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Time of India
2 days ago
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- Time of India
When Suhasini Maniratnam was embarrassed by uncle Kamal Haasan during her college days: 'I used to beg him to wear trousers'
Suhasini Maniratnam , who is the niece of Kamal Haasan , once shared a rare story about Kamal and how she used to feel embarrassed by him during her college days. She moved to Chennai at the age of 12 for her studies and lived with Kamal. She once revealed how she kept her relationship with Kamal private at college, and how he once called her by her nickname in front of her college mates. Suhasini about Kamal Haasan Kamal Haasan Faces Backlash Over 'Kannada Born From Tamil' Remark at Thug Life Event In 2018, while appearing on an episode of Weekend with Stars on Zee Tamil, Suhasini revealed that she initially tried to keep her relationship with Kamal under wraps. However, Kamal once came to shoot near her college, and everyone came to know about their relationship. She refused to visit the location when her friends asked her to, but they were so excited to see Kamal that they insisted Suhasini accompany them. The song 'Nee Kettal Naan Maatenendra Solven Kanna', where Kamal is seen smoking, was being shot at the location. 'After going there, I was standing at the back, and then Kamal shouts, 'Aye!' and calls me by a name. Shall I tell you that name? 'Chu Chu, come here,' he said. I was so embarrassed,' she shared. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Mix 4 Kitchen Ingredients, Wake Up Thinner Every Morning Health Now Undo Suhasini reveals Kamal Haasan's mischievous behaviour Suhasini also recounted how Kamal would insist on dropping her off at college in his car—but while dressed in his short attire for practising karate. 'There would be a special outfit for karate. There would be no trousers. He used to practise karate at home, only wearing his underpants. He would say that he had bought a new car and would drop me at college in it. I used to beg him, saying, 'Please wear trousers. Or, at least wear shorts. ' And he would say, 'Chu Chu, I won't get out of the car. I'm a big star; I can't be seen outside a ladies' college.'' Despite his promise to stay in the car, Kamal would inevitably step out—leading to more embarrassment for young Suhasini. 'That's it! The entire Queen Mary's will be watching Kamal Haasan and his legs… Ayyo! I would be so ashamed! I used to yell, 'Why are you doing that?' But that's who he is—he's galatta.' About Thug Life Suhasini married Mani Ratnam in 1988. Kamal Haasan is now gearing up for the release of 'Thug Life', directed by Mani Ratnam, and the duo is busy promoting the film. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Time of India
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
When Mani Ratnam's wife Suhasini called out Bollywood's lack of originality: 'Aamir Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Amitabh Bachchan do stereotypical roles'
Acclaimed filmmaker and actress , wife of National Award winning filmmaker Mani Ratnam, once stirred conversation with her sharp critique of Bollywood's creative direction. In a 2010 interview with The Times Of India, the National Award-winning actress expressed disappointment with how Hindi cinema often lifts ideas from international films without credit. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Reviewing Anjaana Anjaani, she said it felt strikingly similar to Before Sunrise and The Girl on the Bridge, adding, 'Bollywood sometimes blatantly copies without buying rights or acknowledging the original work.' Criticism of Bollywood Icons and Formulaic Choices Meanwhile in another interview with The Telegraph, Suhasini didn't shy away from criticizing Bollywood's most iconic actors. 'Aamir and are still doing stereotypical roles,' she remarked, also pointing out that , despite his legendary status, stuck largely to his 'angry young man' image. According to her, mainstream Hindi cinema hasn't pushed its stars into unexplored territories, making their body of work predictable over the years. Why She Finds Hindi Films 'Unbearable' Suhasini further revealed she had stopped watching commercial Hindi films years ago, calling them 'absolutely unbearable.' She lamented their lack of regional grounding, contrasting them with South which, she said, reflects its roots more authentically. 'Only now are Hindi films becoming regional,' she noted, citing exceptions like Shahid, but criticized the larger trend of 'pan-Indian' stories that lack cultural depth, such as Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham or Kal Ho Naa Ho. Kamal Haasan's brother and actor Charuhasan hospitalised
News18
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
