Saturday, March 27, 2010
S. Shankar (born 17 August 1963 in Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, India) is an Indian film director and producer. He often makes movies that have social themes with a commercial narration.[1] He is credited with delivering expensive, high end CGI in most of his films. He basically comes from the Chennai Film Industry and makes movies in Tamil language. His films are often dubbed into other Indian languages like Hindi and Telugu. Shankar initially worked as an assistant director to S. A. Chandrasekhar.
He started his career with Gentleman which grossed very well, then followed by Kadhalan, Indian with Kamal Hassan (Indian submission for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film), Jeans and Mudhalvan which were all mega-blockbusters. He also remade Mudhalvan in Hindi as Nayak: The Real Hero. His next film Boys was a musical blockbuster but grossed moderately in Tamil and Telugu. His film Anniyan a psychological thriller, was a very huge blockbuster hit in Tamil and Telugu languages.
In 2007, he directed and released Sivaji: The Boss with Rajinikanth in the lead role which was an Indian record breaker for the sale of tickets and international popularity, and also one of the highest grossing tamil film. He planned to work with Kamal Hassan again in a film title 'ROBO', that turned into Endhiran which he is currently working with Rajinikanth and Aishwarya Rai, film expected to be released in 2010.
Many of his movies, such as Gentleman and Anniyan, has the protagonist, be played by a Brahmin. However, in recent interviews, he has stated, that it has to do more with the physique of a Brahmin, rather than singling out a specific caste.[2]
[edit] As Producer
| Year | Film | Cast | Notes |
| 1999 | Mudhalvan | Arjun Sarja, Manisha Koirala, Raghuvaran | Winner, Filmfare Best Film Award |
| 2004 | Kaadhal | Bharath, Sandhya | |
| 2006 | Imsai Arasan 23am Pulikesi | Vadivelu, Monica, Nassar, Tejashree | |
| 2006 | Veyil | Pasupathy, Bharath, Bhavana Menon, Priyanka, Shriya Reddy | Winner, National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil Winner, Filmfare Best Film Award |
| 2007 | Kalloori | Akhil, Tamannaah Bhatia | |
| 2008 | Arai Enn 305-il Kadavul | Santhanam, Ganja Karuppu, Prakash Raj, Madhumitha, Jyothirmayi | |
| 2009 | Eeram | Aadhi, Nandha, Sindhu Menon, Saranya Mohan | |
| 2010 | Rettaisuzhi | K. Balachander, Bharathiraja, Anjali | Filming |
| Anandhapurathu Veedu | Nandha, Chaya Singh | Filming |
- S Pictures - Shankar's Production company.
- S Musics - Shankar's newly formed Audio Record label.
[edit] External links
Saturday, February 14, 2009
MY FAVORITE SINGER (KARTHIK)
Its the time some singers can be counted as sinners for their injustice to lyrics. There are very few singers who are real swimmers irrespective of the language they sing in. Karthik, is one of such most versatile and happening singers. His voice suits the best for all young heroes. He has become a mandatory singer for many music directors. Karthik can’t think anything beyond singing. This handsome, humble, dedicated singer has got many offers as hero but declined them politely. He has an interesting past that drove him into the industry. Go ahead to explore it…
Index of all posts on Karthik
Some of his hit songs in Telugu:
Arey Rey Arey Rey (Happy Days)
Oh My Friend (Happy Days)
Yeduta Nilichindi Choodu ( Vaana)
Anaganagaa Kadhalaa (Venky)
Aaley Aaley (Boys)
Happy Preyasi Lekunte (Happy)
Some of his hit songs in Telugu:
Arey Rey Arey Rey (Happy Days)
Oh My Friend (Happy Days)
Yeduta Nilichindi Choodu ( Vaana)
Anaganagaa Kadhalaa (Venky)
Aaley Aaley (Boys)
Happy Preyasi Lekunte (Happy)
Favorites:
Holiday Destination: TirupathiSingers: Hariharan, SPBPlace: Los AngelesCricketer: SachinDish: Sambar SadhamSongs: oliyilae, ulaga azhaiyae, paalpoleActors: Kamal and RajniFriend: Raghav
Karthik was born on November 7 1980.
