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Topic started by RAJAN (@ proxy-122.iap.bryant.webtv.net) on Thu Jan 22 22:20:06 EST 1998.
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A new Ilayaraja album is a cause for celebration with many among us. Let everyone share in the revelry. Review, discuss or comment on new IR albums.

Check the IR reviews page

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• From: UVII (@ 63.225.17.254) on: Fri Aug 10 14:38:38 EDT 2001
  
  Is Fankar, Kalaignan? ...the cast looks like that. GV VIjay only directed Kalaignan.
  
  
• From: rf (@ pppa10-resalerockford1-3r7238.dialinx.net) on: Fri Aug 10 14:41:17 EDT 2001
  
  http://www.screenindia.com/dec17/music1.htm
  
  very interesting. Bhupen Hazarika's on Ilayaraaja!
  
  Do you think any of today’s composers have it in them to carry forward the tradition of film music initiated by people like you and Hemant Kumar?
  Well there’s AR Rahman. People become immediately entranced by whatever he composes. Rahman is a phenomenon. He’s young and talented. And he has his fingers on the pulse of the young generation. Illayaraja too is a great composer. Like Salil Chowdhury he knows both Western and Indian musical styles. Rahman too belonged to that group until he was reduced to a consumer product. I remember once I went to Hyderabad after Rudaali was released. The South Indian press wanted my opinion on Rahman. I told them he should take it easy. He has even composed a song Take it easy policy (laughs). He’s a great talent but his talent shouldn’t be over-utilised. I’m glad he’s expanding his creativity, incorporating North Indian folk, and so on. Recently nine of us including Lataji, Ashaji and Jagjit Singh sang Jana gana mana under Rahman’s supervision. It’ll be released on August 15. The project has been produced by the Vande Mataram producer Raja Bala. I was like a chorus singer singing for Rahman. He told me to sing in my own way. He also joined us in the singing. He got so excited that he picked up the guitar and started playing impromptu during the recording. I could make out Rahman loves me.
  
  Such as?
  Ah there you have got me! Yehin mushqil ho jata hai na. I find that spark in Hariharan. I also have great respect for Illayaraja. I have a feeling he’ll come back with some great music.
  
  
  
• From: rf (@ pppa10-resalerockford1-3r7238.dialinx.net) on: Fri Aug 10 14:44:37 EDT 2001
  
  http://www.screenindia.com/20010209/tnews.htm
  
  yet one more of the so many titbits about IR that we have not talked about in the myriad discussion pages here ;-)
  
  Kiran Bedi acts
  For the first time, ace police officer Kiran Bedi has acted in a short film titled The Real Salute. Kiran Bedi enacts a patriotic woman who finds the national flag lying in a public place. She picks it up, mends it and gives its true salutations.
  
  This 30-minute film will be telecast on Doordarshan’s national network and the Metro channel and will also be dubbed in other languages for the regional channels. Illayaraja has scored the music for the film produced by RR Gopal of Malar Network and is directed by Gunashakthi.
  
  
  
  
  
  
• From: Bhagavathar (@ inehou-pxy05.compaq.com) on: Fri Aug 10 15:06:35 EDT 2001
  
  Another rumour we can all feel good about IR scoring music for Rajini:
  
  http://tamil.indiainfo.com/specials/cinema/heroes/rajini-4.html
  
  
• From: UV (@ 134.113.203.137) on: Fri Aug 10 15:35:02 EDT 2001
  
  There is no way IR will be MD for rajini.
  It will be either Deva or ARR. IR music doesnt carry any commerical power behind it whatsoever.
  The goldend days are gone :(
  He is more like TR.PAPA of the Doorshan days
  sorry buts thats the fact
  
  
• From: Jag (@ cps-26-217.cse.msu.edu) on: Fri Aug 10 19:36:22 EDT 2001
  
  Can someone suggest a reliable site for buying
  Ilaiyaraaja's music CDs.
  
  Thank you
  Jag
  
  
• From: kk (@ fw-ext.ascend.com) on: Fri Aug 10 19:39:50 EDT 2001
  
  rf, thanks for the article.
  
