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New Indian Express
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Kamal Haasan Interview: Thug Life will make you forget Nayakan
Last year, at the age of 69, Kamal Haasan flew to the USA to attend classes on Artificial Intelligence. 'Artificial Intelligence is a broad field, and in terms of cinema, it is still at a very nascent stage. I felt like I needed to learn about it, but didn't know what to learn, ' says Kamal, who believes we shouldn't have fears about AI replacing humans. ' It is like any other technology,' he says. 'We should use it like how we use computers. AI will be a part of our everyday lives.' As someone who was a part of Tamil cinema for years, and as an observer of the unceasing waves of time, Kamal takes an example from the evolution of Tamil cinema to point to the one thing that rides the waves of time unchanged. 'Throughout the years, everything around me changed, the lights, the camera, and the car outside the film set, but we remain the same. Humans are fundamentally the same,' he notes poignantly. As an actor noted for experimentation and versatility, Kamal's recent big hit, Vikram (2022), and his much-awaited Thug Life, both happen to be action-packed gangster dramas. Kamal's unceasing desire for variety, however, remains intact. 'I still have the thirst to be a part of different types of films. Unfortunately, since the gap between films has stretched in recent times, it has become difficult for me to try a variety of genres,' says Kamal. The actor fondly looks back at the times when he went on a spree of low-budget films. '16 Vayathinile (1977) was made around the time MGR and Sivaji were active. We struggled to sell that film. Even though I used to do a lot of films back then, I had a special place in my heart for films like 16 Vayathinile. So, I used to carry its music album wherever I went and showed it to everyone. People didn't understand why I wanted to be a part of such films, but I had the conviction to take it to everyone.' He then hammers home his point, 'There should be big budget and small budget films as well. We need to have a variety of films.' On the need for different types of films, Kamal takes the conversation from 16 Vayathinile to the rise and fall of trends in Hollywood. 'After the end of World War II, perhaps to forget the effects of war, they used to make back-to-back musicals in the West. People eventually got tired of that, and things were changed by a group of filmmakers. The final nail in the coffin was the arrival of auteurs like Francis Ford Coppola, George Lucas, and Martin Scorsese — the 'New York gang'. A lot of us were inspired by their works," says Kamal, who also touched upon his impact on the movers and shakers of the film industry. 'My body of work is my investment for the future. Now let's see what the next generation chooses to earn with it,' says a hopeful Kamal.
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Veteran actor Goundamani's wife Shanti passes away at 67; Fans and industry mourn the loss
Legendary Tamil comedy actor Goundamani, often hailed as the 'Comedy King' of Kollywood , is mourning the loss of his wife, Shanti, who passed away today at the age of 67 due to health complications. Known for his impeccable comic timing and unmatched chemistry with Senthil during the golden era of Tamil cinema in the 1980s and 90s, Goundamani ruled the hearts of audiences for decades. Off-screen, the actor led a quiet and grounded personal life. He married Shanti in 1963, and the couple have two daughters Selvi and Sumithra. Their relationship, a love marriage, stood strong for over six decades. A private goodbye to Shanti in Chennai According to News 18. Shanti was reportedly suffering from health issues over the past few days. Despite medical care, her condition worsened, and she breathed her last at around 10:30 AM today. Her passing has deeply affected the actor, who has largely stayed away from the limelight in recent years. The couple's residence in Teynampet , Chennai, has now been opened for visitors and well-wishers to pay their final respects to Shanti. Photos and news of the grieving household have started surfacing on social media, prompting fans and industry colleagues to express their condolences. Goundamani's lasting legacy in Tamil cinema by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Santander: AI guru Andrew Ng recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Aroun... Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo Goundamani, who first appeared in the 1970 film 'Raman Ethanai Ramanadi', rose to fame with his memorable performances in films like '16 Vayathinile', 'Karagattakaran', and numerous other classics. His sharp dialogues and slapstick humour with co-actor Senthil became a staple of Tamil cinema. Beyond the screen, he has always maintained a simple, private lifestyle, rarely seen at public events in recent years. Fans and industry mourn the loss of Shanti Goundamani News of Shanti's demise has triggered an outpouring of condolences from fans and industry colleagues alike. Many have taken to social media to offer prayers and support to the grieving actor. With Shanti's passing, Goundamani faces a deeply personal loss, and fans are expressing solidarity with the veteran during this difficult time.
India.com
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet Sridevi's sister, who once used to manage her, then filed a case against Sridevi due to...; Her name is...
Sridevi made her debut as a child artist in the 1967 Tamil film Kandhan Karunai at the age of four. Her first role as an on-screen adult came in 1976, at the age of 13, in the Tamil film Moondru Mudichu. She went on to become a lead actress in films such as 16 Vayathinile, Sigappu Rojakkal, Padaharella Vayasu, Varumayin Niram Sivappu, Meendum Kokila, and Premabhishekam, to name a few. Behind Sridevi's success were her mother, Rajeswari, and her sister, Srilatha, who often accompanied her to film sets. From 1972 to 1994, Srilatha remained by her side. She never acted and stayed away from the film industry. However, something happened between the two that eventually led them to court. The sisters, who had spent their childhood together, stopped speaking to each other for years. Though Boney Kapoor tried to mend their relationship, things were never the same again. Here's everything you need to know about the controversy: There was a lot of love between Sridevi and Srilatha. They used to share everything with each other, but later, something happened that soured their relationship, leading to several disputes between them. When the late actress was starting her film career, her sister Srilatha used to accompany her to the sets along with their parents. Srilatha also wanted to become an actress like her sister, but she couldn't succeed. Instead, she took on the role of Sridevi's manager and handled all her work. According to the media reports, the differences between the two sisters arose after their mother's death. Their mother had been admitted to a hospital for surgery, but the operation was performed incorrectly. As a result, she lost her memory and eventually passed away in 1996. An angry Sridevi then filed a case against the hospital. Sridevi won the case and received approximately Rs 7.2 crore as compensation. It is said that this amount became the root cause of the rift between the two sisters. Sridevi had also kept the property in her mother's name, which reportedly angered Srilatha. Srilatha, later filed a case against her sister Sridevi in court, claiming her share and stating that their mother's mental condition had not been stable. She alleged that, under those circumstances, the property had been transferred to Sridevi's name. Following the case, Srilatha received Rs 2 crore as her share. It is also said that Boney Kapoor helped reconcile the two sisters. However, after Sridevi's death, when Srilatha was not seen at the prayer meet in Chennai, people began to say that even though there was a reconciliation.
