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Cinematographer ' Director Jeeva's last film 'Dhaam Dhoom' has opened well with rousing receptions in the United States of America. This is the first time a 'Jayam' Ravi film is doing so well in the States. After the film opened, Bharath Creations, the distributors for USA, have asked for four more prints to satiate the expectations that the film has generated. 'Dhaam Dhoom' is quite successful in retaining audience interest throughout and world-class cinematography, re-recording and art direction have helped the movie immensely. The movie has also been successful in garnering advance bookings. 'Dhaam Dhoom' is very clearly on the priority list of Tamil audiences in USA this long Labor Day weekend. Another factor for this incredible response is that this is Jeeva's last film. The ace cinematographer-Director had captivated audiences with his earlier films '12B', 'Ullam Ketkume' and 'Unnale Unnale'. Watch ace cinematographer ' director Jeeva's very last interview'.moments to cherish for a lifetime'.let us remember him at his very best.
Jeeva In reminiscence of passion personified
It is now one year since the talented cinematographer and director Jeeva passed away. With rich experience amalgamated with a flamboyant style of filmmaking, he had delivered super duper hits with '12B', 'Ullam Ketkume' and 'Unnale Unnale'. All these movies have Jeeva's inimitable signature on them'.the magic of effervescent youth captured in vibrant colors guided by slick narration that had it in them to penetrate and permeate within the hearts of the young at heart. Boy-girl relationships with spectacular gender conflicts formed his passionate repertoire. Groomed under P.C. Shriram in movies like 'Nayagan', Jeeva became a cinematographer hugely in demand and was involved in over 50 commercials in addition to successful movies like 'Gentleman', 'Kadhalan', Indian and a host of Hindi films like 'Hulchul', 'Bhaagban', 'Hera Pheri'. He also directed the Hindi version of 'Run'. For a generation of movie fans who admire beautifully picturized films, Jeeva was an ideal choice. His innate talent with the camera made him amazingly popular among college goers. A fine artist par excellence, Jeeva kept himself abreast with all the technological developments in the world of cinematography and used this talent to showcase themselves aptly in the storyline. A unique feature only a handful director is capable of handling. Jeeva was working on the film 'Dhaam Dhoom' last year when he died of acute cardiac arrest. The film was being shot in Russia with P. C. Shriram as cinematographer and starring Jayam Ravi with Kanaga Ranaut. The film is about a medical practitioner who goes over to Russia for a medical conference and ends up feeling a stranger in a strange place. With his untimely death, his wife Anees Tanvir has taken up the mantel of completing the film and is expected to release soon. Anees Tanvir, a popular costume designer has started a production house 'Vision Jeeva Studios' with a mission to continue the late filmmaker's passion towards films. The production house is coming up with a movie titled 'Muthirai' and is to be directed by one of Jeeva's assistants Srinath. Let's hope 'Vision Jeeva Studio' lives up to the Jeeva's passion for filmmaking and comes out with flying colors. Tamil Cinema will always remember Jeeva for his exhilarating passion and strive to continue on the trend he so successfully etched out. The ace director Jeeva had given his last interview exclusively to musicmazaa.
Bees sting Shaam
Shaam was introduced as a 'chocolate hero' in the film '12B' directed by the late Jeeva and continued to don similar roles without much success. He has now worked hard to change his image as an action hero and is being roped in for a number of movies like 'Anthony-yaar', 'Sivamayam' and 'Agam Puram'. This macho makeover had prompted some bees to fight him in order to see if he is strong enough'. (Just kidding) Shaam stays in an apartment near Loyola College and a bee hive had been on a tree for quite some time. Neighborhood pigeons decided to feast on some honey and disturbed the peace and tranquility of the hive. Unaware of all this Shaam, who was watching TV at the time was stung severely especially on the face. He was immediately taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. It is not clear if there were any other bee-sting victims.
