Salt N' Pepper
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Salt N' Pepper is a 2011 Malayalam romantic comedy film
directed by Aashiq Abu
. The film stars Lal
, Asif Ali
, Shweta Menon
and Mythili
in the lead roles while Baburaj
and Vijayaraghavan play supporting roles. Cinematography is by Shyju Kahild, who's debut was Traffic (2011). The screenplay was written by Shyam Pushkaran and Dileesh Nair.
The film follows the love stories 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. Food plays an important role in the story and the tagline of the film is Oru Dosa
Undakkiya Katha ("The story born out of a Dosa
").
The film has an original score by Bijibal
, with three songs composed by Bijibal and the song "Aanakkallan" which was written and sung by Malayalam rock band Avial. The film was produced by Lucsam Cinema and released by Lal. Principal production for the film started on 3 January 2011 and it was released in theatres on 8 July 2011 to positive reviews and good initial viewing figures.
) works in the state archaeological department in Thiruvananthapuram
(Trivandrum) and is a food lover. His only companion is his cook, Babu (Baburaj
). Manu Raghav (Asif Ali
) is Kalidasan's nephew who comes to stay with him, while looking for a job. Kalidasan has a normal life until he gets a mis-dialled phone call from Maya (Shweta Menon
), a dubbing artiste living with her friend Meenakshi (Mythili
). Maya rings to order a special Dosa
(named "Thattil Kutti Dosa" in the film) from a restaurant, but gets Kalidasan instead. Their conversations do not go well at first, but a long-distance romance develops due to their common interest—cooking and food. Kalidasan is a born gourmet while Maya is indulging in culinary activities in memory of her dead mother. Kalidasan starts to let Maya into the secrets of baking with a multi-layered cake called "Joan's Rainbow".
Kalidasan and Maya both get the jitters before their first face-to-face meeting, as each becomes conscious of their own physical appearances, and both decide to send younger and better looking substitutes instead, Manu and Meenakshi. When they meet, neither Manu nor Meenkashi realise that the other person is a substitute, since they introduce themselves as Kalidasan and Maya respectively. Manu thinks that Kalidasan is actually in love with Meenakshi, while Meenakshi thinks that Maya is in love with Manu. They attempt to sabotage their older counterpart's relationship by telling Kalidasan and Maya respectively that the person they met would be unsuitable for them. Kalidasan and Maya try to forget each other, but fail, and they decide to call each other and meet anyway. Manu and Meenakshi, who by this time had started to develop feelings for each other, are dejected upon hearing this and decide to leave the city so that their older counterpart may have a good relationship. However, they discover the truth and each others' real identities during a chance encounter with a common acquaintance Pooja (Archana Kavi) at the railway station. Thus Manu and Meenakshi calls Kalidasan and Maya respectively and narrate all the incidents unknown to them. Kalidasan and Maya meet each other and their relationship begins.
The film often mentions Kerala cuisine. The title song "Chembavu", which features visuals of famous eateries across Kerala such as the hotels Zain, Sagar, Paragon, Bombay, Buhari, Ananda Bhavan, Paradise, etc as well as the unique three-metre-tea at a stall in Kumbalangi. It also portrays some Kerala specialities such as Malabar Erachi pathiri. The lyrics of the song written by Rafeeque Ahammed, contains food.
The reason for the mis-dialled call, Thattil Kutty Dosa, is a local speciality. The relationship develops between Kalidasan and Maya around the secrets of baking a multi-layered cake known as Joan's Rainbow. The legend of Joan's Rainbow is described by Nita Sathyendran in The Hindu: According to Abu, "Salt n' Pepper' is meant to be a light-hearted entertainer; it's nothing serious – no big plots, no big twists – but plain old common sense, and dollops of good ol' fun."
, Meleparambil Aanveedu
, Kodiyettam
and Yavanika
, and the literary works of Vaikom Muhammad Basheer
.
Salt N' Pepper is Aashiq Abu's second directorial venture. Technicians such as music director Bijibal, costume designer Sameera Saneesh, and V. Saajan had already collaborated with Aashiq in his first film, Daddy Cool. Cinematographer Shyju Kahlid had previously worked with Sameer Thahir in Daddy Cool. The film was produced by Mumbai
-based Lucsam Creations. Salt N' Pepper is their first project in the Malayalam film industry. Casting was finalised by December 2010. The original cast included Lal
, Asif Ali
and Mythili
. Nedumudi Venu
was also reported to be cast during the original announcement.
