Jyothika rarely makes a public appearance. But when she does, it makes news.
Recently, the pretty lady inaugurated Meena Bazaar, an exhibition of designer clothes, jewellery, accessories, cards, gifts and home furnishing in which designer showcased their latest collection.
Jo walked in with her good friend Lakshmi and went through all the stalls picking up bags, shoes and things for her home.
Dressed in a casual salwar-kameez, she was glowing and was the cynosure of all eyes.
Kamal Hassan and his team deserve a pat on their backs for conducting the audio launch of Unnaipol Oruvan on Sunday morning with style.It was one of the best audio launches ever, as it was all over in 40 minutes without any boring long speeches or delays.Chief guests at the function were Kamal's mentor and Guru K.Balachandar, his first producer AVM Saravanan, and his all time favourite music director MS Viswanathan. Other guests included KS Ravikumar, Devi Sri Prasad and Swaroop Reddy of Think Music.
Kamal knew the importance of time and started the function at 9.30 in the morning at the packed Sathyam big screen. Fans of the actor, up on the balcony, also kept cheering the Ulaganayagan.Gauthami played the perfect hostess of the show and in her short introductory speech said, 'Sruthi Hassan is the new face of Indian music and she is very talented. Her dedication, determination and sincerity to her work are great. She is the true waris (heir) to Kamal Hassan's legacy.''For the first time instead of having a cut-out from the film as a background, the full screen stills from the film were flashed throughout the function.The theatrical trailer of the film and a music video for television and internet promotions were played on the big screen for the select invitees.The slickly made promo had a stylish Sruthi and Blaaze belting out the title song written by Manushaputhran.
The music video promotion is sure to bring the youth to theatres.Following that, Kamal escorted KB to the stage to seek his blessings as Akshara Hassan welcomed the legendary director with a bouquet of flowers.Subbulakshmi (Gauthami's daughter) did the same to AVM Saravanan.
MS Viswanathan who also came on the stage to put a 'ponnada'around Sruthi.The audio was jointly unveiled by KB and AVM Saravanan. In his brief speech KB said: ''Two generations are meeting. Sruthi is going to be the new sensation in Indian cinema.'' AVM Saravanan said : ''Kamal has taken Tamil cinema to new heights.''.Sruthi thanking everybody profusely said: '' I was always dreaming of this day. I feel as an artist it is an important day and to work with Kamal Hassan is a blessing.
Gauthami is my biggest supporter, her words mean a lot to me.'Kamal ended the proceedings by saying: ''I'm glad all my gurus have come to bless my daughter. MSV sir inspite of not keeping good health came for the function. KB sir has not discovered me but invented me. The show must go on!''
Udhayanidhi Stalin is one young and good looking producer of the contemporary Tamil cine Industry. Which director will be ready to miss to cast a good looking producer like Udhayanidhi? The latest news in the Industry is that the young producer is turning hero very soon.
Following a small appearance in his production venture ‘Aadhavan’, Udhayanidhi will do a full-fledged role for director Dharani. Any guesses as to who is the lucky lady to pair up with him? It’s our slim-hip beauty Trisha.
Apart from this, it’s heard that Udhayanidhi is now busy hearing stories from many associate directors. If he is held-up with other works, he sends his manager, says the sources. What is more? The generous producer gives Rs.5000 as a token of appreciation to every director who narrates the script to him.
Versatile actor Prakashraj, who was adjudged the best actor award on Monday at the 55th National Film Awards 2007 for his performance in Priyadarshan's off-beat Tamil film Kanchivaram, has reportedly been paid Rs. 40 lakhs for the villain's role in his upcoming Kannada film Dhool, a remake of Tamil film Thiruvilayadal Aarambam, starring Dhanush and Shriya Saran in lead roles.
Dhool stars Yogi and Aindrita Ray in lead roles. Prakashraj is the villain and will be seen as Aindrita’s rich brother in the film, which recently started its new schedule from September 5.
The actor is also busy with the Kannada film Manjina Hani, starring Ravichandran. Prakashraj is the director and producer of the ongoing Kannada remake of his much acclaimed Tamil movie Abhiyum Naanum, directed by Radha Mohan.
The wait is finally over people! The Audio of Kamal’s ‘Unnaipol Oruvan’ will be unveiled at the Sathyam Cinemas at 9.00 am on September 6th.
The audio CD will be released by producer AVM Saravanan while it will be received by director K.Balachandar. For the first time Malayalam superstar Mohanlal and Kamal Haasan are coming together to promote their movie. The audio is being released through Think Music, which is the musical wing of Sathyam Cinemas. Shruthi Haasan has scored the music for the film and also choreographed for a promotional song along with her sister Akshara.
‘Unnaipol Oruvan’ is produced by Kamal Haasan in association with UTV and is a remake of Hindi movie ‘A Wednesday’.
The audio of ‘Unnaipol Oruvan’ will be available in a little while after the audio launch. So, people don’t miss to tune into www.raaga.com to listen and download the songs of ‘Unnaipol Oruvan’!
Iceland's capital city Reykjavik was the venue of the famous chess match between Bobby Fischer and Boris Spassky four decades ago. Now Iceland, the coolest place in the world, is the hottest spot for Indian movie makers. Shooting at the unexplored locations or rather the glaciers and sprawling beaches is the in thing for Indian moviemakers.
Just back from Iceland after a hectic 25-day shoot for the Telugu film Namo Venkatesa is Kollywood's dream girl Trisha. A travel freak, Trisha said she was simply bowled over by the black beaches and the experience of shooting at Blue Lagoon with the temperature hovering at minus one degree. "For a song it was a picture-perfect spot,” said Trisha, reliving those exciting moments in an exotic location.
Far from the madding crowd was the perfect way for Trisha to unwind after a hectic schedule of Vinnai Thandi Varuvaya. Now with her Bollywood debut round the corner – the shoot of Priyadarshan's Khatta Meetha about to start – Trisha said there are no complaints for her career graph.
Along the way, Trisha had to decline a few Tamil and Telugu offers to facilitate her Bollywood entry. Clear in her priorities, Trisha is happy she made this choice to migrate to Bollywood.
