Jul 23, 2008
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Telugu Actress 'NAVNEET KAUR' Photo Gallery And Filmography |
Telugu Actress 'NAVNEET KAUR' Photo Gallery And Filmography
Arasangam (2008)
Yamadonga (2007)-Telugu
Maharadhi (2007)
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Mani Ratnam Scripting Rs 120 Crore Deal |
Is Mani Ratnam cripting a Rs 120 crore deal?
It could be the biggest deal of South Indian cinema
Kollywood is abuzz with news that ace director Mani Ratnam has signed the biggest ever deal in the history of South Indian cinema, to do a threeversion film in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi. His production company Madras Talkies is supposed to be in the final lap of negotiating a whopping Rs 120 crore deal with the Anil Ambani run Reliance Entertainment Big Picture, for all negative rights for three languages. Industry pundits say that if the deal takes place, it will be the biggest for a South Indian film producer and director.
Mani Sir, as he is known in Kollywood (Chennai), has been quietly working on the script of this film since the release of his super hit Guru in January 2007. The elusive director, who never gives interviews, has been keeping a low profile after the demise of his younger brother G Sreenivasan, the moving spirit behind Madras Talkies.
The Hindi version will feature Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai and Govinda in a negative role. Confirming that he has signed up for the movie, Govinda told TNN: "I am actually doing a film with Mani Sir. Isn't it every actor's dream to work with him? We met recently and I heard about my role, which interested me a lot. It is an intense film and my role will definitely surprise the audiences." Abhishek, who scored his first solo super hit with Guru, is all excited about this new untitled film, for which he has given bulk dates.
The Tamil and Telugu version will have Vikram doing Abhishek's role while Aishwarya Rai will be the common heroine for all the three versions. He is teaming up with his photographer from his early films PC Sreeram, the wizard of lighting in Indian cinema and his own 'discovery' A R Rahman.
Mani Sir, as he is known in Kollywood (Chennai), has been quietly working on the script of this film since the release of his super hit Guru in January 2007. The elusive director, who never gives interviews, has been keeping a low profile after the demise of his younger brother G Sreenivasan, the moving spirit behind Madras Talkies.
The Hindi version will feature Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai and Govinda in a negative role. Confirming that he has signed up for the movie, Govinda told TNN: "I am actually doing a film with Mani Sir. Isn't it every actor's dream to work with him? We met recently and I heard about my role, which interested me a lot. It is an intense film and my role will definitely surprise the audiences." Abhishek, who scored his first solo super hit with Guru, is all excited about this new untitled film, for which he has given bulk dates.
The Tamil and Telugu version will have Vikram doing Abhishek's role while Aishwarya Rai will be the common heroine for all the three versions. He is teaming up with his photographer from his early films PC Sreeram, the wizard of lighting in Indian cinema and his own 'discovery' A R Rahman.
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Now Telugu Films Going With Women-Oriented Scripts |
మన సినిమాలు is slowly but surely giving way to films with women-oriented scripts.
With their encouraging response to Mantra and Anasuya, viewers gave a strong verdict in favour of heroine-centric films last year. Now it is up to talented directors and actresses like Charmee and Bhumika to sustain the momentum by making their upcoming films sure-shot hits. Both actresses carried the films on their performance and the strength of their roles to mark the beginning of an interesting era in Telugu films which still caters essentially to male-centric audience. Heroine-centric movies have come as a breath of fresh air and the overwhelming audience response has encouraged even hero-centric filmmakers to rethink. Again, the new trend got a boost this year with the moderate success of Bathukamma which depicted Sindhu Tolani as a fiery activist. The encouraging response to Mantra and Anasuya will definitely give impetus to this progressive move in the otherwise male dominated industry.
BHOOMIKA
Clearly, it was Charmee who set the tone with Mantra. The thriller impressed the audience making it a runaway hit. Her charm and performance fetched her two more author-backed roles in 16 Days and Manorama. Then Bhumika came up with a nail-biting murder mystery Anasuya and it turned out to be an all-round hit. She plays an investigative journalist to perfection and exposes a dreaded killer. "I think more than the trend it was a good story that worked," reasons the petite actress who is all set to return on screen with another heroinecentric film Mallepoovu soon . "It's a well-defined role with an interesting theme as well" is all she’s willing to reveal.
CHARMEE
With bi-lingual 16 Days and Manorama also slated for release this year, trade analysts would be keenly observing their fate at the box-office to confirm whether the trend is permanent or transient.
Though the era of Vijayashanti and Jayaprada is over, the need for this kind of cinema remains. The lack of passion to make films like Laaga Chunari Mein... and Aaja Nachle is obvious. Most directors here don’t have the sensitivity to make films like those made by Bimal Roy or Mehboob.
Though the era of Vijayashanti and Jayaprada is over, the need for this kind of cinema remains. The lack of passion to make films like Laaga Chunari Mein... and Aaja Nachle is obvious. Most directors here don’t have the sensitivity to make films like those made by Bimal Roy or Mehboob.
SINDHU THOLANI
However, the audience does hope that the new wave sustains otherwise they will have to make do with the usual fare of star-centric or hero-centric movies.
Jul 22, 2008
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Living Legend A. R. Rahman Profile |
God of Contemporary Music
The man, who single-handedly revolutionized the standards of film music composition in India. His career is a turning point in the history of Indian film music. None other than, One and Only A.R Rahman (ALLAH RAKHA RAHMAN)
Born on January 6, 1966 as A. S. Dileep Kumar in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, is a composer, record producer and musician. is the second of four children born to R. K. Shekhar and Kareema Begum (Kasthuri). He has three sisters, Rehana (Kanchana), Fatima Talat (Bala) and Israth. He is married to Saira and has three children - Khatija, Rahima and Amin. Rahman is an alumni of the PSBB Lake Area School, Nungambakkam, Chennai.
His nephew G. V. Prakash Kumar is a composer in the Tamil film industry.Son of Rehana (Kanchana). is the second of four children born to R. K. Shekhar and Kareema Begum (Kasthuri). He has three sisters, Rehana (Kanchana), Fatima Talat (Bala) and Israth. He is married to Saira and has three children - Khatija, Rahima and Amin. Rahman is an alumni of the PSBB Lake Area School, Nungambakkam, Chennai.
His nephew G. V. Prakash Kumar is a composer in the Tamil film industry.Son of Rehana (Kanchana). His father died when Rahman was nine years old, and his family rented out musical equipment as a source of income. Rahman converted to Islam after a personal family incident and was a student at PSBB for a short while before changing schools.