Filming began eight months after the script was submitted, and was launched on 5 Jan 2011 with a blessing held at BTH Sarovaram, Kochi
. The ceremony als included film producer Naushad making a dosa on stage. Principal production for the film started on 3 January 2011 and was shot entirely in Thiruvananthapuram
.
Navamy Sudhish of The New Indian Express
said, "A delightful addition to GenY fun flicks, ‘Salt n’ Pepper’ is an out-and-out entertainer. It gives two hoots to time-tested tricks and indulges you with a stimulating storyline and unfeigned artistry." He labelled the script "smart", Shyju Khalid's appearances "rich" and "peachy", and Bijibal's background score "superb". Sudhish also praised Abu saying "[his] narrative technique is unpretentious and devoid of any jaded gimmickry." Paresh C. Palicha of Rediff.com
said, "Director Aashiq Abu has put together the right ingredients in his new film Salt N' Pepper and come up with quite an interesting dish" and that the film will meet the tastes of all who watch it. Veeyen of Nowrunning.com said, "Aashiq Abu and his team adhere to the golden rules of good cooking, and see to it that the griddle is all hot, before they gently spread out a light hearted Dosa story on it." The critic also praised the cast performances and Shyju Kahlid's cinematography. A reviewer from Sify.com said, "Salt n’ Pepper may have its own share of shortcomings, but the sincerity with which it has been made is there to be seen in the film. It’s a young film which oozes lots of freshness and it is enjoyable for people of all ages, especially if you love your food.".
The film became a sleeper hit
in the box office, completing a running of 100 days at many centres in Kerala. The 100th day celebration of the film was held in Dubai
on 27 October with a concert by Avial. Bijibal also performed at the event, accompanied by singer Neha Nair.
Salt N Pepper successfully completed 100 days in all major centers,and considered as one of the biggest hit of the year.
, two romantic melodies and a folk song, and a song written by Malayalee rock
band Avial, "Aanakkallan". It is the band's first release since their self-titled debut album released in 2008. Avial singer Tony John says that "this song is more or less like a teaser for our second album". A music video
was filmed which shows in the film at the end. John said: "We had loads of fun shooting the video, which is very kind of like what you would see in a music video rather than a filmy number". The video, directed by Aashiq Abu, is the second one for Avial after their first hit "Nada Nada". It is also the first Avial track with John as the lead singer and Benjamin Isaac as the bass player.
Romantic comedy film
Romantic comedy films are films with light-hearted, humorous plotlines, centered on romantic ideals such as that true love is able to surmount most obstacles. One dictionary definition is "a funny movie, play, or television program about a love story that ends happily"...
directed by Aashiq Abu
Aashiq Abu
Aashiq Abu is a Malayalam film director from Kerala, India. He began his directorial career by directing a Mammootty movie, Daddy Cool. Daddy cool was appreciated for the brave attempt in making some experimental treatment. His second film Salt N' Pepper turned out to be a trend setter in malayalam...
. The film stars Lal
Lal (actor)
Paul Michael , better known by his stage name Lal, is an Indian film director, script writer, actor, producer, and film distributor....
, Asif Ali
Asif Ali
Asif Ali is an Indian film actor who works in Malayalam cinema. He made his debut in 2009 in the acclaimed film Ritu. And has went on to perform in critical and commercial hits such as Apoorvaragam , Traffic , and Salt N' Pepper .-Early life:Asif Ali was born on 4 February 1986 in Ranni...
, Shweta Menon
Shweta Menon
Shweta Menon is an Indian model, film actress and television anchor. She has predominantly acted in Hindi and Malayalam language films, besides appearing in a number of Tamil productions....
and Mythili
Mythili
Mythili is a Malayali actress who debuted in the film Paleri Manikyam.- Biography :Brighty Balachandran better known by her stage name Mythili was born in an Ezhava family at Konni in Pathanamthitta district.She was debuted in Ranjith's film Palerimanikyam.- Film Career :- In Production :-...
in the lead roles while Baburaj
Baburaj (actor)
Baburaj is an Indian film actor, Director who appears in Villain and Character roles on Malayalam, Telugu and Hindi films. He is an advocate by profession and practised for 7 years...
and Vijayaraghavan play supporting roles. Cinematography is by Shyju Kahild, who's debut was Traffic (2011). The screenplay was written by Shyam Pushkaran and Dileesh Nair.
