Posted: 23 Apr 2009 10:44 AM PDT
The queen of minstrelsy, whose voice could soar as much as her popularity could, and could bow as low as her humility often commanded her to, celebrates her birthday today.
S Janaki, despite the white starched cotton saree that she always sports, is still our most colourful singer, even five decades after she crooned her first song. Her voice is the stuff that legends are made of, with a malleability for moods that many young singers of today can only have envy for.
If she was the voice of adolescent admirations of Sridevi's in Senthoora Poove, she was equally the voice of the rustic tale of gratefulness in Inji Iduppazhaga. Interestingly, both performances were found National Award worthy. If you were to ask music buffs, they would name hundreds of her 30,000 songs as award-worthy, and they wouldn't be wrong in saying so. If she was the voice of Savithri, she was equally the voice of an exuberant Preity Zinta in Nenjiniley, one of her immortal renditions for AR Rahman in Uyire. Forming a formidable duo in the company of SPB, S Janaki has been the reigning queen for music in the years and with time, her voice has only slowly dimmed.
A singer who has sung in as may as 13 languages, it would not be unfair to call her as popular in South India as Lata Mangeshkar is, up north. In fact, comparisons among the duo have been rife form the time they began singing, with Janaki getting her first chance to sing a song, after auditioning with a Lata Mangeshkar number.
With years gone by, S Janaki might have taken the bow from playback singing, but to many singers who are here today, she is a colossus who peak is almost impossible to attain. Here's wishing Janaki-amma, as she is most often called,a happy birthday and lots of happiness!
S Janaki, despite the white starched cotton saree that she always sports, is still our most colourful singer, even five decades after she crooned her first song. Her voice is the stuff that legends are made of, with a malleability for moods that many young singers of today can only have envy for.
If she was the voice of adolescent admirations of Sridevi's in Senthoora Poove, she was equally the voice of the rustic tale of gratefulness in Inji Iduppazhaga. Interestingly, both performances were found National Award worthy. If you were to ask music buffs, they would name hundreds of her 30,000 songs as award-worthy, and they wouldn't be wrong in saying so. If she was the voice of Savithri, she was equally the voice of an exuberant Preity Zinta in Nenjiniley, one of her immortal renditions for AR Rahman in Uyire. Forming a formidable duo in the company of SPB, S Janaki has been the reigning queen for music in the years and with time, her voice has only slowly dimmed.
A singer who has sung in as may as 13 languages, it would not be unfair to call her as popular in South India as Lata Mangeshkar is, up north. In fact, comparisons among the duo have been rife form the time they began singing, with Janaki getting her first chance to sing a song, after auditioning with a Lata Mangeshkar number.
With years gone by, S Janaki might have taken the bow from playback singing, but to many singers who are here today, she is a colossus who peak is almost impossible to attain. Here's wishing Janaki-amma, as she is most often called,a happy birthday and lots of happiness!
Kerala govt to honour Oscar Tamilan
Posted: 23 Apr 2009 10:34 AM PDT
AR Rahman's accolades still haven't stopped poring, even two months after the Oscar was announced. The next in line to honour the musical genius will be the Kerala State Government. Isai Puyal AR Rahman's two Oscars have not only made India proud, but have also put to rest all news about the musician's popularity plummeting in South India after he undertook more Hollywood and Bollywood projects. In fact, the music composer will perform his first live concert after what he did in Kodak Theatre during the Academy Awards ceremony, only in Kerala on May 3. Tickets for the concert, which is in Kozikode, have been selling like hot cakes, with tickets worth Rs 25,000 even being sold. As the musician will be in Kozikode on may 3 anyway, the Kerala government has decided to conduct its felicitation event on may 3rd morning. Leading luminaries in the music and acting field, apart form chief minister Achuthanandhan, will be part of the event, say organsiers of the show. Rahman conducts the concert in the evening to sponsor treatment for HIV positive children.
Posted: 23 Apr 2009 10:31 AM PDT
Isaignani Ilayaraja is acting in a song for the first time in his career for the film Azhagar malai. Showing up in his own car in his usual sparkling white attire, the musician dedicated six days for the shoot of a song, Ullagam Ippo, in the film directed by SP Rajkumar. The Isaignani, who is known to let his music speak for himself, has finally agreed to even don the greasepaint. Acting as himself in the movie's first song, the musical genius is said to have worked like any professional actor. The song was shot in locations that had an impact in his real life, including his school, the bridge he grew up near, the banyan tree he played with his wife in, and his mother's cemetery. The song was captured in Thiruvannamalai Raman Assramam, where the genius picked his spiritual learnings from, the Uthama Palayam Aatru Paalam, Mullai Periyar, and the Madurai American College where he studied, apart from the Banyan tree that he and his wife Jeeva played under. The musician, who looks up to the land of Thiruvannamalai, as a holy place, trod the entire area without wearing footwear, and let his mother's cemetery been shown on screen for the first time. He also insisted on cleaning it completely by himself and participated with a lot of enthusiasm in the shoot. Director SP Rajkumar gives all credit for making this happen to his producer Sangili Murugan who persuaded the Isaignani to act.
