A.R.Rahman - Mani Rathnam - Rajeev Menon - GURU

[united07]

[tscii:c8261f612b]Two more songs added to the soundtrack of Guru

Mani Ratnam and A R Rehman are known for their outstanding work. Mani Ratnam’s forthcoming film Guru’s music is out. And after the release of the music he has asked A.R.Rehman to add two more tracks in the soundtrack of the film.

Mani Ratnam informs that these two songs will be part of the background score. According to him the music just keeps flowing in, all through the making of the film and even after the completion of a film.

Currently working on Ashutosh Gowarikar’s Jodha-Akbar, Rehman feels that director Mani Ratnam felt the need of enhancing the musical output so he asked him for two more songs. He explains that one of the new songs has been sung by Soumya Rao. Rehman gave Rang De Basanti at the start of this year while this year’s last musical score again comes from him in the form of Guru.

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[dinesh2002]

[tscii:a56ecb4939]Two more songs added to the soundtrack of Guru

Mani Ratnam and A R Rehman are known for their outstanding work. Mani Ratnam’s forthcoming film Guru’s music is out. And after the release of the music he has asked A.R.Rehman to add two more tracks in the soundtrack of the film.

Mani Ratnam informs that these two songs will be part of the background score. According to him the music just keeps flowing in, all through the making of the film and even after the completion of a film.

Currently working on Ashutosh Gowarikar’s Jodha-Akbar, Rehman feels that director Mani Ratnam felt the need of enhancing the musical output so he asked him for two more songs. He explains that one of the new songs has been sung by Soumya Rao. Rehman gave Rang De Basanti at the start of this year while this year’s last musical score again comes from him in the form of Guru.

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wow....hope we can expect these extra track in tamil released in the cd :D :D :D

funny nowdays if ARRs interview he never mention about his tamil projects..... :? hmm...probably for the hindi audience huh..... :idea:

[nickraman]

Because no one cares? They remember him for albums like dubbed "Roja", "Bombay", "Humse Hai Muqabala", "Hindustani", "Jeans", "Saathiya", "Nayak" and so on...

[MADDY]

funny nowdays if ARRs interview he never mention about his tamil projects..... :? hmm...probably for the hindi audience huh..... :idea:

thats bcos tamil media has completely ignored him......they are now happy with interviews of HJ and YSR......moreover, that pathetic august15/ayudha pooja (i dont remember wich, he comes in blue shirt) interviews conducted by vijay sarathy for SUNTV stops ARR from giving interviews to tamil i guess....

[nickraman]

funny nowdays if ARRs interview he never mention about his tamil projects..... :? hmm...probably for the hindi audience huh..... :idea:

thats bcos tamil media has completely ignored him......they are now happy with interviews of HJ and YSR......moreover, that pathetic august15/ayudha pooja (i dont remember wich, he comes in blue shirt) interviews conducted by vijay sarathy for SUNTV stops ARR from giving interviews to tamil i guess....

He hasn't got any GOOD tamil offers as of yet.

He's completley booked with Akbar-Jodha, Lajjo, and possibly, "Kajri" (Ghajni remake with Aamir Khan. Of course, the film's getting launched next month, so we'll know who's the MD in that business.)

[dinesh2002]

funny nowdays if ARRs interview he never mention about his tamil projects..... :? hmm...probably for the hindi audience huh..... :idea:

thats bcos tamil media has completely ignored him......they are now happy with interviews of HJ and YSR......moreover, that pathetic august15/ayudha pooja (i dont remember wich, he comes in blue shirt) interviews conducted by vijay sarathy for SUNTV stops ARR from giving interviews to tamil i guess....

ohhh...wut did that clown did ??? :shock: he made ARR pissed off???

[MADDY]

ohhh...wut did that clown did ??? :shock: he made ARR pissed off???

no nuthin like that.....but it was all dumb questions........nuthin exciting ARR to answer them...

[mazhaichaaral]

when will tamil guru songs get released.

[MADDY]

http://www.musicindiaonline.com/n/i/top_stories/2057/

Rahman prefers Bappida over Abhishek 8-)

[dinesh2002]

when will tamil guru songs get released.

waiting for that too....haiizz....dunno how long do i need to wait somemore to listen to Guru in tamil.............. :shock:

[rayan36]

I can't get Tere Bina, Maaya Maaya, Baazi Laga off my mind & can't leave home without listening these songs. It's like an anthem for me now :lol:

[nickraman]

Tamil Guru's audio will release on the day the tamil dub releases. (Pongal '07)

The Telugu audio should be out this coming week or month end.

[dinesh2002]

Tamil Guru's audio will release on the day the tamil dub releases. (Pongal '07)

The Telugu audio should be out this coming week or month end.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO :? :shock: :( :cry:

[Ramakrishna]

Rahman adds two more.
Dec 18, 2006
This news is sponsored by www.milesnprice.com

Two weeks after the audio of Guru released to quite an enthusiastic response all over the country, Mani Ratnam asked Rahman to add two more tracks to the audio. Rahman responded very quickly to the request of the director who has always got the best out of him.

The two tracks were added promptly and the result of the work done was evident from the sales.

Guru jumped to the top spot on the charts. It looks set to stay there for a while, with Salaam-e-ishq still down in sixth place and no major music release in the offing. There are people who feel that the best is still to come. The audio sales may just boom after the movie releases in January 2007.

[Wibha]

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Mani Ratnam informs that these two songs will be part of the background score. According to him the music just keeps flowing in, all through the making of the film and even after the completion of a film.

Currently working on Ashutosh Gowarikar’s Jodha-Akbar, Rehman feels that director Mani Ratnam felt the need of enhancing the musical output so he asked him for two more songs. He explains that one of the new songs has been sung by Soumya Rao. Rehman gave Rang De Basanti at the start of this year while this year’s last musical score again comes from him in the form of Guru. [/tscii:eab9a82190]

[ajaybaskar]

Already the new trailor with the song Guru Bhai is being shown in the channels..

[nickraman]

[tscii:3812ec4720]Guru premieres in Toronto in January
By MIO Team
Dec 19, 2006, 08:00

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One of the highly anticipated films arriving next year is Maniratnam’s ‘Guru’ starring Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai in the lead. The rest of the cast comprises Vidya Balan, Madhavan and Mithun Chakraborty. The film was due to be released in India on January 12th. But now it will have a grand premiere at Toronto’s Elgin and Winter Garden Theatre Centre on January 11. So the premiere will be held a day before the movie’s worldwide release. Bobby Bedi’s company Kaleidoscope Entertainment produces the film. The director, producer and the cast of the film will be present during the occasion. With this a completely new market has opened for ‘Guru’ with the Canada-based company Roger Nair Productions acquiring the rights of the movie’s release in Canada.

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[MADDY]

http://www.musicindiaonline.com/ar/i/movie_name/8846/3/music_director/1288/

ARR's interview 8-)

[nickraman]

So it's confirmed that Rahman's in for "Kajri" then.

[dinesh2002]

So it's confirmed that Rahman's in for "Kajri" then.

:clap:

[dinesh2002]

[tscii:b12098ee38] Rajini and Manirathnam to join again?

Dec 21, 2006

This news is sponsored by www.behindbikes.com


Sivaji is just being wrapped up for a Tamil New year release in April 2007. However, speculations regarding Rajini’s next movie are already swarming the industry. News sources state that Rajini has nodded his consent for his next project with Maniratnam.

Mani is currently busy finalizing the shoots for his mega starrer Guru with Abhishekh and Aishwarya in the lead.

In the pipeline is his next project titled Lajjo starring Amir Khan and Kareen Kapoor. If rumors are to be believed, Mani will commence his project with Rajini only after the completion of Lajjo.

K. Balachander reportedly produces the movie for his Kavithalaya banner.

http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news/dec-06-03/21-12-06-rajini.html[/tscii:b12098ee38]

[Dragun]

I think this is just a false rumor. KB producing a Mani Ratnam movie? Mani produces his own movies nowadays.

[nickraman]

Actually, Lajjo's being produced under Bobby Bedi.

But it could be BS. No on in Kollywood would want to sign up for Mani's films. Didn't sify confirm this?

[arsaregama]

namma tfm post la busconductor nu oru padam yaaro post pannanga. atha pathu confirm news akitanga behind woods :lol :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[A.ANAND]

namma tfm post la busconductor nu oru padam yaaro post pannanga. atha pathu confirm news akitanga behind woods :lol :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[A.ANAND]

wow!!watch tamil dubbing of 'guru'trailer in www.india glitz.com!!

[dinesh2002]

Guru tamil trailor :

http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/trailer/8954.html


Guru Bhai Guru Bhai Vanthache.....

[nickraman]

It's in HINDI. They didn't change a darn thing save for the text.

[kamalsurya]

So it's confirmed that Rahman's in for "Kajri" then.

Any source bro?It would very very exciting to see Arr added to kajiri team.Anyway Kajiri is Ghajini remake in hindi rite :?

[nickraman]

So it's confirmed that Rahman's in for "Kajri" then.

Any source bro?It would very very exciting to see Arr added to kajiri team.Anyway Kajiri is Ghajini remake in hindi rite :?

I quote from ARR's interview


Music rights will not collapse and so it is necessary to own them. In India the awareness is growing slowly and Aamir Khan is giving me the music publishing rights of his next film.

Aamir won't start "Lajjo" after "Kajri" gets completed, hence the push to August, hence the more time for Mani to do finishing touches for GURU.[/quote]

[dinesh2002]

It's in HINDI. They didn't change a darn thing save for the text.

yo buddy.... the song is in tamil....Guru Bhai Guru Bhai Vanthache... Varar Varar Gurubhai.... :roll: :roll:

[Wibha]

When Mani Ratnam blackmailed Rahman


In the first part of an exclusive interview with A R Rahman, the maestro spoke about how Shah Rukh Khan was made a 'bakra,' and how he made Bappi Lahiri sing in Guru.
In the second and last part, Rahman talks more about Mani Ratnam's Guru, and his other projects.

On dedicating the song Tere Bina to Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

When I began working on the soundtrack of Guru, I happened to listen to one of Nusrat saab's softest songs called Sajna Tera Bina. It is simple and heart stirring. There is great beauty in it. I was inspired by it and started composing Tere Bina about eight months ago.

Originally, the song was about 25 minutes long. You know I often write six or seven mukhdas and then there are many variations. I also recorded the song Ay Hairathe for the film but Mani sir felt it was too heavy to be at the start of the film. He thought of using Tere Bina.

Suddenly, the song got a life of its own. But there was one hurdle (chuckles). I had recorded it in the voice of Qadir Khan and he did an excellent job. But Mani sir wanted me to sing it. I said, Qadir will get hurt, and I did not want to hurt him. But there was no way of getting out. It became something like: Either you sing it or it won't be there.

So it was a blackmail?

But in a good way (chuckles). I also told Mani sir that I was fasting then and didn't have the energy to sing it. He said he would wait. (The song as it is has some of Murtaza Khan and Qadir's voices in the Dham Dara Dham Dara part at the beginning. Chinmayee joins Rahman later in the song.)

[rashid2raj]

It's in HINDI. They didn't change a darn thing save for the text.

Ada kadavule..

[nickraman]

*listens to it again.

Got it. Blasted sound card!

Anyways, tamil ost to arrive first week of Jan.

[billrafeek]

New Trailer and Songs in IndiaGlitz



http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/hindi/trailer/8223.html

[thineshan54321]

http://www.boxofficeindia.com/musiclatest.htm

Guru is first place in only south. When they say south do they mean tamil nadu?

[thineshan54321]

Hey guys, how come guru didnt reach first place yet in all regions? Is the music being appreciated? It surely is being appreciated at my house :lol: but how about in india? Was the reaction the same when Dil Se released? Was it a hit right away or...?

[thineshan54321]

My sincere wishes to everyone. Happy New Year to my friends. Hope this year is blessed for all of you. Have fun with Guru.

[rayan36]

Top Ten albums of the week

No 1

Plusses
'Mayya Mayya' has arrived and at least for another one month, it seems improbable that any other album would be able to take the top position occupied by 'Guru'

Minuses
Theme song 'Dhoom Dhadaka' is an immensely catchy and passionate background track. It's a pity that the song is not on CDs yet

Source: Music Festival, MGF Mall

[nickraman]

Hey guys, how come guru didnt reach first place yet in all regions? Is the music being appreciated? It surely is being appreciated at my house :lol: but how about in india? Was the reaction the same when Dil Se released? Was it a hit right away or...?

IndiaFm SOURCES claim it's the NO.1 album this week. (Check their site for details.)

It's big in the south cause it's the RATNAM/ARR combo. They'll deal with it till the tamil dubbed audio releases (Gurukanth's telugu audio was launched today by Mani and lyricist-Veturi. ) Of course comparisons are there...