The film follows the love stories 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. Food plays an important role in the story and the tagline of the film is Oru Dosa
Dosa
Dosa or Dhosai is a fermented crepe or pancake made from rice batter and black lentils. It is indigenous to and is a staple dish in the southern Indian states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu, as well as being popular in Sri Lanka...
Undakkiya Katha ("The story born out of a Dosa
Dosa
Dosa or Dhosai is a fermented crepe or pancake made from rice batter and black lentils. It is indigenous to and is a staple dish in the southern Indian states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu, as well as being popular in Sri Lanka...
").
The film has an original score by Bijibal
Bijibal
- Career :Bijibal made his debut in music direction in year 2007 with the film Arabikatha. All the songs in this film were hits, especially Thirike njaan varumenna, a nostalgic song with lyrics by Anil Panachooran who also debuted with the same film...
, with three songs composed by Bijibal and the song "Aanakkallan" which was written and sung by Malayalam rock band Avial. The film was produced by Lucsam Cinema and released by Lal. Principal production for the film started on 3 January 2011 and it was released in theatres on 8 July 2011 to positive reviews and good initial viewing figures.
Plot
Kalidasan (LalLal (actor)
Paul Michael , better known by his stage name Lal, is an Indian film director, script writer, actor, producer, and film distributor....
) works in the state archaeological department in Thiruvananthapuram
Thiruvananthapuram
Thiruvananthapuram , formerly known as Trivandrum, is the capital of the Indian state of Kerala and the headquarters of the Thiruvananthapuram District. It is located on the west coast of India near the extreme south of the mainland...
(Trivandrum) and is a food lover. His only companion is his cook, Babu (Baburaj
Baburaj (actor)
Baburaj is an Indian film actor, Director who appears in Villain and Character roles on Malayalam, Telugu and Hindi films. He is an advocate by profession and practised for 7 years...
). Manu Raghav (Asif Ali
Asif Ali
Asif Ali is an Indian film actor who works in Malayalam cinema. He made his debut in 2009 in the acclaimed film Ritu. And has went on to perform in critical and commercial hits such as Apoorvaragam , Traffic , and Salt N' Pepper .-Early life:Asif Ali was born on 4 February 1986 in Ranni...
) is Kalidasan's nephew who comes to stay with him, while looking for a job. Kalidasan has a normal life until he gets a mis-dialled phone call from Maya (Shweta Menon
Shweta Menon
Shweta Menon is an Indian model, film actress and television anchor. She has predominantly acted in Hindi and Malayalam language films, besides appearing in a number of Tamil productions....
), a dubbing artiste living with her friend Meenakshi (Mythili
Mythili
Mythili is a Malayali actress who debuted in the film Paleri Manikyam.- Biography :Brighty Balachandran better known by her stage name Mythili was born in an Ezhava family at Konni in Pathanamthitta district.She was debuted in Ranjith's film Palerimanikyam.- Film Career :- In Production :-...
). Maya rings to order a special Dosa
Dosa
Dosa or Dhosai is a fermented crepe or pancake made from rice batter and black lentils. It is indigenous to and is a staple dish in the southern Indian states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu, as well as being popular in Sri Lanka...
(named "Thattil Kutti Dosa" in the film) from a restaurant, but gets Kalidasan instead. Their conversations do not go well at first, but a long-distance romance develops due to their common interest—cooking and food. Kalidasan is a born gourmet while Maya is indulging in culinary activities in memory of her dead mother. Kalidasan starts to let Maya into the secrets of baking with a multi-layered cake called "Joan's Rainbow".
Kalidasan and Maya both get the jitters before their first face-to-face meeting, as each becomes conscious of their own physical appearances, and both decide to send younger and better looking substitutes instead, Manu and Meenakshi. When they meet, neither Manu nor Meenkashi realise that the other person is a substitute, since they introduce themselves as Kalidasan and Maya respectively. Manu thinks that Kalidasan is actually in love with Meenakshi, while Meenakshi thinks that Maya is in love with Manu. They attempt to sabotage their older counterpart's relationship by telling Kalidasan and Maya respectively that the person they met would be unsuitable for them. Kalidasan and Maya try to forget each other, but fail, and they decide to call each other and meet anyway. Manu and Meenakshi, who by this time had started to develop feelings for each other, are dejected upon hearing this and decide to leave the city so that their older counterpart may have a good relationship. However, they discover the truth and each others' real identities during a chance encounter with a common acquaintance Pooja (Archana Kavi) at the railway station. Thus Manu and Meenakshi calls Kalidasan and Maya respectively and narrate all the incidents unknown to them. Kalidasan and Maya meet each other and their relationship begins.