  I never knew bhupen hazarika, got so much respect for raja.
  
  
• From: S T S (@ 63-93-100-178.oak.dial.netzero.com) on: Fri Aug 10 23:17:38 EDT 2001
  
  About Kutti...
  http://www.tfmpage.com/forum/3967.11.01.47.html
  
  
• From: Common Friend (@ 203.197.141.187) on: Sat Aug 11 12:18:00 EDT 2001
  
  >>>very interesting. Bhupen Hazarika's on Ilayaraaja!
  
  
  Bhupen is a verteran MD. One of the most talented persons of India. He was awarded Dada saheb some 7-8 years ago. I have listened to many of his bengali and assame songs. I have a bangali cassette of his. Words from his mind are worth noticing. As an universal phenomenon, he has acknowledged IR. What has surprised me is his opinion about ARR. Great people see distant star so close.
  
  
  Naan sandaikku varala.
  
  
  
  
  
• From: kk (@ aca4158c.ipt.aol.com) on: Sat Aug 11 13:10:31 EDT 2001
  
  
  What surprised me is, ...
  
  The interviewer didnt prompt him about raja.
  
  Nor Raja is a nationly defacto MD like ARR to be acknowledged.
  
  And no mention about anyothers!.
  
  Also the interview is not for vikatan or kumudam, In which case, Hazarika has to acknowledge local talents.
  
  
• From: kk (@ aca4158c.ipt.aol.com) on: Sat Aug 11 13:11:37 EDT 2001
  
  jag,
  
  ask some one going to india buy for you, Its lot cheaper.
  
  
• From: Jag (@ cps-26-217.cse.msu.edu) on: Sat Aug 11 14:09:36 EDT 2001
  
  thanks kk, the problem is that in hyderabad I don't get many tamil CD's. so I have to buy online . But I will explore this option too.
  
  
• From: man (@ lan-202-144-73-33.maa.sify.net) on: Mon Aug 13 04:26:41 EDT 2001
  
  has anybody seen the film Rudaali..music by Bhupen hazarika..??
  
  The back ground score.. is very very similiar to
  Nothing but wind....
  
  & try singing Dhil hoo hoo kare...the hit song..... from the film..
  
  Then compare it with Malayil yaro manthod pesa ...the IR classic from chatriayn,,,,do they sound similar.....
  
  views please
  
  
• From: UVII (@ 63.225.17.254) on: Mon Aug 13 13:18:10 EDT 2001
  
  man,
  Where can i listen to Rudali songs on the net?.
  
  
• From: Kumar (@ ext-3004.rational.com) on: Mon Aug 13 20:17:23 EDT 2001
  
  ah.. thalaivar threadu archiveku poyiduchu... :((
  Enna avanmaanam.. tholarkale... ethavuthu
  eluthungo paa.. !!!!
  
  BTW "kutty"s review in Hindu....
  
  http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/2001/08/10/stories/09100224.htm
  
  :-)
  
  
• From: sabesan (@ adsl-64-160-54-135.dsl.snfc21.pacbell.net) on: Tue Aug 14 12:17:27 EDT 2001
  
  bb, why is this thread not showing up ???
  
  here is the review in AV.....
  
  http://www.vikatan.com/av/2001/aug/19082001/av0502.htm
  
  
• From: Kruba (@ 202.9.182.158) on: Tue Aug 14 22:07:16 EDT 2001
  
  Watch out for Heyram in Suntv @ 6Pm IST
  
  
• From: Kumar (@ ext-3150.rational.com) on: Tue Aug 14 22:28:03 EDT 2001
  
  New flash...
  
  Rumor spreads that ARR fans put a filter on IR's
  new albums threads... and prevent it from appearing on the main page....
  
  On hearing this, all IR fans walk towards
  panchanathan recording studio to protest against
  this 'ilivu' of their thalivar... ARR fans block
  the way and police commisioner 'bb' has been
  noted of the situation... everyone hopes he
  will be able to pacify the situation..
  
  Will it get solved peacefully..? or will there be
  bloodshed.. ? the world waits with bated breath...
  