During these early years, Rahman served as a keyboard player and an arranger in bands such as "Roots" and "Nemesis Avenue" with friends including Sivamani, embracing numerous music genres. He played the keyboard and piano, in addition to, among others, the synthesizer, the harmonium and the guitar. His curiosity in the synthesizer in particular increased because, he says, it was the “ideal combination of music and technology.” began early training in music under Master Dhanraj. At the age of 11, he joined, as a keyboardist, the troupe of Ilaiyaraaja, of many composers to whom musical instruments belonging to Rahman's father were rented to. Rahman later played in the orchestra of M. S. Viswanathan and Ramesh Naidu, accompanied Zakir Hussain, Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan and L. Shankar on world tours and obtained a scholarship to Trinity College of Music in London, where he graduated with a degree in Western classical music. Once in an interview with Vijay TV's Coffee with Anu, Rahman described P. Susheela as his most favourite singer ever, whom he worked with in the Tamil film Pudhiya Mugam. Rahman trained in Indian classical music from a young age.
In a career spanning over a decade, Rahman, by 2003, had sold more than one hundred million records of his film scores and soundtracks world-wide, and sold over 200 million cassettes making him, along with fellow Asian Freddie Mercury, one of the world's top 10 all-time top selling recording artists.
During these early years, Rahman served as a keyboardist and an arranger in bands such as "Roots" with friends, embracing numerous music genres. He played the keyboard and piano, in addition to, among others, the synthesizer, the harmonium and the guitar. His curiosity in the synthesizer in particular increased because, he says, it was the “ideal combination of music and technology.” He began training in Carnatic music. At the age of 11, he joined, as a keyboardist, the troupe of Indian composer Ilaiyaraaja, one of many composers to whom musical instruments belonging to Rahman's father were rented to. Rahman later played in the orchestra of M. S. Viswanathan and Ramesh Naidu, accompanied Zakir Hussain and Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan on world tours and obtained scholarship to Trinity College at Oxford University, where he graduated with a degree in Western classical music.
In 1991, Rahman began his own music recording and mixing studio, attached to backyard of his house, called the Panchathan Record Inn. He initially composed music jingles for advertisements, Indian Television channels and music scores in documentaries, among other projects. In 1992, he was approached by film director Mani Ratnam to compose the score and soundtrack for Ratnam's Tamil film Roja. The debut led Rahman to receive the Rajat Kamal award for Best Music Director at the National Film Awards, the first time ever by a first-time film composer. Rahman has since then gone on to win the award three more times (for his scores for Minsaara Kanavu (Electric Dreams, Tamil) in 1997, Lagaan (Tax, Hindi) in 2002, Kannathil Muthamittal (If Kissed on the Cheek, Tamil) in 2003), the most ever by any composer.
Rahman's work is also unique in the fact that his collaborations with some film directors have always resulted in successful soundtracks. In particular, he has worked with Mani Ratnam on ten films until 2006, all of which have been musical hits. Also notable is his collaboration with the director S. Shankar in the films Gentleman, Kadhalan, Indian, Jeans, Mudhalvan, Nayak, Boys and Sivaji.
His first movie album Roja was listed in TIME's "Top 10 Movie Soundtracks of All Time" in 2005. Rahman continued to record frequently in his studio, the Panchathan Record Inn. In 2005, a newly developed recording studio, attached to the Inn called A.M. Studios was opened. It is considered to be the most developed, equipped and high tech studio of Asia. In 2006, Rahman launched his own music label, KM Musiq. It's first release was his soundtrack to the film Sillunu Oru Kaadhal which it released worldwide, in August 2006. His latest work includes Saathiya,Rang De Basanti, Sillunu Oru Kaadhal, Guru, Varalaru - The History of the Godfather, Sivaji: The Boss, Azhagiya Tamil Magan,Jodhaa Akbar,Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na and ADA: A Way of Life . Rahman has scored the movie Provoked, co-scored Elizabeth: The Golden Age, and is working on Chamki Chameli to be released in 2008 and Hindi version of Tamil blockbuster Ghajini. He is a recipient of the Padma Shri.
Other works
Rahman has been involved in several projects aside from film. He made an album Vande Mataram (1997) on India's 50th anniversary of independence to immense success. He followed it up with an album called Jana gana mana, a conglomeration of performances by many leading exponents/artists of Indian classical music. In addition to writing jingles for ads, he has composed several orchestrations for athletic events and T.V. and internet media publications, documentaries and short films.
In 1999, Rahman, along with choreographers Shobhana and Prabhu Deva Sundaram and a dancing troupe from the Tamil film industry performed with Michael Jackson in Munich, Germany, for his "Michael Jackson and Friends Concert." In 2002, he composed his maiden stage production Bombay Dreams (2002) following a commission from famous musical theatre composer Andrew Lloyd Webber. Furthermore, Rahman, along with the Finnish folk music band Värttinä, composed the music for The Lord of the Rings theatre production. He composed the piece "Raga's Dance" for Vanessa-Mae's album Choreography (2004).
In the last six years, he has performed in three successful world tours of his concerts to audiences in Singapore, Australia, Malaysia, Dubai, UK, Canada, the US (Hollywood Bowl and 3d tour) and India. A two-disc soundtrack, Introducing A. R. Rahman, (2006) featuring 25 pieces he composed from his Tamil film scores was released in May 2006.
Music style
Rahman's interest in the works of Classical and Romantic period composers, Carnatic composers, early film composers and predecessors K. V. Mahadevan and Vishwanathan-Ramamoorthy of the film industry of Tamil Nadu and others continued through his late teens. He further explored and trained in Carnatic music, Western classical, Hindustani music and the Qawwali style of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, in addition to numerous other styles. His interest and outlook in music is said to stem from his love of experimentation. As a result, his scores have alternated from songs and themes composed covering a variety of genres, with unconventionally-grouped instruments, and different vocal styles being used and combined together in some of his film soundtracks, to more traditional orchestral themes with leitmotif techniques composed in others. Rahman's works often feature a mix of minimalist songs and evocative, thematic pieces, building on his differing chord progressions and rhythms. He has written scores and songs with new and varied melodic and percussive sounds from instruments of different music systems.