[rayan36]

[tscii:6322fdebb0]Manirathnam and his movie music
IndiaGlitz [Thursday, January 04, 2007]


Manirathnam is a movie-maker who has successfully managed to blend art and mainstream cinema.

His movies satisfy the mass as well as the class audience.

He understands both segments and his movies carry a unique blend.

The songs in Manirathnam’s movies, mostly set to tunes by A R Rahman, carry a special flavour and feel.

Manirathnam is acclaimed as the modern-day master for film songs as he knows how to get a song in the film, without affecting the flow of the story.

But Manirathnam has always maintained that he would like to make movies without songs. In fact, his original idea for Aayitha Ezhuthu was to make it without songs.

Now Manirathnam says that it is impossible to make cinema in India without songs.

At a time when his Guru with Abhishek and Aishwarya in the leads, is set to hit the theatres, Manirathnam says music is an indispensable component of Indian movies.

In Guru too, the songs are outstanding, with Rahman strumming some great numbers.


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[billrafeek]

Best song of the year.... :thumbsup:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzJnmVCtHG0

[billrafeek]

NDTV's song of the year 2006


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TyNZou51f-k

[nickraman]

http://indiafm.com/news/2007/01/05/8577/index.html

VETERAN ACTOR NASSER TO DUB FOR GURU'S TAMIL VERSION...

Also Maddy has dubbed for himself in tamil while a "top" actress has dubbed for Ash.
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Possible candidate? Trisha. Note that these "tamil" actors have WORKED with Ratnam, so it could be Trisha (AE). Simran's busy in Telugu so it can't be her.

[bingleguy]

whos the top actress who has dubbed for Ash ??????? :roll:

[A.ANAND]

whos the top actress who has dubbed for Ash ??????? :roll:very funny'ya irukku.ella top actrees'kkum tamilla voise dubbing than.ithala yaara gues pannarathu??? :rotfl: may be,revathy,rohini or suhanya.

[nickraman]

I have a feeling it's Trisha.

[A.ANAND]

I have a feeling it's Trisha.trisha' vukkum dubbing than sir :lol:

[narcot]

Surya has dubbed for abhishek bachchan

[narcot]

Aishwarya Rai-kku

Kaniga ? Meera Jasmine ? Rohini?
Actress Abhirami's voice would have been ideal (Virumandi)

[nickraman]

I have a feeling it's Trisha.trisha' vukkum dubbing than sir :lol:

Trisha wasn't dubbed in AE. It was shot in SYNCH. That's right, what you saw was her REAL voice.

[nickraman]

[tscii:f01a4441da]Mani snubs Big B
By: Jhanvi Shah
January 8, 2007

Amitabh Bachchan
On Wednesday, when Mani Ratnam held the first screening of Guru at Prasad Lab (Andheri), only the cast and crew were invited. The verdict on the film and Abhishek Bachchan was unanimous. Says one of the special invitees who saw the film.

“Guru makes you laugh, cry, sob and smile. Every member of the cast, including Aishwarya Rai, R Madhavan and Vidya Balan, is outstanding but it’s Abhishek’s show all the way.

This film has taken him to another level. What’s especially moving is Abhishek’s interaction with his twin daughters in the film. And when he suffers a paralytic stroke, his efforts to communicate with his family are simply brilliant!”

Mani Ratnam Unfortunately, Bachchan Jr’s anxious parents weren’t present at the historic moment to witness their son’s graduation to a new level as an actor.

Shocking absence Says the source, “Amitji and Jayaji weren’t there. They weren’t invited. All of us were shocked by their absence. It’s okay to say that the preview was only for the cast and crew. Ash, Abhishek, Vidya and the others were genuinely required, but director Shaad Ali (Bunty Aur Babli) was also there.

Shaad and Mani go back a long way as he assisted Mani, remade his Alai Payuthe as Saathiya and also helped him with Guru. By similar logic, Abhishek’s parents too deserved to be there, for no other reason except that they are who they are and deserve to see their son’s film.”

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[nickraman]

[tscii]Abhishek and Ash have lived through Guru'
By: Pragyan Mohanty
January 4, 2007

One doesn’t see him socialising at filmy parties or attending premieres nor is he spotted gracing media with catchy sound bytes, and yet Mani Ratnam is one of those rarest of filmmakers who is most sought after by the artistes, the media and of course, his fans.

The reticent Mani Sir (as he is fondly known as) is now in Mumbai. We cornered him for an exclusive chat. Read on as he talks about Guru — the film, the actors, the controversies and much more.

How did the seed of Guru germinate?

It is something like you think is a film material. And one gets a spirit of a character at a time when India is changing. Through one character
you can see the change in the entire country. Then it be-comes an interesting film to put across.

Your films have derived inspiration from the lives of well-known people like Nayakan, Iruvar and now Guru, which apparently is based on Dhirubhai Ambani’s life.

See, Roja also had a real-life scenario with a wife appealing for her kidnapped husband’s safety and so was Kannathil Muthamittal. Emotions are around you and that is where you pick up your subjects from. A lot of stories have a real-life feel and are related to common man.

Guru is based in Gujarat and Abhishek being called Gurubhai, which rhymes with Dhirubhai. Isn’t that too much of a coincidence?

This may be because the people who these characters are compared with are high profile. That’s why the spotlight is on them. My other films too had leaves from real life but only weren’t as well-known.

The chemistry of the main leads is one of the highlights of your films. Will Guru be in the same league?

Abhishek and Aishwarya are doing extremely well. If your characters are clear and strong and your actors are good, the results will be as effective if not more.

But Ash-Abhishek have failed to sizzle together onscreen?

I’ve no apprehensions. Ash and Abhishek’s equation, the struggle and strength they derive from each other in the film is very real. The mood and their actions are just right. They look like people who lived through those times.

You chose exotic item girls. From Sonu Walia (Dalpati), Sonali Bendre (Bombay), Malaika Arora-Khan (Dil Se) to Mallika Sherawat now.

As a filmmaker you’re very selfish and tend to see what’s right for the film. The choices haven’t been very conscious but yes, the end results might come out very well because they suit the mood of the song and the setting.

Have you seen any of Mallika’s earlier works?

Yes. A few of them.

Can you name some of them?

(Laughs). It’s not fair.

Guru has been marred with rumours of Viveik Oberoi and John Abrham opting out to Vidya Balan being unhappy with her role. Comment.

I am here to make a film and rumours don’t bother me. I work without compromising on the quality. Filmmaking is a business and is based on equality between two parties. If deals finalise, then fine.

If not, even then it is fine. The equations don’t change. As per the actors, I know all of them individually. I play straight right from the beginning. When one starts working on a script, a lot of names come into play and you discuss them.

Some materialise and some don’t. From day one,both Vidya and I were aware what the role is and how it has shaped. That’s about it.

Viveik opted out because of Ash and Abhishek?

Viveik is a friend, but we didn’t discuss anything in this regard. I haven’t talked about it and so it doesn’t matter.

Did Abhishek find it difficult to work with the non-Hindi speaking crew?

There weren’t any problems. At the end of the day, all of them learnt Tamil (laughs).

The sensibilities of Tamil cinema and that of a regular Bollywood film are drastically different. How do you balance between both of them?

The sensibilities are not very different. It is just the finer details that matter. When one makes a film for a wider audience, the tendency is to get general but even then, one can work on details

Box office success has eluded you in Hindi films.

As a filmmaker you have to learn to cope up with success and non-success. If you have made a film and it doesn’t work, it doesn’t mean that it has dropped in its standard. The box-office result is just an addition.

Do you follow the work of other filmmakers?

Yes, I do. I watched Omkara and Rang De Basanti. These films belonged to the mainstream and entertainment but still a lot of realism was a part of them. I haven’t watched Munnabhai though I plan to do that soon.

You are known for using novel techniques like sync sound, backlighting and experimenting with props. What will Guru have in store?

There is no end to technique. It is just a tool used for storytelling. It is a process by itself and not the result. I haven’t made use of them deliberately; I use them in my process of presenting my idea.

A whole lot of your films have a subtle political undercurrent to them.

When I make films, it’s about sharing of thoughts but I am making no statements. I don’t think films bring in revolution but if it happens, then it’s fine. I don’t wear it on my sleeve nor am I ashamed of it.

Which is your best work till date?

None. It is yet to come (laughs).

Finally, what are your expectations from Guru?

When you make a film, you want to reach the people with a work that’s good quality- wise and is market sensible. I would expect it is both.
[mid-day.com]

[Ramakrishna]

[tscii:3eea7a27eb]Mani Ratnam
The journey of Guru’s music
MovieTalkies.com, 24 November 2006
http://www.movietalkies.com/interviews/view-interview.asp?InterviewId=125

We have often lent an ear to the Mani Ratnam – A R Rahman magic. Is it magic? If not, how does it work?
Ah, I think, both of us are willing to experiment, both of us are not scared to fall down, and so we tried to do something which the story demands. It should be different from what we had done before. It sounds very different from the previous films that we have done. And Rahman is somebody who is willing to do that, who is willing to think laterally, who does not have to be in the same grain as the film. The idea of his composition can go away from it, it can be a counter point and he is very good at developing such concepts. So I think its just that we both know that we can take drastic steps, you know, think against this one, and may be get something different. The fact that you want something different is what makes you get something different.

Composing music is almost like reliving the script of the movie. How did it happen for Guru?
Guru spans over 30 years, you know, somewhere starts around the 50’s and goes up to the 80’s. So the music also can very easily flow from the same concept. But we didn’t want it to be just that. We wanted it to evoke the 50’s or evoke the 60’s at that correct time, but not be a replica of a 60’s song. I mean it is an interpretation of the 50’s as it is done today. So there will be a certain amount of modernity in it. But still, somewhere, it will have the ambience of the music of the 50’s and the 60’s. The only concept that we picked was that it should not be an exact replica of that 50’s period. It should evoke and not recreate.

You must have had to strike a delicate balance between the script and the music.
A – Ya, ya. It is a balance that you strike. I think its not just about capturing the period. I mean, anyone can capture the period. What is critical is to capture the period within the confines of the script, within what would help your script to breathe. So you take both of them into consideration and then try to get what is best out of it. Like the script moves, the music also changes from the 50’s to the 60’s to the 70’s.

How do you and Rahman work the magic? Is there a pattern... or is it spontaneous?
I think I go on drastic route, I go yo yo this way and then ask him for a countering point of view. He is used to this, so I think we just hit off well together. We can think in one way for a moment when we are thinking on a particular picture and then we can drastically change around and look at it in a totally different fashion. Sometimes you take a song which is composed for a lullaby and then go ahead and convert it into a dance number. Those are kind of things Rahman can do very very well. So that is what he tried to do with Guru. He tried to push in a tangent and see whether we can get something fresh.

What is the repertoire of Guru? Please give us a glimpse.
There are five songs. And then there are a few smaller songs, which would form the background score.

What does the song to do your story telling? How do you look at it?
The way I look at songs is that it should be something that you are not trying to hide. You are not trying to be shy of the songs. It is a kind of celebration; it is a liberty that a filmmaker gets in a film. A film is more or less logically driven, and this is an abstraction which helps you to take that parabola, and gives you a kind of freedom to be away from being conventional, being logical and dramatic. Each of the songs in Guru has given me that kind of a freedom. The song that is set in Istanbul brings an ambiance which has the intrinsic feel of Turkey. It has a middle-eastern sound to it, it has a flavour to it, it has a belly dance to it and a kind of youthful joy to it at that point of time. The way Rajiv Menon has lit the place and the way it is choreographed, the architecture, everything, gives you the buzz of the early 50’s in an exotic land. So that is what and from there we come to rural India, where it is earthy, where it is raining and where it is green and lush. And this fresh and earthy rural India gives you a chance to establish your female lead into the film. Each song helps you progress the story in a fashion which helps the overall screenplay.

Tell us something more about the Turkey song.
The Turkey song is called ‘Mayya Mayya’ and Mallika Sherawat dances to the song. The singer of the song was recorded in Canada. We shot it in Turkey, in Istanbul. It is really a fantastic place, huge architecture, and that gave us the setting for the entire thing and we enjoyed it immensely.

Nanarae seems to more than a protagonist singing in the rain. What was the concept behind it?
Nanarae signifies the transition to India. The song is set when we move from Turkey to India. It is raining in India, it is monsoon time, and there is a girl who has matured, has grown independent. It’s a time where India just has gained its Independence and this girl who is educated, smart, thinks she should be as liberated as her country is and has a mind of her own. Nanarae sets the character of the girl, her decision, her step in life and it is a transition point for her, she now faces life. So it uses the song as a platform to define Sujatha’s character in the film.