Lyricists turning actors- Special
Posted: 23 Apr 2009 10:29 AM PDT
When Pa Vijay recently surprised the film frat and movie buffs alike, by doing a jig on a hill top with heroine Sridevika by his side, it raised the eyebrows of many. At a time when everybody is trying hard to be a hero, what compels a National Award-winning lyricist to also make the turn, many wondered.Nyabagangal, directed by Jeeva, launched Pa Vijay as a hero, and its audio launch saw many celebrities pondering over his decision to don the greasepaint. But like how lyricist Vaali pointed out, this trend is neither new to lyricists nor the Tamil cinema.
Kambadasan was one of the earliest ports of our times who took to acting on screen as well, and he created a mark for himself by doing it. And then, there was Kannadasan, who did small roles in films, either in songs or in the talky portion of the movies, like he appeared in a song each in Server Sundaram, Rathathilagam and Suriyagandhi.
And then, there was Vaali, who was introduced to acting by Kamal Haasan, and has done memorable roles in films like Sathyaa, Hey Ram and Parthaale Paravasam. In fact, the lyricist also took to the small screen, by being part of one of K Balachandar's serials, Kaiyalavu Manasu.
Kavipperarasu Vairamuthu also donned the greasepaint for a brief time, including acting as himself for a scene in Jodi. Lyricist Kapilan was one of the most recent to act in a film, that too as himself, in Dasavathaaram, along with Kamal Haasan.
And now, Pa Vijay, despite his first project 'Thai Kaaviyam' being junked, has also become an actor, writing, producing and acting in his own movie. Are the other lyricists listening?
Vijay to perform ever-stylish stunt in ‘Vettaikaaran’
Posted: 23 Apr 2009 10:28 AM PDT
Ilayathalapathy Vijay has been so keen on somehow turning his forthcoming film 'Vettaikaaran' so successful.
As a matter of fact, it's so evident with his options of new technicians in his crew. So far, he had worked with FEFSI Vijayan for stunts and now Kanal Kannan has been replaced.
Of course, the latest sensation of 'Ayan' stunt at Namibia has transfixed every actor. Although Surya's stunt was choreographed by a Hollywood stuntman, it was Kannan who supervised it.
A similar fight would be witnessed with Vijay and Telugu Actor Sri Hari (Husband of Actress Disco Shanthi) at the backdrops of a busy market.
As a matter of fact, it's so evident with his options of new technicians in his crew. So far, he had worked with FEFSI Vijayan for stunts and now Kanal Kannan has been replaced.
Of course, the latest sensation of 'Ayan' stunt at Namibia has transfixed every actor. Although Surya's stunt was choreographed by a Hollywood stuntman, it was Kannan who supervised it.
A similar fight would be witnessed with Vijay and Telugu Actor Sri Hari (Husband of Actress Disco Shanthi) at the backdrops of a busy market.
Box Office Rivalry kick-starts: Maddy Vs Vijayakanth
Posted: 23 Apr 2009 10:24 AM PDT
Yup! For past couple of weeks there hadn't been any big releases that of course paved the way of success for 'Ayan' in one way.
However, the collections of 'Ayan' would be dropped a little as there are three flicks slated to hit the screens. All these three have been the most expected films of the season.
Madhavan's 'Guru En Aalu' directed by Selvah is a remake of yesteryear Bollywood blockbuster 'Yes Boss' starring Shah Rukh Khan in lead role. Director Selvah is sure about the film's success as he reveals that it was Shah Rukh who recommended Madhavan for this film. It's a cool-ride of family entertainer.
On the same genre arrives the magniloquent team of Vikraman-Vijayakanth who made a blockbuster 'Vaanathai Pola' a decade back. Produced by Amma Creations, the film is released by Raj Network. Meera Jasmine, Meena and Ambika have paired up with Vijayakanth who performs dual role of a father-son.
The other film is a small budget one titled 'Kunguma Poovum Konjum Puravum' produced by SPB Charan. This is the first time, a small budget film has been sold out across all areas prior to film's release. Indeed, the distributors have bought the film's rights without even watching the first copy…
So, get ready for a great weekend that will keep you more occupied and as well entertaining.
