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The plot develops naturally as their conversations help to etch their characters. They both get the jitters before their first personal meeting and become conscious of their physical appearances. So, they send younger and better looking substitutes for the meeting in the form of Manu and Meenakshi. This creates misunderstandings, confusion and conflict which is resolved at the end. |
The plot develops naturally as their conversations help to etch their characters. They both get the jitters before their first personal meeting and become conscious of their physical appearances. So, they send younger and better looking substitutes for the meeting in the form of Manu and Meenakshi. This creates misunderstandings, confusion and conflict which is resolved at the end. |
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The film was scripted by first-time writers Syam Pushkaran and Dileesh Nair. While Syam is a fashion designer-turned- visual media person who hails from Thuravur in Alappuzha district, Dileesh, a native of Thodupuzha, is a 2D animator. The screenwriter duo says, "We had a one-liner ready and had approached a few directors. Although most of them liked what they heard, no one was willing to turn it into a movie. Then along came director Aashiq Abu of ''[[Daddy Cool (2009 Malayalam film)|Daddy Cool]]'' fame. Lucky for us Aashiq was looking for a light-hearted script, something to do before his next superstar film came through. He loved our one-liner enough to give us an advance on the spot and asked us to come back with a full-fledged script".<ref name="script">Nita Sathyendran. (13 July 2011). [http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article2224082.ece "Recipe for success"]. ''The Hindu''. Retrieved 15 July 2011.</ref> |
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| Directed by | Aashiq Abu |
| Written by | Syam Pushkaran Dileesh Nair |
| Produced by | Lucsam Cinema |
| Starring | Lal Shweta Menon Mythili Asif Ali Baburaj Vijayaraghavan |
| Cinematography | Shyju Kahild |
| Edited by | V. Saajan |
| Music by | Bijibal Avial |
Production company | Lucsam Cinema |
| Distributed by | Lal Release |
Release date |
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Running time | 118 minutes |
| Country | Template:Film India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Salt N' Pepper is a 2011 Malayalam romantic comedy directed by Aashiq Abu. The film stars Lal, Shweta Menon, Mythili and Asif Ali in the lead roles while Baburaj and Vijayaraghavan play major supporting roles.
The film's score and soundtrack were composed by Bijibal. The soundtrack also features the song "Aana Kallan" by Malayalee rock band Avial.[1] Shyju Kahild, who debuted through Traffic (2011), handles the camera. The film was produced by Lucsam Cinema and released by Lal release. Principal production for the film started on 3 January 2011. It released in theatres on 8 July 2011 to positive reviews and good initials.[2]
Plot
The film narrates the love tale of two couples. The main characters are Kalidasan (Lal), an archaeologist, Maya (Shwetha Menon), a dubbing artiste, Meenakshi (Mythili), an IELTS student, Manu (Asif Ali), a happy-go-lucky management graduate, and Babu, Kalidasan's chef.
Kalidasan is a chronic bachelor working in the state Archaeological department and is a foodie. His only companion is his cook cum confidant Babu. Manu Raghav is Kalidasan's nephew and he comes to his uncle's place, while searching for a job.
Kalidasan's boring life gets an altogether different twist with a wrong call from Maya, a spinster who is a dubbing artiste, living as a paying guest with her friend Meenakshi. It all starts when Maya dials for a dosa and gets Kalidasan on line, instead of the food joint. As expected, the initial conversations between these two unusual characters create negative vibes and are peppered with choice abuses, but a long-distance romance develops because they have a similar interest—cooking and food. If Kalidasan is a born foodie, Maya is reaching for her late mother by indulging in culinary activities which evoke a sense of deep nostalgia in her.
The plot develops naturally as their conversations help to etch their characters. They both get the jitters before their first personal meeting and become conscious of their physical appearances. So, they send younger and better looking substitutes for the meeting in the form of Manu and Meenakshi. This creates misunderstandings, confusion and conflict which is resolved at the end.
Production
Script
The film was scripted by first-time writers Syam Pushkaran and Dileesh Nair. While Syam is a fashion designer-turned- visual media person who hails from Thuravur in Alappuzha district, Dileesh, a native of Thodupuzha, is a 2D animator. The screenwriter duo says, "We had a one-liner ready and had approached a few directors. Although most of them liked what they heard, no one was willing to turn it into a movie. Then along came director Aashiq Abu of Daddy Cool fame. Lucky for us Aashiq was looking for a light-hearted script, something to do before his next superstar film came through. He loved our one-liner enough to give us an advance on the spot and asked us to come back with a full-fledged script".[3]
Filming
The film started rolling eight months after the script was submitted.[3]
Cast
- Lal as Kalidasan
- Shweta Menon as Maya
- Mythili as Meenakshi
- Asif Ali as Manu
- Baburaj as Babu, Kalidasan's chef
- Vijayaraghavan as Balakrishnan, Kalidasan's friend
- Ahmed as K. T. Mirash, Manu's friend
- Kalpana as Mary, the house owner
- Ambika Mohan as Itha
- Archana Kavi as Pooja Nair (guest appearance)
- Nandu as Bhaskaran Nair (guest appearance)
Soundtrack
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Artist(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Kaanamullal" | Bijibal, Santhosh Varma | Shreya Ghoshal, Ranjith | 3:41 |
| 2. | "Chembavu" | Bijibal, Rafeeque Ahammed | Pushpavathy | 3:38 |
| 3. | "Premikkumbol" | Bijibal, Rafeeque Ahammed | P. Jayachandran, Neha Nair | 3:10 |
| 4. | "Aanakkallan" | Avial | Avial | 3:58 |
| 5. | "Kaanamullal" | Bijibal, Santhosh Varma | Shreya Ghoshal | 3:41 |
References
- ^ Nita Sathyendran. (9 June 2011). "Rock on, Avial". The Hindu. Retrieved 9 July 2011.
- ^ Dinas. (15 July 2011)."Salt N'Pepper opens good.". "www.indiaglitz.com."
- ^ a b Nita Sathyendran. (13 July 2011). "Recipe for success". The Hindu. Retrieved 15 July 2011.