You are haunted by the Tere Bina melody. A love song, a ballad - what is it?
Tere Bina is the love song of the lead protagonists and it is a theme that we have used from the time they meet. It’s a love theme which then develops into a full-fledged love song and it is about the joy of two people who had forcefully gotten into marriage under circumstances and then slowly, develop a rapport and then fall in love. It is that phase of the late 50’s. It’s the kind of music that evokes a certain kind of period, certain kind of kavalika and adds flair to it. It is something fresh, something new and it brings their relationship to a peak.

And what about the Guru theme song?
The other one is Jagae, which is a theme right through the movie. It’s a lullaby. It comes through as an instrumental version, as a musical version and as a song towards later 80s. It kind of defines Guru in his growth and his path through the film so that it becomes the soul of the film. It is the central element on which the entire music is built and I think it is a composition which is from the heart. It has got an open quality to it. It forms the soul of the film.

And the novel ‘ek lo ek muft’?
The other one is actually Gulzaar Saab’s song I should say. It is called “Yammo Yammo”. It is featured when twin baby girls are born to Guru. The song goes as EK NAHI DHO, EK LO EK MUFT. The concept of the song and the setting is in Badami, it is a really wonderful place. The backdrop for the song is huge rock cutting structures that are just on the outskirts of Badami. The song is set in celebration, there is Bhaang flowing, and Guru has just grown in his life and has reached a stage where he’s become slightly larger in life. It is a kind of celebration of all this that fits into the film.

How does Rahman react to new experiments?
Rahman never stops value adding. Sometimes I wonder whether he will add even after the film is released. He keeps polishing. I think I can identify with that, because that is exactly how you do it as a filmmaker also. You will never finish and never will you say that it is finished because it is never finished. You keep trying to get it a little better all the time. Rahman too is like that. He gets it fine-tuned all the time. Sometimes I would shoot with a bare track, and he sees the output and adds on more and blends it into the film. It is a two-way thing, that as long as you understand what he can do and he understands what you are giving him - it works very well.

And what was it like with the poet himself, Gulzar saab?
Gulzar Saab and I are working together after Dil Se. He is a fantastic person to work with. He is a great asset because he is also a film-maker, a writer and a lyricist. When the brief to him is that the lyrics should not be literal to the situation because the situation is already telling the story and the lyrics should add a layer which is lateral and not be something which repeats itself, Gulzar Saab is the man. If I want to shoot in a slightly different fashion which has an additional layer to it and if I need lyrics which are more poetic than literal, he loves it. I think we get along very well in that sense. Also it is a huge advantage for him that I don’t know Hindi very well, so I can only tell I want these kinds of words. I think he is relieved that nobody is watching him, putting his nose into each and every word of his. It’s really very good to work with him. He is very enthusiastic and very anxious about every song that he writes. He is there all the time, he understands you and tries to get the flavour of the thing. He never gives up and never tries to please me or Rahman by just saying okay. He wants it to be very good – so it turns out to be fantastic.

How was your experience with Sony BMG?
It is the first film we are doing with Sony BMG, and their approach is good. They understand my music and it is good to have somebody who understands the kind of music that you are doing, who is willing to be with you, walk along with you and take it where it needs to be taken. Hopefully they will be happy with the music and I will be happy with them.

What is the one quality of A. R. Rahman that you admire the most?
I think, the thing about Rahman is that, he is exactly the same. There is no difference between the Rahman of Roja and the Rahman of Guru. Yes, he has tremendously grown, but he has always had that simplicity about him. For me and Rahman, it is as difficult or as easy as it was then. We still go through the same kind of searching and trying to find how to get the music right for the film. We try and work the story along with the music. We try and get to something that works for the film. For me and Rahman, therefore, nothing has changed.[/tscii:3eea7a27eb]

[MADDY]

http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2007/jan/10slide1.htm

Abhishek on Guru :D

[vijayr]

Good to read Mani's interviews after a long time. Thanks for posting them. I cant wait to catch the film

[Wibha]

i saw Barson Re song...............the picturisation is too gud... :thubsup: costumes r gud........ the dance cud've been done better

[Reality]

hi..guys got a review from one of my dubai friend...as his openions its a excellent movie...songs are well picturised...he said its a true inspiration for young generation!

[nickraman]

[tscii:97aea7870d]Low attendance for Guru’s classes
BY A STAFF REPORTER | Thursday, January 11, 2007 7:57:12 IST

Although the much-hyped film ‘Guru’ is all set to be released tomorrow, it seems it does not have many takers. The sale of tickets has disappointed the theatre owners in the city. The bookings started this Monday; but many of the theatres have received low response for the movie. While sources said that, “Many of the theatres have started on a bad note. It might be because the movie is a remake, and people are confused whether to watch it or not. It is believed that the movie is based on the life Dhirubhai Ambani. Guru is more of a period film that is set in the late 1950’s.”
This newspaper spoke to the officials of some prominent theatres in the city about the bookings.
“None of the shows are house-full. The bookings started on Monday and people have not showing interest in the film. However, we expect that the situation will change in the next few days. We are charging Rs.100 for the balcony, while Rs.60 and Rs.40 for upper stall and lower stall,” said K.G Pitambaram, an official of Eros Theatre in Churchgate.
At the Maratha Mandir as well, the film failed to attract the audience. “There are people who are booking for the sake of the Mani Ratnam and some are interested to watch Abhishek. The bookings started on Monday and we expect that its fairs good in the coming days. We don’t have any promotional offers with the tickets,” said Ravi Rane of Maratha Mandir.
Similar is the situation at Chitra theatre in Dadar. “We can’t understand why the tickets are not selling. We expected good sales,” said Dilip Chavan of Chitra.
However, the PVR cinemas at Mulund seem to be doing brisk sales of the tickets for Guru. “The sales of tickets are very good. We have two house-full for the 7.15 pm and 10.30 pm show on Friday. We do not have any promotions for the tickets. The film will do well,” said Imtiyaz Hussain of PVR cinemas.[/tscii:97aea7870d]

[nickraman]

REVIEW OF GURU....

-From the NY Film critics online


GURU, the latest film from writer-director
Mani Ratnam, begins with the usual disclaimer
about not being based on any individual and any
similarities are purely coincidental. In this case,
it is more than just legalese: the film is
acknowledged to be loosely inspired by the life
of Indian entrepreneur Dhirajlal Hirachand
Ambani, better known as Dhirubhai Ambani, the
founder of Reliance Industries Limited. His firm,
initially called Reliance Commercial Corporation
and set up to import polyester yarn and export
spices, grew into the largest petrochemical firm
in India and is reportedly the largest private
sector company in the country as well.
Additionally, the company held interests in textile
manufacturing, telecommunications and financial
services. Ambani died in 2002 and a dispute
among his surviving family has led to the
company being split into several smaller entities.

Ambani was a colorful figure whose ethics
were not always above board. His life was
chronicled in the unauthorized biography,
The Polyester Prince by Hamish McDonald.
Instead of taking a purely biographical approach
to the material, Mani Ratnam instead opted
to fictionalize the story (I would guess partly
to avoid lawsuits). What he has crafted in GURU
is a superb film that profiles a man driven
to succeed. The movie opens in black-and-white
with Gurukant Desai (excellently portrayed by
Abhishek Bachchan) recalling how his father
always told him that it was pointless to dream.
Defiantly, he dared to dream -- and he came to
realize nearly all of them. From a rural upbringing
as the son of the local headmaster to the
corridors of power as the nation of India grew
and developed.

GURU takes the young man to Turkey where
he excels in his work for an oil company. Offered
a promotion and a large salary increase, Desai
turns it down to return to his native area with
the idea of going into business. His father scoffs
at his schemes, certain he will fail, and that is
partly the psychological spur he needs to find
success. He marries Sujatha (Aishwarya Rai),
whom he had encountered on a train ride after
she had been spurned by her lover. That she
happens to be the sister of Guru's best friend
and future business partner (Arya Babbar) and
that she comes with a large dowry also play into
the equation. At first, she is unhappy with the
idea but gradually warms up to her spouse --
until her brother informs her in anger about why
Guru really married her. The couple eventually
overcome this little bump and settle in together.

As the story evolves from roughly the late
1940s into the 1980s, Guru schemes to succeed,
never taking "no" for an answer. With success
and power, though, come critics, notably his
former mentor, newspaper editor Nanaji (Mithun
Chakraborty), and an avid reporter (R Madhavan).
The film reaches its climax in the early 1980s
when Guru has to defend himself before a
government board and he delivers a bravura,
inspiring speech.

The film is anchored by Bachchan's terrific
performance. As always, Rai is lovely to look at,
but she doesn't make much of her character.
The large supporting cast is uniformly good,
with Babbar, Madhavan, Vidya Balan and the
always reliably great Roshan Seth as the
standouts.

In mulling over this film, I kept trying to think
of an American movie to which it may bear
comparisons and I kept thinking of Orson Welles'
CITIZEN KANE. While GURU is not quite on the
same level as that masterpiece (after all, what
is?), it does rank pretty close in its depiction of
the life of a man consumed by his business
pursuits and his dreams. Even if you have never
heard of Ambani or know little about India and
its history, you can still appreciate GURU for its
terrific cast and its strong direction and script.


Rating: B+
MPAA Rating: NONE
Running time: 165 mins.
(shown with an intermission)

Viewed at The ImaginAsian

[vijayr]

Comparison to Citizen Kane is an enormous compliment. Lets see what our desi reviewers have to say

[SVN]

The NY Times review gives very positive signals. Comparison to the masterpiece Citizen Kane itself is great. What bothers me however is the way the movie is being released in India, and whether or not the Toronto premiere was a clever move, looking at the shocking advance booking response in Bombay. A junk movie with a "Yash Chopra presents" tag would have fetched a huge opening, thanks to the cultivated mindset of the people in Bombay (and NRIs). There was earlier some talks about the chopra banner taking the distribution rights, perhaps that would have helped...???

Considering the movie is good, I hope it goes on to become a hit. Mani has never had any luck so far with direct Hindi releases, hope this one breaks the jinx for him.

(PS: as this review indicates, I am sure 90% of the reviews will spend two third of the write-up talking about Ambani)

[SVN]

News about the premiere of Guru in Toronto:
Apparently it was a huge success.

Thousands attend 'Guru' premiere

Toronto's South Asian community out in force for Bollywood film showing

http://www.thestar.com/News/article/170274

[MADDY]

any news from India?? :roll:

i heard from my frnd that he did not get tickets for the weekend in multiplexes in b'lore........its not a big thing, but atleast shows that movie will not be a washout atleast.... :D

[rsubras]

[tscii:a55c47e0d2]Guru Review By Taran Adarsh, January 12, 2007 - 17:47 IST
(http://indiafm.com/movies/review/12838/index.html)

Meet India's most powerful man, screams the headlines. You want to believe the statement primarily because the man at the helm of affairs is none other than Mani Ratnam, one of the finest talents India has produced. Irrespective of how his films are received by the paying public, you cannot deny the fact that a Mani Ratnam film is special.

So when GURU, Mani's new film, makes claims such as the one mentioned above, the viewer saunters into the cineplex with real big expectations.

Mani's impressive repertoire includes a few bio-pics and now GURU is a welcome addition to the club. This time around, the supremely talented storyteller narrates the story of a man who rises from zilch and becomes the premier industrialist of the country through sheer hard work, determination, passion and grit.

Book Guru movie tickets online
As a story, GURU is tremendously inspiring and makes you feel all the more confident to encounter challenges and hurdles that may crop up in a journey called life. But by no means is GURU a documentary, as a section of the film industry/media would want us to believe. Sure, GURU chronicles several vital facets of an industrialist's life, but the marriage of enlightenment and entertainment is brilliantly executed here.

With GURU, Mani proves that he's indeed the guru when it comes to narrating stories. Note the poignant moments in the narrative -- Guru's thorny relationship with his father [Rajendra Gupta], his relationship with a newspaper publisher [Mithun Chakraborty], Guru's brother-in-law Jignesh [Arya Babbar] staging a walkout and creating a rift between Guru and his wife Sujata [Aishwarya Rai], the confrontation between the journalist [Madhavan] and Guru at the publisher's residence, Guru's emotional moment in the hospital when his trusted aide [Manoj Joshi] attempts suicide and of course, the finale.

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The graph of GURU escalates gradually and reaches its crescendo in the concluding reels. Guru's monologue in a packed courtroom -- where an enquiry commission is looking into the complaints against Guru's companies -- gives you goose bumps. The simpleton from a village in Gujarat roars like never before and the impact it creates cannot be described in mere words. All you want to say is, it's the most fitting finale for a fabulous film!

Mani's choice of the protagonist -- Abhishek Bachchan -- is equally worthy. You ought to be enormously talented to understand the nuances of the character and Abhishek deserves the highest praise for reliving a complex role. You smile when he smiles, you cry when he cries… you relive every single emotion that the character experiences. Only goes to show that the actor involves you at every step with a stupendous performance.