A special birthday for Harris
Director Shankar has been making films with A.R Rahman right from the beginning.The ace director must have felt that the music wizard would be the perfect choice for his kind of films that has grandeur, youthfulness, and technical excellence. However, when Shankar had to look for a different musician for his 'Anniyan', he chose none other than Harris Jayaraj, the sensational young music director, who made an amazing debut in Goutham Menon's flick 'Minnale'. The combination of Shankar and Harris rocked and the music track went on to become smash hit. Harris Jayaraj, who turns 33 today (January 8) has a unique identity. All his musical tracks for films would be a lovable mixture of melody and peppy songs. A careful look at the songs of 'Anniyan', for example, would reveal his versatility and his grip over various genres of music. All of his films have enviable variety and most of them are super hits. This success has made him as one of the leading and most wanted composers in South India. The beginning Harris, born into a pious Christian Nadar family in Chennai, studied at the Krishnasamy Matric School. He later obtained a music degree in London. His father, S.M. Jayakumar, is a film guitarist who was a noted musician and composer. Harris Jayaraj started his career by playing the Tabla and other percussions for many films under none other than the genius musician A.R Rahman. He then started composing beats for TV advertisements. Harris Jayaraj has been a keyboardist and percussionist for various music directors including A R Rahman, Karthik Raja, and Vidyasagar. He has assisted Adithyan in various projects like 'Seevalaperi Pandi', 'Asuran' etc. The break Goutham Menon's 'Minnale' in 2001 came as a break for the young musician. The music track was quite sensational with 'Vaseegara', turning out to be an outstanding song. He followed it up with his music for '12B', 'Majnu', and 'Lesa Lesa' and many other films. 2005 was a special year for him, as his music tracks for 'Anniyan' and 'Ghajini' were super duper hits. The song 'Suttum Vizhi sudarae', just like the enticing 'Vaseegara' became the song of the year. His successful run continues with many more films like 'Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu' (2006), 'Pachaikili Muthucharam' (2007) and the recent 'Bheemaa'. He is now working for 'Varanam Aayiram', directed by his favorite Goutham Menon. He has introduced many singers including Nakul, Saindhavi, Srilekha Parthasarathy, Madhumitha, Nikhil Matthew, Mahathi and Suchithra Ramanathan. This birthday has turned out to be a special one, as Bheema with his musical track is all st to enthrall the audience. IndiaGlitz wishes this rare young talent a very happy birthday and wishes him with a long and successful career.
Shaam sets foot in Tollywood
Shaam is all set to make his debut in Telugu films now. The young hero, who started his career with 12B, is awaiting the release of his next venture Thoondil in Tamil, directed by Adhiyaman. He has been assigned to act in a Telugu film as hero titled Cash and Maya. Interestingly Sherin, who made her comeback with Urchagam recently, will be playing his ladylove in the movie. Shooting for the movie will commence very soon. A bilingual (to be made in Tamil too), Cash and Maya will be shot in Hyderabad and Visakhapatnam and song sequences abroad.
Cinematographer Jeeva passes away in Russia
Noted cinematographer - director Jeeva passed away after suffering acute cardiac arrest in Russia last night. He was shooting for Dhaam Dhoom starring Jayam Ravi and Kangana Ranaut in Russia. An acclaimed cinematographer - turned - director Jeeva had worked in over 40 films including Shankar's Gentleman, Kadhalan and Indian. Jeeva was directed over 50 commercials. He ventured to Bollywood and cranked the camera for several blockbusters including films directed by Priyadharshan. Some of his Hindi movies include Hulchul, Yeh Tera Ghar Yeh Mera Ghar, Run, Kushi, Bhagam Bhag, Hera Pheri among others. A native of Thiruthooraipoondi, Jeeva ventured to direction with 12B. The film featured Jyothika and Simran together opposite Shaam. The latter was introduced by Jeeva. Jeeva's next was Ullam Ketkumae which featured a host of actresses. Popular stars like Arya, Asin and Pooja made their debut with the movie. Jeeva followed it up with Unnale Unnale and he introduced a Bangalore model Vinay in the lead role. Featuring Sada and Kajol's sister Tanisha, Unnale Unnale was a run away hit. Jeeva is currently directing Dhaam Dhoom starring Jayam Ravi and Kangana Ranaut. He is survived by his wife Annesha, the costume designer of Jeeva's films and three children. The body is expected to be flown back to India soon.