Awards for A.R. Rahman
National Film Awards (India)
1993 - National Film Award for Best Music Direction - Roja
1997 - National Film Award for Best Music Direction - Minsaara Kanavu
2002 - National Film Award for Best Music Direction - Lagaan
2003 - National Film Award for Best Music Direction - Kannathil Muthamittal
Filmfare Awards South (India)
1993 - Filmfare Best Music Direction - Roja
1994 - Filmfare Best Music Direction - Gentleman
1995 - Filmfare Best Music Direction - Kadhalan
1996 - Filmfare Best Music Direction - Bombay
1997 - Filmfare Best Music Direction - Kadhal Desam
1998 - Filmfare Best Music Direction - Minsaara Kanavu
1999 - Filmfare Best Music Direction - Jeans
2000 - Filmfare Best Music Direction - Mudhalvan
2001 - Filmfare Best Music Direction - Alaipayuthey
2006 - Filmfare Best Music Direction - Sillunu Oru Kadhal
Filmfare Awards (India)
1995 - Filmfare Best Music Director Award - Rangeela
1998 - Filmfare Best Music Director Award - Dil Se
1999 - Filmfare Best Music Director Award - Taal
2001 - Filmfare Best Music Director Award - Lagaan
2002 - Filmfare Best Music Director Award - Saathiya
2002 - Filmfare Best Background Score - The Legend of Bhagat Singh
2004 - Filmfare Best Background Score - Swades
2006 - Filmfare Best Music Director Award - Rang de Basanti
He also won a "Filmfare R D Burman Music Debutant Award" for Roja's dubbed Hindi version.
Tamil Nadu State Film Awards
1993 - Best Music - Roja
1994 - Best Music - Gentleman
1995 - Best Music - Kadhalan
1996 - Best Music - Bombay
1997 - Best Music - Minsaara Kanavu
2000 - Best Music - Sangamam
Zee Cine Awards (India)
2000 - ** 2002 - Zee Cine Award Best Music Director - Lagaan
2006 - Zee Cine Award Best Music Director - Rang De Basanti
GIFA Awards (Malaysia)
2006 - GIFA Award for Best Music - Rang De Basanti
2006 - GIFA Award for Best Background Music - Rang De Basanti
IIFA Awards (India)
2007 - IIFA Best Music Direction - Rang De Basanti
2002 - IIFA Best Music Direction - Lagaan
2003 - IIFA Best Music Direction - Saathiya
2000 - IIFA Best Music Direction - Taal
Star Screen Awards
2002 - Best Background Music
2007 - Best Music Direction - Guru
Swaralaya Yesudas Award (India)
2006 - Swaralaya-Kairali- Yesudas Award for outstanding performance in music field
2000 - Padma Shri (India)
Screen-Videocon Awards Kadhal Desam (South - Tamil; 1997) Minsara Kanavu (South - Tamil; 1998)
Vande Mataram (Non-film; 1998) Taal (Hindi; 2000)
Other Awards was nominated for
Laurence Olivier Theatre Award (2003) (The Hilton Award) for "Best New Musical of 2002" - Bombay Dreams Musical
Sangeet Awards 2005 Best Music Director (Film music - Swades)
The Mahavir-Mahatma Award (Instituted by the Oneness Forum)
National Lata Mangeshkar awards for 2004-05 ( The awards instituted by Madhya Pradesh government )
Sangeet Awards 2004 Best Music Director (Film music - Yuva) Best music arranger (Critics award) for 'Yeh Rishta' - Meenakshi 2004 American India Awards R D Burman Award at the SuMu Music Awards (1993) Madras Telugu Academy Puraskar (1992 to 1994) Bommai Nagi Reddy Award (1995/96) Lux-Kumudam Award for Kadhalan (1995) Mauritius National Award (1995; for contribution to music) Malaysian Award (1996; for contribution to music) Sanskriti Award from Delhi based Sanskriti foundation (1994) Kalaimamani Award from Tamil Nadu Government (1995) Thangapillai Award Rajiv Gandhi Award 3rd Channel [V] Awards - Coca Cola Viewer's Choice Award 1998 The Channel [V]-IMI Award for Best Producer for Vandemataram 1998 Fanta Award in 1999 Stardust Cine Honours Taal (2000) Filmgoers's Award Taal (2000) First Bollywood Music Awards (Best Music Director and Best Song) Taal (2000) V Shantaram Award: Taal (2001), Best Music(Guru)2006- 2007 Bollywood US Awards (2003) Best Music Director : Saathiya 8th Annual Planet-Bollywood Awards (People's Choice Awards! - Best of 2002) Best Music Direction : Saathiya, The Legend of Bhagat Singh Star Screen Award - Best Background Score - Rang De BasantiDinakaran Cine Awards Minsara Kanavu (1998) Jeans (1999) Mudalvan, Kadhalar Dhinam (2000)
MTV Awards
MTV-VMA Award for Dil Se Re song from Dil Se.. 1999 MTV Asia Awards 2003 for Favourite Artist India MTV IMMIES 2003 - Best Music Composer - 'Saathiya' - Saathiya ( Hindi )
A. R. Rahman has been nominated for the following awards:
Laurence Olivier Awards (UK)
2003 - Laurence Olivier Theatre Award for Best New Musical - Bombay Dreams
Dora Mavor Moore Awards (Canada)
2006 - General Theatre Division - Outstanding Musical Direction - The Lord of the Rings musical
Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007) (with Craig Armstrong)
* Jodhaa Akbar (2008)
* Al Risalah (1 song) (2008)
* Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na (2008)
* ADA: A Way of Life (2008)
* Sakkarakatti (2008)
* Chennaiyil Oru Mazhaikalam (2008)
* Puli (film) (announced)(2008)
* Ghajini(Hindi Remake) (2008)
* Dilli 6 (2008)
* Main Yuvraj (2008)
* What Is Cooking?(2008)
* Sultan: The Warrior (2009)
* Nairsan (2009)
* Exclusion (Film) (2009)
* Dhun (film) (2009)
* Chamki Chameli(2009)
* Manavar Dhinam (2009)
* Marmayogi(2010)
* Robot (film) (2010)
* Blue (Film) (Announced)
* What's Your Raashee? (Announced)
His dedication towards music, that gave him all success. This magnificent man is the pride of India... entire nation and an idol for millions all over the world needs no preamble.