In a nutshell, GURU packs in a solid punch in those 2.45 hours. The year 2007 may have just begun, but one can confidently state that this Mani Ratnam film will rank prominently amongst the bests of the year when we go into a flashback mode later this year. Put your hands together for one of the most courageous attempts on the Hindi screen. GURU is a film not to be missed!

In a small village of Idar in Gujarat, a young man dreams of making it big some day. His father [Rajendra Gupta], the headmaster of the village school, tells him that dreams never come true. But Gurukant Desai [Abhishek Bachchan] dares to dream!

Set in 1951, GURU tells the story of a ruthlessly ambitious villager who moves to Turkey first and Mumbai later with his wife Sujata [Aishwarya Rai] and brother-in-law Jignesh [Arya Babbar] to fulfill his dreams.

In Mumbai, truth dawns upon Guru that the business world is a closed community ruled by a handful of rich and influential people who don't believe in giving opportunities to new players. Despite barriers, he starts a company called Shakti Trading and climbs the ladder of success at a furious pace.

Manik Dasgupta aka Nanaji [Mithun Chakraborty], who publishes a newspaper Swatantra, treats Guru as his son. But when he learns that Guru's means to make it big are not right, he along with the Editor of his newspaper, Shyam [Madhavan], decide to expose Guru's unjust ways.

Even though GURU is a bio-pic, the serpentine twists and turns in the screenplay are the mainstay of the enterprise. You may have heard of a few incidents, but the life sketch of the leading industrialist makes for an interesting celluloid experience.

From the writing point of view, while GURU holds your attention at most times, there are a few loose ends, though negligible, that you cannot overlook. The tiff between Guru and his bro-in-law Jignesh is one of those tracks. What actually brings about a rift between the two and why doesn't Jignesh reappear anywhere in the story later is not explained.

Another track that doesn't really hold your attention is the one between Madhavan-Vidya Balan. Although the emotional sequence between them is a highpoint [the smooch that follows is aesthetically filmed], you still wish there was some more meat in this sub-plot.

Moreover, the film can do without a song 'Ek Lo Ek Muft' [appears soon after Guru and his wife are blessed with twins] and also the pacing could've been tighter in the second half.

GURU ranks amongst Mani Ratnam's finest attempts. In fact, it wouldn't be erroneous to state that the film is at par with his most accomplished works like NAYAKAN, AGNI NAKSHATRAM, GITANJALI, ROJA and BOMBAY. Every sequence in GURU bears the stamp of a genius and the outcome is tremendous.

A.R. Rahman's music is in sync with the film. 'Maiya Maiya' at the start of the film [Mallika Sherawat] is sizzling, while 'Barso Re' [Ash's introduction] and 'Tere Bina' are melodious to the core. Rahman's background score is also topnotch. Rajiv Menon's cinematography is of international quality. The lensman captures the 1950s look, right to the present day setting, with flourish. Vijay Krishna Acharya's dialogues are of superior quality. The writing in the last twenty minutes is fantastic.

Reserve all the awards for Abhishek Bachchan. No two opinions on that! His performance in GURU is world class and without doubt, a shade above his career-best work in YUVA. From a sharp teenager in Turkey to the biggest entrepreneur of the country, Abhishek handles the various shades this character demands with adroitness. He takes a giant leap with this film!

Aishwarya Rai too stuns you with a powerful performance. Known for her angelic looks all the while, the actor will make people sit up and notice the reservoirs of talent in GURU. Also, the chemistry between Abhishek and Aishwarya is electrifying. Mithun Chakraborty is in form after a long, long time. And it's a pleasure to see the veteran deliver a natural performance from start to end.

Madhavan's role could've been stronger, but he enacts it with élan. Vidya Balan too suffers due to a weak characterization, but makes up with a confident performance. Arya Babbar is first-rate in a brief role. The film has a number of characters, but the ones who register a strong impact are Roshan Seth, Manoj Tyagi and Sachin Khedekar.

On the whole, GURU is one of the finest films to come out of the Hindi film industry. At the box-office, its business will be excellent at the multiplexes as compared to the single screens. In fact, the business at the multiplexes [which are performing 12/14/18/20 shows a day] will be enough to make the film a success story in days to come. Strongly recommended, go for it!

Thumbs up review for Guru
:) :) :)[/tscii:a55c47e0d2]

[SVN]

For once the likes of Taran Adarsh (who have always been partial to dumb masala films and of course the Khans, Johars and Chopras) has written a glowing review of a Ratnam film.

Looks like a movie that can cater to the so-called masses as well as the classes.

I am looking forward to viewing it soon.

[kb]

saw GURU 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-) in TAMIL
surya voice was a BIG plus..
i liked it very very much..
songs and BGM ARR kalakitaaru..
abhishek is very matured :D :D :D superb acting..
its a first dubbing movie which i liked very very much.. it didnt look like a dubbed movie...
kalakals... dont know how it will do in BO but HO(heart Office) TOP..
a very gud gripping story and screenplay.. photography was excellent.. rajiv menon.. and ARR a BIG support for mani..

gud reaction from audience... :D :D :D ..

[Nerd]

[tscii:cadcec1c52]Watch Guru for Abhishek`s world-class act -- sify

Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai, Mallika Sherawat
Meet India's most powerful man, screams the headlines. You want to believe the statement primarily because the man at the helm of affairs is none other than Mani Ratnam, one of the finest talents India has produced. Irrespective of how his films are received by the paying public, you cannot deny the fact that a Mani Ratnam film is special.

So when Guru, Mani's new film, makes claims such as the one mentioned above, the viewer saunters into the cineplex with real big expectations.

Mani's impressive repertoire includes a few bio-pics and now Guru is a welcome addition to the club. This time around, the supremely talented storyteller narrates the story of a man who rises from zilch and becomes the premier industrialist of the country through sheer hard work, determination, passion and grit.

Editor's Choice
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As a story, Guru is tremendously inspiring and makes you feel all the more confident to encounter challenges and hurdles that may crop up in a journey called life. But by no means is Guru a documentary, as a section of the film industry/media would want us to believe. Sure, Guru chronicles several vital facets of an industrialist's life, but the marriage of enlightenment and entertainment is brilliantly executed here.

With Guru, Mani proves that he's indeed the Guru when it comes to narrating stories. Note the poignant moments in the narrative -- Guru's thorny relationship with his father [Rajendra Gupta], his relationship with a newspaper publisher [Mithun Chakraborty], Guru's brother-in-law Jignesh [Arya Babbar] staging a walkout and creating a rift between Guru and his wife Sujata [Aishwarya Rai], the confrontation between the journalist [Madhavan] and Guru at the publisher's residence, Guru's emotional moment in the hospital when his trusted aide [Manoj Joshi] attempts suicide and of course, the finale.

The graph of Guru escalates gradually and reaches its crescendo in the concluding reels. Guru's monologue in a packed courtroom -- where an enquiry commission is looking into the complaints against Guru's companies -- gives you goose bumps. The simpleton from a village in Gujarat roars like never before and the impact it creates cannot be described in mere words. All you want to say is, it's the most fitting finale for a fabulous film!

Mani's choice of the protagonist -- Abhishek Bachchan -- is equally worthy. You ought to be enormously talented to understand the nuances of the character and Abhishek deserves the highest praise for reliving a complex role. You smile when he smiles, you cry when he cries… you relive every single emotion that the character experiences. Only goes to show that the actor involves you at every step with a stupendous performance.

In a nutshell, Guru packs in a solid punch in those 2.45 hours. The year 2007 may have just begun, but one can confidently state that this Mani Ratnam film will rank prominently amongst the bests of the year when we go into a flashback mode later this year. Put your hands together for one of the most courageous attempts on the Hindi screen. Guru is a film not to be missed!

In a small village of Idar in Gujarat, a young man dreams of making it big some day. His father [Rajendra Gupta], the headmaster of the village school, tells him that dreams never come true. But Gurukant Desai [Abhishek Bachchan] dares to dream!

Set in 1951, Guru tells the story of a ruthlessly ambitious villager who moves to Turkey first and Mumbai later with his wife Sujata [Aishwarya Rai] and brother-in-law Jignesh [Arya Babbar] to fulfill his dreams.

In Mumbai, truth dawns upon Guru that the business world is a closed community ruled by a handful of rich and influential people who don't believe in giving opportunities to new players. Despite barriers, he starts a company called Shakti Trading and climbs the ladder of success at a furious pace.

Manik Dasgupta aka Nanaji [Mithun Chakraborty], who publishes a newspaper Swatantra, treats Guru as his son. But when he learns that Guru's means to make it big are not right, he along with the Editor of his newspaper, Shyam [Madhavan], decide to expose Guru's unjust ways.

Even though Guru is a bio-pic, the serpentine twists and turns in the screenplay are the mainstay of the enterprise. You may have heard of a few incidents, but the life sketch of the leading industrialist makes for an interesting celluloid experience.

From the writing point of view, while Guru holds your attention at most times, there are a few loose ends, though negligible, that you cannot overlook. The tiff between Guru and his bro-in-law Jignesh is one of those tracks. What actually brings about a rift between the two and why doesn't Jignesh reappear anywhere in the story later is not explained.

Another track that doesn't really hold your attention is the one between Madhavan-Vidya Balan. Although the emotional sequence between them is a highpoint [the smooch that follows is aesthetically filmed], you still wish there was some more meat in this sub-plot.

Moreover, the film can do without a song 'Ek Lo Ek Muft' [appears soon after Guru and his wife are blessed with twins] and also the pacing could've been tighter in the second half.

Guru ranks amongst Mani Ratnam's finest attempts. In fact, it wouldn't be erroneous to state that the film is at par with his most accomplished works like Nayakan, Agni Nakshatram, Gitanjali, Roja and Bombay. Every sequence in Guru bears the stamp of a genius and the outcome is tremendous.

A.R. Rahman's music is in sync with the film. 'Maiya Maiya' at the start of the film [Mallika Sherawat] is sizzling, while 'Barso Re' [Ash's introduction] and 'Tere Bina' are melodious to the core. Rahman's background score is also topnotch. Rajiv Menon's cinematography is of international quality. The lensman captures the 1950s look, right to the present day setting, with flourish. Vijay Krishna Acharya's dialogues are of superior quality. The writing in the last twenty minutes is fantastic.

Reserve all the awards for Abhishek Bachchan. No two opinions on that! His performance in Guru is world class and without doubt, a shade above his career-best work in YUVA. From a sharp teenager in Turkey to the biggest entrepreneur of the country, Abhishek handles the various shades this character demands with adroitness. He takes a giant leap with this film!

Aishwarya Rai too stuns you with a powerful performance. Known for her angelic looks all the while, the actor will make people sit up and notice the reservoirs of talent in Guru. Also, the chemistry between Abhishek and Aishwarya is electrifying. Mithun Chakraborty is in form after a long, long time. And it's a pleasure to see the veteran deliver a natural performance from start to end.

Madhavan's role could've been stronger, but he enacts it with élan. Vidya Balan too suffers due to a weak characterization, but makes up with a confident performance. Arya Babbar is first-rate in a brief role. The film has a number of characters, but the ones who register a strong impact are Roshan Seth, Manoj Tyagi and Sachin Khedekar.

On the whole, Guru is one of the finest films to come out of the Hindi film industry. At the box-office, its business will be excellent at the multiplexes as compared to the single screens. In fact, the business at the multiplexes [which are performing 12/14/18/20 shows a day] will be enough to make the film a success story in days to come. Strongly recommended, go for it!
[/tscii:cadcec1c52]

[Nerd]

Rediff has given three stars but is all praises for ARR's music :thumbsup:

[vijayr]

is sify's review lifted from Taran adarsh's? or have they just reproduced it with permission?

[vijayr]

another good one from Indiaglitz
http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/hindi/review/8223.html

[Nerd]

CNN-IBN has given 4/5 for guru :thumbsup:

[Wibha]

Rediff has given three stars but is all praises for ARR's music :thumbsup:

rediff usually gives only 1 or 2 stars so if it's given 3 GURU has ROCKED :redjump:

[Music4Ever]

I saw the movie on Friday afternoon in Bangalore (PVR cinemas) and my verdict is that it is an average movie. The background was noisy and screaming but it may be only me, because I haven't seen many movies in Indian theaters in a long time.

Abhishek and Aishwarya have acted adequately but something is wrong with the movie as it failed to keep me engrossed. I will be surprised if the movie becomes a hit. It seems many bits and pieces have been attached together and there was a lack of cohesiveness. Maybe it is only me. Songs were good but only Mayya mayya, Barso re, Ek lo ek muft, and Dumm dera were fully heard. Others were used in pieces. What is the need for Mayya mayya? I am not sure. Aishwarya sings Barso re and does not live up to that intro image, IMO. The lengthy Abhishek response in the climax is just emotional and the people interrogating him appear juvenile. MR is gone for ever.