He debuted in 1999.
Holiday Destination: TirupathiSingers: Hariharan, SPBPlace: Los AngelesCricketer: SachinDish: Sambar SadhamSongs: oliyilae, ulaga azhaiyae, paalpoleActors: Kamal and RajniFriend: Raghav
Karthik was born on November 7 1980.
He debuted in 1999.
Family:
Both of his parents are working.
He has an young brother who is into Engineering.
He married Ambica(Jazz dancer) on July 12th 2006 (Engaged on April 3rd 2006). It was an arranged marriage
Both of his parents are working.
He has an young brother who is into Engineering.
He married Ambica(Jazz dancer) on July 12th 2006 (Engaged on April 3rd 2006). It was an arranged marriage
Pet: Chester
Residence: Annanagar, Near Chintamani, Chennai.
Interviewer: If god gives a boon what would you do
Karthik: Management Degree from IIM
Background:
Few years back Karthik was a regular college goer . He had good interest in music and was learning Carnatic music right from his school days. He was singing for his college band. They used to participate regularly in IIT Madras Fest ‘Sarang’. He never dreamt that he would become a professional singer. He is an ardent fan of AR Rahman. It was one of his life ambitions to see ARR atleast once. He used to call studios but the studio manager or someone used to pick and keep the phone. Singer Srinivas(’Priya Priya Champoddey’ song in Jeans) is a good friend of Karthik’s cousin. Srinivas introduced Karthik to ARR. He could not believe this and was on Cloud 9.
At that time ARR asked him whether he can sing. He said yes and ARR asked him to sing something for him. He was surprised and sang a song. ARR was impressed and advised him to look into singing as a career. Karthik could not believe this as meeting ARR was itself a memorable moment for him and ARR giving such a compliment was totally unbelievable. He left everything and again started practising regularly. However, he could not get a singing chance immediately.
Atlast the debute day came in an interesting way. It was one of his friend’s birthday. They went to a snooker parlour. They planned a surprise birthday gift for their friend and wanted to spend till midnight there. Only one of them was having a cell phone. Rahman was looking for some fresh voices for chorus. Singer Srinivas was trying to reach Harish Raghavendra, Tippu, Gopal Rao..etc He could not get one of them right away and so was trying to reach Karthik through his residence number. Karthik’s Mom was trying to call to his friend’s cell phone but the signal was poor in the snooker parlour. Srinivas was continuously calling Karthik’s Mom for about 8 times and his Mom literally started crying as she knows the importance of that chance and how much interested Karthik was in singing.
It was around 12 that they came upstairs. Atlast he attened his Mom’s call and on knowing this rushed to the studio on his bike. It was for the Pukar movie and he had to sing chorus with Tippu, Harish. It was his debute which was finished in 30 Mins at around 1 AM. He could not believe what had happened. Even none of his friends took it seriously when he told them that he sang for Rahman. Unfortunately that song in Pukar didn’t come out. He started singing chorus with Tippu, Harish for about an year.
Rahman always used to get confused in indentifying Tippu and Karthik. He always mistook Karthik to Tippu. One day during a chorus session, Rahman observed all the singers and said ‘You the guy without spectacles stay back and others can leave’. It was Karthik. He took it very seriously and was knowing that Rahman would ask him to sing and its a lovely chance to prove his mettle. He decided to take it as a do or die situation. Rahman asked him to sing an aalaap. He was singing and Rahman was giving some suggestions by playing the chords. Rahman was expecting more grief in the aalaap and thus Karthik forgot about himself and got very much immersed into it by singing continuously, closing his eyes. After some time, he opened his eyes and saw that everyone was laughing.
Rahman was standing next to him and said ‘Good job. You did well’.
Next day Rahman asked him to come for a track with which he was trying something new and if it works he will use it. It was for the movie ‘Jodi’. He was nervous but Rahman was jovial with him and made him feel comfortable. After the recording Rahman said its good. This is how he got his first break with Rahman.
None would be knowing how a song comes out under Rahman. Because it undergoes lots of transformations. ‘Girl Friend’ song in Boys was the one everyone believed beforehand that its gonna rock. When Karthik started singing this, Rahman interrupted and asked him to sing like a saxaphone. It was interesting to sing like an instrument.