In addition to composing themes for charity media features and events, Rahman has set up the "A.R.Rahman Foundation" with a goal to eradicate poverty globally. This includes setting up and partnering with educational institutions across India to provide education to children who do not have easy access to schools or funds. In 2004, he was appointed as the Global Ambassador of the Stop TB Partnership, a project by WHO. He has shown support to charities including Save the Children, India, and worked with Cat Stevens / Yusuf Islam for his song "Indian Ocean" . The song featured a-ha keyboard player Magne Furuholmen and Travis drummer, Neil Primrose. The proceeds of the song went towards helping orphans in Banda Aceh, one of the areas worst affected by the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami.
Born on January 6, 1966 as A. S. Dileep Kumar in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, is a composer, record producer and musician. is the second of four children born to R. K. Shekhar and Kareema Begum (Kasthuri). He has three sisters, Rehana (Kanchana), Fatima Talat (Bala) and Israth. He is married to Saira and has three children - Khatija, Rahima and Amin. Rahman is an alumni of the PSBB Lake Area School, Nungambakkam, Chennai.
His nephew G. V. Prakash Kumar is a composer in the Tamil film industry.Son of Rehana (Kanchana). is the second of four children born to R. K. Shekhar and Kareema Begum (Kasthuri). He has three sisters, Rehana (Kanchana), Fatima Talat (Bala) and Israth. He is married to Saira and has three children - Khatija, Rahima and Amin. Rahman is an alumni of the PSBB Lake Area School, Nungambakkam, Chennai.
His nephew G. V. Prakash Kumar is a composer in the Tamil film industry.Son of Rehana (Kanchana). His father died when Rahman was nine years old, and his family rented out musical equipment as a source of income. Rahman converted to Islam after a personal family incident and was a student at PSBB for a short while before changing schools.
During these early years, Rahman served as a keyboard player and an arranger in bands such as "Roots" and "Nemesis Avenue" with friends including Sivamani, embracing numerous music genres. He played the keyboard and piano, in addition to, among others, the synthesizer, the harmonium and the guitar. His curiosity in the synthesizer in particular increased because, he says, it was the “ideal combination of music and technology.” began early training in music under Master Dhanraj. At the age of 11, he joined, as a keyboardist, the troupe of Ilaiyaraaja, of many composers to whom musical instruments belonging to Rahman's father were rented to. Rahman later played in the orchestra of M. S. Viswanathan and Ramesh Naidu, accompanied Zakir Hussain, Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan and L. Shankar on world tours and obtained a scholarship to Trinity College of Music in London, where he graduated with a degree in Western classical music. Once in an interview with Vijay TV's Coffee with Anu, Rahman described P. Susheela as his most favourite singer ever, whom he worked with in the Tamil film Pudhiya Mugam. Rahman trained in Indian classical music from a young age.
In a career spanning over a decade, Rahman, by 2003, had sold more than one hundred million records of his film scores and soundtracks world-wide, and sold over 200 million cassettes making him, along with fellow Asian Freddie Mercury, one of the world's top 10 all-time top selling recording artists.
During these early years, Rahman served as a keyboardist and an arranger in bands such as "Roots" with friends, embracing numerous music genres. He played the keyboard and piano, in addition to, among others, the synthesizer, the harmonium and the guitar. His curiosity in the synthesizer in particular increased because, he says, it was the “ideal combination of music and technology.” He began training in Carnatic music. At the age of 11, he joined, as a keyboardist, the troupe of Indian composer Ilaiyaraaja, one of many composers to whom musical instruments belonging to Rahman's father were rented to. Rahman later played in the orchestra of M. S. Viswanathan and Ramesh Naidu, accompanied Zakir Hussain and Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan on world tours and obtained scholarship to Trinity College at Oxford University, where he graduated with a degree in Western classical music.
In 1991, Rahman began his own music recording and mixing studio, attached to backyard of his house, called the Panchathan Record Inn. He initially composed music jingles for advertisements, Indian Television channels and music scores in documentaries, among other projects. In 1992, he was approached by film director Mani Ratnam to compose the score and soundtrack for Ratnam's Tamil film Roja. The debut led Rahman to receive the Rajat Kamal award for Best Music Director at the National Film Awards, the first time ever by a first-time film composer. Rahman has since then gone on to win the award three more times (for his scores for Minsaara Kanavu (Electric Dreams, Tamil) in 1997, Lagaan (Tax, Hindi) in 2002, Kannathil Muthamittal (If Kissed on the Cheek, Tamil) in 2003), the most ever by any composer.
Rahman's work is also unique in the fact that his collaborations with some film directors have always resulted in successful soundtracks. In particular, he has worked with Mani Ratnam on ten films until 2006, all of which have been musical hits. Also notable is his collaboration with the director S. Shankar in the films Gentleman, Kadhalan, Indian, Jeans, Mudhalvan, Nayak, Boys and Sivaji.
His first movie album Roja was listed in TIME's "Top 10 Movie Soundtracks of All Time" in 2005. Rahman continued to record frequently in his studio, the Panchathan Record Inn. In 2005, a newly developed recording studio, attached to the Inn called A.M. Studios was opened. It is considered to be the most developed, equipped and high tech studio of Asia. In 2006, Rahman launched his own music label, KM Musiq. It's first release was his soundtrack to the film Sillunu Oru Kaadhal which it released worldwide, in August 2006. His latest work includes Saathiya,Rang De Basanti, Sillunu Oru Kaadhal, Guru, Varalaru - The History of the Godfather, Sivaji: The Boss, Azhagiya Tamil Magan,Jodhaa Akbar,Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na and ADA: A Way of Life . Rahman has scored the movie Provoked, co-scored Elizabeth: The Golden Age, and is working on Chamki Chameli to be released in 2008 and Hindi version of Tamil blockbuster Ghajini. He is a recipient of the Padma Shri.
Other works
Rahman has been involved in several projects aside from film. He made an album Vande Mataram (1997) on India's 50th anniversary of independence to immense success. He followed it up with an album called Jana gana mana, a conglomeration of performances by many leading exponents/artists of Indian classical music. In addition to writing jingles for ads, he has composed several orchestrations for athletic events and T.V. and internet media publications, documentaries and short films.
In 1999, Rahman, along with choreographers Shobhana and Prabhu Deva Sundaram and a dancing troupe from the Tamil film industry performed with Michael Jackson in Munich, Germany, for his "Michael Jackson and Friends Concert." In 2002, he composed his maiden stage production Bombay Dreams (2002) following a commission from famous musical theatre composer Andrew Lloyd Webber. Furthermore, Rahman, along with the Finnish folk music band Värttinä, composed the music for The Lord of the Rings theatre production. He composed the piece "Raga's Dance" for Vanessa-Mae's album Choreography (2004).
