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Pink Villa
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Basil Joseph EXCLUSIVE Interview: 'It is always good to be alongside Tovino Thomas'
Basil Joseph was recently seen in the movie Ponman, which was released on January 30, 2025, and is running successfully in theaters. In an exclusive interview with Pinkvilla, the actor-director spilled the details about his movie, upcoming projects, and strong friendship with Minnal Murali's Tovino Thomas. Basil Joseph Interview 1. The trailer of Ponman depicted a tale of dowry, which is a tumultuous subject even today in our society, but used a narrative of humor to present it. How did such a story materialize, and how did you get involved in it? Ans. Yeah. It's like a different point of view that's the most exciting thing about Ponman. You know, when you talk about dowry and its problems, you'll always end up with the clichéd, melodramatic version of a point of view from the women, the victims… the women who were affected by the dowry. Dowry is something, you know; it's like a business when a girl is about to get married. It's not just about the girl who is going to be affected by this thing. It's about the girl's brother, the girl's father, and the girl's mother, who have to struggle their way out to get money for the girl to get married and get the money for the dowry. Even parents plan their careers and their lives when the girl child is born, depending on how to get her married and how to get financial support for that. So they even plan their financial plans according to that. So it's kind of a thing, which is like a system that has been brought into it. But the best thing about the writing of this film is its point of view through the male victims, male victims rather than the tears of a woman. So, the male point of view eventually finds fighting ways to get hold of this gold, which is associated with the dowry of this woman. Also, we switch to women's perspectives at some points, but certainly not this is like the antagonist and the protagonist are both men in the film fighting for the dowry and in a very David versus Goliath template. 2. As we can see, you are co-starring with Aavesham's Sajin Gopu, who was amazing as Ambaan with Fahadh Faasil. This is your second appearance with him after Jan-E-Man. How has it been working with him? Ans. Yeah. It's very exciting for me as well. We actually had our first roles in Jan-E-Man. I am so excited to see his growth as an actor, also. He played that very different role in Avesham, playing Amban, which is a cult, popular character, a very humorous character. So completely contrasting to what he had done in Jan-E-Man. Coming to Ponman, we cannot see anything like the traits of Amban from Avesham in this film. So he's completely in a different zone. If Amban was a very comedic character, this guy is the villain, a domestic abusive character, played by Sajin. He's like a good friend of mine also. 3. We all know that you and Tovino are such good friends, especially with your online banters and funny situations of missing handshakes. How is the actor as a producer as you're working on the film Marana Mass under his production? Ans. Yeah. He's not a producer who's always on the set and saying things. He's just someone, you know, who just enjoys the process. That's it. We don't come to set up to call often or anything. His brother and friends are taking care of the production, but he's always a chill guy, always has been and always is, actually. We have a good vibe every time we come together on-screen, off-screen, whenever it is. So even the 'handshake' universe, which is happening, is something that is part of pop culture right now. People are always looking for us missing handshakes and everything. I mean, it's so nice to see all these things. It's always good to be alongside Tovino every time. So I'm also happy about his success. We all started together in the film. Godha was kind of his first role as a heroic character, which was directed by me. So we started from the roots. That's the kind of relationship we have, a very rooted relationship, not a relationship with an actor or director after being so successful or anything. So, yeah, we started together. So that's where the warmth of that relationship is. Whenever we go and wherever we go, we interact. We see ourselves as those kids who see big stars and big films for the first time every single time we go out, or to functions, or anything. So we have that excitement and curiosity within ourselves. We have little kids inside us, we believe. So that's what matches every single time. I'm always happy with this company and what is happening around me, and I'm so happy to be a part of this production as an actor also. For this film, I'm looking forward to that film. And so it's directed by one of my associate directors, Sivaprasad. He was part of Minnal Murali in the direction team. So it's his debut film as well. So it's a very personal, close-to-heart film. 4. Talking about Tovino, the Minnal Murali universe is expanding with the producers making the movie Detective Ujjwalan. Are you involved in any future upcoming projects of the same universe and what about rumors regarding working with Mohanlal and Mammootty? Ans. Nothing is official, or anything about it yet. And like, being a director, I cannot talk about any of my future films or anything at this moment. I just… I'm just waiting for the official announcements and everything. So I'm just keeping it on hold. So as an actor, it's Marana Mass coming up next. Also, there is nothing announced on working with Mohanlal or Mammootty sir. It's just these rumors happening on social media every single time that Twitter, you know, so many things happen with names associated with it. So, I cannot confirm or deny anything. It's just that whenever there is a confirmation, there will be an announcement, for sure, an official announcement. There isn't anything like that at this moment, which I can reveal right now. But as an actor, it's Marana Mass coming up in April. 