Guest Blog #26 – Anand C
Two films that make the cut as ones I recommend to friends who want to watch “good” tamil movies (apart from the usual suspects) are Pudhiya Padhai and HouseFull. To me, both are fresh even today. However, not many people appreciate the recommendations. Their main peeve: could not tolerate the hero’s (R Parthiban) face!
Parthiban is definitely not the only actor to receive this treatment… this piece from a recent interview with him (mainly discussing Kudaikkul Mazhai) caught my eye:
I was once invited to the first birthday party of my friend’s baby. I had only a 50-paise coin with me. How does one buy a gift with 50-paise?
An idea dawned on me. I bought four glass bangles and broke them into pieces. With the carved broken pieces, I created a Vinayaka. Then, I wrapped the gift beautifully and presented it in style. When I visited them next, I saw my Vinayaka prominently displayed in the front room.
My eyes turned moist with joy. When you put your heart and soul into any creation, it will surely bring joy to all. I apply the same logic in my movies too.
The sincerity of his conviction to be different definitely hit home…
Acceptance of Nana Patekar and the recent recognition of Om Puri (with an OBE) notwithstanding, one wonders if we still live in a world where beauty is skin deep, and those who aren’t fortunate enough to be fair-skinned get step-child treatment…
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4 responses to “Glass-bangles Vinayaka (OR) Beauty is skin deep?”
Funny -because just recently I recommended Ab thak 56 to someoene and they said they just could not stand Nana’s beady eyes!!
It never even occurred to me that he could be considered “unhandsome” – I mean he is just such an amazing actor.
Haven’t watched any of Parthiban’s movies myself though I don’t agree with the theme of Pudhiya padhai- marrying a rapist?
But since you say so I will try the other moview.
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Funny -because just recently I recommended Ab thak 56 to someoene and they said they just could not stand Nana’s beady eyes!!
It never even occurred to me that he could be considered “unhandsome” – I mean he is just such an amazing actor.
Haven’t watched any of Parthiban’s movies myself though I don’t agree with the theme of Pudhiya padhai- marrying a rapist?
But since you say so I will try the other moview.
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Viji – exactly my sentiments.
Separately, I’ll prepare myself for your rants after you see them 🙂
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Viji – exactly my sentiments.
Separately, I’ll prepare myself for your rants after you see them 🙂
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