Posts Tagged ‘Behind the Scenes’

  • Two ‘Nadodigal’, but only one makes a mark
    I spent the last two Fridays watching two films on the day of their release: ‘Muthirai’ (which loosely means ‘mark’) and ‘Nadodigal’ (nomads). Though different as chalk and cheese, both films were on the common and universal theme of friendship, and show how far one can go for a friend. And ironically, I found that both of them could...
    by venky at July 1st, 2009 at 04:07 pm
  • Aladin Genesis 4 – Ringmaster Arrives
    EROS PREVIEW THEATRE, 1998 I get invited to the screening of a film. For the first time in my life, I am seeing a film before its release. And here I meet for the first time, Sanjay Gupta, one of my favourite directors and a fine technician. The man who taught me that it’s always good to start with a poster when you are staring at a gaping blank wall. CUT TO: MEHBOOB...
    by Sujoy Ghosh at May 27th, 2009 at 12:05 am
  • Shanghai Nights in Sankat City
    THE MONK WITH WINGS - “What do you need for the scene,” asks Chikna. “A BEST bus full of passengers and of course Rimi and Chunky.” “How many junior artists?” “Well, the seating capacity is 72, give me atleast a 100.” “Out of the question, too expensive.” “Okay, get me a mini bus from BEST with 50 passengers.” “We can provide 25.” “But the...
    by Pankaj Advani at May 25th, 2009 at 11:05 am