In the last six years, he has performed in three successful world tours of his concerts to audiences in Singapore, Australia, Malaysia, Dubai, UK, Canada, the US (Hollywood Bowl and 3d tour) and India. A two-disc soundtrack, Introducing A. R. Rahman, (2006) featuring 25 pieces he composed from his Tamil film scores was released in May 2006.
Music style
Rahman's interest in the works of Classical and Romantic period composers, Carnatic composers, early film composers and predecessors K. V. Mahadevan and Vishwanathan-Ramamoorthy of the film industry of Tamil Nadu and others continued through his late teens. He further explored and trained in Carnatic music, Western classical, Hindustani music and the Qawwali style of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, in addition to numerous other styles. His interest and outlook in music is said to stem from his love of experimentation. As a result, his scores have alternated from songs and themes composed covering a variety of genres, with unconventionally-grouped instruments, and different vocal styles being used and combined together in some of his film soundtracks, to more traditional orchestral themes with leitmotif techniques composed in others. Rahman's works often feature a mix of minimalist songs and evocative, thematic pieces, building on his differing chord progressions and rhythms. He has written scores and songs with new and varied melodic and percussive sounds from instruments of different music systems.
Awards for A.R. Rahman
National Film Awards (India)
1993 - National Film Award for Best Music Direction - Roja
1997 - National Film Award for Best Music Direction - Minsaara Kanavu
2002 - National Film Award for Best Music Direction - Lagaan
2003 - National Film Award for Best Music Direction - Kannathil Muthamittal
Filmfare Awards South (India)
1993 - Filmfare Best Music Direction - Roja
1994 - Filmfare Best Music Direction - Gentleman
1995 - Filmfare Best Music Direction - Kadhalan
1996 - Filmfare Best Music Direction - Bombay
1997 - Filmfare Best Music Direction - Kadhal Desam
1998 - Filmfare Best Music Direction - Minsaara Kanavu
1999 - Filmfare Best Music Direction - Jeans
2000 - Filmfare Best Music Direction - Mudhalvan
2001 - Filmfare Best Music Direction - Alaipayuthey
2006 - Filmfare Best Music Direction - Sillunu Oru Kadhal
Filmfare Awards (India)
1995 - Filmfare Best Music Director Award - Rangeela
1998 - Filmfare Best Music Director Award - Dil Se
1999 - Filmfare Best Music Director Award - Taal
2001 - Filmfare Best Music Director Award - Lagaan
2002 - Filmfare Best Music Director Award - Saathiya
2002 - Filmfare Best Background Score - The Legend of Bhagat Singh
2004 - Filmfare Best Background Score - Swades
2006 - Filmfare Best Music Director Award - Rang de Basanti
He also won a "Filmfare R D Burman Music Debutant Award" for Roja's dubbed Hindi version.
Tamil Nadu State Film Awards
1993 - Best Music - Roja
1994 - Best Music - Gentleman
1995 - Best Music - Kadhalan
1996 - Best Music - Bombay
1997 - Best Music - Minsaara Kanavu
2000 - Best Music - Sangamam
Zee Cine Awards (India)
2000 - ** 2002 - Zee Cine Award Best Music Director - Lagaan
2006 - Zee Cine Award Best Music Director - Rang De Basanti
GIFA Awards (Malaysia)
2006 - GIFA Award for Best Music - Rang De Basanti
2006 - GIFA Award for Best Background Music - Rang De Basanti
IIFA Awards (India)
2007 - IIFA Best Music Direction - Rang De Basanti
2002 - IIFA Best Music Direction - Lagaan
2003 - IIFA Best Music Direction - Saathiya
2000 - IIFA Best Music Direction - Taal
Star Screen Awards
2002 - Best Background Music
2007 - Best Music Direction - Guru
Swaralaya Yesudas Award (India)
2006 - Swaralaya-Kairali- Yesudas Award for outstanding performance in music field
2000 - Padma Shri (India)
Screen-Videocon Awards Kadhal Desam (South - Tamil; 1997) Minsara Kanavu (South - Tamil; 1998)
Vande Mataram (Non-film; 1998) Taal (Hindi; 2000)
Other Awards was nominated for
Laurence Olivier Theatre Award (2003) (The Hilton Award) for "Best New Musical of 2002" - Bombay Dreams Musical
Sangeet Awards 2005 Best Music Director (Film music - Swades)
The Mahavir-Mahatma Award (Instituted by the Oneness Forum)
National Lata Mangeshkar awards for 2004-05 ( The awards instituted by Madhya Pradesh government )
Sangeet Awards 2004 Best Music Director (Film music - Yuva) Best music arranger (Critics award) for 'Yeh Rishta' - Meenakshi 2004 American India Awards R D Burman Award at the SuMu Music Awards (1993) Madras Telugu Academy Puraskar (1992 to 1994) Bommai Nagi Reddy Award (1995/96) Lux-Kumudam Award for Kadhalan (1995) Mauritius National Award (1995; for contribution to music) Malaysian Award (1996; for contribution to music) Sanskriti Award from Delhi based Sanskriti foundation (1994) Kalaimamani Award from Tamil Nadu Government (1995) Thangapillai Award Rajiv Gandhi Award 3rd Channel [V] Awards - Coca Cola Viewer's Choice Award 1998 The Channel [V]-IMI Award for Best Producer for Vandemataram 1998 Fanta Award in 1999 Stardust Cine Honours Taal (2000) Filmgoers's Award Taal (2000) First Bollywood Music Awards (Best Music Director and Best Song) Taal (2000) V Shantaram Award: Taal (2001), Best Music(Guru)2006- 2007 Bollywood US Awards (2003) Best Music Director : Saathiya 8th Annual Planet-Bollywood Awards (People's Choice Awards! - Best of 2002) Best Music Direction : Saathiya, The Legend of Bhagat Singh Star Screen Award - Best Background Score - Rang De BasantiDinakaran Cine Awards Minsara Kanavu (1998) Jeans (1999) Mudalvan, Kadhalar Dhinam (2000)
MTV Awards
MTV-VMA Award for Dil Se Re song from Dil Se.. 1999 MTV Asia Awards 2003 for Favourite Artist India MTV IMMIES 2003 - Best Music Composer - 'Saathiya' - Saathiya ( Hindi )
A. R. Rahman has been nominated for the following awards:
Laurence Olivier Awards (UK)
2003 - Laurence Olivier Theatre Award for Best New Musical - Bombay Dreams
Dora Mavor Moore Awards (Canada)
2006 - General Theatre Division - Outstanding Musical Direction - The Lord of the Rings musical
Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007) (with Craig Armstrong)
* Jodhaa Akbar (2008)
* Al Risalah (1 song) (2008)
* Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na (2008)
* ADA: A Way of Life (2008)
* Sakkarakatti (2008)
* Chennaiyil Oru Mazhaikalam (2008)
* Puli (film) (announced)(2008)
* Ghajini(Hindi Remake) (2008)
* Dilli 6 (2008)
* Main Yuvraj (2008)
* What Is Cooking?(2008)
* Sultan: The Warrior (2009)
* Nairsan (2009)
* Exclusion (Film) (2009)
* Dhun (film) (2009)
* Chamki Chameli(2009)
* Manavar Dhinam (2009)
* Marmayogi(2010)
* Robot (film) (2010)
* Blue (Film) (Announced)
* What's Your Raashee? (Announced)
His dedication towards music, that gave him all success. This magnificent man is the pride of India... entire nation and an idol for millions all over the world needs no preamble.