Keep logging to this column for exclusive reviews of this list of tomorrow's releases…
However, the collections of 'Ayan' would be dropped a little as there are three flicks slated to hit the screens. All these three have been the most expected films of the season.
Madhavan's 'Guru En Aalu' directed by Selvah is a remake of yesteryear Bollywood blockbuster 'Yes Boss' starring Shah Rukh Khan in lead role. Director Selvah is sure about the film's success as he reveals that it was Shah Rukh who recommended Madhavan for this film. It's a cool-ride of family entertainer.
On the same genre arrives the magniloquent team of Vikraman-Vijayakanth who made a blockbuster 'Vaanathai Pola' a decade back. Produced by Amma Creations, the film is released by Raj Network. Meera Jasmine, Meena and Ambika have paired up with Vijayakanth who performs dual role of a father-son.
The other film is a small budget one titled 'Kunguma Poovum Konjum Puravum' produced by SPB Charan. This is the first time, a small budget film has been sold out across all areas prior to film's release. Indeed, the distributors have bought the film's rights without even watching the first copy…
So, get ready for a great weekend that will keep you more occupied and as well entertaining.
Keep logging to this column for exclusive reviews of this list of tomorrow's releases…
Wanna learn screenwriting from Kamal Haasan?
Posted: 23 Apr 2009 10:17 AM PDT
On the nose, this should've been the most desperate dreams of every young aspiring wanna be filmmakers.
Now, here's the opportunity where Kamal Haasan is knocking your doors to lay his best lessons on screenwriting on how to turn your ideas dropped on papers into successful pictures. Indian Institute of Technology of Madras in association Kamal Haasan is hosting screenwriting workshop herein Chennai from May 29 – June 4..
The workshop will be conducted by K Hariharan Director of the L V Prasad Film and TV Academy in Chennai, Anjum Rajabali, head of departments of screenwriting at Film and TV Institute, Pune and Atul Tiwari, well known playwright.
If you're the hungriest shark in town now yearning to learn the best attributes from master mind of Tamil film industry, it's very simple.
Get ready with a furnished copy of your resume stapled with your passport size photograph along with a-200 word synopsis of your favorite film. Also, you've got to mention a list of your 5-favorite movies.
When everything is enclosed, it should be mailed to admissions@screenwritingindia.com More details are available on http://screenwritingindia.com/. For further queries, email helpdesk@screenwritingindia.com
Now, here's the opportunity where Kamal Haasan is knocking your doors to lay his best lessons on screenwriting on how to turn your ideas dropped on papers into successful pictures. Indian Institute of Technology of Madras in association Kamal Haasan is hosting screenwriting workshop herein Chennai from May 29 – June 4..
The workshop will be conducted by K Hariharan Director of the L V Prasad Film and TV Academy in Chennai, Anjum Rajabali, head of departments of screenwriting at Film and TV Institute, Pune and Atul Tiwari, well known playwright.
If you're the hungriest shark in town now yearning to learn the best attributes from master mind of Tamil film industry, it's very simple.
Get ready with a furnished copy of your resume stapled with your passport size photograph along with a-200 word synopsis of your favorite film. Also, you've got to mention a list of your 5-favorite movies.
When everything is enclosed, it should be mailed to admissions@screenwritingindia.com More details are available on http://screenwritingindia.com/. For further queries, email helpdesk@screenwritingindia.com
Trisha’s bikini act not censored in ‘Sarvam’
Posted: 23 Apr 2009 10:26 AM PDT
Aye! It's gonna be a grand fiesta for all buffs of Trisha for she would be appearing so glamorous in her forthcoming release 'Sarvam'.
Directed by Vishnuvardhan, the film features Aarya and Trisha in lead roles and already their sizzling chemistry in posters have surmounted everyone's expectations.
Recently, the film was viewed by censor board officials and they've passed on 'U' Certificate without cutting any love making scenes including the fantastic liplock and Trisha appearing in bikini across the shores of sun-kissing beach of Goa.
According to the producers, the film was done with first copy before a month and unavailability of theatres had postponed the release. Now, with IPL matches getting alongside Parliamentary elections, the film's release has been planned for either May 29 or first week of June…
Directed by Vishnuvardhan, the film features Aarya and Trisha in lead roles and already their sizzling chemistry in posters have surmounted everyone's expectations.
