Planet A. R. Rahman

  Kamal Haasan’s Marma Yogi is shaping up in a big way with all the ground work almost over. The shooting of this movie is expected to commence sometime in the second week of October as planned earlier. The latest report on this film is that Mumaith Khan has been roped in to play an important role and will alsodo an item number. Veteran actress and danseuse Shobana has also been signed up to star

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  If initial sound of YUVVRAAJ is any indication, Subhash Ghai, A.R. Rahman and Gulzar have a winner in hands. The teasers of this yet another magnum opus from Ghai are out and so far, reactions from all around have been positive all the way. Though one is yet to hear the words in the song, just the sound of piano playing in the background with some well etched frames featuring the quartet of Anil

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  Mumaith Khan, who shot to fame playing item numbers in a slew of Tamil films in the recent past, is the latest addition to the ‘Marma Yogi’ team. The movie enacted and directed by Kamal Haasan, features Trisha and Shriya in prominent roles. Buzz is that Venkatesh and Hemamalini have been roped in for special roles. With music by AR Rahman, the period film is all set to go to floors very soon.

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  It is said that when Amitabh Bachchan enters the scene everyone in the industry makes way for him. But not this time! The release of Big B starrer Alladin has been delayed and the reason cited is Aamir Khan’s Ghajini. AB plays the role of a genie in Sujoy ghosh’s Alladin and it is said that the film aims at children. The shooting of the film has also been complete and they were planning to

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  view YUVVRAAJ movie stills Whenever music wizard A.R.Rahman and iconic lyricist Gulzaar have come together they have always weaved magic. Right from Shah Rukh Khan's "Chaiyyan Chaiyyan" (DIL SE) to Aishwarya–Abhishek's "Tere Bina" (GURU), the duo has successfully serenaded the audience with some superb and soulful compositions. And of course things can get only better as they are now coming

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  The brand ambassador of Longines, a Swiss watch brand, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan made her gracious presence felt in their Gurgoan boutique during its inaugural ceremony. Speaking to the media after declaring open the showroom, Ash said that before Endhiran’s shoot commence she was required to brush up her Tamil so that shecan pronounce the words correctly. It may be recalled that her last Tamil film

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  Mani Ratnam's Raavan seems to have secretly kick started already. Shooting is underway in the lushly backwaters of Chalakkudi in God's own country, Kerala. Mani shot Prithviraj and Vikram for a few significant scenes. However, the shooting wasn't devoid of any hiccups, we hear. Mani andthe crew had to wait for a couple of hours until the production incharge mobilized 50 boats required for the

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  It’s well-known that Mani Ratnam directs a bilingual flick in Hindi and Tamil for his production house Madras talkies, which has its storyline based on the epic Ramayana. The film started rolling and the shoot progresses in the dense forests of Chalakudi. Abhishek would join the crew for the shoot by tomorrow, October 5th whereas Aishwarya would come to Chalakudi on October 8th.Maniratnam titled

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  Trisha’s career is shaping up remarkably well with the actress lassoing in prestigious projects. For Diwali, Radha Mohan’s Abhiyum Naanum would be ready where Trisha is said to have had a very meaty role donning the hat of Prakash Raj’s daughter in the film. In Telugu she will be seen as Nagarjuna’s heroine in King. However Marma Yogi can be said to be her dream project where for the first time

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  Vaiyapuri , the comedian has been making his mark in the tinsel town with his unique manner in dialogue delivery and amusing style. He has figured in many films and has provided comic relief to the audience. But according to him, he has bagged the role to his heart’s content only recently. The comedian has hit a jackpot of sorts by bagging two plum assignments - one with Kamal Hassan in Marma

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  One such Lollapaloozas of perfectionism: Obviously, it's Aamir Khan who doesn't get convinced at an ease. Glimpse through his previous flicks; longer schedules of filming to get them perfectly spelled and Taare Zameen Par would be a precise illustration. Amole Gupta conceptualized the scintillating theme for the film and was assigned to direct. Catching view of canned shots for the first

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  Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan is at it again, Mr Perfectionist who doesn't take things too lightly is apparently unhappy with his work in Ghajini. And knowing his past record and urge for perfection, reports are that Aamir is likely to re-shoot some of the portions. Ghajini, directed by A Murugadoss is complete and the director held a special screening for Aamir after which he has decided to

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  Though there was no official word on the release of Rakesh Mehra directed DILLI 6 throughout the year, there was speculation galore that the film would manage to arrive this year. A couple of months back, UTV did eventually come up with 23rd January as the D–day for the film's arrival. It was all official and all eyes were set on this Abhishek Bachchan starrer which was touted to be the one of