In addition to composing themes for charity media features and events, Rahman has set up the "A.R.Rahman Foundation" with a goal to eradicate poverty globally. This includes setting up and partnering with educational institutions across India to provide education to children who do not have easy access to schools or funds. In 2004, he was appointed as the Global Ambassador of the Stop TB Partnership, a project by WHO. He has shown support to charities including Save the Children, India, and worked with Cat Stevens / Yusuf Islam for his song "Indian Ocean" . The song featured a-ha keyboard player Magne Furuholmen and Travis drummer, Neil Primrose. The proceeds of the song went towards helping orphans in Banda Aceh, one of the areas worst affected by the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami.
India, She must be feeling proud to be the mother of this Living Legend
And now its time for the A.R Rahman
And now its time for the A.R Rahman
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College Days Brings The Happy Days To The Youth |
Happy Days are here again for all those youngsters who are hungry for more films like “Happy Days”. “Oru Kalluris Kadhai”, a Tamil film starring Arya and Sonia Agarwal is being dubbed in Telugu as “College Days”. This is a youthful entertainer that takes us back to our college life. Young and energetic music director Yuvan Shankar Raja composes the music. The screenplay and direction was handled by Nanda and the joint producers S Venu Gopal Reddy and Challa Srinivas Reddy produces the dubbed version under Anish Films banner.
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Rajnikanth, at the invitation of the Tokyo International Film Festival |
‘Mind it! Mere fans hai Japani’
Rajnikanth ready to wow Japanese fans with new film and appearance at Tokyo Film Festival
Rajnikanth is going to Japan! In, and probably with, his new film Kuselan that was completed in a record five months, and in which the ageing actor has a rocking new image. Rushes from the film that has Japanese subtitles show that the flamboyant star looks younger and more dynamic than what he did in Sivaji — The Boss a year ago.
Rajnikanth has never been to Japan but the South superstar is already quite an iconic figure there. The Japanese believe he’s India’s answer to Jackie Chan. An actor who delights the audience with his exciting fighting skills, energetic dancing, and abundant talent for comedy, drama and emotion. No wonder they call him the Dancing Maharaja!
Japan has a sizeable South Indian population that, naturally, worships Rajnikanth; but surprisingly, the Southie legend’s following is also huge among the Japanese. Local stores have DVDs of all his movies. And the release of a new Rajnikanth film, is cause for celebration. Ten year ago his film Muthu ran for 23 weeks at a Tokyo theatre and was seen by over 1,27,000 Japanese.
Now Rajnikanth, at the invitation of the Tokyo International Film Festival, is preparing to take Kuselan to Japan. In it, he changes 20 costumes in two songs, which should amuse the Japanese considerably. But better still, Rajnikanth romances nine Japanese models in one song, and that should make him a household name. Modestly, the actor told us from his home in Chennai, “I don’t know whether I can make it to Tokyo. It’ll be great if I can. Otherwise, I’m excited that the Japanese are waiting for Kuselan with as much passion as they had for my films a decade ago. They are high on emotional content and comic action, it’s a treat to be watched by them.” Kuselan, incidentally, is also being made in Hindi as Billoo Barber with Shah Rukh Khan playing Rajnikanth’s role. Both films are based on friendship and are slated for release internationally in the first week of August to coincide with World Friendship Day.
Rajnikanth is going to Japan! In, and probably with, his new film Kuselan that was completed in a record five months, and in which the ageing actor has a rocking new image. Rushes from the film that has Japanese subtitles show that the flamboyant star looks younger and more dynamic than what he did in Sivaji — The Boss a year ago.
Rajnikanth has never been to Japan but the South superstar is already quite an iconic figure there. The Japanese believe he’s India’s answer to Jackie Chan. An actor who delights the audience with his exciting fighting skills, energetic dancing, and abundant talent for comedy, drama and emotion. No wonder they call him the Dancing Maharaja!
Japan has a sizeable South Indian population that, naturally, worships Rajnikanth; but surprisingly, the Southie legend’s following is also huge among the Japanese. Local stores have DVDs of all his movies. And the release of a new Rajnikanth film, is cause for celebration. Ten year ago his film Muthu ran for 23 weeks at a Tokyo theatre and was seen by over 1,27,000 Japanese.
Now Rajnikanth, at the invitation of the Tokyo International Film Festival, is preparing to take Kuselan to Japan. In it, he changes 20 costumes in two songs, which should amuse the Japanese considerably. But better still, Rajnikanth romances nine Japanese models in one song, and that should make him a household name. Modestly, the actor told us from his home in Chennai, “I don’t know whether I can make it to Tokyo. It’ll be great if I can. Otherwise, I’m excited that the Japanese are waiting for Kuselan with as much passion as they had for my films a decade ago. They are high on emotional content and comic action, it’s a treat to be watched by them.” Kuselan, incidentally, is also being made in Hindi as Billoo Barber with Shah Rukh Khan playing Rajnikanth’s role. Both films are based on friendship and are slated for release internationally in the first week of August to coincide with World Friendship Day.
Jul 21, 2008
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Mahesh Babu not celebrating his Birthday |
Mahesh Babu not celebrating his Birthday, but his fans do
Mahesh Babu’s mother-in-law’s sudden death that occurred last week has caused the grievance in his family. Although he is not celebrating his birthday due to this and had also postponed his shooting of his next project with Trivikram, his fans seem to be adamant in conducting various events in a grand manner that starts a week before his birthday.
