The 60th anniversary of 'Nirmala,' the first Malayalam film to be made in Kerala and the second Malayalam talkie, is being observed in 2008. The film, produced by Chevalier P.J.Cherian hailing from Njarakkal near Ernakulam, holds credit to more 'firsts' in the history of Malayalam cinema. It was the first film in which playback singing was introduced in Malayalam. P.J.Cherian's son Joseph Cherian and daughter-in-law Baby Joseph were cast in the lead roles.
Directed by P.V.Krishna Iyer, the film had lyrics penned by the great poet G.Sankara Kurup and music composed by E.I.Warrier.
The Cochin Film Society will organise a seminar to mark the 60th anniversary of 'Nirmala,' on Sunday, April 20, 2008 at 3 p.m. The Minister for Culture and Education, M.A.Baby, will inaugurate the seminar.
Venue of the Seminar will be the BHARAT TOURIST HOME, near Rajendra Maidan, D.H.Road, Ernakulam.
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