[sureshmehcnit]

my thoughts on Guru

http://ursmusically.blogspot.com/2007/01/guru.html

[A.ANAND]

wooow!!!who did't wactch 'guru' please go wacth it.dont wait 4 positif review.i wactch this movie in klcc today.this is another best movie of mani ratnam after nayagan.very interesthing movie.mindblowing pefomance by abhishek :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: another is our boss bgm :omg: fantastic.overall this is best movie in recent time :bluejump: :thumbsup: :yes:

[A.ANAND]

my verdic 4 this movie 8.9/10

[nickraman]

Indiafm reports that GURU 's success is picking up slowly, but with the positive word of mouth, it'll attain HIT status within a week or 2.

Congrats Mani on your first hindi hit! Expect Abhishek bachchan to pick up a national award for his performance.

This also RAISES expectations and hype for his next with Aamir-Kareena starrer "Lajjo."

[Fliflo]

tami Guru lacks the feel

http://www.rediff.com/movies/2007/jan/13guru.htm

Is this true?? Somebody, who has seen the movie can tell.

[vijayr]

An excellent insightful review by one of the best(if not THE best) reviewers online
http://brangan.easyjournal.com/entry.aspx?eid=3252750
while you are there check out some of his earlier reviews and interviews too. Time well spent.

[maithree]

dis movie is really cool

[Guess_Me]

Here is the extra song of Vidya Balan - Shauk Hai. Someone in ARRYG sent it in AMR format recorded using mobile phone. I converted it to WAV.

http://www.upload2download.in/download.php?id=E7D47651

[nickraman]

Got back from the 1PM show.

One word: MINDBLOWING!

My expectations were well kept and everyone did a GREAT JOB! Abhishek especially, he gets extra points for his characterization. From the young age to his old age. Even though I hated Ash, she really did a fantastic job, despite her miniscule role. The chemistry is fantastic. Vidya and Maddy's smooch was suprising yet solidfying. Despite their small roles, they enacted with elan. Ditto to Mithunda.

One thing I'd like to add, Mani casted a senior tamil actor in the court scene. He's one of the jury members by the name Jay Ganesh (He played Harini's father in tamil film Boys.) Apparently, he knows hindi well and I expected him to be dubbed, but wow, this surprised me so much.

Any cons? Just the Ek Lo Ek Muft song. If Mani trims that, the film's pacing would be perfect. It a narration that needs to be seen! I'm not revealing any thing in the story, but GURU is recommended by anyone. ARR's score is awesome and "Tere Bina", "Barso Re", and "Jaage Hain" play prominent roles in the film. The rest are BGM numbers.

Aaya Aaya Gurubhai!

Rating ****

[sha]

and finaly they r engaged

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/6261693.stm

[Scale]

Welcome comeback after the debacle Yuva, A Sure hit! Guru - The Movie (www.scalerevolves.blogspot.com)

[Renault]

I have seen the movie.. Decent first half and a poor second half. Here are my observations:

1. Climax was absolutely Yuva-like. People couldn't realize the end.

2. The Udit Narayan song was not picturized, wheras the Ek Lo song looked like a yawning time in the movie. Udit song was more promising to hear, though it lasted only like 20 seconds.

3. Rahman could have given more silence in the climax when Gurukant talks.. that looked jarring in that context..

4. Another interesting point I have is that Guru Guru chant, which comes at times in the movie and I observed during the credits scroll.. it very much resembles the Viru Viru Maandi Virumandi tone.. Can excuse Rahman for inspiration though..

All the aforementioned are IMHO...

3.

[Renault]

My views on the movie are absolutely not related to Rahman's work. I very much liked his work and am hooked on to Mayya Mayya..Udit song, Tere bina... in fact all songs except Ek Lo.

Just that he scored even in bgm well this time except the climax.. My earlier view was more to do with Mani Ratnam's handling of the movie. Somehow he seems to have forgotten to end a movie.

[A.ANAND]

hindi audiance 'guru' is good movie'innu praise pannarangga,but tamil audiance mattum 1000 kora sollaranga :cry: tamilanukku innum 'thirupachi',paramasivam,aaru,pokiri,kokki mathiri 'super vettu kuttu'padam than super'innu solluvanggppa :banghead: :banghead:

[MADDY]

As i told u guys, i'm in North India now........tell u what - Guru has got a big thumbs up from the people here...... :D .......there has been no bad review for this movie till now from any news channel/TV reviews......Guru promo is running non-stop in all news channel after Ash-Abhishek engagement........ 8-) .......there was a panel discussion on CNBC TV18 on whether Guru is similar to Dhirubhai's story........they had invited top reliance officials for this show to confirm whether Mani had used Dhirubhai's life history?? :shock: .......such has been the impact of this movie in North........Movie has surely got a good name for Maniratnam....... :D .....everybody who watched it have given a thumbsup......

however, the bad news is that this good news hasnt transformed into BO collections......

1st Weekend:
Urban - 90%
Rural - 30%
(courtesy: Aaj Tak)

and no signs of pickup in urban centres, while there is a drop of collections in rural areas to 25% after the weekend........Ash-Abhishek news hasnt pumped up the collections..... :cry: ......but this movie has surely got a good impression and will collect the necessary moolah IMO........ 8-) .....also, eagerly, waiting for Overseas report which is Mani-ARR forte...... 8-)

Renault, hi.....how r u?? did u see Varalaaru first?? :lol:

[MusicIsLife]

My friend told me that Guru is very good. I am planning to go for the movie this weekend (in his exact words iyer-ponnu super)

[Renault]

MADDY, Hi

I don't have the habit of watching Ajith Kumar movies.. unless the movie is too good.. I might go and watch Kireedam and billa..

I was able to see an intended pun in your statement, anyways :)

[Fliflo]

Box Office

http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2007/jan/15box.htm

[A.ANAND]

'guruhttp://sify.com/movies/tamil/fullstory.php?id=14369392'-going great guns!

[A.ANAND]

[tscii:b88fc8f2dd]`Guru`- Going great guns!

By Moviebuzz | Tuesday, 16 January , 2007, 18:02

Mani Ratnam’s Guru’s Hindi version is going great guns in his home town Chennai and in Kerala. The Tamil version of Guru is above average in the towns of Coimbatore and Salem, but in smaller centers it is a washout.
In Chennai, for the Pongal weekend (Jan 12 to 15) the Hindi version has grossed an awesome 98 percent at Sathyam Cinemas, an impressive 92 percent at Ega and 90 percent at Mayajaal. This proves that the Mani brand is intact and he has a huge fan following in Chennai.

And in Kerala, at Ernakulam Sridhar Guru touched the magic 100 percent, and in Tiruvananthapuram Sri Visakh a record breaking 98 percent for the weekend (Jan 12 to 14). Please note that in Kerala, Dhirubhai Ambani on whom the film is based, is truly a legend. A lot of people in the state grew rich by investing on the Reliance shares in the late 80’s.

At Ernakulam and Tiruvananthapuram, the film has been trimmed by 11 minutes. The boring post interval celebration song Ek Lo Ek Muft… has been removed along with Madhavan proposing to Vidya Balan including the smooching scene.

Now with Abhishek- Aishwarya engagement announced, Guru is going to be the biggest gainer, as advance booking for the film in Chennai has gone up.



The views expressed in the article are the author's and not of Sify.com.



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[Scale]

http://www.time.com/time/arts/article/0,8599,1578636-1,00.html

by Richard Corliss.

The entire article shows how much he enjoyed and analysed MR's films.

Guru, a fine polyester :thumbsup: :notworthy:

[A.ANAND]

http://www.time.com/time/arts/article/0,8599,1578636-1,00.html

by Richard Corliss.

The entire article shows how much he enjoyed and analysed MR's films.

Guru, a fine polyester :thumbsup: :notworthy:athu!!! :lol: mani enna 'kokka'?? :bluejump: :thumbsup: :2thumbsup: :clap: :clap:

[vijayr]

Thanks for the link. Iam frankly surprised by how much Corliss has been into Mani's films. In his reviews he constantly switches between Hollywood and Hindi refernces which is uncommon for a writer from his part of the world. He probably watches more desi films than anyone else.
Its puzzling to figure out Mani's popularity in Bollywood(where big stars are willing to slash their salaries and sometimes even their wrists to work for Mani) and abroad, when his best(both commercially and artistically) has always been in Tamil films. Guess some of his themes seem to have an universal appeal, coupled with the treatment he gives them. And that's what probably helps.

[jabarullah]

this is AR RAHMAN forum... or MANI RATNAM forum.... ?????? :confused2:

[jabarullah]

this is AR RAHMAN forum... or MANI RATNAM forum.... ?????? :confused2:

[thumburu]

I heard the "Barso re" played repeatedly on FM channels. I find it pretty ordinary, despite good singing and esp the first charanam tune seems to be like a filler. May be the other songs match the hype.

[MADDY]

[tscii:ed9ccffa76]Theen ganta munafa (three hours of profit) :D

When Maniratnam gave a lack lustre Yuva/Ayutha Ezhuthu, his fans and critics were stunned into a silence. The same silence is observed after the climax of Guru as well, the only difference being the silence for Guru is due to speechlessness that audience undergo after watching such an intense yet positive film. All those doubts – is Gautam better than Mani, is Cheran better than Mani, are Ameer/Selva better than Mani have been clearly answered by Mani in this movie. He clearly shows that he is still the best director in India, depicting powerful human beings/concepts with subtle underlying human emotions.

Abhishek Bachan: Have we found the next Aamir for bollywood? This is the feeling i got after enjoying his performance as the Villager, young restless youth, unconventional businessman, tremendous believer of abilities. He perfectly enacts a typical maarwadi/Gujarati businessman who have business acumen of a Harvard pass out but an unconventional/funny way of talking like a ordinary suburban train traveler in Mumbai. The most difficult part in this exhilaratingly complex role for Abhishek was to live as a Gujarati business icon and do things naturally. I consider this as a success for Abhishek as I failed to see him but could only see Gurubhai in those 3 hours. Take a bow Abhishek , for pulling off a performance that spans 40 years, with ease.

Maniratnam: If Abhishek is the foreground process in this success story then Maniratnam is the vital background process. He towers over his much younger and illustrious compatriots in fusing the human emotions with powerful storyline. The scene where Abhishek sees his Vidya as Maddy’s vidya is a testimony to my fact that mani is “The Master”. And don’t think this is some boring documentary story about a Gujarati businessman, Mani arrests you with his powerful story telling in the second half. Movie has so much depth in terms of sequences and emotions, mani tops it with a tinge of positive attitude. Truly, Form is temporary and class is permanent.

Script/Screenplay: The screenplay which was the most feared about in such period biopics was surprisingly swift and interesting. First half sets you up for the second half and the second half with Maddy’s youthful yet small role quickens up to a lively interesting pace. The people who were giving cat calls in the first half, couldn’t help themselves clapping in the second half for the powerful climax/pre-climax scenes. Maniratnam has scored a 10/10 in this aspect. Though it had many similarities to Dhirubhai’s life history, it showed more truth than false unlike his earlier flick Iruvar. And to all those people who think climax and some sequences were far from truth, you are wrong. They are close to truth and it all happened in a man’s life some 15 yrs back.

A.R.Rahman/Rajeev Menon: It seemed that these 2 premier technicians had a fight amongst themselves as to who will dish out the worst performance in the movie. ARR’s BGM was not really upto the standards, though jaage hain bits in the background were as effective as Abhishek bachan in some scenes. And as far Rajeev sir, I was really expecting a cinematographic marvel from this man and could find none. The camera work in Barso re (parts) and the abhishek-stroke scenes stood out. Tere bina was picturised badly to say the least. Ay hairathe was cut – maniratnam special as usual :evil: . Songs placing were also bad. Best choreographed song was surprisingly “Yammo yammo” song. Mani hasn’t given much scope to ARR in this movie and ARR didn’t fill the space aptly given to him. Rajeev menon - Disappointment.

Ash/Maddy/Vidya/Mithun: Get ready for a great Aishwarya performance in this movie. She has bettered her performance in Iruvar. Her love chemistry with Abhi baby is something to watch out for in the movie – after all they were in love when this movie was getting shot. Madhavan, who seems to be the messiah for small roles :cry: has done a great job in pepping up the movie. His romance with Vidya is so good, that you feel its real. :wink: Vidya balan’s emotionally packed role is the Mani touch in the movie. Mithunda – just like our dada in Indian team. He does the role of Ramnath Goenka sorry Manekdas Gupta :wink: to perfection. To many bollywood critics/movie watchers, he showed why he has won national awards before. The fringe actors have done their part in sprucing up the movie.