Cast
| Actor | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Lal Lal (actor) Paul Michael , better known by his stage name Lal, is an Indian film director, script writer, actor, producer, and film distributor.... |
Kathali Parambil Kalidasan | He has some unique peculiarities. He is an archeologist by profession and a food lover. He is also a reasonable cook and a food critic. |
| Asif Ali Asif Ali Asif Ali is an Indian film actor who works in Malayalam cinema. He made his debut in 2009 in the acclaimed film Ritu. And has went on to perform in critical and commercial hits such as Apoorvaragam , Traffic , and Salt N' Pepper .-Early life:Asif Ali was born on 4 February 1986 in Ranni... |
Manu Raghav | He is a carefree youngster character who often puts himself into awkward situations trying to be over friendly. Asif Ali says, "It's the one character among all that I have that's closest to my real-life persona." |
| Shweta Menon Shweta Menon Shweta Menon is an Indian model, film actress and television anchor. She has predominantly acted in Hindi and Malayalam language films, besides appearing in a number of Tamil productions.... |
Maya | A spinster who is working as a dubbing artiste, she is also a "foodie" and is interested in cooking. |
| Mythili Mythili Mythili is a Malayali actress who debuted in the film Paleri Manikyam.- Biography :Brighty Balachandran better known by her stage name Mythili was born in an Ezhava family at Konni in Pathanamthitta district.She was debuted in Ranjith's film Palerimanikyam.- Film Career :- In Production :-... |
Meenakshi | She is a bubbly and glamorous girl who is beauty conscious and loves to take care herself. |
| Baburaj Baburaj (actor) Baburaj is an Indian film actor, Director who appears in Villain and Character roles on Malayalam, Telugu and Hindi films. He is an advocate by profession and practised for 7 years... |
Babu | A professional chef |
| Vijayaraghavan | Balakrishnan | Kalidasan's friend and colleague. |
| Ahmed | K. T. Mirash | Manu's friend and Meenakshi's teacher. He is an irksome guy who annoys people with undecipherable, nonsensical advice. |
| Kelu Mooppan | Mooppan | A tribal whom Kalidasan brings to the city. |
| Kalpana Kalpana (actress) Kalpana refers to any of the following.* Kalpana , a Malayalam actress.* Kalpana , a Kannada actress.... |
Mary | The owner of the house where Maya and Meenakshi live |
| Ambika Mohan | Itha | A regular customer at Mary's beauty parlour |
| Archana Kavi | Pooja Nair | A girl whom Manu meets in a train. |
| Dileesh Pothen | Director | A movie director who tries to woo Maya |
| Nandu | Bhaskaran Nair | Pooja's father |
Themes
The film centres around food and Aashiq Abu says: "For a society that is so fond of food, this genre of cinema has not been really explored much in Mollywood [Malayalam cinema], save for a few films. As a foodie, I was inspired to make a film centred on food when I came across this interesting script by Syam Pushkaran and Dileesh Nair."The film often mentions Kerala cuisine. The title song "Chembavu", which features visuals of famous eateries across Kerala such as the hotels Zain, Sagar, Paragon, Bombay, Buhari, Ananda Bhavan, Paradise, etc as well as the unique three-metre-tea at a stall in Kumbalangi. It also portrays some Kerala specialities such as Malabar Erachi pathiri. The lyrics of the song written by Rafeeque Ahammed, contains food.
The reason for the mis-dialled call, Thattil Kutty Dosa, is a local speciality. The relationship develops between Kalidasan and Maya around the secrets of baking a multi-layered cake known as Joan's Rainbow. The legend of Joan's Rainbow is described by Nita Sathyendran in The Hindu: According to Abu, "Salt n' Pepper' is meant to be a light-hearted entertainer; it's nothing serious – no big plots, no big twists – but plain old common sense, and dollops of good ol' fun."
Production
The film was scripted by first-time writers Syam Pushkaran and Dileesh Nair who said, "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". The duo was inspired by films such as Ponmuttayidunna TharavuPonmuttayidunna Tharavu
Ponmuttayidunna Tharavu is a 1988 Malayalam comedy drama film written by Sreenivasan and directed by Sathyan Anthikkad. Sreenivasan, Jayaram, Urvashi, Innocent, Parvathy and Shari plays the pivotal roles. The film was critically acclaimed and was a big commercial success...
