Musings of a film critic
Being a movie critic has its obvious perks, including watching all the latest movies, occasionally before the general public get to see them– but I often ask myself: Of what relevance really is the opinion of a film critic? How is the opinion of a film critic more important than any other film fan? I […]
ILLAIYARAJA – My personal journey through his music
Illaiyaraja was born Nyaana Desigan on 03 June 1943, was rechristened Daniel Rasaiya after his family converted to Christianity but he was an atheist when he was renamed Illaiyaraja in 1976 by Panju Arunajallam, the producer-writer-lyricist-director who introduced him to the film world through Annakilli. In a career that spans 48 years and more than 5000 songs […]
VADIVELU – His rise and fall
Those who have followed Vadivelu’s career would know that his was a slow and difficult climb to the top. Having entered the cine field when Goundamani and Sendhil reigned supreme, it was extremely difficult for him but he did succeed – some would say against all odds. What endeared him to audiences and the film world […]