Showing posts with label Kamal Hassan. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Kamal Hassan. Show all posts

Friday, September 2, 2011

Shruti Haasan getting too expensive for producers

Shruti Haasan getting too expensive for producers

September 2, 2011






Reports say that upcoming starlet and actor Kamal Haasan’s daughter Shruti Haasan is turning out to be quite expensive for her producers. The talented Shruti had already debuted as actress in Bollywood and Tollywood with not much success and is now trying out her luck in Tamil by debuting as Suriya’s heroine in director A.R. Murugadoss’ upcoming film ‘7aam Arivu’.

It is said that the producer is made to cough up Rs.60,000 for a day’s expenses for Shruti Haasan as she comes along with her entourage. Her costumer, touch-up artiste, make-up women and car driver are all to be paid off hefty sums by the producers for each day till the schedule is completed.

Most of the leading actresses get their fee including the allowances to be paid to their personal attendants like make-up artistes. Shruti, however, dares to be different and makes the director bear the burden of taking care of her assistants. A rough estimate puts these expenses alone at Rs.60 lakhs! (KT)
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Thursday, September 1, 2011

Mani Ratnam To Direct Akshara Hassan

Mani Ratnam To Direct Akshara Hassan


August 31, 2011






Akshara Hassan, daughter of Kamal Hassan, seems to be getting a dream debut, as Mani Ratnam is gearing up to launch her in his next movie. The ace filmmaker has chosen her for the female lead role in his next Tamil movie.

Reports say that Mani Ratnam, who has at least three scripts in hand, is planning to start a love story before directing Ajith Kumar's film. The movie will be the launchpad of veteran actor Karthik's son Gautham. So, to pair him up in the film, the filmmaker has decided to cast Akshara Hassan, claim reports.

The filmmaker has reportedly convinced Kamal Hassan and his ex-wife and mother of Akshara Hassan, Sarika. They are happy that their daughter is getting a grand launch, says a report. The shooting of the film will take off in September 2011. It will be shot in Kanyakumari and Kovalam in Kerala.

The story of the film is about the Sri Lankan fishermen issue turmoil. The script is written by Jayamohan of Naan Kadavul and Angadi Theru fame. (OI)
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Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Amy Jackson joins Kamal Haasans Viswaroopam


Amy Jackson joins Kamal Haasans Viswaroopam

August 30, 2011






British Madame Amy Jackson has landed the plump offer to showcase her skills in another Kollywood movie. Amy will play the lead in none other than Ulaganayagan Kamal Haasans upcoming project Viswaroopam. Amy made her thumping Tamil debut with director Vijays’ Madrasapattinam. The young lady has made quite a name for her Liverpool temperament as she earlier walked out of Gautham Menon’s Hindi remake of the well acclaimed flick ‘VinnaiThaandi Varuvya’ after which she has grabbed the Kamal movie in her kitty .

Kamal’s Viswaroopam went on floors recently at the Jeppiar College of Engineering and surprisingly Kamal was happy to find namma ‘Suriya’ shooting at the same college for KV Anand’s Matraan. Kamal seems to be more than content getting Amy on board, as he was in search of a foreign face as per the script demanded. His big budget trilingual (Tamil, Telugu and Hindi) will also have Rahul Bose playing the anti-hero with Bollywood trio Shankar, Ehsaan and Loy providing some delightful music.

Hope Kamal won’t have more problems dealing with Amy’s hot tempers. (KT)
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Monday, February 21, 2011

Malaysia Vasudevan dies at 67

Malaysia Vasudevan dies at 67

February 21, 2011





Veteran singer Malaysia Vasudevan passed away yesterday afternoon at a private hospital in Chennai. He breathed his last when he was 67. He was admitted last week due to cardiac problems. The singer is survived by his wife, a son and a daughter.

Malaysia Vasudevan crooned over 8,000 songs in Tamil and sung close to 4,000 songs in different languages. He worked with many top music directors like MS Viswanathan, Ilaiyaraja, Shankar-Ganesh, AR Rahman etc. He lent his voice for most of the actors in Tamil film industry.

He started his singing career with Delhi to Madras. But it was 'Attukutti Muttaittu' from Kamal Hassan starrer 16 Vayithinile, which brought him under limelight. He forayed into acting with Oru Kaithiyin Diary and went on to act in 85 films in Kollywood.

