Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Faculty Publications Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rajan, Greeshma Hanna; Aiyappan, Arya Title A name given to the resource Stitching the threads of change: Malayalam actor Indrans as the multifaceted tailor Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01-01-2025 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Studies in Costume and Performance;Volume;10;Issue;2;pp.261-278 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.1386/scp_00152_7" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.1386/scp_00152_7</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105026356504?origin=resultslist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105026356504?origin=resultslist</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Rajan G.H., Department of English and Cultural Studies, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Dharmaram College Post, Hosur Road, Bengaluru, 560029, India; Aiyappan A., Department of English and Cultural Studies, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Dharmaram College Post, Hosur Road, Bengaluru, 560029, India Description An account of the resource While many figures in Malayalam cinema have entered the industry through elite artistic networks, a parallel history is shaped by individuals whose artistic journeys emerge from domains of labour that have remained under-recognized within dominant cinematic narratives. Among them is the National Award-winning actor Indrans, whose humble beginnings as a costume designer and tailor constitute a framework for his foray into the film industry and a key component of his distinctive identity. Drawing on a reflective in-person interview with the actor, this conversation explores how Indrans consistently affirms and mobilizes his tailoring background, not as a past remaining in the periphery but as a vital source of embodied knowledge, aesthetic sensitivity and cultural authorship. The conversation foregrounds the continuities between material craft and screen performance, revealing how his artisanal expertise informs his minimalist acting style and creation of characters. Through evaluating his labour within broader shifts in the monetary systems of costume designing and holding an acting career in Malayalam cinema, the conversation situates Indrans as a unique prism, a befitting case in point for revisiting class, skill versus talent and performative authorship from the Kerala context, India, whose four decades of positioning in the Malayalam film industry become a repertoire of data, as an individual who possesses extensive experience and knowledge in the industry, and has witnessed the shifts for nearly half a century. An account of his journey invites a re-examination of the hierarchical structure of cinematic labour, where backstage artisanal work substantially impacts and optimizes on-screen performance. 2025 Intellect Ltd. Subject The topic of the resource conversation; costume designer; costume designing; culture; film industry; interview; Malayalam cinema; performance Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Intellect Ltd. Relation A related resource ISSN: 20524013; Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Notes Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource online