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I. V. Sasi
Sasi at the62nd Filmfare Awards South
Born
Irruppam Veedu Sasidaran

(1947-03-28)28 March 1947
Calicut,Madras Presidency,British India
(present dayKozhikode,Kerala,India)
Died24 October 2017(2017-10-24)(aged 70)
Saligramam,Chennai,Tamil Nadu,India
Alma materLoyola College, Chennai
OccupationFilm director
Years active1974–2017
Spouse
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(m.1980)​
Children2

Irruppam Veedu Sasidaran(28 March 1947 – 24 October 2017) was an Indianfilm directorwho made over 110 films predominantly inMalayalam,in addition toTamilandHindilanguages. In 2015, he was awarded theJ. C. Daniel Award,the highest award in Malayalam cinema. Often described as a pathbreaker, Sasi made his mark during Malayalam cinema’s transformative period from the 1970s to 1990s.[1]

Early and personal life[edit]

I. V. Sasi was born on 28 March 1947 inWest HillnearKozhikode,as the son of I. V. Chandran and Kausalya.[2]He married Malayalam film actressSeemaon 28 August 1980.[3]He met her on the set of his filmAvalude Ravukal.Ever since, she has been his favorite heroine. They have worked together in more than 30 movies. He has two children, daughter Anu and son Ani. Anu has acted inSymphony,directed by her father. Anu married Milan Nair on 10 December 2010.[4]Ani completed Visual Communication fromLoyola College, Chennaiand is a budding director himself. He was the co-writer, along withPriyadarshan,for the epic movieMarakkar Arabikadalinte Simham.I. V. Sasi lived with his family inChennai.[5]

Career[edit]

I. V. Sasi started his film career as an art director. Later, after working as an assistant director in some films, he directed his first film at the age of 28. Though his name was not mentioned in the credits, the film turned out to be a huge success. He started his directorial career officially with his first filmUlsavam.Soon he carved out a name for himself in theMalayalam film industry.His films were known for their uniqueness and always contained a stamp of his directorial style. I. V. Sasi has directed more than 170 odd films over a span of 34 years and has constantly delivered super hits and some of them classified as classics or good cinema. His Malayalam filmAvalude Raavukalpermanently established his name in the industry. This film was later dubbed into many other Indian languages includingHindi.It was the second film in Malayalam to be rated as "Adults only" even though it was a drama.

I. V. Sasi introduced actorMammoottyas a hero in his filmThrishna.Mammootty-I. V. Sasi combination was one of the most successful and bankable ones in Malayalam cinema. One ofMohanlal's first breaks as a co-heroIneyengillumwas also directed by I. V. Sasi. He also introduced actor Jose. His collaborations with writers such asM.T. Vasudevan Nair,Padmarajan,andT.Damodaranare well remembered. He worked with Mammootty on more than 35 films. He went on to direct one of Mohanlal's biggest hits,Devaasuram,which was scripted byRanjith.He has directed films in several other languages, such asHindi,Telugu,andTamil.He has directedKamal Haasanin films likeGuru,Allauddinum Arputha Vilakkum,KarishmaandEeta.He introducedRajinikanthto Malayalam film industry withAllauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum(1979), and also made the Telugu-Tamil bilingual filmKaaliwith Rajinikanth in the lead role. He has directed Hindi movies asPatita(Mithun Chakraborty),Anokha Rishta(Rajesh KhannaandSmita Patil),Pratishodh (1980),Karishmaetc. His most critically acclaimed Hindi film wasAnokha RishtawithRajesh Khannain the lead which was remake of hisKanamarayathu.His biggest blockbuster in Tamil wasOre Vaanam Ore BhoomistarringK. R. Vijaya,Seema and Jaishankar in 1979, which was remade in Malayalam asEzhamkadalinakkare.