Actor Kamal Hassan, Ilaiyaraja, Rajinikanth and many noted names from the Tamil film industry have paid tribute to Malaysia Vasudevan. A few celebrities expressed their grief on Twitter.

Director Venkat Prabhu tweeted, “Our uncle singer Malaysia Vasudevan passed away!!! RIP vasu uncle!!! Love u .”

Actor Siddharth tweeted, “RIP Malaysia Vasudevan. So many great songs. A legacy lives on... ”.

Dayanidhi Azhagiri, “RIP Malaysia Vasudevan! ”. On behalf of Malaysia Vasudevan fans, we expresse our deepest condolences to his family and friends. (OI)
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Thursday, August 19, 2010

Kamal to re-launch Shruti Haasan

Kamal to re-launch Shruti Haasan

August 20, 2010



First it was mom Sarika whose good friends were used to launch daughter Shruti Haasan's career in Hindi cinema. Now, apparently dad Kamal Hassan has taken over the responsibility to put his daughter's career on the right track in Bollywood.

Her first attempt at stardom in "Luck" was a big fiasco. So now "Ghajini" director A.R. Murugadoss has been asked to create an impressive re-launch film for the pretty actress.

Murugadoss admits that his multilingual film "Ezham Arivu" ("The Seventh Sense") is planned as a re-launch for Shruti in Bollywood.

"It is a medical thriller with some of the most costly special effects ever done in southern cinema. We want to take the sci-fi to a new level in the South. Shruti has a very powerful role and yes, we're hoping it would launch her career in Hindi cinema," said Murugadoss.

The story goes that Murugadoss had gone to Kamal Haasan to collaborate on a project. Instead Kamal suggested that he work with Shruti whose experience in Mumbai was far from satisfying.

That's how Murugadoss ended up signing Shruti opposite Suriya in the Tamil "Ezham Arivu" ("The Seventh Sense"). Originally the film was meant to be in Tamil and Telugu. But now a Hindi version is also being made. It will be made in Tamil Nadu. (GUL)

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Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Kamal Haasan praying for 'Robo' success

Kamal Haasan praying for 'Robo' success

August 18, 2010




It is known news that superstar Rajinikanth and the iconic Kamal Haasan share a strong camaraderie and friendship. So if you are wondering that Kamal is praying for the success of Rajini's film 'Robo' then here is the inside story.

It is heard that Kamal is keen on reviving his ambitious projects such as 'Marudhanaayagam' and 'Maramyogi'. In today's rates, these films will touch a whopping Rs 200 crores. Now, 'Robo' has been made at Rs 150 crores and Kamal is hoping that this film becomes a big success.

This will give him the confidence to bid for his projects and he would find the investors also easily. The market analysts say that there is potential for 'Robo' to make profits but the truth shall be known once the film releases. (GUL)

Endhiran (Robo) Movie Trailer


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Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Kamal Hassan to act in malluwood after two decades

Kamal Hassan to act in malluwood after two decades

August 5, 2010



South Indian versatile actor Kamal Hassan, who is also known as a living legend on south Indian cinema, will be acting in malluwood, after a gap of two decades. There is news that the actor has agreed to act in the film “Four Friends” which features actor jayaram, actor jayasurya and Kunchako Boban in the lead along with Meera Jasmine.

It is a fact that actor Jayaram and Kamal Hassan are good friends from almost 25 years and so Kamal has agreed to act in the project. Kamal Hassan has disclosed this news on the occasion of friendship day, which fell on August 1st, 2010. “Four friends” is a movie, which is related to friendship and Kamal Hassan wanted to feature in the movie, for the sake of sacred friendship bond with actor Jayaram. (HC)

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Monday, July 12, 2010

Nominations for 57th South Filmfare Awards

Nominations for 57th South Filmfare Awards

July 13, 2010



Finally the biggest event of this year arrives as the South Indian film celebrities are curiously looking for the big day to bag their honors. Yeah! It’s all about the 57th South Filmfare Awards scheduled to be hosted on August 7. Actress Tamanna was invited to inaugurate the press conference of marking the event.