  :-)
  
  
• From: UVII (@ 63.225.17.254) on: Wed Aug 15 11:20:33 EDT 2001
  
  TFMPage Admin(s)
  This thread which is ever active does not appear in the main forum page....do something...
  
  
• From: vem (@ zmapxypro05-b.zma.compaq.com) on: Wed Aug 15 12:47:20 EDT 2001
  
  how r songs from kutti - pls let me know if anyone of u finds them on the net.
  
  vem
  
  
• From: vem (@ 161.114.88.75) on: Wed Aug 15 12:48:00 EDT 2001
  
  how r songs from kutti - pls let me know if anyone of u finds them on the net.
  
  vem
  
  
• From: Philosopher (@ 12.29.192.65) on: Wed Aug 15 13:22:55 EDT 2001
  
  I listened to "Chinna Maharani" song on Sun TV - very nice song - passionate folkish song, well sung by Ilaiyaraja, very pleasant, fresh music.
  
  I also saw a scene played on Sun TV, it was excellent - I'm pretty sure this movie will make most viewers cry..
  
  
• From: UVII (@ 63.225.17.254) on: Wed Aug 15 13:37:57 EDT 2001
  
  Any updates on Real Salute film which was screened on Vijay TV...
  
  
  
• From: rf (@ acacdfbd.ipt.aol.com) on: Wed Aug 15 15:42:30 EDT 2001
  
  http://www.indiaabroadonline.com/cinema/jun2001/director.shtml
  
  CINEMA
  JUNE 22, 2001
  Director from Kerala set to direct film in the US
  By SANU GEORGE
  
  
  THIRUVANANTHAPURAM -- Malayalam director Rajiv Anchal is all set to direct 'Beyond the Soul,' an English-language film that is set in the United States.
  
  The movie, a musical, is scheduled for release this fall, and Anchal says it will make him the first Kerala-based Malayalee to direct a film in the US.
  
  Anchal, a veteran of seven films, has roped in Malayalam superstar Mammootty to play a key role in the film and is also hoping to involve Hindi film actress Madhuri Dixit in the project.
  
  "I am sure that that the role he (Mammootty) is going to play in my film is going to take him to newer heights and he is going to make waves through his performance," Anchal told Indo-Asian News Service.
  
  "I have also spoken to Madhuri Dixit, who is now based in the U.S., to play a vital role in the English film. A last-round discussion with her is expected to take place once I reach there in the coming week," the director said.
  
  The film revolves around three Indian children -- aged 9, 7 and 5 -- who are musical geniuses, tracing the spiritual roots of their music. "Mammootty and Madhuri would play the role of the parents of these three children," said Anchal, who has signed up veteran South Indian music director Illayaraja to direct the score.
  
  'Beyond the Soul' is being produced by Screen Systems, a New York-based independent film support group comprising mostly students of the theater department of Columbia College of Chicago.
  
  The script and the subject of the film are Anchal's, while eminent novelist O.V. Vijayan is doing the English translation.
  
  Modest about his achievement of becoming the first Kerala-based director to make a film in the US, Anchal pointed out that there have been other Indians who have made a mark in the U.S. He cited the example of Manoj Shyamalan, an Indian American whose 'The Sixth Sense' was nominated in several categories at the Academy Awards.
  
  "But I think I am the first Malayalee who is based in Kerala to direct a film in Hollywood," said Anchal.
  
  "I decided to go to Hollywood because it is a worldwide subject," he said. "Malayalam has got serious limitations because of its narrow audience."
  
  'Beyond the Soul' will be Anchal's eighth film, the first seven having been Malayalam movies. In 1997, his film 'Guru,' starring well-known star Mohanlal, was selected as the official entry from India for the Academy Awards.
  
  
• From: vem (@ zmapxypro01-b.zma.compaq.com) on: Wed Aug 15 16:27:49 EDT 2001
  
  rf
  thanks a lot for this great news - whenever there is experimentation - ppl invariably come to the genius. no doubt that IR will come up with a great score. One thing I noticed is that kannukkul nilavu was never included as recent IR hits. KN is a great album and is veryyy melodious to listen to......
  
  

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