Question: Who has been as been selected for the J.C Daniel award 2015?
(a) K G George
(b) M. T. Vasudevan Nair
(c) J. Sasikumar
(d) Josh Prakash
Ans: (a)
Related facts:
- On 6 September 2016 Film-maker and screen-writer K.G. George has been selected for the J.C. Daniel award for 2015.
- He has been chosen for the award considering his wholesome contribution to Malayalam cinema.
- George is one of the leading lights of the revolutionary changes witnessed by Malayalam cinema in the 1970s.
- The film-maker has also secured nine State film awards. Some of his acclaimed works include Yavanika, Aadaminte Variyellu, Panchavadi Palam, Irakal and Mattoral.
- The award, conferred by the State government annually in memory of J.C. Daniel who introduced cinema to Malayalis, carries a cash prize of Rs.1 lakh and a citation.
Reference:
http://english.manoramaonline.com/news/just-in/jc-daniel-award-for-kg-george.html
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/jc-daniel-award-for-kg-george/article9078902.ece
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/jc-daniel-award-for-kg-george/article9078902.ece