The nominees for the best actor of Tamil Cinema 2009 are Surya (Ayan), Arya (Naan Kadavul), Prakash Raj (Kanchivaram), Jayam Ravi (Peranmai) and Kamal Hassan (Unnai Pol Oruvan) while the best actress nominees are Tamanna (Kanden Kadhalai), Sneha (Achamundu Achamundu), Pooja (Naan Kadavul), Padmapriya (Pokkisham) and Shreya Reddy (Kanjeevaram).

Meanwhile cherubic Tamanna, who was invited for the press conference of Filmfare Awards, was glad for having nominated for the best actress category in both Tamil and Telugu (Koncham Ishtam Koncham Kashtam) films. Having worked with almost all the young superstars in South Indian film industry, Tamanna mentions that all her co-stars are best in their unique attributes. (OI)
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Wednesday, July 7, 2010

Trisha to act with her 'real' mother

Trisha to act with her 'real' mother

July 8, 2010



According to reliable sources, Trisha mother Uma Krishnan has agreed to do a cameo in Kamal Hassan's next film, which is tauted to be a big budget extravenga. Trisha is playing the lead role opposite Kamal in this film.

Earlier many directors tried to persuade Uma Krishnan, the beautiful mother of Trisha Krishnan to act in films but the lady politely turned away all the offers saying daughter's career first. But now Uma Krishnan could not say no to Kamal Haasan and is all set to make her debut in Tamil films.

The team is already in Europe for the first schedule. The film stars Kamal Haasan, Madhavan, Trisha and Sangeetha in main roles. (GUL)
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Monday, July 5, 2010

"Universal Hero" Kamal Haasan to direct again

"Universal Hero" Kamal Haasan to direct again

July 6, 2010



Film icon Kamal Haasan will wear the director’s hat for a third time in his 50-year-long career even as younger daughter Akshara steps into the film industry as assistant to Rahul Dholakia.

Akshara does not want to follow elder sister Shruthi’s example and don the grease paint, said Haasan who was here for the inauguration of an retrospective of his films.

In his career spanning five decades, Haasan has only helmed two films, Hey Ram (2000) and Veeru Mandi (2004), and he is raring to call the shots again, having already zeroed in on prospective scripts.

"I will direct more films. Many young actors want me to direct and guide them. There are so many actors, people and talents, who haven’t got their moment of glory and if possible I’d like to help all of them. There are some scripts I am looking at," said Haasan.

The 55-year-old, who won his first National Award in 1960 at the age of five for his debut in Kalathur Kannamma, said that both his daughters are fiercely independant and make their own decisions.

"I don’t interfere in their career decisions, I give advise when it’s asked for. Akshara has started as an assistant on a film, though it’s not a part of my production house," said Haasan of his 19-year-old daughter.

Akshara and Shruthi are Haasan’s daughters with actress Sarika, who separated from the actor in 2002.

Haasan had flown in to attend the inauguration from Italy where he is shooting with Madhavan and Trisha for the film Manmadhan Ambu. (CHIT)
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Sunday, July 4, 2010

It's Gauthami, not Mrs Kamal Hassan

It's Gauthami, not Mrs Kamal Hassan

July 5, 2010



Film icon Kamal Hassan was left blushing during the gala inauguration of a retrospective of his films, when his partner Gauthami was referred to as Mrs Kamal Hassan on stage, in front of a packed audience.

The 55-year-old veteran was accompanied by the South Indian actress and her daughter Subbalakshmi at the function which was attended by Minister of Information and broadcasting Ambika Soni among others.

S M Khan, the Director of Directorate of Film Festivals which organised the event, thanked "Mr Kamal Hassan and Mrs Kamal Hassan" for attending the event.

"They are not married and have always been very open about the nature of their relationship. The mistake rarely happens because every body knows that they are not married," said a source close to the actor.

The Padmashri winning actor and director, however, later took the mic to wish Gauthami a very happy birthday and thanked her for accompanying him to the event.

Soni also congratulated the actress on her birthday, thanking her for taking out time to be at the event.

Hassan and Gauthami have been together for the past three years after the actor split from his wife Sarika in 2002.