, Meleparambil Aanveedu
Meleparambil Aanveedu
Meleparambil Aanveedu is a 1993 Malayalam musical-romantic comedy film starring Jayaram and Shobana in the lead roles. It also stars Narendra Prasad, Meena, Jagathy Sreekumar, Janardanan, Vijayaraghavan, Oduvil Unnikrishnan, and Vinu Chakravarthy in other pivotal roles...
, Kodiyettam
Kodiyettam
Kodiyettam is a 1977 Indian feature film production written and directed by Adoor Gopalakrishnan. It is in Malayalam. The film notably does not feature any kind of film score.-Plot:...
and Yavanika
Yavanika
Yavanika is a 1982 Indian Malayalam mystery thriller film co-written and directed by K. G. George and starring Bharath Gopi, Mammootty and Jalaja. The film explores backstage drama of a travelling drama group...
, and the literary works of Vaikom Muhammad Basheer
Vaikom Muhammad Basheer
Vaikom Muhammad Basheer was a Malayalam fiction writer from the state of Kerala in India. He was a humanist, freedom fighter, novelist and short story writer. He is noted for his pathbreaking, disarmingly down-to-earth style of writing that made him equally popular among literary critics as well...
.
Salt N' Pepper is Aashiq Abu's second directorial venture. Technicians such as music director Bijibal, costume designer Sameera Saneesh, and V. Saajan had already collaborated with Aashiq in his first film, Daddy Cool. Cinematographer Shyju Kahlid had previously worked with Sameer Thahir in Daddy Cool. The film was produced by Mumbai
Mumbai
Mumbai , formerly known as Bombay in English, is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the most populous city in India, and the fourth most populous city in the world, with a total metropolitan area population of approximately 20.5 million...
-based Lucsam Creations. Salt N' Pepper is their first project in the Malayalam film industry. Casting was finalised by December 2010. The original cast included Lal
Lal (actor)
Paul Michael , better known by his stage name Lal, is an Indian film director, script writer, actor, producer, and film distributor....
, Asif Ali
Asif Ali
Asif Ali is an Indian film actor who works in Malayalam cinema. He made his debut in 2009 in the acclaimed film Ritu. And has went on to perform in critical and commercial hits such as Apoorvaragam , Traffic , and Salt N' Pepper .-Early life:Asif Ali was born on 4 February 1986 in Ranni...
and Mythili
Mythili
Mythili is a Malayali actress who debuted in the film Paleri Manikyam.- Biography :Brighty Balachandran better known by her stage name Mythili was born in an Ezhava family at Konni in Pathanamthitta district.She was debuted in Ranjith's film Palerimanikyam.- Film Career :- In Production :-...
. Nedumudi Venu
Nedumudi Venu
Nedumudi Venu is a popular Malayalam film actor from Kerala, India. He has also written screenplays and has directed one film.- Early life :...
was also reported to be cast during the original announcement.
Filming began eight months after the script was submitted, and was launched on 5 Jan 2011 with a blessing held at BTH Sarovaram, Kochi
Kochi
-Places:* Kochi, a city in the state of Kerala, India, formerly known as Cochin* Kingdom of Cochin, a former feudal city-state on Malabar Coast, India** Fort Kochi, one of the three main urban components which constitute the present day city of Kochi, Kerala, India...
. The ceremony als included film producer Naushad making a dosa on stage. Principal production for the film started on 3 January 2011 and was shot entirely in Thiruvananthapuram
Thiruvananthapuram
Thiruvananthapuram , formerly known as Trivandrum, is the capital of the Indian state of Kerala and the headquarters of the Thiruvananthapuram District. It is located on the west coast of India near the extreme south of the mainland...
.
Reception
The film received generally positive reviews, although some critics felt that certain scenes were far from convincing. In the Deccan Chronicle, Keerthy Ramachandran gave the film a three-star rating writing "This is a movie which weaves together taste, flavor and love to make an exquisite recipe for good cinema. A must watch for all gourmets, Salt n' Pepper is sweet humour interspersed in a light plot." He also described the film as "one of the most enjoyable films of recent times." and praised the cast performances stating, "Shwetha Menon has acted brilliantly in the movie, proving that she has more to her than meets the eye. Lal has done complete justice to the role and appears likeable throughout the movie. But, the major share of credit should go to Baburaj — the stereotypical villain in Malayalam cinema. The role of Kalidasan’s cook is a milestone in his career. Asif Ali and Mythili appear perfect in their roles. Actor Vijaya Raghavan in a cameo has made a commendable appearance."Navamy Sudhish of The New Indian Express
The New Indian Express
The New Indian Express is an Indian English-language broadsheet daily newspaper published by the Express Publications. It was founded in 1932 as the Indian Express, under the ownership of Chennai-based P. Varadarajulu Naidu. In 1991, following the death of the then owner Ramnath Goenka, the Goenka...