Recently, the film was viewed by censor board officials and they've passed on 'U' Certificate without cutting any love making scenes including the fantastic liplock and Trisha appearing in bikini across the shores of sun-kissing beach of Goa.
According to the producers, the film was done with first copy before a month and unavailability of theatres had postponed the release. Now, with IPL matches getting alongside Parliamentary elections, the film's release has been planned for either May 29 or first week of June…
After Surya, it’s Vikram for K.V. Anand
Posted: 23 Apr 2009 10:13 AM PDT
K.V. Anand has one such USP (Unique Selling Proposition) – Mixing the serious issues with commercial elements.Be it his debut film 'Kana Kandein' or his recent flick 'Ayan', it had carried the similar attributes and formulas that has won him laurels. Indeed, 'Ayan' has turned to be a sure winner at box office grossing with unbelievable collections merely at multiplexes.
As we had mentioned earlier, the film had collected around Rs. 2Crores in 17 days across multiplexes in Chennai alone. As the filmmaker is enjoying his holidays in United States as well attending a workshop based on latest equipments and software of editing and cinematography, sources have revealed a statement from him. It's all about his wish of working with Actor Vikram for his next project…
Posted: 23 Apr 2009 10:11 AM PDT
The post production work of Peranmai will commence soon with the film shooting wrapped up yesterday (April 22, 2009). The film has Jayam Ravi starring with five heroines though none of them are paired with him.
This out and out action flick has created a lot of expectations among Jayam Ravi's fans because the storyline is said to be new. Moreover, director Jananathan is also known to try out something novel in his films.
Out of the five heroines in the film, the director says that Tanishka has performed some astounding stunts. "I affectionately call her Angelina Jolie after seeing her performance in the film," revealed the director. Jananathan said that he chose Tanishka at a film exhibition.
This out and out action flick has created a lot of expectations among Jayam Ravi's fans because the storyline is said to be new. Moreover, director Jananathan is also known to try out something novel in his films.
Out of the five heroines in the film, the director says that Tanishka has performed some astounding stunts. "I affectionately call her Angelina Jolie after seeing her performance in the film," revealed the director. Jananathan said that he chose Tanishka at a film exhibition.
How Charmi looks active all the time? – Secrets revealed
Posted: 23 Apr 2009 05:13 AM PDT
Remember Charmi!! The smart cute girl made her debut in Kollywood alongside Simbhu. Later, she couldn't remain under spotlights of Kollywood made great time in Telugu Film Industry.
Now with her 'Laadam' getting her good credits, she has made her comeback here. Meanwhile, many in the town had started up with their own buzzes on how the actress looks so active all the time in spite of busy shooting schedules?
Not just closer sources, we got to hear the secret from Charmi herself who said, 'I take regular naps a day to avoid tiredness and that spots so active all the time'. So, guy and gals you know what to do now.
Now with her 'Laadam' getting her good credits, she has made her comeback here. Meanwhile, many in the town had started up with their own buzzes on how the actress looks so active all the time in spite of busy shooting schedules?
Not just closer sources, we got to hear the secret from Charmi herself who said, 'I take regular naps a day to avoid tiredness and that spots so active all the time'. So, guy and gals you know what to do now.
‘I won’t act with more heroines’ – Priyamani
Posted: 23 Apr 2009 04:20 AM PDT
The award winning actress has set up her own plans in tinsel town. Priyamani has been simultaneously shining on both exceptional as well glamorous roles.
After winning laurels for her 'Paruthiveeran', she's so sure about fetching another one with her Malayalam film 'Thiraikadha'. As she has completed shooting for 'Ninaithale Inikkum' and 'Aarmugam', the actress is now getting through her dream project 'Raavan' directed by Mani Rathnam.
It's not just her dreams coming true, but also it marks her entry into Bollywood. The actress is sure about not getting to act alongside many heroines. 'I will act in films that offer me more scope in characterization' adds Priyamani.
After winning laurels for her 'Paruthiveeran', she's so sure about fetching another one with her Malayalam film 'Thiraikadha'. As she has completed shooting for 'Ninaithale Inikkum' and 'Aarmugam', the actress is now getting through her dream project 'Raavan' directed by Mani Rathnam.
It's not just her dreams coming true, but also it marks her entry into Bollywood. The actress is sure about not getting to act alongside many heroines. 'I will act in films that offer me more scope in characterization' adds Priyamani.
Rajini Sultan the Warrior July Release Confirmed!
