“Ritwik was one of the few truly original talents in the Cinema this country has produced” was how the great Satyajit Ray once described him. Though he has made only eight feature films ( and several documentaries) he is considered by many to be a master craftsman. Continue reading Ritwik Ghatak – The Bengali Brecht
Mehboob Khan , was also honoured by the Postal department….many may ask who is this person, we know Sharukh, Salman and Amir khan, even Irfan Khan but this name is not heard so much in Cinema Circles….especially amidst the South Indians….
In January 1968 – My father, Mr.V.P.Raman , organised a function to mark the 10th Death Anniversary of my grandfather Mr.A.V.Raman. This was a superbly organised , terrific function, I guess any son should be proud of doing this for his Parents. Continue reading So many Chief Ministers on the same Dias
I have been reading the book “Vanavasam” a biographical account of his years in the DMK by Kannadasan , the greatest lyricist , Tamil Cinema has ever produced, my view at any rate. There was many a time that I have met him, indeed it will not be incorrect to say that he, MGR, Kovai Chezhiyan, Sridhar ( Director) were all close friends of my dad – from the Entertainment Industry. I have consciously avoided mentioning Anna and kalaignar for we will, for this blog consider them as from the field of Politics. Continue reading Kavignar Kannadasan
Bimal Roy was born the seventh child of a landowning , affluent family from Suapur, a suburb of Dacca , then East Bengal.He completed his education at the Jagannath College in Dacca and joined as an assistant to the famous Cinematographer Nitin Bose. Continue reading Bimal Roy – The “Devdas Director”
This great Poet was born on 25.9.1899 in Poolavadi Village near Udumalpet.His early education was only till the 4th Standard and thereafter he learnt under Muthuswamy kavirayar. He later learnt the art of Harikathakalaksebam from the famed harikesanallur muthiah Nhagavathar. Continue reading Udumalai Narayana kavi
There were two articles one each in The Deccan Chronicle and the Hindu….which mentioned me as being a teacher and a Film heritage Buff….I am deeply indebted to the writers of both – whether I deserve this sobriquet or not, Time and the quality of my work shall determine.
The Government marked this great producer/Director’s centenary last year with a Stamp. Many have often confused him with his brother B.Nagi reddi.
The Government of India , Had honoured a few more film personalities with a Postage stamp , and I have been a bit irregular in…
