Adoor Gopalakrishnan is an acclaimed Indian filmmaker and screenwriter, regarded as a pioneer of New Indian Cinema. Known for his artistic and realistic storytelling, he has directed classics like Swayamvaram, Elippathayam, and Mathilukal. Over his five-decade career, he has won the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, multiple National Film Awards, and international honors including the British Film Institute Award. His films, rooted in Kerala’s culture, have earned global recognition for their human depth and cinematic excellence.