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  The Walt Disney Company (India) on Tuesday announced its plans to independently produce four live action films. These will include The 19th Step with Kamal Haasan and Asin, to be directed by Bharat Bala, andZokkomon with the Taare Zameen Par whiz-kid Darsheel Safari, to be directed by Satyajit Bhatkal.It was Bhatkal who wrote The Spirit of Lagaan and directed Chale Chalo, the documentary on the

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  Gained a spectacular opening, thanks to the opera composed by AR Rahman, ‘Sakkarakatti’ is now attaining laurels beyond the four seas. The usual speculations rage high abroad for flicks starring Rajinikanth or Kamal Haasan. If not otherwise movies directed by the likes of Shankar, Mani Ratnam gains an overseas market, for they are sure to enthrall the audience with their magnum opus. The

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  A couple of songs set to tunes by A.R.Rahman for 'Endhiran' were shot in U.S.A., Peru, and Brazil. Rajinikanth returned home from U.S.A on September 27 after the first schedule of filming was over. But then director Shankar wanted to continue filming in Brazil and required Aishwarya Rai Bachchan to stay back as many of her shots were to be canned.Incidentally, hubby Abhishek's 'Drona' releases

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  The grapevine is abuzz that J D Chakravarthy is playing the villain opposite superstar Rajinikanth in Shankar’s Enthiran. J D Chakravarthy (TOI Photo) Ask him about it and he says with a smile, “Even I got to know about my role in the movie from others. I was surprised when my friends called up and congratulated me. But that isn’t the case. There is no truth in these rumours.” Chakravarthy,

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  Subhash Ghai's mega musical extragavanza Yuvraaj is all set to showcase its trailer to the audience along with the release of Drona on 2nd October. The musical extravaganza Yuvraaj stars Anil Kapoor, Salman Khan, Zayed Khan, Katrina Kaif and Boman Irani in the lead roles and has been shot in various picturesque location of Europe, Mumbai etc . The music has been scored by maestro A.R. Rahman

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  Actor Rajinikanth's return from USA after completing the shooting for a couple of songs for ‘Endhiran’, to Chennai on Saturday night has sparked a lot of speculations.‘Endhiran’, directed by Shankar and produced by Ayngaran Internationals, features Aishwarya Rai in the lead role.  A couple of songs were shot in Peru and USA, set to tunes by A R Rahman.Rajinikanth fans had struck colorful posters

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  The hard-to-please superstar of Bollywood is reportedly unhappy with the way his upcoming film Ghajini (Hindi)has shaped up. Aamir Khan is at it again. The movie for which he all but shaved his head has not met his expectations. ‘Ghajini’, directed by A Murugadoss, is complete and the director reportedly held a special screening of the film recently for Aamir. If the buzz is to be believed,

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  Azhagu Nilave
Film: Pavithra
Singer: Chithra

Context of this song:
A mother who lost her child during birth itself, considers another guy as her own son. But, the society views this relationship differently and doesn't see the motherly love!

azhagu nilave...
O Beautiful moon!

kadhavu thirandhu... arugil vandhaaye...
You opened the door and came near to me...

enadhu kanavai unadhu vizhiyil eduthu vandhaaye
You came carrying my dreams in your eyes!

Oru paalaivanamaai kidandha vayitril paalai vaarthaaye!
You flooded my barren desert land of a womb, with milk

en paadhi uyirai thiruppi tharuvey parandhu vandhaaye!
To return my remaining soul, you took birth and came to me

indha paavi unnai sumandhadhillai, naanum un thaaye!
This sinner (herself) has not borne you in her womb, but I’m still in your mother!

sondhangal enbadhu thaai thandhadhu
Relationships were given by mother

indha bandhangal enbadhu yaar thandhadhu
But, who gave all these acquaintances?

innoru thaaimai thaan naan kandadhu
Another motherhood was what I got!

ada un vizhi yaenada neer kondadhu?
Why did your eyes well up with tears?

anbu thaan thyaagamey
Affection implies sacrifice

azhugai thaan dhyanamey
Crying is like meditaion

unakkum enakkum ulla uravu oorukku puriyaadhe...
The society won’t understand our relationship!

boomiyai nesikkum ver polave
Like the root (of a tree) which loves the earth…

un poomugam nesithen, thaayagave
I love your beautiful face, as a mother

neerukkul swasikkum meen polave
Like the fishes which breathe under water,

un nesathil vaazhuven naanagave
I’ll live with your affection!

ulagam thaan maarume
The world will change

uravugal vaazhume
But, relationships will live (forever)

kadalai vidavum aazham endhan kanneer thuli onru....
A single tear drop of mine is deeper than an ocean!

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