5. As an actor, you have a consistent record of churning out hits. Be it whatever genre of film, people enjoy seeing you act. How would you describe this streak of success, and does it make you worry about your upcoming releases? Ans. I am so happy to have that space of a successful actor, a very bankable actor. People call it different names for that. So happy and see the love of people. It's always representing the common man's lovable boy-next-door role. So people see me personally as one of them in houses, or mothers see me as their own son. So, like a boy-next-door kind of a sweet. It's a very, you know, very subtle space as an actor, as a human being, to be loved so much by other people. I am happy to be in that position. So lucky to be in that position. It's not something you get every day for everyone. So it's a very rare thing that will happen in someone's life. I'm so glad to be in that position. I'm so grateful to be in that position. I do have that pressure on me to choose a film from now on to maintain that consistency, to maintain that minimum guarantee. It's always there. But it's all about, but you don't have to worry too much about the numbers or anything like that. It's all about this film, the character, how exciting it is for you, how exciting the film is for you, how entertaining the film is, or how relevant the film is. It's not about how I have been planning to choose my films until now. So I don't have plans to change, depending on the success or anything.
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Cortaro Fire extinguished after 100 acres burned in the Tucson metro area
The Cortaro Fire reached 100% containment after burning through vegetation in the Santa Cruz riverbed in Marana near Tucson, according to the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management. After pillars of dark smoke were sent into the sky midafternoon the day before, state firefighters fought alongside the Northwest Fire District to extinguish the fire by May 25. Tiffany Davila, spokesperson for the forestry department, said the fire had burned through about 111 acres in the Santa Cruz riverbed, near Silverbell and Cortaro roads. Crews remained on scene and continued to patrol the fire area, monitoring for any activity. The state returned command of the fire to the Northwest Fire District in Marana. Davila said the cause of the fire remained under investigation but believed it may have been human caused. In addition to the state forestry department, local firefighters received support from the Tucson Fire Department and the Golder Ranch Fire District, according to Anne-Marie Braswell, spokesperson for NWFD. Here's what we know about the fire in the Marana metro area and what closures were lifted. Davila said the fire was fueled by a mixture of salt cedar, cattail reeds and mesquite trees dried by recent hot temperatures. The fire started between Cortaro Farms and Ina roads, according to Davila. Just after 3:45 p.m., the NWFD reported the fire "declared under control" and that no structures were threatened. The Arizona Department of Transportation said both directions of the I-10 in Marana were open near the burn area, about 15 minutes north of downtown Tucson. Smoke could be seen from ADOT traffic cameras as the fire saw its most activity midafternoon May 24. ADOT reminded drivers to help prevent wildfires by keeping lit cigarettes in a vehicle, securing tow chains to prevent them from dragging and not parking near dry vegetation. Real-time traffic conditions could be found on Law enforcement had reopened nearby Cortaro Road and Crossroads Park after the fire caused a temporary closure. The library, which is closed every Saturday, closed early May 24 when the fire had spread to nearby portions of the Santa Cruz River, according to the town of Marana. Reach reporter Rey Covarrubias Jr. at rcovarrubias@ Follow him on X, Threads and Bluesky @ReyCJrAZ. This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: What to know about the Cortaro Fire near Tucson
Business Wire
12-05-2025
- Health
- Business Wire
Marana Health Selects athenahealth to Advance Patient and Clinician Experience, Become Provider of Choice for Delivering Whole-Person Care
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--athenahealth, Inc., a leading provider of network-enabled software and services for medical groups and health systems nationwide, today announced that Marana Health (f/k/a MHC Healthcare) has selected athenaOne as its unified solution. Marana Health is a multispecialty Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Tucson, Arizona that employs 118 providers serving over 60,000 patients. athenahealth will support the delivery of comprehensive care for Marana's diverse patient population while updating their clinical, administrative, and operational processes and offering a cohesive patient experience. Through its work with athenahealth, Marana Health will now have a complete view of their patients' medical and dental health, driving whole-patient care coordination, improved clinical decision-making, and better patient outcomes. 