Posted: 23 Apr 2009 04:12 AM PDT
Superstar Rajinikanth animated movie "Sultan the Warrior" which is made by Soundarya Rajinikanth own production house Ocher Studios. For the lead characters Superstar Rajini and actress Vijayalakshmi gave voice. It was almost two years that the movie planned to release on late 2008 but due to Superstar busy schedule with Director Shankar "Endhiran the Robot" the animated Sultan movie postponed its release. According to a close source that the movie has to shoot few song sequences and it is expected to finish of in the month of June and will be ready for July month release.
Padmapriya doesn’t want to become like Trisha or Nayanthara
Posted: 23 Apr 2009 04:14 AM PDT
Padmapriya was introduced by Director Cheran in the film Thavamai Thavamirundhu. She paired with Cheran in this film. The same pair is once again acting in Pokkesham.
This film is an Hindu- Muslim love story. Cheran is donning the role of a Hindu youth while Padmapriya is donning the role of a Muslim girl in this film. While speaking to the media recently she said," I have already done the role of a Muslim girl in a Malayalam film.
This is the second film in which I am donning the role of a Muslim girl once again. My character name is Nadira who is studying B A Tamil literature. I did not take this film so seriously when I was offered the role.
But after listening to the story I could feel the depth and the intensity of my role. This film doesn't have the slightest shade of the earlier film. Cheran has a different vision in every scene. As a director he has developed himself more in the four years.
I would like to act in films which have a good story line. I don't have the ambition to become like Trisha or Nayanthara. I always want my films to have good story."
This film is an Hindu- Muslim love story. Cheran is donning the role of a Hindu youth while Padmapriya is donning the role of a Muslim girl in this film. While speaking to the media recently she said," I have already done the role of a Muslim girl in a Malayalam film.
This is the second film in which I am donning the role of a Muslim girl once again. My character name is Nadira who is studying B A Tamil literature. I did not take this film so seriously when I was offered the role.
But after listening to the story I could feel the depth and the intensity of my role. This film doesn't have the slightest shade of the earlier film. Cheran has a different vision in every scene. As a director he has developed himself more in the four years.
I would like to act in films which have a good story line. I don't have the ambition to become like Trisha or Nayanthara. I always want my films to have good story."
Kollywood Industry Strike on April 23!
Posted: 23 Apr 2009 03:56 AM PDT
The Chief Minister of Tamilnadu & DMK president Dr.Karunanidhi has called upon a general strike on April 23 Thursday from 6am to 6pm. The purpose of strike is to support Central Govt to put red signal on war over Tamils in Srilanka. Theatre Owners Association President Abirami Ramanathan said that "The noon and matinee shows across Tamilnadu theatres are cancelled in support of Tamils at Srilanka". More than this all shooting and other activities relating to films have been called off to show support for Tamils at Srilanka.
Posted: 23 Apr 2009 03:55 AM PDT
Anybody who has seen Asin at a public event is aware of the rapport she shares with her dad, Joseph Thottumkal, or JT, as he is popularly known. The two are found together forever, with her daddy dear guiding her in as many ways as possible. In fact, her dad, a businessman in his own right, was largely responsible for the actress to shape her career properly.
So imagine Asin's chagrin when she is told that her father is suffering from acute appendicitis and needs to undergo surgery soon! The actress cancelled all her film commitments and rushed to a hospital in Andheri to be at her dad's bedside, to make sure he is well. But JT, being the strict professional that he is, insisted on Asin resuming shoot for her films, which he said she should not stall for his ill health. The actress, unable to refute daddy dear's advice, has been dubbing for her films and taking care of her dad, in what has become a very demanding schedule for her.Asin is currently working in London Dreams, pairing with Salman Khan.
So imagine Asin's chagrin when she is told that her father is suffering from acute appendicitis and needs to undergo surgery soon! The actress cancelled all her film commitments and rushed to a hospital in Andheri to be at her dad's bedside, to make sure he is well. But JT, being the strict professional that he is, insisted on Asin resuming shoot for her films, which he said she should not stall for his ill health. The actress, unable to refute daddy dear's advice, has been dubbing for her films and taking care of her dad, in what has become a very demanding schedule for her.Asin is currently working in London Dreams, pairing with Salman Khan.
Producer Actor Balaji Kidney Failure-Critical Condition!
Posted: 23 Apr 2009 03:54 AM PDT
Actor cum producer who is well known for producing several tamil movies like "Enga Mama", "Padithal Mattum Podhuma", "Vasantha Maligai" was suffering from kidney problems over the years and he regularly undergone dialysis but the situation goes worse for actor cum producer Balaji from yesterday. He was admitted to the Appollo hospital immediately after his situations worsen. According to the doctors of Appollo" His health condition remains critical been admitted in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and offering best treatment to him.
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