The actor's two daughters with Sarika, Shruthi and Akshara often make public appearances with Gauthami. (GUL)
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Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Shocking Lip Kiss Of Big Hero's Daughter

Shocking Lip Kiss Of Big Hero's Daughter

June 30, 2010



She is known as the seductive beauty by the youngsters and a chip of the old block by the cine circuit. She is none other than Shruti Haasan, daughter of Kamal Haasan and right now, this pretty girl is making headlines for some spicy and hot reasons.

Apparently, Shruti made a bold debut in Hindi when she sported a bikini in the pool and revealed her curves. Now, the buzz is that she is taking another step further and is likely to get into a steamy lip lock sequence. There is an interesting part to it.

Shruti is likely to do this with the actor Emraan Hashmi who is popular as Bollywood’s serial kisser. While no confirmation has been given on this, it is heard that this would surely come as a shocking surprise to see Shruti getting into the steamy act.

The coming days will give us an idea. (GA)
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Anu Hassan to marry a London based businessman

Anu Hassan to marry a London based businessman

June 30, 2010



Actress Anu Haasan who made her debut as heroine through Manirathnam’s Indira got married to Vikas some ten years back. Vikas was working in the army. Anu Hassan is the daughter of Kamal Haasan’s brother Chandra Haasan. Due to difference of opinion, both of them parted ways and divorced. After the divorce Anu Hassan avoided going to functions and parties.

Later on she started acting in small screens and Ad films. At this point, there is news that she is going to get married to London based business man. It seems that Anu Haasan loved one Graham through internet and she has decided to marry him.

The marriage engagement with Graham has took place in Trichy recently. It seems that only relatives and close friends participated in this engagement function. Anu Haasan confirmed this news in a recent interview to an English magazine. (KT)
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Kamal Haasan film festival in New Delhi

Kamal Haasan film festival in New Delhi

June 30, 2010



50 years, 4 national awards, 19 Filmfare awards and 3 Nandi awards punctuate his illustrious career.

Kamal Haasan is brand and a name to reckon with in Indian cinema. Winning a national award as a child, Kamal Haasan was destined for glory. A perfectionist in every sense, Kamal has managed to carve a niche in every department in film making. Starting his career as a child artist and a national award winner, he went on to become a master writer and director while constantly taking his acting a notch up with every film.

Awards have followed him ever since he apprenticed under K Balachander, with the most notable being the prestigious Padma Shri in the year 1990. Kamal Haasan was also recognised by the Time Magazine for his exploits in the gangster saga ’Nayagan’, which was based on the classic ’The Godfather’. He has played a communist, a ventriloquist, a psychotic man, a Bharathanatyam dancer and a sympathetic don among many other memorable roles through out his career.

Kamal Haasan has also proved that he cares for the society by converting his fan clubs into welfare associations. The actor has proved his expertise in areas of make up, not to mention his prowess as a lyricist and singer.

As a mark of recognition of 50 years of contribution to cinema, the Directorate of Film Festivals is organizing a three day film festival called ’Retrospective of Kamal Haasan films’, which aims to showcase the best films from his filmography.

This film festival will be inaugurated and presided over by honorouble Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Ambika Soni and Kamal Haasan would be the guest of honour.

The festival, that aims to showcase the best films of this actor par excellence, starts on July 2, 2010 at Sirifort Auditorium II.

His die hard fans have one more reason to rejoice since the entry is free. (CHIT)
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Monday, June 28, 2010

‘I haven’t reduced my salary for Kamal’: Trisha

‘I haven’t reduced my salary for Kamal’: Trisha

June 29, 2010



It is well known that beautiful actress Trisha is playing a lead role opposite Kamal Haasan in the latest flick titled ‘Manmadhan Ambu’ and the shooting is going on at brisk pace in Paris. It was heard from some of the sources that Trisha had reduced her remuneration for the film. But the actress denies the rumors and says “I have not reduced my fee for the Tamil film as compared to the Hindi film. Rumours that say I have are all untrue. For me the story is always more important than the money.

My role opposite Kamal in ‘Manmadhan Ambu’ is a dream come true. I lost the chance to act with him in ‘Dasavataram’ and ‘Marma Yogi’. He wanted me to co-star with him in ‘Manmadhan Ambu’ and that is being realized now. In Hindi film ‘Khatta Meeta,’ I play the role of a straightforward Corporation Commissioner.

