[ad_1] Cardi B in custom electric-blue Gaurav Gupta sculptural hooded dress for the Grammy Awards 2023 | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Fashion loves juxtaposition. So it is hardly a surprise that the hooded dress, nestled amid the paradox of an element designed to hide the wearer making them stand out, has risen to the top […]
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[ad_1] Author Nandini Krishnan’s tryst with the Ponniyin Selvan (PS) series began at birth. “I was named after Nandini from the books, you know,” she remarks. With the first of her 10-part translation of author Kalki’s serialised magnum opus — First Flood (Eka by Westland)— making its way into bookstores across India, Nandini says that […]
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[ad_1] Aishwarya Rai Bachchan ands Vikram in ‘Ponniyin Selvan: 2’ The events of Mani Ratnam’s Ponniyin Selvan: 1, which released late last year, left audiences not just on a high, but also with many questions: What really happened to Arunmozhi Varman? Who is the mysterious lady who makes fleeting but impactful appearances? And most importantly, […]
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[ad_1] Jayam Ravi in ‘Ponniyin Selvan: 2’ The second part of Mani Ratnam’s ambitious Ponniyin Selvan franchise will be released on April 28, 2023. The announcement was made earlier today, with the caption “Cholas Are Back’” on social media by production houses Madras Talkies and Lyca Productions. Ponniyin Selvan: 1, which released in September 2022, […]
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[ad_1] Cinematographer Ravi Varman discusses the visual landscape of Mani Ratnam’s ‘Ponniyin Selvan’ and how he attempted to give a contemporary treatment to a historical period drama Cinematographer Ravi Varman discusses the visual landscape of Mani Ratnam’s ‘Ponniyin Selvan’ and how he attempted to give a contemporary treatment to a historical period drama Cinematographer Ravi […]
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[ad_1] There can be few complaints for zealous fans of Kalki’s novel, as Mani Ratnam’s screenplay is tight and the performances are mostly spot-on, especially Vikram’s fabulous portrayal of Aditha Karikalan’s delusional love for Nandini There can be few complaints for zealous fans of Kalki’s novel, as Mani Ratnam’s screenplay is tight and the performances […]
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[ad_1] Kalki’s source material of ‘PS:1’ is rich with myriad characters, and Mani Ratnam gleefully picks them all up to give it a cinematic touch, thanks to some powerhouse performances from his all-star cast Kalki’s source material of ‘PS:1’ is rich with myriad characters, and Mani Ratnam gleefully picks them all up to give it […]
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[ad_1] While books and movies are different media — oranges to apples — the ultimate aim is to engage the reader or audience, and give them a unique experience While books and movies are different media — oranges to apples — the ultimate aim is to engage the reader or audience, and give them a […]
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[ad_1] Mani Ratnam’s ‘Ponniyin Selvan’, with music by AR Rahman, boasts a stellar starcast including the likes of Vikram, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Karthi and Trisha Mani Ratnam’s ‘Ponniyin Selvan’, with music by AR Rahman, boasts a stellar starcast including the likes of Vikram, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Karthi and Trisha Mani Ratnam’s Ponniyin Selvan, based on […]
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[ad_1] Starring the likes of Vikram, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Trisha, Jayam Ravi and Karthi in important roles, ‘PS1’ is set for release on September 30 Starring the likes of Vikram, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Trisha, Jayam Ravi and Karthi in important roles, ‘PS1’ is set for release on September 30 The trailer for Mani Ratnam’s Ponniyin […]
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