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SINDHU TOLANI was the surprise element in the NITIN |
SINDHU TOLANI seems to be enjoying playing second fiddle (no offense meant). A look at her recent releases will put things in perspective. She was the surprise element in the NITIN starrer Victory and just released Hare Ram in which she played a firebrand journalist. The critics had wasted no time in writing her off after the release of Bathukamma, in which Sindhu played a rustic village belle. With not many good offers coming her way, the pretty actress had to make do with the little that came her way. But it could all change if her next film goes on to be a hit. Sindhu is playing the lead Black and White, being directed by PHANI RAJ. RAJEEV KANAKALA is playing the lead in the film, being produced by RAMESH BABU. Touted to be a murder mystery the film is scheduled to release in August.
Jul 20, 2008
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Interview With Music Director G V Prakash |
Interview With Music Director G V Prakash
GV Prakash aka Prakash has come to create a rare record in South Indian film industry in the sense that he is the youngest (just 22 Years) composer who has worked for Superstar Rajnikanth film – Kathanayakudu (Kuselan in Tamil). Starting his career at the age of 18, this dynamite of music finished eight films. Third from the South to successfully finish the Music course at Trinity College, London, Prakash tells Idlebrain.com that “Music is everything in universe. Music will revolve round life and vice versa. Music is my passion and breath.” Latest, he made his debut (straight) into Tollywood with A. Karunakaran-directed Utsahanga Ullasanga, which is set for release soon. He is frank enough to retort to ones’ feeling about him. “Don’t think that I got a place in the music world just because I happen to be the nephew of AR Rehman. Nobody will ever entertain anybody if he is not talented, particularly in Music.”
Tell us how you started your journey as composer?
Well. Even before I became a composer, I was a playback singer even as a small boy. I don’t why exactly what attracted me towards the realm of music. I simply fell for it. It is my passion. When I was in school and college, I took active part in cultural programs. I used to play guitar. Ilayaraja sir is a big inspiration to me. AR Rehman is my idol. I am thankful to the audience who recognized me very early when I sang the chuk bhuk railey song in Gentleman. Later, I sang for about forty songs. I worked for ad commercials and radio programs. I first turned the composer for Tamil film Veyyil, winning the National Award. Of course, I worked in the Music department for the films – The Rising: Ballad of Mangal Pandey, Anniyan and a couple of films. Recently, I scored music for Rajni sir’s Kathanayakudu, which is Kuselan in Tamil.
How did you get a chance to work for Rajni’s film?
It’s a miracle. A wonder. Rajni sir watched Veyyil and was impressed with my work as composer. One day, I got a call from P. Vasu (director) sir that I would be doing music for Kathanayakudu. I was puzzled. I dashed to his residence. I wholeheartedly worked for the project. And you all know the result. When working on it, I got immense support from one and all in the unit.
How did you feel scoring music for Rajni’s film, being so young?
Yes. I must be the youngest person who had worked for Rajni sir. In fact, I am a big fan of him. As and when I got the project, I started composing tunes to the best of my ability from day one. I am satisfied with the response to the audio. It makes me more humble and reminds of the big road ahead.
What inspired you to compose the Cinema Cinema song?
Yes. It’s a eulogy to the 75 years of film industry. Both Telugu and Tamil. Over all, the South Indian film industry. It gives me utmost satisfaction. The feedback it generated was awesome. It is the Introduction song of Rajni sir in the film. The fans will relish it to the maximum level. Nothing to say about any particular inspiration. Just, It got it out of my passion for films and music.
How strong is AR Rehman’s impact on your work pattern?
Of course, it will be there. But, I hold my own perspective as an individual composer. I get attracted to the best of tunes from all around. Whenever I hear such supreme stuff, the urge in me gets doubled and trebled… to do even better than that. To outshine that beyond reach. But, I am not in a hurry.
What is your choice of tunes, compositions?
It depends on the situation in which I am placed. It differs from season to season. Theme to theme. So on. Music is not static. It is life personified. For giving the best output, one should have multiple and creative thoughts. He should be able to apply the presence of mind constantly.
Is it compulsory that one should get trained in the Classical to become a good composer?
Not necessarily. But, that would be an added advantage. It brings the finesse of the art of music. As of me I took sufficient training in the area. It really helps. It makes us understand the real ethos of our native music. It further helps us to strike a balance between the Western and ours.
Tell us about your straight Telugu (debut) with Utsahanga Ullasanga (UU)?
I am here for Telugu project Utsahanga Ullasanga just because of my director Karunakaran, whom I knew since as a boy. He knows my passion and I understand his urge for perfect finish to the entertainment. Mutually, we could strike at the right chord.
How do you categorize the music of UU?
It is like a Monsoon Love. It’s sonorous and odoriferous of romance.
You did a Rajni’s film in Tamil. But, the UU is of debutants. Are you comfortable?
I am least bothered about the artistes. Just I work for Karunakaran sir. He is a highly creative director. He knows what kind of material he should get from the music director. In short, he defines the yardstick of a music director, yet giving him the best measure of freedom.
Did you ever feel dejected in your career?
Yes. It was when I did get the film Kadhal (which I was supposed to do). Anyways, I did another film Veyyil and got the National Award. That was a different story.
What you think is your specialty as a composer?
I don’t think anything special of me. But, I believe in the synchronization of the Visual and the music for it. Until and unless it is realized, we are not doing the right job. This aspect constantly guides me. Of course, this I feel is my strength.
If you had not been a music director, what would you have been?
I cherished an urge to become a cricketer. But, it didn’t happen. Now, I am content as a composer. Recently, I scored beats for IPL Chennai series.
Who is your favorite Music director?
In Hollywood I like a good number of composers. In South, it’s one and only Rehman. But, I listen to all good songs and even discuss its strengths with their composers. I already told you, I relish music, its my passion. Music is no man’s property. It’s dynamic.
Who are your favorite stars?
In Hindi, they are SRK and Aamir Khan. In Telugu, it’s Mahesh Babu. In Tamil, its Rajni sir.
Who is your favorite heroine?
I like Kajol and Simran.
Your future projects in Telugu?
Yes. I am getting some offers. It takes time to get them finalized.
source:idlebrain.com
Tell us how you started your journey as composer?
