorama. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
- ^ "Sajin Babu's Biriyani bags NETPAC award at Asiatica Film Festival - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
- ^ Das, Ria (10 September 2020). "Who Is Kani Kusruti, the Award Winning Actor In Malayali film Biriyaani?". SheThePeople TV. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
- ^ "'ബിരിയാണി' ചലച്ചിത്രത്തിലെ പ്രകടനത്തിന് കനി കുസൃതിക്ക് രണ്ടാമതും അന്താരാഷ്ട്ര പുരസ്ക്കാരം". News18 Malayalam. 8 October 2020. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
- ^ "Malayalam movie Biriyaani gets top honours at Bengaluru Film Festival". OnManorama. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
- ^ "Sajin Baabu's next titled Biriyani". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 11 October 2020.
- ^ Nagarajan, Saraswathy (29 May 2019). "Sajin Baabu's Biriyani is told from a woman's perspective". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 11 October 2020.