Aashiq Abu

Express News Service When a contemporary adaptation of Vaikom Muhammad Basheer's script of Bhargavi Nilayam (1964) was announced, one naturally wondered how an 'old-school' approach would work with today's audiences…

“Nervousness,” says Rima Kallingal. That was her first reaction when she was cast as Bhargavi in Aashiq Abu’s Neelavelicham, the remake of the classic Bhargavi Nilayam. The heroine of the first screenplay written by Vaikom Muhammad Basheer,…

Rima Kallingal in the song ‘Anuraga madhuchashakam’ from Neelavelicham | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Opinion is divided over whether director Aashiq Abu has done justice to Malayalam cinema’s first ever horror-romantic-thriller,…

Express News Service Although I had read Vaikom Muhammad Basheer’s short story that served as the basis of Neelavelicham, I decided before watching the remake that I wouldn’t revisit the original screen adaptation,…

A palatial but desolate house bathed in moonlight and surrounded by trees was a poster that announced the remake of the classic Bhargavi Nilayam (1964).Aashiq Abu knew what he was taking on when he decided to remake Bhargavi Nilayam. The…

A palatial but desolate house bathed in moonlight and surrounded by trees was a poster that announced the remake of the classic Bhargavi Nilayam (1964).Aashiq Abu knew what he was taking on when he decided to remake Bhargavi Nilayam. The…

Express News Service Several Malayalam filmmakers extended support to students of KR Narayanan National Film Institute of Visual Science and Arts, Kottayam, who have been protesting against the alleged caste…

Directed by Aashiq Abu, Neelavilicham, based on Vaikom Muhammad Basheer’s story, is likely to be released in January 2023 Directed by Aashiq Abu, Neelavilicham, based on Vaikom Muhammad Basheer’s story, is likely to be released in January…

The film starring Aashiq Abu and Mythili is the love story of a soldier and a florist told in three minutes with no retakes, editing or post-production work The film starring Aashiq Abu and Mythili is the love story of a soldier and a…

The rapper talks about his acting debut in ‘Naradan’ and increasing acceptance for Malayalam rap The rapper talks about his acting debut in ‘Naradan’ and increasing acceptance for Malayalam rap Malayalam rapper Fejo has a lot to cheer…