Well. Even before I became a composer, I was a playback singer even as a small boy. I don’t why exactly what attracted me towards the realm of music. I simply fell for it. It is my passion. When I was in school and college, I took active part in cultural programs. I used to play guitar. Ilayaraja sir is a big inspiration to me. AR Rehman is my idol. I am thankful to the audience who recognized me very early when I sang the chuk bhuk railey song in Gentleman. Later, I sang for about forty songs. I worked for ad commercials and radio programs. I first turned the composer for Tamil film Veyyil, winning the National Award. Of course, I worked in the Music department for the films – The Rising: Ballad of Mangal Pandey, Anniyan and a couple of films. Recently, I scored music for Rajni sir’s Kathanayakudu, which is Kuselan in Tamil.
How did you get a chance to work for Rajni’s film?
It’s a miracle. A wonder. Rajni sir watched Veyyil and was impressed with my work as composer. One day, I got a call from P. Vasu (director) sir that I would be doing music for Kathanayakudu. I was puzzled. I dashed to his residence. I wholeheartedly worked for the project. And you all know the result. When working on it, I got immense support from one and all in the unit.
How did you feel scoring music for Rajni’s film, being so young?
Yes. I must be the youngest person who had worked for Rajni sir. In fact, I am a big fan of him. As and when I got the project, I started composing tunes to the best of my ability from day one. I am satisfied with the response to the audio. It makes me more humble and reminds of the big road ahead.
What inspired you to compose the Cinema Cinema song?
Yes. It’s a eulogy to the 75 years of film industry. Both Telugu and Tamil. Over all, the South Indian film industry. It gives me utmost satisfaction. The feedback it generated was awesome. It is the Introduction song of Rajni sir in the film. The fans will relish it to the maximum level. Nothing to say about any particular inspiration. Just, It got it out of my passion for films and music.
How strong is AR Rehman’s impact on your work pattern?
Of course, it will be there. But, I hold my own perspective as an individual composer. I get attracted to the best of tunes from all around. Whenever I hear such supreme stuff, the urge in me gets doubled and trebled… to do even better than that. To outshine that beyond reach. But, I am not in a hurry.
What is your choice of tunes, compositions?
It depends on the situation in which I am placed. It differs from season to season. Theme to theme. So on. Music is not static. It is life personified. For giving the best output, one should have multiple and creative thoughts. He should be able to apply the presence of mind constantly.
Is it compulsory that one should get trained in the Classical to become a good composer?
Not necessarily. But, that would be an added advantage. It brings the finesse of the art of music. As of me I took sufficient training in the area. It really helps. It makes us understand the real ethos of our native music. It further helps us to strike a balance between the Western and ours.
Tell us about your straight Telugu (debut) with Utsahanga Ullasanga (UU)?
I am here for Telugu project Utsahanga Ullasanga just because of my director Karunakaran, whom I knew since as a boy. He knows my passion and I understand his urge for perfect finish to the entertainment. Mutually, we could strike at the right chord.
How do you categorize the music of UU?
It is like a Monsoon Love. It’s sonorous and odoriferous of romance.
You did a Rajni’s film in Tamil. But, the UU is of debutants. Are you comfortable?
I am least bothered about the artistes. Just I work for Karunakaran sir. He is a highly creative director. He knows what kind of material he should get from the music director. In short, he defines the yardstick of a music director, yet giving him the best measure of freedom.
Did you ever feel dejected in your career?
Yes. It was when I did get the film Kadhal (which I was supposed to do). Anyways, I did another film Veyyil and got the National Award. That was a different story.
What you think is your specialty as a composer?
I don’t think anything special of me. But, I believe in the synchronization of the Visual and the music for it. Until and unless it is realized, we are not doing the right job. This aspect constantly guides me. Of course, this I feel is my strength.
If you had not been a music director, what would you have been?
I cherished an urge to become a cricketer. But, it didn’t happen. Now, I am content as a composer. Recently, I scored beats for IPL Chennai series.
Who is your favorite Music director?
In Hollywood I like a good number of composers. In South, it’s one and only Rehman. But, I listen to all good songs and even discuss its strengths with their composers. I already told you, I relish music, its my passion. Music is no man’s property. It’s dynamic.
Who are your favorite stars?
In Hindi, they are SRK and Aamir Khan. In Telugu, it’s Mahesh Babu. In Tamil, its Rajni sir.
Who is your favorite heroine?
I like Kajol and Simran.
Your future projects in Telugu?
Yes. I am getting some offers. It takes time to get them finalized.
source:idlebrain.com
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Nagarjuna Leaving Maa TV due To Chiranjeevi |
Nagarjuna who is the chairman of Maa TV is planning to depart it because of Chiranjeevi. Chiranjeevi & Allu Arvind hold a fair amount of share in the investments of Maa Channel. It is fact that Maa TV always elevates Chiranjeevi’s and his Khandhan in all possible ways.
From the past few months it is reported that, the TRP ratings of the channel have come down and the reason is said to be due to the programs which are being made exasperating to the audience taste.
Adding to this, it is a fact that in future if at all Chiru becomes a chief minister, and then Maa TV has to and should be telecasting many programs relating to Chiranjeevi and his works.
So thinking wisely Nagarjuna is planning to come up with his new channel before elections this year. Adding to this it is also gossiped that Nagarjuna is miffed up with the creative head of Maa TV as the programs are not at all clicking for a long run.
Recently, Anushka made her appearance on small screen through “Yuva” which is a serial based on today’s generation. But surprisingly the TRP ratings did not ring as expected and so the program was said to be a flop.
So, by all these facts and conclusions Nagarjuna is thinking to depart Maa TV and is planning to start his own channel.
From the past few months it is reported that, the TRP ratings of the channel have come down and the reason is said to be due to the programs which are being made exasperating to the audience taste.
Adding to this, it is a fact that in future if at all Chiru becomes a chief minister, and then Maa TV has to and should be telecasting many programs relating to Chiranjeevi and his works.
So thinking wisely Nagarjuna is planning to come up with his new channel before elections this year. Adding to this it is also gossiped that Nagarjuna is miffed up with the creative head of Maa TV as the programs are not at all clicking for a long run.
Recently, Anushka made her appearance on small screen through “Yuva” which is a serial based on today’s generation. But surprisingly the TRP ratings did not ring as expected and so the program was said to be a flop.
So, by all these facts and conclusions Nagarjuna is thinking to depart Maa TV and is planning to start his own channel.
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South Actress 'GOPIKA WEDDING ALBUM Photo Gallery |
South Actress 'GOPIKA WEDDING ALBUM Photo Gallery
Gopika and Ajilesh Wedding Photos
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