Flaws:
Lack of depth in showing Guru’s growth
Some scenes were stretched to get to the point
Misplaced emotions in some scnes

All in all, a great positive, interesting movie which is a must watch for all audiences. The movie is all about Human victory over inability and doubts/fear. If you watch it then you are in Profit :lol:

4.5/5[/tscii:ed9ccffa76]

[vigneshram]

'Guru' music review in Nilacharal.com

http://www.nilacharal.com/enter/review/music_review_296.asp

[A.ANAND]

:bluejump: :thumbsup:

[A.ANAND]

AHAAA!!!!'GURU' HIT :thumbsup: :bluejump: :notworthy: :clap: :yes:

[Fliflo]

Rediff's this week's Box Office says Guru has posed an average collection.

:cry:

[MADDY]

Rediff's this week's Box Office says Guru has posed an average collection.

:cry:

guys guys, i saw aaj tak channel yesterday morning....they told Guru's production cost was some Rs.15 crores.......within 2 weeks, movie has collected Rs.20 crores and overseas report is pending which should fetch nearly 5 crores......now, endha madayan calls it a flop??

this is just for 2 weeks...... :D .....Guru is surely a hit 8-) ......give it back to those who call it a flop.... :arrow:

[Fliflo]

endha madayan calls it a flop??

Great respect. Words show your mind.

the news clipping I gave is from rediff. If that info is wrong and what you have said is correct then good for the makers. Otherwise, I still don't understand why you feel jingositic. Who really cares if it's a hit or not?

[thineshan54321]

fiflo maddy wasnt calling u a madaiyan, he was calling the rediff editors madaiyan for posting the wrong information. If u think we shouldnt care if its a hit or not, then why did u post the news in the first place that its only average? chill man, and have fun with the music of guru.

[A.ANAND]

REDIFF COM. ONLY GIVES NEGATIF NEWS ABT. GURU,MUSIC REVIEW'LA IRUNTHU,MOVIE REVIEW VARAIKKUM CONDERM PANNI KITTUTHAN IRUKANGGA. :hammer: ALWAYS SIFY.COM THAN INTHA MATHIRI VELAI ELLAM SEVANNGA.AVANGGALE 'GURU HIT'INNU SOLLARANGGA INNUM ENNA FLOP????'GURU DEF. HIT' :thumbsup:

[A.ANAND]

endha madayan calls it a flop??

Great respect. Words show your mind.

the news clipping I gave is from rediff. If that info is wrong and what you have said is correct then good for the makers. Otherwise, I still don't understand why you feel jingositic. Who really cares if it's a hit or not?MR.FLIFLO,madayan'innu maddy sonnathu unngala illai sir!!! :lol: appadiye unngala sonnatha neenga nenachalum,unnga comment padicha unmaiya kuda irunthalum irukalam pola theriyuthu :lol: :lol:

[Fliflo]

"If u think we shouldnt care if its a hit or not, then why did u post the news in the first place that its only average?"

I thought this thread is to post everything about Guru as the title says. If it is only for oilers and soapers then I will surf for only such articles from now on.

"appadiye unngala sonnatha neenga nenachalum,unnga comment padicha unmaiya kuda irunthalum irukalam pola theriyuthu"

Madayargal sabaiyil ellarume madayarkal thaan.

[lancelot]

"If u think we shouldnt care if its a hit or not, then why did u post the news in the first place that its only average?"

I thought this thread is to post everything about Guru as the title says. If it is only for oilers and soapers then I will surf for only such articles from now on.

"appadiye unngala sonnatha neenga nenachalum,unnga comment padicha unmaiya kuda irunthalum irukalam pola theriyuthu"

Madayargal sabaiyil ellarume madayarkal thaan.

r u trying to peck a fight?

hehe
:D

[nickraman]

Rediff is run by purists who don't give a damn about masala films. Give them a "different" film like Dor or a Munna Bhai and they'll shut up. Especially Raja Sen, who's in denial of hating SRK in general. They're partial to Mani Ratnam and all, but they aren't trade analysts.

Anyways, indiafm confirms that GURU is a box-office hit and holds 1st position. With SEI arriving this weekend, it may or may not pose a threat to Mani's film, but from Taran's review and trade verdict, it seems that GURU will continue it's dream run till EkLavya or HTPL arrives.

So it's safe to say that GURU is a super-hit.

[Fliflo]

r u trying to peck a fight?

nope. just friendly fire

[MADDY]

r u trying to peck a fight?

nope. just friendly fire

Fliflo - i was referring Rediff and not you.....Period....

[lancelot]

r u trying to peck a fight?

nope. just friendly fire

thats worse than enemy fire. our own man fireing at us.
hehe
:D

[A.ANAND]

a.r.rahman music panna movie hit aana 'ORU SILARUKKU MANDAIYE VALIKKUM' :huh: pola!!! :rotfl:

[sat_srini]

Bollywood film Guru opens the door to Indian movies

TINA DEPKO

Lively conversation about the continued success of the Bollywood flick Guru filled the air at a Brampton media screening Wednesday night.

Although it has been nearly two weeks since thousands of fans flooded the streets around Toronto's Elgin Theatre for the film's world premiere, Guru continues to bring in big box office dollars.

Guru is attracting major attention as the first Indian film to mark its world-premiere in a Canadian city. It is also monumental for the Bollywood biz as this is the first Indian movie to be picked up by a major Canadian distributor.

Roger Nair, one of the people responsible for making this all happen, was all smiles at the Brampton screening.

"It is overwhelming and it is beautiful," laughed the Mississauga-based film distributor in an interview with The Brampton Guardian. "I believe Canada is ready for this type of film. Canada is actually very receptive to any good film."

Nair screens more than 800 Bollywood films each year. Guru came highly recommended, predominantly because it is by renowned director Mani Ratnam (Bombay, A Peck on the Cheek). Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai, two of India's hottest actors, give it star power, while reputable composer A. R. Rahman (The Lord of the Rings musical) provides the soundtrack.

However, it is really the storyline that convinced Nair to take the risk.

The Hindi-language movie traces the rise of a poor village boy to the head of the most successful business in India. Add several song and dance numbers and you have a powerful Bollywood film.

"It is a success story," Nair said. "Every time there is a rags-to-riches story, you feel good and you can relate to that person somehow or you want to be them."

Guru is currently running in 16 theatres across Canada. It is slated to open in four more theatres in the coming weeks, including Halifax, which is a major breakthrough, according to Nair.

"We're going to be opening this film in a locale where no Indian film has ever opened," Nair exclaimed. "The East Coast is very white, but I think it is going to make it there. It is very encouraging to see a response like that."

Guru is among the highest grossing films in the world at the moment, winning over fans from many different cultures.

Mayor Susan Fennell added herself to the growing fan club Wednesday night after what was her first Bollywood experience.

"I have been around people involved in the Bollywood productions, but this is the first time I've seen an entire movie," she told The Guardian after the screening. "It was one of the best movies I've seen in years. There was fun, laughing and dancing, and then there were parts that were sad and moving. It was extraordinary and really fabulous."

Nair said Guru is a film that brings Canadians together.

"I was at a theatre in downtown Toronto the other day watching it, and there were all age groups and it was beautiful," he recalled. "It is just like when I go and watch good Hollywood films and see everybody there-- you'll see Indian people, Chinese people, white people-- you see everybody."

The Canadian distributor is currently in negotiations to bring as many as five more Bollywood films to Canadian theatres in the near future, possibly as early as April. He thinks Guru has opened the door for Bollywood in this country.

"I foresee Canada becoming the next U.K.," he predicted. "In the U.K., our films usually hit the top five. I'm talking when you compare it with Hollywood. In Germany, the Bollywood films are much bigger than Hollywood films. I think Canada, on a whole, is a truly multicultural society. We really appreciate anything that comes out of anywhere. We are truly a global village."

http://www.northpeel.com/br/entertainment/story/3856647p-4462212c.html

[A.ANAND]

Bollywood film Guru opens the door to Indian movies

TINA DEPKO

Lively conversation about the continued success of the Bollywood flick Guru filled the air at a Brampton media screening Wednesday night.

Although it has been nearly two weeks since thousands of fans flooded the streets around Toronto's Elgin Theatre for the film's world premiere, Guru continues to bring in big box office dollars.

Guru is attracting major attention as the first Indian film to mark its world-premiere in a Canadian city. It is also monumental for the Bollywood biz as this is the first Indian movie to be picked up by a major Canadian distributor.

Roger Nair, one of the people responsible for making this all happen, was all smiles at the Brampton screening.

"It is overwhelming and it is beautiful," laughed the Mississauga-based film distributor in an interview with The Brampton Guardian. "I believe Canada is ready for this type of film. Canada is actually very receptive to any good film."

Nair screens more than 800 Bollywood films each year. Guru came highly recommended, predominantly because it is by renowned director Mani Ratnam (Bombay, A Peck on the Cheek). Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai, two of India's hottest actors, give it star power, while reputable composer A. R. Rahman (The Lord of the Rings musical) provides the soundtrack.

However, it is really the storyline that convinced Nair to take the risk.

The Hindi-language movie traces the rise of a poor village boy to the head of the most successful business in India. Add several song and dance numbers and you have a powerful Bollywood film.

"It is a success story," Nair said. "Every time there is a rags-to-riches story, you feel good and you can relate to that person somehow or you want to be them."

Guru is currently running in 16 theatres across Canada. It is slated to open in four more theatres in the coming weeks, including Halifax, which is a major breakthrough, according to Nair.

"We're going to be opening this film in a locale where no Indian film has ever opened," Nair exclaimed. "The East Coast is very white, but I think it is going to make it there. It is very encouraging to see a response like that."

Guru is among the highest grossing films in the world at the moment, winning over fans from many different cultures.

Mayor Susan Fennell added herself to the growing fan club Wednesday night after what was her first Bollywood experience.

"I have been around people involved in the Bollywood productions, but this is the first time I've seen an entire movie," she told The Guardian after the screening. "It was one of the best movies I've seen in years. There was fun, laughing and dancing, and then there were parts that were sad and moving. It was extraordinary and really fabulous."

Nair said Guru is a film that brings Canadians together.

"I was at a theatre in downtown Toronto the other day watching it, and there were all age groups and it was beautiful," he recalled. "It is just like when I go and watch good Hollywood films and see everybody there-- you'll see Indian people, Chinese people, white people-- you see everybody."

The Canadian distributor is currently in negotiations to bring as many as five more Bollywood films to Canadian theatres in the near future, possibly as early as April. He thinks Guru has opened the door for Bollywood in this country.

"I foresee Canada becoming the next U.K.," he predicted. "In the U.K., our films usually hit the top five. I'm talking when you compare it with Hollywood. In Germany, the Bollywood films are much bigger than Hollywood films. I think Canada, on a whole, is a truly multicultural society. We really appreciate anything that comes out of anywhere. We are truly a global village."
mmm!!!apparam innum enna venum??ithu onnu pothatha??entha indian film intha alavukku 'pugal'kedachirukka???hatts off 2 mr and arr combo :thumbsup:
http://www.northpeel.com/br/entertainment/story/3856647p-4462212c.html

[Fliflo]

Jan 29 Box Office results

http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2007/jan/29box.htm

[sat_srini]

Boxoffice results from Indiafm - says guru is a hit

http://www.indiafm.com/trade/top5/index.html
http://www.indiafm.com/trade/domestic_boxoffice/index.html
http://www.indiafm.com/trade/overseas_boxoffice/index.html


Top ten albums -
http://www.indiafm.com/features/2007/01/27/2172/index.html

[ajaybaskar]

Watched Guru for the second time at INOX.. This time in hindi....

[MADDY]

http://www.indiafm.com/movies/boxoffice/12838/index.html

regionwise breakup of Guru's collections..... :D

it seems another 15-20 crores will come in overseas.... :shock: ......which will push up the collection to approx 40-45 crores...... :shock: .......Guys dont forget that production cost is just 15 crores.....

time to rejoice i guess..... :D

[A.ANAND]

Boxoffice results from Indiafm - says guru is a hit

http://www.indiafm.com/trade/top5/index.html
http://www.indiafm.com/trade/domestic_boxoffice/index.html
http://www.indiafm.com/trade/overseas_boxoffice/index.html


Top ten albums -
http://www.indiafm.com/featues/2007/01/27/2172/index.htmlsweet news :thumbsup: :bluejump: :redjump:

[sat_srini]

Guru's success (audio) continues .....


http://www.indiafm.com/features/2007/02/02/2196/index.html

[Ramakrishna]

Shauk hai..A small song in Guru which comes as BGM for Maddy-Vidya scenes
http://d.turboupload.com/de/1492317/012q8f2973.html

[thineshan54321]

guru continues to dominate the southern region but is not seen first in other regions. Guru is second in west but only 4th in north and east.

http://www.boxofficeindia.com/musiclatest.htm

Lets hope Guru catches up to atleast 2nd position in east and north.

