Nadigar Thilagam Sivaji Ganesan - Part 5

It was mentioned in this column some time ago that our friend and editor of Vasantha Maaligai magazine Pammal Swaminathan is in the process of constructing websites for each and every film of NT. Not only that he keeps updating the sites with new additions now and then.

Recently he had stumbled upon one of the rarest advertisements of Parasakthi. It would be a surprise to many, to know that wayback in 1952, some 73 prints were taken for Parasakthi, which was sort of a record during those times. More than that, out of 73 prints, 67 prints celebrated 50 days which is something amazing and an unbroken record for a long long time. [Even the record for most number of prints for a Black and White movie is held by NT. His Paasamalar had 153 prints] Swamy had got this paper ad from a fan who was keeping it like a treasure. Though literally in tatters, he had still managed to scan and upload in his site. Here is the link

http://parasakthi1.webs.com/apps/pho...otoid=50914687

Even the names of the theatres in Kerala, Karnataka are visible along with the locations. And in Tamilnadu, it was Super Duper.

Regards

wow :notworthy:

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Originally Posted by Murali Srinivas

http://parasakthi1.webs.com/apps/pho...otoid=50914687

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Thanks. :)

Amazing...... :clap: :clap: :clap:

Dear Murali...

Thanks for that wonderful link. It is a treasure not only for that fan, but for all NT fans... :ty:

Pammal Swaminathan... :2thumbsup:

Text of the Letter sent by email to The Week magazine:

Dear Sir,
This refers to the article, "Sivaji Ganesan vs MGR", of your esteemed magazine, The Week, (dated 06.09.09), which has appeared in the following link: http://week.manoramaonline.com/cgi-b...mId=1073755753 &contentId=5905750

Mr. Asokamitran, has written about MGR Sivaji rivalry. Since I presume, they are his personal opinion, I dont wish to comment any think on that.
However, this has appeared in print in your magazine, which has wide reach all over and which I presume, would have an impact on the readers.
So, I not only differ, on a particular point, but also feel hurt, by the following words:
"Sivaji Ganesan mandrams resorted to unfair means to defame MGR and his films."

Can he explain what he means by unfair means? Or can he state what kind of means took place and can he narrate them in detail? Or can he substantiate his words? Since it is more than two generations, there is a possibility that the current generation can rely on these kind of words and decide accordingly on the reputation of the concerned.

All India Sivaji Ganesan Rasikar Mandrams were established to spread patriotism, national integration and ideologies of the great leaders were propagated through various activities. There was a group of office bearers appointed to administer the Fans Associations and this was established on All India basis for the first time for a Star from South India. Sivaji Rasikar Mandrams organised innumberable night schools and people were educated through these schools in those days. Independence Day, Republic Day, Gandhi Jayanthi were celebrated with full patriotic fervour. This space would not be sufficient, if I go on telling various social service activities conducted by the Sivaji Ganesan Rasikar Mandrams. And no mandram had time to spare for those so-called unfair means as Mr. Asokaitran says. Was Asokamitran a member of any Sivaji Fans Association or was he actively witness to any unfair means?

THE WEEK HAS FOR QUITE A LONG, ESTABLISHED A REPUTATION FOR ITSELF AND I AM DEFINITELY SURE, IT WOULD NOT ALLOW SUCH WAYWARD COMMENTS LIKE THESE. THAT TOO WHEN THE DOYEN SIVAJI GANESAN'S 81ST BIRTH DAY IS NEARBY (October 1).

I REQUEST THE WEEK TO KINDLY SEE THAT THIS STATEMENT IS WITHDRAWN SINCE LAKS AND LAKS OF SIVAJI FANS ACROSS THE GLOBE WOULD DEFINITELY FEEL
HURT.

V. Raghavendran
www.nadigarthilagam.com,
a website dedicated to the filmography of Sivaji Ganesan

Raghavendra, I saw it, too. Didnt want to raise a controversy of that order here. However, it is really condemnable - this is a case of cooking a chargesheet against the victim of the crime!

Raghavendra Sir,
This is not a first time Mr.Asokamithran exposed his ignorance on NT .I have read another article in Tamil also.

These so-called Ilakiyavaathigal are very good in writing Fictions ,I agree ..For these if we take them seriously when they blabber anything in which they have half-backed knowledge ,it is our fault ,it seems ..May be they write everything like *fiction* only.

One can't sweep like that Joe.

Asokamitran used to work in Gemini Studios. Has written some interesting essays in the past about films. சினிமாவில் அரைகள் is one of them. About 'slapping' in Indian films - how it is a rare occassion in everyday life but quite a regular feature in films. Funny in a consciously styleless manner.

His first novel கறைந்த நிழல்கள் is based on the lives of people who are working on the cusp of the production/creative side in films, their disappointments, their personal relationships etc. A very sensitive portrayal. Some of his short stories like புலிக்கலைஞன் - perhaps one of the greatest Tamil short stories ever - portrays the absurd realities of the industry and the people who live on the fringes of the film industry.

But of late he seems to have lost it. There are liberal hints of senility in whatever he writes nowadays. (he is his mid 80s I think) Every single article/story makes me feel 'why is he still writing'. For instance, his obituary for Sujatha - a man with whom he worked intimately for a long time- was extremely annoying.

I really wish people stop asking for his articles and publishing.

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Originally Posted by joe

Raghavendra Sir,
This is not a first time Mr.Asokamithran exposed his ignorance on NT .I have read another article in Tamil also.

These so-called Ilakiyavaathigal are very good in writing Fictions ,I agree ..For these if we take them seriously when they blabber anything in which they have half-backed knowledge ,it is our fault ,it seems ..May be they write everything like *fiction* only.

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But, these kind of writing(s) can very well manipulate the present generation's perception towards NT and the his Rasigar Mandrams. So, itha thatti kettE Aganum, IMO.

Am with Yoga here. Not only younger generation, but like Raghavendra-sar wrote, fans all over the world who don't really have clear picture of what happened. A lot of things has been cleared in this very thread in the past, and enlightened the previously brainwashed me. And that too with facts backed by evidence, not just hearsay. They better give a good explanation and clear that accusation. Judging by what PR wrote, I am sure he is not another internet Troll. :evil: