Abgeoth Varghese of Manorama NewsThiruvananathapuram: Manorama News has bagged three awards at the state television awards. ‘Choonduviral’ directed by Abgeoth Varghese was selected as the best educational program. The award carries a cash prize of Rs 10,000 for direction and Rs 15,000 for production. Abgeoth has also won awards for best children's program (Rs 15,000 each for direction and production) and best documentary in the women and children’s category (Rs 10,000 for direction and Rs 15,000 for production).
The Kerala Chalachitra Academy picks the winners of the award for the ministry of cultural affairs. 'D For Dance Season 3' aired on Mazhavil Manorama won a special mention by the jury.
Other Awards:
Teleserial: Pokkuveyil,(Rs 25,000), director: K.K. Rajeev, production: Flowers Channel (Rs 25,000), screenplay: Jayaraj Vijay (Rs 15,000). Second best telefilm: Thapaswini Vishudha Evuprasya, director: Sibi Yogyaveedan (Rs 15,000), producer: Sister Sancta (Rs 15,000). short telefilm: Mathalanaranga, director: Anil Parakkad (Rs 15,000), producer: Justin Chittilappally (Rs 15,000), screenplay: Anil Parakkad (Rs 10,000).
Telefilm with a running time of above 20 minutes: K.V. Shivaprasad (Rs 20,000), producer: P.K. Binu (Rs 20,000), screenplay: K.V. Shivaprasad, story: T.N. Sijimon (Rs 10,000). Best TV program: Maambazham season 10 (Rs 20,000). Best comedy program: Uppum Mulakum, director: R. Unnikrishnanan, production: Flowers Channel (Rs 10,000).
Best dubbing artist: Siddharthan (Rs 10,000), Female dubbing artist: Angel Shijoy (Rs 10,000). Short film for children: Manvettom, director: Hari Rajakkad (Rs 20,000), producer: Anil Kochumathayi (Rs 20,000), screenplay: Hari Rajakkad (Rs 15,000).
Telefil/teleserial category – Best director: Abhilash Vijay (Rs 20,000), Best actor: Aravindan (Rs 15,000). Second best actor: Kalabhavan Rahman (Rs 10,000), Best actress: Shafna Nisam and Shruthilekhm (Rs 7500 each), Best second actress: Reena Basheer (Rs 10,000), Best article: Sohanlal (Rs 10,000), Best child artist: Parvathy Unnikrishnanan (Rs 10,000). Best cinematographer: Ansar Shah (Rs 15,000). Best editing: E.S. Sooraj (Rs 15,000). Best music director: Sanal George (Rs 15,000). Best art direction: Siby Kallody (Rs 15,000).
Documentary (general): Director: C.N. Jaya Jose Raj (Rs 15,000), production: Films Division (Rs 20,000). Best documentary director: P.K. Syam Krishnan (Rs 10,000). Best documentary film: Biography, director: Subitha Sukumar (Rs 10,000), production: Jeevan TV (Rs 15,000).
Best documentary in the women and children’s category: Director: Abgeoth Varghese (Rs 10,000), producer: Manorama News (Rs 15,000). Best anchor: M.G. Radhakrishnan (Rs 10,000), Best news cameraman: G.K.P. Vijesh. Best commentator: Salil V. Mankuzhi (Rs 10,000), Best interviewer: Dr Arunkumar (Rs 10,000), Best investigative journalist: M.G. Aneesh (Rs 10,000). Best TV show (Entertainment): D For Dance Season 3.
TV show (entertainment): Show Guru, actor: Sunil Sugatha, child artist: Swaraj Gramika, children’s short film: Nurturing Nature. Best performance (comedy): Nisha Sarang.
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