He has directed Malayalam movies in many genres. His war-themed movie1921,written by screenwriterT. Damodaran,was the first Malayalam movie to be nominated in the Italian Film Festival. HisInawas the first Malayalam film about child marriage. In 1982, he shared The National film Awards' The Nargis Dutt award for the Best Feature Film on National Integration for his filmAaroodamwith its producer Rosamma George.Ezhamkadalinakkareis the first Malayalam film to shoot inNorth America,withManhattanbeing one of its locations.[6]The songSuralokajaladhaarawas filmed near inNiagara Falls, Ontario,Canada.[7]

At the time of his death, he was working on pre-production ofBurning Wells,a film based on theKuwait war,which he was to co-direct withSohan Roy.[8][9][10]

Death[edit]

I. V. Sasi died at his home inSaligramam,Chennaion 24 October 2017 at the age of 70 at 10:30 am, due to a massiveheart attack.[11][12][13][14]He suffered from various ailments during his final years, likediabetesandhigh blood pressure.He survived a majorstrokein 2006 and was undergoing treatment forcancerat the time of his death. He was cremated with full state honours at Chennai Porur Crematorium.

Filmmaking[edit]

Known for technical brilliance and stylish making, I.V. Sasi is considered as the director who introduced larger canvases and vibrant narrative terrains in Malayalam cinema that were populated by the rustic and the ordinary and not by ideal and romantic. Most of his works were blended with artistic elements and commercial values.[15]His stories were said to have charged with sensuality and a visual feel. Some of these were mostly set in an 

atmosphere with strong female presences. The characters in his films came from all kinds of backgrounds and some of these represented the emerging demands and desires of Kerala’s civil society.[16]

Awards[edit]

National Film Awards

Kerala State Film Awards

Filmfare Awards South

Selected filmography[edit]

Malayalam[edit]

  1. Utsavam(1975)
  2. Anubhavam(1976)
  3. Aalinganam(1976)
  4. Ayalkari(1976)
  5. Abhinandanam(1976)
  6. Aasheervaadam(1977)
  7. Anjali(1977)
  8. Akale Aakaasham(1977)
  9. Angeekaaram(1977)
  10. Abhinivesham(1977)
  11. Itha Ivide Vare(1977)
  12. Aa Nimisham(1977)
  13. Aanandam Paramaanandam(1977)
  14. Anthardaaham(1977)
  15. Hridayame Sakshi(1977)
  16. Innale Innu(1977)
  17. Oonjaal(1977)
  18. Ee Manohara Theeram(1978)
  19. Anumodanam(1978)
  20. Avalude Ravukal(1978)
  21. Amarsham(1978)
  22. Ithaa Oru Manushyan(1978)
  23. Vadakakku Oru Hridayam(1978)
  24. Njan Njan Mathram(1978)
  25. Eeta(1978)
  26. Iniyum Puzhayozhukum(1978)
  27. Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum(1979)
  28. Manasa Vacha Karmana(1979)
  29. Anubhavangale Nanni(1979)
  30. Ezhamkadalinakkare(1979)
  31. Aarattu(1979)
  32. Ivar(1980)
  33. Angaadi(1980)
  34. Kaanthavalayam(1980)
  35. Karimpana(1980)
  36. Meen(1980)
  37. Ashwaradham(1980)
  38. Orikkal Koodi(1981)
  39. Thushaaram(1981)
  40. Thrishna(1981)
  41. Hamsa Geetham(1981)
  42. Ahimsa(1981)
  43. Ee Naadu(1982)
  44. Ina(1982)
  45. Thadakam(1982)
  46. John Jaffer Janardhanan(1982)
  47. Sindoora Sandhyakku Mounam(1982)
  48. Innallenkil Naale(1982)
  49. America America(1983)
  50. Iniyengilum(1983)
  51. Naanayam(1983)
  52. Kaikeyi(1983)
  53. Aaroodam(1983)
  54. Uyarangalil(1984)
  55. Athirathram(1984)
  56. Lakshman Rekha(1984)
  57. Aalkkoottathil Thaniye(1984)
  58. Adiyozhukkukal(1984)
  59. Aksharangal(1984)
  60. Kanamarayathu(1984)
  61. Rangam(1985)
  62. Anubandham(1985)
  63. Angadikkappurathu(1985)
  64. Idanilangal(1985)
  65. Karimbinpoovinakkare(1985)
  66. Abhayam Thedi(1986)
  67. Koodanayum Kattu(1986)
  68. Vartha(1986)
  69. Aavanazhi(1986)
  70. Ithrayum Kalam(1987)
  71. Adimakal Udamakal(1987)
  72. Vrutham(1987)
  73. Nalkavala(1987)
  74. Abkari(1988)
  75. Anuragi(1988)
  76. 1921(1988)
  77. Mukthi(1988)
  78. Aksharathettu(1989)
  79. Mrigaya(1989)
  80. Varthamanakaalam(1990)
  81. Arhatha(1990)
  82. Midhya(1990)
  83. Bhoomika(1991)
  84. Inspector Balram(1991)
  85. Neelagiri(1991)
  86. Kallanum Polisum(1992)
  87. Apaaratha(1992)
  88. Devasuram(1993)
  89. Padhavi(1993)
  90. Arthana(1993)
  91. The City(1994)
  92. Varnapakittu(1997)
  93. Anubhoothi(1997)
  94. Aayiram Meni(1999)
  95. Sradha(2000)
  96. Aabharanacharthu(2002)
  97. Ee Naadu Innale Vare(2002)
  98. Symphony(2003)
  99. Balram vs Tharadas(2006)
  100. Vellathooval(2009)

