When Vetrimaaran Is Asked To Choose Between The Music Of Illaiyaraaja And AR Rahman
“Our generation grew up listening to Illaiyaraaja songs”, says the Asuran movie director
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Karthik Dial Seydha Yenn: GVM, STR & Trisha Reunite
A reflection on the 12-odd minutes spent with the characters that continue to haunt us, even after 10 years. Many spoilers ahead, so make sure you see the film first.
First Person: Sid Sriram’s Five Favourite Songs
A listicle of songs the singer-composer loves, and why they are special to him
25 Years of Suhasini Mani Ratnam’s Indira
Indira is not a know-it-all; she is not a snowflake. She is naive – of how ruthless the establishment can be, but also of her own ability to lead people.
Rajiv Menon On 20 Years Of Kandukondain Kandukondain
In a conversation with Baradwaj Rangan, Rajiv Menon speaks about moving closer to reality as a filmmaker, the 18-year-gap before he made Sarvam Thaala Mayam, and making a film with an ensemble cast
Why is Masakali 2.0?
There is a school of thought which defends such lack of originality and imagination by saying, ‘Audience likes them, so we are doing it’
Quiz: How Well Do You Know AR Rahman?
Few Indian film artists have the kind of careers that lend themselves to a quiz. Here’s one on AR Rahman that’s not too hard, nor too easy, and (hopefully) fun
Alaipayuthey Created A World That Is Believable: Madhavan
In a free-wheeling conversation with Baradwaj Rangan, Madhavan speaks about 20 years of Alaipayuthey, the audience reaction at Devi theatre, the gooseflesh he gets even now while narrating that reaction, how it ensured he made the move from Bombay to Chennai, and more.
How The Music Of Rockstar Becomes Even More Magical In Current Times
This album by AR Rahman captures a multitude of emotions just with the power of music and some exceptional vocals.
Amit Trivedi Can't Wait To Work In More South Indian films
The composer of such films as Dev D, Lootera and AndhaDhun says that he wants to use his independent label to release music that films don’t allow him to create
10 Memorable Moments From Mani Ratnam’s Alaipayuthey, Which Turns 20
That the same filmmaker has — over a 30-year period — made a defining love story for three generations is itself something special. What makes Alaipayuthey even more remarkable is… well, read on.
After The Credits Roll: Karthik & Shakthi, 20 Years After Alaipayuthey
Have 20 years of marriage changed Karthik and Shakthi? Shaad Ali, who worked on the classic love story starring Madhavan and Shalini, and directed the film’s Hindi remake Saathiya, wonders…
