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Name |
A.R.Murugadoss |
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Native Place |
Kallakurichi (near Salem), Tamilnadu |
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Nationality |
Indian |
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Mother Tongue |
Tamil |
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Profession |
Director, Writer |
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Family |
wife - Anita |
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Education |
College - B.A in Bishop Heber College, Trichy |
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Languages known |
Tamil, English |
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Inspiration for his creativity |
Reading books, watching people and movies |
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Inspiration for ‘Ramanaa’ movie |
A bachelor friend of him had adopted five children and that was the inspiration for the movie. |
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Inspiration for ‘Stalin’ movie |
100th day function
of Chiranjeevi's film ‘Indra’ held at Vijayawada
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Debut Movie |
Dheena |
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His view about making films |
“That's the work I know and I want to be in” |
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Films |
Tamil :
* Dheena
* Ramana
* Ghajini
Telugu :
* Tagore
* Stalin
Hindi :
* Ghajini |
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Favourite place |
Hyderabad |
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Favorite pasttime |
Watching movies |
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About his movie Ghajini |
“I think the film is like an engrossing novel where each chapter ends on a curious note and the next begins on a gripping note." |
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Secret of his success |
“To tell you the truth, there is no secret to success as such. I start working on a project only when an interesting subject with social relevance comes my way. Then I try to package it to attract the audience. Cast, music and gloss are very much a part of a film’s success.” |
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Facts |
* In his schools days, he started reading both
Tamil & English books.
* He used to read storybooks by hiding them in textbooks
* During free periods, he used to narrate the stories to his friends & classmates
* Later he started writing short stories & novels during his school and college days.
* He has written 30 short stories and one novel.
* His father is a small-scale business man.*
During his college days he has performed mimic
stage shows by imitating Kirubanantha Variar &
others.
* His father was encouraging for his interest in
joining Film industry.
* He tried joining the Film and Television
Institute of TamilNadu, Chennai, but he couldn’t
succeed.
* He worked as a copy-writer for writer
Kalaimamani.
* Also he worked as an assistant director with S
J Suryah (for films like Vaali and Khushi) and
Uday Shankar.
* He takes a minimum of 6 months for his
scripts.
* For other language movies, he writes dialogues
in Tamil & English and then get them translated.
* He travelled by bus, observed people in public
places, and visited hospitals to study the lives
of patients who are suffering from amnesia for
his movie Ghajini.
* Ghajini story was rejected by 12 heroes * He
was inspired by Kalpana Chawla & made use of her
name in his Ghajini movie.
* He strongly believes that a well-written
script is behind the success of any film. |
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Awards |
* Best film award
from Tamilnadu government for his movie ‘Ramanaa’.
* Best film award from Tamilnadu government for
his movie ‘Ghajini’.
* Nandhi award from Andra Pradesh government for
‘Stalin’. |
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His views about
his Stars |
Surya
:
“Surya has been more of friend and we had a lot
of discussions and many brain storming sessions.
Once the actor got caught in a traffic jam and
he wanted to be on time to the studio. He was
two km away from us. When I got to know I asked
if I could send a bike, he said no. Surya just
alighted and ran non stop and reached the studio
in just fifteen minutes. Surya showed he was
very disciplined and was particular of reaching
work on time."
Chiranjeevi :
“Chiranjeevi is an icon. I was nervous but he
made things comfortable for me. He's amazing,
the change of expressions, his terrific timing
in comedy and actually he gives you more than
what you expect. He's a director's delight.”
Amir Khan :
“I am truly amazed at Aamir Khan’s dedication.
His passion comes across evidently. You know
he’s thoroughly enjoying himself while at work.
It’s a once in a lifetime experience working
with him. Not only an actor, he is an excellent
director too for I have learned many things from
him. Apart from these special qualities, he is a
person to be respected for his kind-heart…”
A.R.Rahman :
“A.R.Rahman is work himself. He does nothing but
music. He lives, breathes, and talks music. But
both these people are very socially aware and
have a strong opinion on everything happening
around them. It’s been fabulous doing music with
A.R.Rahman".
Asin :
"Asin is very talented and sincere. I just have
a word for her, she is brilliant." |