'By moving to athenahealth, we are stepping into the future of healthcare,' said Joshua Carzoli, chief executive officer, Marana Health Share 'By moving to athenahealth, we are stepping into the future of healthcare,' said Joshua Carzoli, chief executive officer, Marana Health. 'athenaOne will help us eliminate the complexities of managing multiple systems, enable us to engage our patients through the channels that suit them best, and allow our staff to focus on what matters most — delivering the best possible care. Our partnership with athenahealth will allow us to maximize our resources while giving our patients a more continuous and thoughtful journey through their care.' Marana Health needed a solution that would empower patients to be more actively involved in their own care by having the ability to access their health information, communicate with their care team, request prescription refills, and manage their appointments online. athenaOne addresses these needs via a user-friendly portal and the athenaPatient™ mobile application as well as providing automated outreach via email and text reminders to help patients stay engaged and informed. These tools enable patients to be more involved in their care plans, making decisions with their providers and improving the likelihood that they will adhere to treatment choices and manage their health effectively. The FQHC also recognized the need to move to a solution that would ensure a more seamless and satisfactory experience for its providers. With athenahealth's unified EHR, Marana's clinicians will have access to comprehensive health records in one place — as well as intuitive workflows and navigation to quickly access the tools and information they need. Further, athenaOne enables real-time sharing of patient data across different healthcare settings, ensuring all providers involved in a patient's care have up-to-date information, enhancing collaboration among care teams. 'The transition to athenaOne will not only enhance our clinical efficiency but also improve the quality of care we provide,' said Dr. Damilola Oluyitan-Okeze, chief clinical officer at Marana Health. 'We are looking forward to accessing all necessary information and tools from a single platform, and with improved documentation standards and a more intuitive, user-friendly interface we will better serve our patients. Additionally, athenaOne will be instrumental in helping us succeed in VBC contracts by streamlining our workflows and enhancing patient engagement, allowing us to concentrate on delivering high-quality care that meets the needs of our community. Marana's staff will benefit from the modern functionality and embedded AI capabilities built seamlessly into athenaOne that can help them automate time-consuming, manual tasks so they can focus on their highest priority work. athenahealth continuously develops and deploys new capabilities and features, including AI-powered documentation solutions, specialty-specific workflows such as those for behavioral health and women's health, and advanced interoperability capabilities, to help organizations like Marana Health stay current with the pace of innovation and industry changes, allow providers to spend more time with patients, and ensure enhanced patient care and quality outcomes. 'FQHCs are the foundation of our nation's healthcare system, but face significant challenges today, including funding instability, shrinking reimbursements, increasing demand for value-based care, and rising patient expectations,' said Chris Kondrat, chief customer officer for athenahealth. 'At athenahealth, we are committed to helping customers like Marana modernize and integrate their clinical and financial operations so they can focus more on performance improvement initiatives that enhance care delivery.' Marana Health joins a thriving network of more than 13,000 community health center providers who rely on athenaOne to excel in value-based care (VBC) models, deliver better outcomes for their diverse patient populations, and keep up with evolving regulatory and reporting requirements. athenahealth continues to invest in this critical cornerstone of the U.S. healthcare system. About Marana Health Marana Health is a mission-driven, nonprofit FQHC serving communities across Southern Arizona with high-quality, accessible, and affordable healthcare. With a legacy spanning nearly 70 years, Marana provides comprehensive services including primary care, behavioral health, dental, women's health, pediatrics, and chronic disease management—regardless of a patient's insurance or ability to pay. Recognized as a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) and part of an Accountable Care Organization (ACO), Marana Health is committed to providing passionate healthcare and improving lives through patient-centered, integrated care. For more information, please visit about athenahealth, Inc. athenahealth strives to cure complexity and simplify the practice of healthcare. Our innovative technology includes electronic health records, revenue cycle management, and patient engagement solutions that help healthcare providers, administrators, and practices eliminate friction for patients while getting paid efficiently. athenahealth partners with practices with purpose-built software backed by expertise to produce the insights needed to drive better clinical and financial outcomes. We're inspired by our vision to create a thriving ecosystem that delivers accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all. Learn more at