Tamil[edit]

Hindi[edit]

Telugu[edit]

  • Kaali(1980)
  • Guru(1980)
  • Manchi Varu Maavaru(1989)

References[edit]

  1. ^"Pathbreaker Malayalam film director I V Sasi dies at 69".The Indian Express.25 October 2017.Retrieved2 June2021.
  2. ^"I V Sasi dead".addieu. 24 October 2017. Archived fromthe originalon 24 October 2017.Retrieved24 October2017.
  3. ^"Cinema is Sasi's wife: Seema".The New Indian Express.Archived fromthe originalon 7 June 2016.Retrieved7 February2014.
  4. ^"I V Sasi's daughter Anu gets married".Sify.Archived fromthe originalon 23 January 2016.Retrieved17 October2023.
  5. ^"കൗമാരം തൂവല്‍പോലെ, Interview - Mathrubhumi Movies".Archived fromthe originalon 19 December 2013.Retrieved19 December2013.
  6. ^Sanjith Sidhardhan (14 April 2012)."Mollywood goes to America".The Times of India.Retrieved8 May2016.
  7. ^Deepa Soman (24 August 2015)."'Two countries' song shot near Niagra[sic] Falls ".The Times of India.Retrieved8 May2016.
  8. ^"Burning Wells: I V Sasi leaves behind a dream".The New Indian Express.Archived fromthe originalon 28 October 2017.Retrieved2 November2020.
  9. ^Service, Indo-Asian News (26 September 2016)."Burning Wells: First look of Hollywood movie on Kuwait War unveiled at Indywood Film Carnival".India News, Breaking News, Entertainment News | India.com.Retrieved2 November2020.
  10. ^"Sharjah-based director Sohan Roy next film is based on Iraq's invasion of Kuwait".The National.11 February 2018.Retrieved2 November2020.
  11. ^"Malayalam director IV Sasi dies at 69".OnManorama.Retrieved24 October2017.
  12. ^"Malayalam director I V Sasi passes away in Chennai".Mathrubhumi.Retrieved10 December2019.
  13. ^"I V Sasi, National Award-Winning Director, Dies at 69".NDTV.com.Retrieved10 December2019.
  14. ^"IV Sasi: the hitmaker who discovered Mammootty, the actor".OnManorama.Retrieved10 December2019.
  15. ^"Legendary film-maker I V Sasi, man who made Mammootty a star, passes away – The New Indian Express".newindianexpress.com.Archived fromthe originalon 24 October 2017.Retrieved2 June2021.
  16. ^Venkiteswaran, C. s (26 October 2017)."The End of an Epoch".The Hindu.ISSN0971-751X.Retrieved2 June2021.
  17. ^"Winners of 62nd Britannia Filmfare Awards South"Archived29 January 2016 at theWayback Machine.Filmfare.27 June 2015. Retrieved 4 July 2015.

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