That brought lot of variety to the song. And the rest is history
Few years back Karthik was a regular college goer . He had good interest in music and was learning Carnatic music right from his school days. He was singing for his college band. They used to participate regularly in IIT Madras Fest ‘Sarang’. He never dreamt that he would become a professional singer. He is an ardent fan of AR Rahman. It was one of his life ambitions to see ARR atleast once. He used to call studios but the studio manager or someone used to pick and keep the phone. Singer Srinivas(’Priya Priya Champoddey’ song in Jeans) is a good friend of Karthik’s cousin. Srinivas introduced Karthik to ARR. He could not believe this and was on Cloud 9.
At that time ARR asked him whether he can sing. He said yes and ARR asked him to sing something for him. He was surprised and sang a song. ARR was impressed and advised him to look into singing as a career. Karthik could not believe this as meeting ARR was itself a memorable moment for him and ARR giving such a compliment was totally unbelievable. He left everything and again started practising regularly. However, he could not get a singing chance immediately.
Atlast the debute day came in an interesting way. It was one of his friend’s birthday. They went to a snooker parlour. They planned a surprise birthday gift for their friend and wanted to spend till midnight there. Only one of them was having a cell phone. Rahman was looking for some fresh voices for chorus. Singer Srinivas was trying to reach Harish Raghavendra, Tippu, Gopal Rao..etc He could not get one of them right away and so was trying to reach Karthik through his residence number. Karthik’s Mom was trying to call to his friend’s cell phone but the signal was poor in the snooker parlour. Srinivas was continuously calling Karthik’s Mom for about 8 times and his Mom literally started crying as she knows the importance of that chance and how much interested Karthik was in singing.
It was around 12 that they came upstairs. Atlast he attened his Mom’s call and on knowing this rushed to the studio on his bike. It was for the Pukar movie and he had to sing chorus with Tippu, Harish. It was his debute which was finished in 30 Mins at around 1 AM. He could not believe what had happened. Even none of his friends took it seriously when he told them that he sang for Rahman. Unfortunately that song in Pukar didn’t come out. He started singing chorus with Tippu, Harish for about an year.
Rahman always used to get confused in indentifying Tippu and Karthik. He always mistook Karthik to Tippu. One day during a chorus session, Rahman observed all the singers and said ‘You the guy without spectacles stay back and others can leave’. It was Karthik. He took it very seriously and was knowing that Rahman would ask him to sing and its a lovely chance to prove his mettle. He decided to take it as a do or die situation. Rahman asked him to sing an aalaap. He was singing and Rahman was giving some suggestions by playing the chords. Rahman was expecting more grief in the aalaap and thus Karthik forgot about himself and got very much immersed into it by singing continuously, closing his eyes. After some time, he opened his eyes and saw that everyone was laughing.
Rahman was standing next to him and said ‘Good job. You did well’.
Next day Rahman asked him to come for a track with which he was trying something new and if it works he will use it. It was for the movie ‘Jodi’. He was nervous but Rahman was jovial with him and made him feel comfortable. After the recording Rahman said its good. This is how he got his first break with Rahman.
None would be knowing how a song comes out under Rahman. Because it undergoes lots of transformations. ‘Girl Friend’ song in Boys was the one everyone believed beforehand that its gonna rock. When Karthik started singing this, Rahman interrupted and asked him to sing like a saxaphone. It was interesting to sing like an instrument.
That brought lot of variety to the song. And the rest is history
ISAI PUYAL A.R.RAHMAN
A.R.RAHMAN
AR Rahman is a truly gifted musician and has many Indian and international awards to his credit. He has won “the Mauritius National Award and the Malaysian Award for contributions to music. He was nominated for a Laurence Olivier Award for his first West-End production. A four time National Award winner and conferred the Padma Shri from the Government of India, Rahman has received six awards for Best Music at the Tamil Nadu State Film Awards and eleven awards for his scores at the Filmfare and Filmfare Awards South each.”
We wish him luck for the Golden Globes… this would be definitely the largest feather in his already crowded cap!
We wish him luck for the Golden Globes… this would be definitely the largest feather in his already crowded cap!
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