[Ramakrishna]

Shauk hai..A small song in Guru which comes as BGM for Maddy-Vidya scenes
http://d.turboupload.com/de/1492317/012q8f2973.html

Yaaraavathu intha song kaetteenglaa?
i am totally addicted to this number. For the past one hour I have been listening to this song over and over again even though it is a short song. This song should have been extended and used as a main song.

[Wibha]

Shauk hai..A small song in Guru which comes as BGM for Maddy-Vidya scenes
http://d.turboupload.com/de/1492317/012q8f2973.html

Yaaraavathu intha song kaetteenglaa?
i am totally addicted to this number. For the past one hour I have been listening to this song over and over again even though it is a short song. This song should have been extended and used as a main song.

it's TOO COOLLLLLLL....... i heard it :D :cool:

[MADDY]

Yaaraavathu intha song kaetteenglaa?
i am totally addicted to this number. For the past one hour I have been listening to this song over and over again even though it is a short song. This song should have been extended and used as a main song.

Maddy-Vidya scenes kept coming in ur brain??? :wink:

Wow, its so good..... 8-) .......i really liked the Vidya balan track in the movie......it was a important track to show Guru is not just a businessman but a man of emotions too......and ARR's BGM/this song for Vidya was too good.....

i guess ARR-Maniratnam combo have reached a new height in understanding each other........did i hear Mani is looking for someone else as MD?? never is he gonna change ARR in his life.... :wink:

[thineshan54321]

Maddy where did u hear this? about Mani lokin for someone else. I hope tis oesnt happen. I need more Rojas and Alaipayutheys and Guru and eveytig else they have given us.

[Fliflo]

Man, for a change let Mani try with Dhina and bring the best out of him too. Then start your hyping/dehyping process here.

[A.ANAND]

Man, for a change let Mani try with Dhina and bring the best out of him too. Then start your hyping/dehyping process here.u please get out from this tread :oops:

[MADDY]

Man, for a change let Mani try with Dhina and bring the best out of him too. Then start your hyping/dehyping process here.

u mean to say ARR is riding on Mani's talent or Mani is riding on ARR's talent????

ARR has proven beyond doubt that, he is not likely to depend on a single director for hits......he has given blockbusters with new directors like Raykesh Mehra too......

and if u meant Mani - well, with all respects to ARR, if Maniratnam can bring a ARR, then wat not he can do.... 8-)

[sat_srini]

Top 5: 'Guru' overtakes 'S-E-I', 'Traffic Signal'!

http://www.indiafm.com/trade/top5/index.html

[thineshan54321]

awesome! hows the audio coming along.

[sat_srini]

'Guru' back on top, 'Black Friday' debuts

http://www.indiafm.com/features/2007/02/12/2238/index.html

[karthik_sa2]

hi guys
just now saw guru tamil version.one word "awsome".mani has again come up with a scintilating job.not sure if the story is inspired from any hollywood movie but no issues mani has dealt the film in his own way.his dealing with emotions of each and every character in the movie is the highlight and has always been the uniqueness of his.abishek wow!! i didn know this guy can act like kamalhasan.first time ishwaria rai has done full justice to her acting potential..maddy looked thin and smart.vidyas role was superb and her scenes with maddy were absolutely cute.
arr was stunning esp with grand bgms he plays an important role in the movie.the chanting of gurubahai gurubahi vandhachu is perfectly apt considering the situation a man coming up in life slowly and powerfully.the song "barsore" provides one of the best intro for the heroine .rajiv menon as usual has done a neat commendable job.the only cons i find in this movie is dubbing could have been better if the movie was remade in tamil.not sure if the movie will become hit in tamil cos of casting.no doubts abhishek was just superb but still to attract crowds in tamilnadu tamil actors could have been casted.overall the movie is majestic and inspiring.kudos to mani!!:clap:

[rayan36]

Another fifty for Maniratnam!

By Behindwoods News Bureau.

March 05, 2007

This news is sponsored by www.behindbikes.com


Its happy days for Maniratnam and Madras Talkies. Guru is set to complete 50 days in theaters later this week and it is still looking good for a few more. It has been quite a while after a Maniratnam film has been declared a major hit in almost all release stations.Yuva, his previous film had managed to please the critics and connoisseurs of cinema but had not been a hit in trade terms. This time however Mani and his team got it right. From a powerhouse cast (Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai) with good star value being added by the support cast as well (Madhavan, Vidya Balan, Mithun Chakravarthy), a sizzling item number by Mallika Sherawat and some beautiful music by A.R.Rahman, the film had everything to bring people to theaters and if you go into a theater to watch a Mani film you never come out disappointed. The challenge is to get the people into theaters and Guru has managed fabulously in this respect.

The revenue collected has already touched the 40 crore mark and with competition being very dim, it seems capable of stretching things quite a bit. So that is another 50 for Maniratnam, the hit maker. Trade pundits doubt the prowess of the film to get to the 100 mark. Let's hope it does so.

[A.ANAND]

Mani Ratnam would never get a role in the movies he makes. Bespectacled, comfortably burly and disarmingly modest, he might have stepped out of an R.K.Lakshman cartoon. But large as life, he's seated behind a table in a sparsely furnished room, in his Alwarpet office in Madras. "Mani is a very simple guy. He's the same person he was 10 years ago," says P.C.Sriram, a childhood friend and the cameraman of five Mani films. But this regular guy is the director of the moment.


One reason for that is 'Roja', Mani's film about a simple village girl who fights to free her husband from the clutches of Kashmiri militants who have taken him hostage. The film's success has given new life to the exhausted cliche, "from Kashmir to Kanyakumari" by actually bridging that mythic stretch. As people flock to see the film, even in the troubled Valley, it has become one of the few things Indians are unanimous about.

The national scale of this triumph took many people, including Mani himself, by surprise. But in the south, he's long been a well-established household name. "India's Spielberg", as he's known here, spices his movies with a sophistication that sets them apart from the usual melodramas. In the process he has even won over MTV and Hollyqood-struck youngsters who thought that Tamil cinema was infra dig. And with 11 films behind him in as many years, Mani has acquired a certain mystique. A popular legend about the director even hints at a divine hand in his origin: In Madurai in 1955, so the story goes, the wife of a struggling film distributor, pregnant with her second child, circled the famous Meenakshi temple four times a day, fervently praying that the infant would not materialise. The family could not afford another baby. But the goddess would have none of it. At any rate Mani Ratnam was born in June that year. The tale may be apocryphal, but it is firmly entrenched in Tamil filmlore today.

Even as Mani is being mythologised, he is, to his credit, shattering another myth : that commercial cinema has to be crude, loud, luridly colourful and brimming with big stars to be popular. In its place, he incorporates all the more appealing elements of popular cinema - romance, action, songs and dazzling locations, then wraps them up in a novel and visually exhilarating package that has now become his hallmark.

"The wrappings", as Mani himself terms them, are spectacular cinematography, dramatic choreography, sharp dialogue and crisp editing. But while these elements may be the essence of film craft for Mani and his enthusiasts, his detractors, and he has a few, dismiss it as mere gloss. "Other films launch stars, Mani's films launch technicians," says one critic, referring to Mani's reliance on art and music directors. Mani himself could be chortling all the way to the box-office, but he is clearly irked by insinuations that he is all technique and no substance. "It doesn't affect me, but it bothers me. People put you in a pigeon-hole and want to keep you there." Perhaps for the same reason, he is reluctant to speak of his own cinematic canon or any major influences. When pressed, he concedes a high regard for Kurosawa and Guru Dutt. The admiration for Dutt is telling. "He was a master of all aspects of film making," says Mani, who considers himself only "fairly competent".

Some fellow film makers are more generous. "He is a true devotee of the craft. You can see it in every frame," says Bharatiraja, a path-breaker in Tamil cinema himself. But Mani can be a ruthless taskmaster too, as his cast and crew would attest. His cameraman describes him as a Jekyll and Hyde character: mild and affable off the sets but a raging bull once shooting starts. On the sets of 'Roja', the cast began to faint from the cold but Mani did not flag. And on location near Pollachi for his latest 'Thiruda, Thiruda' (Thief, Thief) the entire unit was feasted on by leeches but, encouraged by Mani, they just plucked them off and soldiered on. "I try to get the best I can from myself and those working with me," says the unrepentant director.

Mani's cinematic drive clearly runs deep, but his path to film making was not straightforward. Despite a background in the industry, the young Mani did not set out to work in films. "As a youngster, films seemed like a waste of time," he says. Instead he did an MBA at the Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management in Bombay and returned to Madras to work as a management consultant. But he was soon disillusioned with the work. Meanwhile the cinematic urge was at work. "I didn't want to get to 40 and feel I hadn't made the jump (into films) when i should have," he says. So he wrote a script and chased people around trying to peddle it, with no success.

His luck turned when his uncle, Venus Krishnamurty, a film producer, gave him some script editing work for which he was widely praised. But his trials were not over. When he completed his first film 'Pallavi Anupallavi' in 1983, his father Gopalratnam dismissed it with a backhanded compliment: "It's got class, it won't run." The elder Ratnam was right and the film won critical acclaim but flopped at the box-office. Mani's next films, 'Unaru' and 'Pagal Nilavu' suffered the same fate, and it wasn't until he made 'Mouna Raagam' (Tune of Silence) in 1986 that he got it right. That film found the perfect formula of a strong storyline and great music, presented in a fresh visual style that caught the audience by surprise. Mani hasn't looked back since.

But success has hardly blunted his hunger for commercial and popular success. 'Nayakan' may have won him critical praise and an entree to the Oscars, but Mani remains emphatic that does not want to be an art film maker. "If the theatres are not full, it hurts me. A film should be commercially viable. People who put money into my films should get it back," says the conscientous MBA. His real obsession, however, is to communicate with his audience. Mani is still rankled by an incident in 1986 when he went to a theatre 50 km from Madras to observe the reaction to 'Mouna Raagam', a sensitive film about a girl who is married off after a tragic romance and refuses to go to bed with her husband. As the film ended, Mani heard a man say: "Why the hell couldn't the guy have got himself another woman if this one was being so difficult?" He recalls hs dismay: "If I couldn't relate to a guy 50km from here, how was I going to get across to a wider audience? I can't forget that guy."

His disappointment pushed him to obsessive labours. He complains about his slow progress with scripts and screenplays, confessing he is not a natural writer. He takes four months to complete this work and goes about his research with all the zeal of a documentary film maker, reading and travelling to meet and talk to people. Meticulous in his method, he has to have the complete screenplay ready before he begins shooting. And even before he begins a script, he must have his team - cinematographer, art director and music director - ready.

The success of 'Roja' may have answered some if his apprehensions about getting across to a wider audience but Mani has no illusions about his mission. "Let's be honest. In this format, you have to dilute what you want to say to get it across." His objective remains "to dilute less and less, until I come to a point where I don't have to dilute at all, and it still remains a commercial film."

Nursing his private obsessions in this public art, Mani is publicity-shy to the point of being a recluse. He guards his privacy jealously: "I don't want to be a star. I want my freedom to go and sit in a theatre, to ride a bike." And he has dodged the spoltight so nimbly that even today, not many people recognise him on the streets of Madras. "Unless I am with Haasini!" he quips. Haasini is Suhasini, the noted Tamil actress whom Mani married in the conventional arranged fashion. Mani still remembers that when he was struggling to make his first film, Suhasini refused to accept a role in it. The couple haev a fifteen-year-old son Nandan who sometimes calls his father "Gundu Mani" (fat Mani).

Modest about the success he has found, Mani brushes it off. "I wouldn't say I've been successful, and I hope I never get there," he says. The height of his ambition remains to have a new film to work on at the end of each project. But others certainly expect greater things. Mani's brother, G.Venkateeswaran, believes he is destined for international fame: "He will go to Hollywood." As for Mani himself: "That man in the theatre 50 km from here is still bothering me.






by Kavitha Shetty - India Today

Posted by Balan Ji at 10:09 AM

[A.ANAND]

Acclaimed filmmaker Mani Ratnam doesn't care much about winning an Oscar as recognition of the Indian film industry. "Why should we care about the Oscars, when they don't care about us? We have our own film culture, which is very rich," Ratnam told IANS.



Talking about "Guru", he said, "Rumours are flying thick that the film is based on the life of an eminent Indian businessman. It's all useless talk. 'Guru' can be anyone's story." "Guru" tells the story of an ambitious young villager (Abhishek Bachchan) who moves to Turkey and then to Mumbai to become one of the richest businessmen in the country, making many compromises on his way to success.



