Tag: Gemini Studios
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75 Years of Chandralekha
Though we all know that Chandralekha was a mega hit when released, what was its real impact? A 75th year tribute.
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The Original Dream Girl
A tribute to TR Rajakumari in her birth centenary year – remembering a true professional who picked her roles, ran a theatre and produced films.
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When #LataMangeshkar was moved by KB Sundarambal’s virtuosity
When Lata Mangeshkar was floored by KB Sundarambal’s music – a look at some of the great interactions between Carnatic musicians and the nightingale
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Panditji, Papa & Yusuf
Panditji, Papa & Yusuf – a hilarious story featuring #DilipKumar, Vyjayanthimala and Pt Nehru, which happened at Gemini Studios.
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The Balamurugan who gave sutta pazham
One of the abiding memories of Gemini’s Avvaiyar is the sutta pazham episode. This is a tribute to PN Kumar who played the role of Balamurugan in it.
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Ghosts of RK Salai – A heritage walk at night
I am repeating one of my most popular walks – the heritage of RK Salai. This will be a night walk, scheduled on Feb 8th.
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Kooniyur Athimber and Gemini’s #Chandralekha
Recalling the impact that TR Rajakumari had on a family member, now long gone.
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Remembering Ayilo Pakariyama!!
For all that it is hailed as a landmark film, Gemini’s Chandralekha does not have any memorable songs. Barring Ayilo Pakariyama.
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Paigham and Irumbu Thirai – #MayDay Special
On May Day, I remember Gemini’s Paigham and it’s Tamil version – Irumbu Thirai which had a superb composition of Papanasam Sivan
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Carmen Miranda, Vasundhara, Bhanumathi & Sarangapani
Continuing with the series on my favourite film songs, this instalment features a song from Gemini’s Mangamma Sabadam (1943) and how it was inspired by a Hollywood hit.
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