Paasa Malar for Human Values

[Georgevob]

[QUOTE=mahendra raj;1043477]Dear Mr, Raghavendra,



Aroordass mentioned in his book that Shivaji did not mind the importance given to extra dialogues written for Gemini as it portrayed the former (Shivaji) negatively.


Dear Mr.Mahendra Raj,

Am sorry to intervene to a question that you asked to Mr.Raghavender.

The one that Mr.Aroordhas mentioned was true to a large extent. Nadigar Thilagam never believes in controlling the performances of any talented artist. Infact, his films, if you notice will have all dominating artists who are highly capable of stealing the scene if left for a second. His films will have Sri.SVRangarao, Sri.MR Radha, Sri.Balayya, Sri.Geminiganesan, Smt.Savithri, Mr.Thangavelu, etc., all in one film. Nadigar Thilagam is a Director's Artist. He doesn't believe in making anyone Dummy in his film in the name of giving opportunity. If you see Karnan, even, the small boy Master.Sridhar would have given free hands to perform similarly, the son of Karna will equally chant fierry dialogue before the war headed by Karna starts....Many directors or yesteryear or thereafter, had said in many interviews that Nadigar Thilagam will not leave the set even if his portion gets completed. He will wait till the shoot completes and packs up for the day. Even if other artists leave once the shot was over and if Nadigar Thilagam was present, He would stop them and suggest to wait till everything completes because only then they could react for the act of the rest of the scenes...! Such was his commitment and dedication !
Nadigar Thilagam was able to grow and reach heights that others could not even dream of only because of this nature. !

[mahendra raj]

[QUOTE=Sowrirajann Sri;1043539]

Dear Mr, Raghavendra,



Aroordass mentioned in his book that Shivaji did not mind the importance given to extra dialogues written for Gemini as it portrayed the former (Shivaji) negatively.


Dear Mr.Mahendra Raj,

Am sorry to intervene to a question that you asked to Mr.Raghavender.

The one that Mr.Aroordhas mentioned was true to a large extent. Nadigar Thilagam never believes in controlling the performances of any talented artist. Infact, his films, if you notice will have all dominating artists who are highly capable of stealing the scene if left for a second. His films will have Sri.SVRangarao, Sri.MR Radha, Sri.Balayya, Sri.Geminiganesan, Smt.Savithri, Mr.Thangavelu, etc., all in one film. Nadigar Thilagam is a Director's Artist. He doesn't believe in making anyone Dummy in his film in the name of giving opportunity. If you see Karnan, even, the small boy Master.Sridhar would have given free hands to perform similarly, the son of Karna will equally chant fierry dialogue before the war headed by Karna starts....Many directors or yesteryear or thereafter, had said in many interviews that Nadigar Thilagam will not leave the set even if his portion gets completed. He will wait till the shoot completes and packs up for the day. Even if other artists leave once the shot was over and if Nadigar Thilagam was present, He would stop them and suggest to wait till everything completes because only then they could react for the act of the rest of the scenes...! Such was his commitment and dedication !
Nadigar Thilagam was able to grow and reach heights that others could not even dream of only because of this nature. !

Dear Sowrirajann Sri,

Thanks for the reply and I fully agree with you that Shivaji rarely interferes with the work or role of others. On the other hand he was known to guide his co-artistes with the nuances and finer points of acting especially if it is a continuity shot. This he used to do voluntarily for the sake of the films' success.

What I wanted to point out is the fact that 'Pasamalar' was Shivaji's own production and naturally prominence has to be given to the protagonist and not to the secondary role of Gemini Ganesh. As the film was progressing it was realized that Gemini Ganesh had more 'heroic' dialogues than Shivaji who was unwittingly relegated to a villainous role. That was the issue.

Shivaji confined mostly to his acting business unlike MGR who was involved in almost all the technical aspects. Both had a common aim -to bring out the best in the interest of viewers, albeit in their respective skills.

[Georgevob]

[QUOTE=mahendra raj;1043887]

Dear Sowrirajann Sri,



Shivaji confined mostly to his acting business unlike MGR who was involved in almost all the technical aspects. Both had a common aim -to bring out the best in the interest of viewers, albeit in their respective skills.

Dear Mr.Mahendraraj,

Often we find this comment from many of them. Seldom they know that every actor involves in almost all technical aspects to a permissiable limit and not DOMINATE the other departments and its head. In case of Nadigar Thilagam, if you notice, the number of films that he had to accommodate was Double when compared.

His films will not have the same storyline...You will see ....PachaiVillakku, Karnan, Annai Illam, on one hand....While Raja, Gnanaoli, Pattikaada Pattanama, VasanthaMaaligai on the otherside...

Every film of his will have different characterisation, makeup, mannerism, shooting spot etc., And he was working at about 3 shifts in 24 hours which is close to 20 hours..

Had he involved to the extent of domination like Legend Mr.MGR in all the departments, his films would have got affected thereby incurring wastage of time ..and TIME is Money..! But, had he done that, he would have ruled the world.... ! That's for sure...That doesnt mean he did not do it...Up to a level he did involve...not thorough..which is not expected out of an actor who gets paid for his performance .....and anyways, technicians jambavans are there already to take care of that...Why to poke nose unwantedly.