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Music director Ilayaraja is all set to become a director. Businessman turned producer K.P Varghese who heads Welgate Cinema Fox Pvt Ltd, will produce a musical film with Ilayaraja as a director. The movie will be a complete entertainer and will be made in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Hindi. Producer Varghese is currently focused on his movie "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" which stars Divya Dutta, Neha Pendse, Tinnu Anand, and Suhasini Mulay. The movie is made in Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil and Telugu.
Ilaiyaraja hospitalized
Continuous interviews and press briefings on Friday last when his official website was launched seems to have taken a toll on the health of veteran music director Ilaiyaraja and he has been admitted to a private hospital on the same day as the senior composer complained of uneasiness. Fortunately, there is nothing to worry, as the doctors at the hospital have ruled out any serious ailments such as heart problem or gastric trouble. Sources close to the maestro say that they will be conducting tests on Monday to ascertain what has gone wrong with his health. They also hope that the septuagenarian composer will be discharged after the tests. However the doctors have advised complete rest for Ilaiyaraja for the next few days. Indiaglitz wishes the musical genius a speedy recovery.
Ilaiyaraaja writes to I&B Ministry over dilution of music category in National Awards
Music composer Ilaiyaraaja has written two letters to the inistry of Information and Broadcasting over the division of music direction category at the National Awards into two parts. The composer says that dividing the category into two separate awards belittles the work of composers. According to a report in The Hindu, Ilaiyaraaja says that the bifurcation leads to not only dilution of the award but also 'pollution'. "There should be only one category of music direction similar to direction, cinematography and editing. The performance of a music director should be judged in a holistic manner which includes songs as well as background score. Giving award for songs alone or for background score alone is honouring somebody's work which is half well done which, I am sure, is not the intention of our National Awards," reads an excerpt from one of the letters. The composer chose to give the 63rd National Awards ceremony in Delhi a miss even though he had been adjudged the winner in the Best Music Direction - Background Score. The composer told The Hindu, "Till 2010, there was one national award for Best Music Direction. I have received it thrice — for Sagara Sangamam, Sindhu Bhairavi and Rudraveena. What is the meaning of giving me an award for Best Music Direction - Background Score, and M. Jayachandran an award for Best Music Direction? It not only means that I have done an incomplete job as music director but also implies that only half of my work is good. It means that the committee now encourages music directors to do half the job,"
Ilaiyaraaja Starts Composing For Sabaash Naidu
Following an initial session with Kamal Hassan soon after the announcement of the film, Ilaiyaraja has now started composing seriously for Sabaash Naidu, his upcoming collaboration with the Ulaganayagan. Ilaiyaraja will reportedly record the songs for this film in USA. After casting his vote along with his family, Kamal Hassan will soon be leaving to the USA to begin the first schedule of Sabaash Naidu. The film is targeting a Diwali release.
Ilaiyaraja to replace DSP in a grand historical flick
Veteran Tollywood star Nandamuri Balakrishna's landmark 100th film will be a grand period flick titled as 'Gautamiputra Satakarni'. Balayya will play the titular role of Gautamiputra Satakarni, who ruled the Satavahana kingdom of Deccan region in 2nd century AD. Shriya Saran plays the female lead in this film to be directed by Krish of 'Vaanam' fame. Veteran Bollywood actress Hema Malini plays the role of Balakrishna's mother while Gauthami has been roped in to play another important female character. Now it seems the landmark film's technical crew has underwent an important change. Isaignani Ilaiyaraja has replaced Devi Sri Prasad who was initially roped into do the musical score for the film. Sources reveal that DSP could not deliver the songs for the film at the speed level expected by Krish and the duo have parted ways with mutual understanding to team up later. Hence Ilaiyaraja who has given super hit songs and fantastic background score for many historical flicks including Balakrishna's memorable mythological film 'Sri Ramarajyam' has been approached to do the musical score for this film and the maestro is likely to sign on the dotted lines. We will have to wait for an official announcement in this regard. 'Gautamiputra Satakarni' is scheduled to hit the screens as a Pongal/Sankaranti treat on January 12, 2017.
Vjay song dedicated to Ilaiyaraja
The teaser of ‘Yendi Yendi’ song in ‘Ilayathalabathi’ Vijay starrer ‘Puli’ released yesterday and has become a huge hit among fans. This song crooned by the film’s lead pair Vijay and Shruthi Haasan has been composed by Devi Sri Prasad with lyrics penned by Vairamuthu. This is a melody song and Devi Sri Prasad, who is an ardent fan of ‘Isagnani’ Ilaiayraja has said that he dedicates this song to the music maestro. Speaking further about the song, the composer of so many chartbuster albums said "I am a lover of guitar and I have composed this romantic song with guitar. I dedicate this song to ‘Isaignani’ Ilaiyaraja and I am sure you all will love this song. ‘Ilayathalabathi’ Vijay and Shruthi Haasan have rendered this song beautifully. " The music album of ‘Puli’ directed by Chimbudevan will be released on August 2 and the film is expected to hit the screens in September mid.