Tag: Ananth Mahadevan

  • ‘The Expose’…Limited Exposure

    ‘The Expose’…Limited Exposure

    MUMBAI: The composer singer Himesh Reshammiya, wanting to turn and be accepted as an actor, is a mission that is into its fourth essay with The Expose, a film to re-re-re- launch him. The earlier attempts being Aap Kaa Surroor, The Moviee–The Real Luv Story and Karzzzz which were blanks, neither earning Himesh monies nor stardom.

    In the latest search for recognition and stardom, Himesh has managed to shed much weight and assumed a new- mustached look. Also, the subject has been selected that does not tax an artiste too much while also creating the scope to play with music and atmosphere.

    This is 1960s and 70s and Himesh is a star from South films who was a cop responsible for shooting a politician. His carries an attitude like South superstar Rajnikant; he does not require his face to be touched up as he believes he was born with makeup. He is now making his debut in a Hindi film.

    There is a film awards function. Pitted against each other are two female debutantes, Zoya Afroz and Sonali Raut, who shared a PG accommodation and struggled together. Sonali pips Zoya at the awards and a catfight follows. Next, one knows, Sonali has fallen from the terrace. After initially calling it a suicide, it is later declared a murder. This leads Himesh to assume his original profession, he is a cop again.

    Producers: Vipin Reshammiya.

    Director: Ananth Narayan Mahadevan. ,

    Cast: Himesh Reshammiya, Sonali Raut, Zoya Afroz, Honey Singh, Ananth Mahadevan, Irrfan

    The director and the camera are dedicated to Himesh rather than get into the details of the era the film is set in; it tries to be smarty pants. The dialogue is the plus with Himesh’s sense for music adding to the advantage. While Himesh tries his best but remains static as an actor, the girls are okay while Irrfan as a ticket black-marketer is a misfit.

    The Expose holds limited appeal due to music factoronly.

  • Ananth Mahadevan to adapt short story of Satyajit Ray

    Ananth Mahadevan to adapt short story of Satyajit Ray

    MUMBAI: In his zest to pay a tribute to Satyajit Ray, actor-director Ananth Mahadevan has decided to adapt a short story Golpo Boliye Tarini Khuro of the master filmmaker.

    Golpo Boliye Tarini Khuro follows the sojourn of a man, who after retirement, looking to keep himself engaged, is invited to be a storyteller of a rich businessman. It is a piquant situation he finds himself in. Thereafter, Ray springs two magnificent surprises in the narrative, quips Mahadevan. The director has thought of Amitabh Bachchan to reprise the role of the retired person.

    Talking about the story, Mahadevan observes, “A writer friend of mine Tapobrati Das Sammaddar approached with me with the story. It set my adrenaline pumping. A tribute to Ray was a rare opportunity and after hearing the charming story he had penned, I wrote to Sandip Ray for permissions hoping that he wouldn‘t have any reservations.”

    After all, it‘s better to keep the master‘s story confined within the pages of a book rather than let it turn into a wrongly made film, he felt. “But I guess my track record of 4 National awards and my penchant for challenging subjects turned the tide in my favour. Sandip was prompt and gracious in giving me the requisite permission,” Mahadevan avered.

    Mahadevan has already written to Amitabh Bachchan. “I am waiting for Mr Bachchan to revert,” the filmmaker maintained. Right now, he is working on the rest of the cast and crew.

    The film will be christened The Storyteller.

  • Ananth Mahadevan’s short film awarded at Kolkata festival

    Ananth Mahadevan’s short film awarded at Kolkata festival

    NEW DELHI:‘State of the Art‘ by renowned filmmaker Ananth Mahadevan has won the best film award at the Kolkata International Short Film Festival.

    The Festival which concluded yesterday was organized by Minioxoffice, a Noida-based short films marketing & promotion company.

    Festival director Rambhul Singh said the festival also observed a centenary of Indian cinema. The festival was dedicated to short filmmakers and aimed to provide platform for aspiring and professional filmmakers as well as for students of filmmaking, to showcase their talent and also networking opportunities.

    The reputed national award winning Bengali film director Atanu Ghosh was the festival jury along with reputed folk and Bengali singer Dippanita Acharya. Arijit Dutta, reputed film producer & MD of Priya Entertainment, was the chief guest at the award ceremony.

    The festival had received 126 shorts films, including from Iran, Spain, Israel and UK. The selection panel had shortlisted 42 of these films. The festival screened shortlisted short films, documentaries and animation and music videos. The festival featured Spanish and Iranian film packages. A master class on short films marketing, promotion and revenue generation through was also conducted.

    Other award winners are the festival:

    Best Short Film (Student)

    ‘Chatkhaara‘ by Syed Maaz Kazmi, produced by Department of Communication Studies, Pune University

    Best Short Film

    ‘Pranayathil Oruval Vazhthappedum Vidham‘ by Manilal, produced by Independent, Trisoor

    Best Documentary Film (Student)

    ‘In Rags‘ by Abhishek Chandra,, produced by NID, Ahmadabad

    Best Animation Film (Student)

    ‘A Story‘ by Laxmikanta Jena, produced by We7 Team, ZICA, Bhubaneswar
    Best Animation Film

    ‘Romeo Spikes‘ by K D Shybu, produced by Vismayas Max Animations, Trivandrum

    Best Music Video

    ‘Distance‘ by Arnab Chatterjee, producer: Wiztoonz Academy of Media & Design, Bangalore

    Special Festival Mention- Jury

    1. ‘Imagination‘ (Short Film) by Anto, produced by Nietzche Production House

    2. ‘Miss Shoe-Bra Negi‘ (Short Film) by Barnali Ray Shukla, produced by
    Humaramovie.com

  • JIFF 2012 to have awards for best premiere

    JIFF 2012 to have awards for best premiere

    NEW DELHI: The Jaipur International Film Festival is introducing a special award for the best film that will have its Indian or world premiere at the Festival to be held in January.


    The Red Rose will be conferred on a new film which the jury finds is unique in its content and treatment. This feature is being added as an ‘open category‘ in JIFF 2012.


    Entries from all over the world will be eligible for this category. The festival has invited any member of the crew – the filmmakers, musicians and composers – to be present for the launch of their film, music release etc. Any filmmaker/musician can also deliver the live performance of the concerned project, at the opening or closing ceremonies. 


    This practice is highly popular and applicable in the world‘s most prestigious film festivals like Berlin, Toronto and Cannes, Festival Director Hanu Roj told indiantelevision.com.


    In the feature film category, Golden Camel, Red Rose, Green Rose, Yellow Rose and Best Director for first film will be presented, in addition to awards in the category of Short Film, Documentary Film, Director, Cinematography, Sound, Script, Editing, best film From Rajasthan, Critics‘ Award, Animation Film, and Upcoming Star.


    The Festival had last year attracted as many as 144 films including 71 from overseas at the 3rd Jaipur International Film Festival in January 2011.


    Doyen Asha Parekh had received the lifetime achievement award, while ‘Red Alert‘, directed by Ananth Mahadevan with Suneil Shetty in the main role, had bagged the best film award.