said, "A delightful addition to GenY fun flicks, ‘Salt n’ Pepper’ is an out-and-out entertainer. It gives two hoots to time-tested tricks and indulges you with a stimulating storyline and unfeigned artistry." He labelled the script "smart", Shyju Khalid's appearances "rich" and "peachy", and Bijibal's background score "superb". Sudhish also praised Abu saying "[his] narrative technique is unpretentious and devoid of any jaded gimmickry." Paresh C. Palicha of Rediff.com
Rediff.com
Rediff.com India is a news, information, entertainment, and shopping portal. It was founded in 1996 as "Rediff On The NeT" and is headquartered in Mumbai, India with offices in New Delhi and New York City, USA....
said, "Director Aashiq Abu has put together the right ingredients in his new film Salt N' Pepper and come up with quite an interesting dish" and that the film will meet the tastes of all who watch it. Veeyen of Nowrunning.com said, "Aashiq Abu and his team adhere to the golden rules of good cooking, and see to it that the griddle is all hot, before they gently spread out a light hearted Dosa story on it." The critic also praised the cast performances and Shyju Kahlid's cinematography. A reviewer from Sify.com said, "Salt n’ Pepper may have its own share of shortcomings, but the sincerity with which it has been made is there to be seen in the film. It’s a young film which oozes lots of freshness and it is enjoyable for people of all ages, especially if you love your food.".
The film became a sleeper hit
Sleeper hit
A sleeper hit, a.k.a. surprise hit , refers to a film, book, single, album, TV show, or video game that gains unexpected success or recognition...
in the box office, completing a running of 100 days at many centres in Kerala. The 100th day celebration of the film was held in Dubai
Dubai
Dubai is a city and emirate in the United Arab Emirates . The emirate is located south of the Persian Gulf on the Arabian Peninsula and has the largest population with the second-largest land territory by area of all the emirates, after Abu Dhabi...
on 27 October with a concert by Avial. Bijibal also performed at the event, accompanied by singer Neha Nair.
Salt N Pepper successfully completed 100 days in all major centers,and considered as one of the biggest hit of the year.
Soundtrack
The soundtrack to the film features three songs composed by BijibalBijibal
- Career :Bijibal made his debut in music direction in year 2007 with the film Arabikatha. All the songs in this film were hits, especially Thirike njaan varumenna, a nostalgic song with lyrics by Anil Panachooran who also debuted with the same film...
, two romantic melodies and a folk song, and a song written by Malayalee rock
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
band Avial, "Aanakkallan". It is the band's first release since their self-titled debut album released in 2008. Avial singer Tony John says that "this song is more or less like a teaser for our second album". A music video
Music video
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
was filmed which shows in the film at the end. John said: "We had loads of fun shooting the video, which is very kind of like what you would see in a music video rather than a filmy number". The video, directed by Aashiq Abu, is the second one for Avial after their first hit "Nada Nada". It is also the first Avial track with John as the lead singer and Benjamin Isaac as the bass player.
Awards
Asiavision Awards- Best Family Movie
- Best Music Director - BijibalBijibal- Career :Bijibal made his debut in music direction in year 2007 with the film Arabikatha. All the songs in this film were hits, especially Thirike njaan varumenna, a nostalgic song with lyrics by Anil Panachooran who also debuted with the same film...
- Best Lyricist - Rafeeque Ahamed
- Best Second Actress - Shweta MenonShweta MenonShweta Menon is an Indian model, film actress and television anchor. She has predominantly acted in Hindi and Malayalam language films, besides appearing in a number of Tamil productions....
- Best Comedy Artist - BaburajBaburaj (actor)Baburaj is an Indian film actor, Director who appears in Villain and Character roles on Malayalam, Telugu and Hindi films. He is an advocate by profession and practised for 7 years...
- Special Mention - MythiliMythiliMythili is a Malayali actress who debuted in the film Paleri Manikyam.- Biography :Brighty Balachandran better known by her stage name Mythili was born in an Ezhava family at Konni in Pathanamthitta district.She was debuted in Ranjith's film Palerimanikyam.- Film Career :- In Production :-...