It is directed by Priyadarshan. He is my guru. When he invited me to act in the film, I was only too happy to.” [WaY]
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Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Kamal and Trisha shooting in Paris!

Kamal and Trisha shooting in Paris!

June 17, 2010



Kamal Haasan and Trisha starrer latest flick ‘Manmadhan Ambu’ is being shaped well in the hands of top director K S Ravi Kumar. The film shooting is progressing at brisk pace. From Friday onwards the lead pair is shooting in Paris.

Trisha in her social networking site twittered– “Paris is beautifuuulll…Les champs élysées, le louvre, le tour Eiffel, le note dame……sigh….the city of looveee….blessed to be here”.

The story has been penned by Kamal Haasan itself and now he is working on screenplay also. [WaY]
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Saturday, June 12, 2010

Sangeetha to Play an Innocent Girl in Manmadhan Ambu

Sangeetha to Play an Innocent Girl in Manmadhan Ambu

June 13, 2010



Sangeetha says that Kamal Hassan is her Guru. While sharing about her experience in the movie, she said that this time she’ll be playing the role of an innocent girl, which she is new to her. So it seems that Kamal is conducting rehearsals at his Alwarpet office.

Sangeetha also said that her next venture is Thambi Kottai, where in she’ll be working with stars like Narain, Prabhu, Meena and more.

Thambi Kottai is being directed by Ammu Ramesh and produced by D.Imman. (CS)
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Friday, June 11, 2010

Simbhu gets Shruthi Hassan in his next

Simbhu gets Shruthi Hassan in his next

June 12, 2010



Tamil young hero silambarasan is all set to entertain his fans in a bilingual project, which is going to be directed by director linguswamy. The movie will feature Simbhu in the lead role and actor Madhavan will play the role of his brother. There is news that director Linguswamy is intending to sign Shruthi Hassan for this project. The movie will go onto floors in July and will be directed by Dayanidhi Alagiri.

It is a fact this movie will also be made in Telugu as well with Telugu actor Mahesh Babu in the lead. The Telugu version will be produced by Tirupathi Prasad of Mega Super good films.

There is news that Linguswamy is in a hunt for the female lead in the film.

Note- Shruthi Hassan has not yet signed the project, but is interested in doing this project. (HC)
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Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Roja to quit politics and back to movies!

Roja to quit politics and back to movies!

June 9, 2010



Heroine Roja who had established her own brand image in the industry by acting with all the top actors like Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, Vijayakanth and many others, had quit the films and went to politics. And now, the latest news is that she is fed up with politics and ready to quit them and back to movies soon. Already she has acted in a recent Telugu film ‘Golimaar’ and also acting as Vijay’s mother in a Tamil film titled ‘Kaavalkaran’.

The actress says “I faced a lot of problems in politics, and as I was always wandering between the Collectors Office and Police Station for the welfare of people I couldn’t look after my health properly. Though I do this much things to people, people prefer only those who do not do anything for them. Politics is male dominated and it is difficult for women to withstand. I have started to hate politics”.

She further adds “People interested in public welfare enter politics, but nothing can be done without political power. So I have decided to return back to cinema. I will continue to act in films in any roles that come my way. I am very happy to act as Vijay’s mother. Many new face actress are entering the cinema field, it’s a encouraging sign. The taste of people has changed over years”. [WaY]
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Thursday, March 25, 2010

Shruthi Hassan in Sigappu Rojakkal remake

Shruthi Hassan in Sigappu Rojakkal remake

March 26, 2010


Kamal Hassan’s elder daughter Shruthi Hassan will be acting in the remake of Tamil super hit “ Sigappu Rojakkal”, which featured Kamal Hassan and Sridevi in lead. The movie was directed by Bharathi Raja. The movie was also made in Telugu with the title “Yerra Gulabi” and was a bumper hit for adult viewers.

Now director Bharathi Raja’s son Manoj will be directing the remake of the yesteryear’s movie with Shruthi and actor Shakti in lead. The yesteryear’s movie was a remake of Japanese film “Red Roses” and the new script will have some changes.

Acting in the remake of her father’s film is said to be an excitement filled experience to Shruthi Hassan and the movie will go onto floors from this summer.

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