'Aamir Khan, SRK, Amitabh Bachchan Do Stereotypical Roles': Mani Ratnam's Wife On Bollywood
Last Updated: Mani Ratnam's wife, Suhasini Maniratnam, once criticised Bollywood for lack of originality and stereotypes. Filmmaker and actor Suhasini Maniratnam, wife of director Mani Ratnam, known for her strong and thoughtful opinions, has never held back when it comes to calling out what she sees in the film industry — especially in Bollywood. A few years ago, in an interview with The Times of India (2010), she openly spoke about her disappointment with how Hindi films sometimes handle originality. When asked for her views on Bollywood, Suhasini mentioned she had reviewed the Ranbir Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra-starrer Anjaana Anjaani and was surprised by how much it reminded her of Before Sunrise and The Girl on the Bridge. 'I realised that in Bollywood they sometimes blatantly copy without as much as buying the rights or even acknowledging the original work," she had said. Still, she pointed out that there were glimmers of hope, praising Dibakar Banerjee's Khosla Ka Ghosla and Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! as 'cleverly written." In a separate conversation with The Telegraph nearly a decade ago, Suhasini took a dig at Bollywood's biggest stars, questioning their range as actors. 'Aamir and Shah Rukh Khan are still doing stereotypical roles. I don't think Amitabh Bachchan attempted anything different — except the angry young man image — in his time," she said. Suhasini also admitted she had stopped watching mainstream Hindi films years ago, calling them 'absolutely unbearable." She further pointed out how Hindi films have traditionally avoided being rooted in specific regions, unlike South Indian cinema. 'It's only now that Hindi films are trying to be regional. They have a typical Punjabi family wedding or a film like Shahid which is about Mumbai and being a Muslim. Otherwise they make only pan Indian films like a Kal Ho Naa Ho or Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham," she had observed. Suhasini Maniratnam is a well-known actress, writer, and director in South Indian cinema, especially Tamil films. She won a National Award for her acting in the Tamil film Sindhu Bhairavi (1985), directed by K. Balachander. Besides acting, she has directed films like Indira and written for both movies and TV shows. First Published:
Indian Express
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Mani Ratnam's wife Suhasini once called out Bollywood for ‘blatantly copying' Hollywood films; criticised Priyanka Chopra-Ranbir Kapoor's film
Director Mani Ratnam's wife, Suhasini Maniratnam, has always been vocal about her opinion on cinema, and more so on the state of the Hindi film industry. A few years ago, when Suhasini was asked about the state of Bollywood, she did not shy away from calling out filmmaker for plagiarism. In a chat with The Times of India in 2010, when Suhasini was sked about her opinion on Bollywood, she said that she reviewed Ranbir Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra-starrer Anjaana Anjaani, and noted its similarity to the films Before Sunrise and The Girl on the Bridge. 'I realised that in Bollywood they sometimes blatantly copy without as much as buying the rights or even acknowledging the original work,' she said. But she quickly added that she was still hopeful as she was impressed by Dibakar Baneerjee's films Khosla Ka Ghsola and Oye Lucky Lucky Oye as she called them 'cleverly written.' ALSO READ | 'Today, Shah Rukh Khan probably wouldn't greet me like he used to': Abhijeet Sawant reflects on declining fame, recalls hobnobbing with stars during prime In another interview with The Telegraph about a decade ago, she called out stars like Aamir Khan and Shah Rukh Khan for not reinventing themselves and said that they were doing the same roles over and over again. 'Aamir and Shah Rukh Khan are still doing stereotypical roles. I don't think Amitabh Bachchan attempted anything different — except the angry young man image — in his time. Independent cinema still has to fight with mainstream films. I stopped seeing mainstream films 15 years ago. They are absolutely unbearable,' she said. In the same chat, she said the Hindi films were largely 'pan Indian' and did not cater to regional audiences, but she brought it up with regard to their setting. 'It's only now that Hindi films are trying to be regional. They have a typical Punjabi family wedding or a film like Shahid which is about Mumbai and being a Muslim. Otherwise they make only pan Indian films like a Kal Ho Naa Ho or Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham,' she said. Suhasini married Mani Ratnam in 1988. They have a son named Nandan.