On his next venture, the Tamil filmmaker said: "I am working on the script of a film titled "Lajo". Kareena Kapoor will be playing the lead role in the film."



Referring to the changing scenario of Indian cinema, Ratnam noted: "The earlier difference between art films and commercial cinema has almost vanished. Now it's a mix of both." While agreeing that a filmmaker has a social role to play, he added with great candour that a filmmaker was not a preacher. "Indian filmmakers can move from entertainment to more socially relevant issues only after the economic condition of the masses improves. Only then will they be in a mood to see socially relevant cinema."



source:bollywood-bloggers-park

[united07]

Guru still topping the ALL INDIA SALES CHART...

http://www.indiafm.com/music/

No. Movie Title
1 Guru
2 Salaam-E-Ishq
3 Dhoom 2
4 Namastey London
5 Anwar
6 Water
7 Shakalaka Boom Boom
8 Honeymoon Travels Pvt Ltd.
9 Don - The Chase Begins Again
10 Woh Lamhe

[dinesh2002]

Sony has just released Shauk Hai as part of an ARR MP3 compilation titled 'Greatest Hits of A.R.Rahman'. It's the full 4:32 length original mix as sent by ARR to Sony after the Guru soundtrack released. The same release also has the Quadir version of Tere Bina. In my opinion, MR's judgement in getting ARR to sing the final version was bang on target. Only, Quadir's diction is far superior to ARR's. Unfortunately, Guru Bhai, which was also sent to Sony by ARR, has not made it to the compilation.

http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/arrahmanfans/message/79844

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 8-)

[Yathu]

Where/ when is this going to be released? I wanna hear Quadir Khan's version of Tera Bina!

(Can I download it anywhere? :shock: :frightened: )

:lol:

[dinesh2002]

Where/ when is this going to be released? I wanna hear Quadir Khan's version of Tera Bina!

(Can I download it anywhere? :shock: :frightened: )

:lol:

u just spoke my mind!!! the whole post.... ;)...

[Yathu]

Where/ when is this going to be released? I wanna hear Quadir Khan's version of Tera Bina!

(Can I download it anywhere? :shock: :frightened: )

:lol:

u just spoke my mind!!! the whole post.... ;)...

Well, you know what they say...great minds think alike! :lol:

[dinesh2002]

Where/ when is this going to be released? I wanna hear Quadir Khan's version of Tera Bina!

(Can I download it anywhere? :shock: :frightened: )

:lol:

u just spoke my mind!!! the whole post.... ;)...

Well, you know what they say...great minds think alike! :lol:

:yes: :exactly: :lol:

even if this compilation is gonna reach outside India, its gonna be released only after 3-4 months later only... and we def dun have that much patients to wait that long to listen to those Guru gems... esp i was really looking 4ward to listen to that Qadir's version of Tere Bina.... !! :D

hope some1 would share those gems with us outside India.. :D.. esp 4 people like me,Yathu & Thineshan :D

[thineshan54321]

dinesh u spoke my mind much like yathu spoke urs. I am dying to hear this, i am going on a research campaign to find these tracks. :lol: I'll let u guys know if i find it.

BTW a new found interest in sivaji after listening to the BGM of the trailer. Awesome music... Best in years in my opinion!

[Yathu]

dinesh u spoke my mind much like yathu spoke urs. I am dying to hear this, i am going on a research campaign to find these tracks. :lol: I'll let u guys know if i find it.

BTW a new found interest in sivaji after listening to the BGM of the trailer. Awesome music... Best in years in my opinion!

:lol:

I would join your research campaign, but i wouldn't know where to start!

Yeah, the trailers BGMs great. I really like the sound of the extension of The Boss song from the album. Havn't got a clue what Blaaze's saying though!

[Ramakrishna]

http://www.4shared.com/file/17548814/286b0719/Tere_Bina_-__Quadir_Version_.html

http://www.4shared.com/file/17549567/4e473452/Shauk_Hai_Full_length.html

[sat_srini]

Thanks for the link.

Shaukh Hai - Definitely one of the best songs in recent times!!!!

[dinesh2002]

http://www.4shared.com/file/17548814/286b0719/Tere_Bina_-__Quadir_Version_.html

http://www.4shared.com/file/17549567/4e473452/Shauk_Hai_Full_length.html

super man..!!Thanks!!!

[littlemaster1982]

RK,

Thanxxxxxxxx a lot :ty: :ty: :ty: :ty: :ty: :ty:

Any idea abt the singer of Shauk Hai :roll:.

[Yathu]

http://www.4shared.com/file/17548814/286b0719/Tere_Bina_-__Quadir_Version_.html

http://www.4shared.com/file/17549567/4e473452/Shauk_Hai_Full_length.html

:cool2:

THANKS A MILLION!

[Vaz]

As said earlier... Spot-on decision by Maniratnam to have ARR's version in the movie!

I feel that ARR's version is far better.

[dinesh2002]

As said earlier... Spot-on decision by Maniratnam to have ARR's version in the movie!

I feel that ARR's version is far better.

AGREED :oops: ... and earlier i was saying ARR didint suit the song... after listenin to Qadir's version, ARR did the best!!!

[lancelot]

any1 got the tamil Shauk Hai song??

hehe
:D

[rayan36]

http://www.4shared.com/file/17548814/286b0719/Tere_Bina_-__Quadir_Version_.html

http://www.4shared.com/file/17549567/4e473452/Shauk_Hai_Full_length.html

:ty: ARR version is far more better than this, BTW tamil version is doing great in MY, be it in radios, ringtones........

[dinesh2002]

any1 got the tamil Shauk Hai song??

hehe
:D

i guess it will be never released.... unless we ripp it from the original DVD of Guru [Tamil], and that too the song will only lasts for 2 mins... not the full length... the tamil 1 sounded just as great!! :)

[Yathu]

As said earlier... Spot-on decision by Maniratnam to have ARR's version in the movie!

I feel that ARR's version is far better.

AGREED :oops: ... and earlier i was saying ARR didint suit the song... after listenin to Qadir's version, ARR did the best!!!

:yes: ARR's version DEFINATELY better! ARR has put so much more expression into the song!

[ajaybaskar]

Moser Baer has released the DVDs and VCDs of Guru (Tamil) at a price of Rs. 34 and Rs. 28 respectively. No idea about the quality of the product and whether the DVD is encoded in a 5.1 format.

[selvakumar]

Moser Baer has released the DVDs and VCDs of Guru (Tamil) at a price of Rs. 34 and Rs. 28 respectively. No idea about the quality of the product and whether the DVD is encoded in a 5.1 format.

wow ! Thanks for the info brother ! I think it will be worth a buy ! GURU is a good film esp cinematography ! :P

[Guess_Me]

Want to listen to malayalam version of Ay Hairathen, "composed" by Ouseppachan? :D

http://www.musicindiaonline.com/p/x/O5yu5TnM_9.As1NMvHdW/

[Movies]

Guess me,

Who copied from who? Dont tell me the malayalam came first cause im on the verge of a Heart Attack!

[dinesh2002]

Guess me,

Who copied from who? Dont tell me the malayalam came first cause im on the verge of a Heart Attack!

ofcource GURU audio came 1st.... GURU audio was released last year NOVEMBER ..... this should be a mid 2007 release....

isnt it Guess_Me ?

[thineshan54321]

Guess me,

Who copied from who? Dont tell me the malayalam came first cause im on the verge of a Heart Attack!

ofcource GURU audio came 1st.... GURU audio was released last year NOVEMBER ..... this should be a mid 2007 release....

isnt it Guess_Me ?

yes surely, this one is a 2007 release.

[dinesh2002]

Guess me,

Who copied from who? Dont tell me the malayalam came first cause im on the verge of a Heart Attack!

ofcource GURU audio came 1st.... GURU audio was released last year NOVEMBER ..... this should be a mid 2007 release....

isnt it Guess_Me ?

yes surely, this one is a 2007 release.


:D did u hear the song Thineshan, the only thing which wasnt there in the song was a female singer.... they had the "Num thana " for the "Dham Dare Dham Dare Maste..." :lol: :lol: the 1st interlude,the beats, the tune, the flow.... EVERYTHING :P

[Guess_Me]

Guess me,

Who copied from who? Dont tell me the malayalam came first cause im on the verge of a Heart Attack!

ofcource GURU audio came 1st.... GURU audio was released last year NOVEMBER ..... this should be a mid 2007 release....

isnt it Guess_Me ?

Absolutely. This movie released on July 4th, 2007 and the audio was released a week or two before the release of the movie.

And this is not Ouseppachan's first attempt at copying ARR's songs to malayalam.

Here, listen to his version of "Konchum Mainakkale" from Kandukondain Kandukondain

http://www.musicindiaonline.com/p/x/TUKu7lmuFt.As1NMvHdW/

Only this time, the picturisation was copied too.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2nJnnXCOXc

[thineshan54321]

Guess me,

Who copied from who? Dont tell me the malayalam came first cause im on the verge of a Heart Attack!

ofcource GURU audio came 1st.... GURU audio was released last year NOVEMBER ..... this should be a mid 2007 release....

isnt it Guess_Me ?

yes surely, this one is a 2007 release.


:D did u hear the song Thineshan, the only thing which wasnt there in the song was a female singer.... they had the "Num thana " for the "Dham Dare Dham Dare Maste..." :lol: :lol: the 1st interlude,the beats, the tune, the flow.... EVERYTHING :P

cha HJ evalavo meal machaan, atleast he hides ARR tunes to make it look like its his, but this guy (whover it is) thoranthu kateetanda... cha... :lol: :lol: :lol:

[thineshan54321]

Guess me,

Who copied from who? Dont tell me the malayalam came first cause im on the verge of a Heart Attack!

ofcource GURU audio came 1st.... GURU audio was released last year NOVEMBER ..... this should be a mid 2007 release....

isnt it Guess_Me ?

Absolutely. This movie released on July 4th, 2007 and the audio was released a week or two before the release of the movie.

And this is not Ouseppachan's first attempt at copying ARR's songs to malayalam.

Here, listen to his version of "Konchum Mainakkale" from Kandukondain Kandukondain

http://www.musicindiaonline.com/p/x/TUKu7lmuFt.As1NMvHdW/

Only this time, the picturisation was copied too.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2nJnnXCOXc

wow what a cheap version of konjum minakale. listen to the beats... lol o man! everything in this song is a cheap version of konjum... listen to the bird chrips sounds so fake and low class :lol: :lol: :lol: if u r gonna copy atleast do it right? btw was this a big hit there guess_me?

[Guess_Me]

btw was this a big hit there guess_me?

Actually the movie ran into production issues. They couldn't even release it on theaters and finally almost 4 years later the movie was directly shown on TV.

But I remember this music video was a big hit. People used to request for this song video in phone in programs. I remember my mother watching it on TV and saying "nice song and video. sounds familiar though". When I explained the lift, she was apparently surprised that no one actually pointed it out till then.

[thineshan54321]

btw was this a big hit there guess_me?

Actually the movie ran into production issues. They couldn't even release it on theaters and finally almost 4 years later the movie was directly shown on TV.

But I remember this music video was a big hit. People used to request for this song video in phone in programs. I remember my mother watching it on TV and saying "nice song and video. sounds familiar though". When I explained the lift, she was apparently surprised that no one actually pointed it out till then.

apadi podungo guess_me! its not just in kerala, even in tamil nadu tamil MDs lift ARR's music and it becomes a major hit :lol: cant people recognize the fact that the music is already created? prolly short term memory loss! :lol: enna polappo :?

[dinesh2002]

btw was this a big hit there guess_me?

Actually the movie ran into production issues. They couldn't even release it on theaters and finally almost 4 years later the movie was directly shown on TV.

But I remember this music video was a big hit. People used to request for this song video in phone in programs. I remember my mother watching it on TV and saying "nice song and video. sounds familiar though". When I explained the lift, she was apparently surprised that no one actually pointed it out till then.

apadi podungo guess_me! its not just in kerala, even in tamil nadu tamil MDs lift ARR's music and it becomes a major hit :lol: cant people recognize the fact that the music is already created? prolly short term memory loss! :lol: enna polappo :?

:lol: :lol: athuthan namma makkals, Thineshan ! :P

[sha]

53rd Annual Filmfare Awards

Best Music
A. R. Rahman - Guru

Best Background Score
A. R. Rahman - Guru

Best Playback Singer (Female)
Shreya Ghosal - (Barso Re - Guru)

congrats..........................

[sha]

source -

http://www.indiafm.com/features/2008/02/23/3610/index.html

[thineshan54321]

53rd Annual Filmfare Awards

Best Music
A. R. Rahman - Guru

Best Background Score
A. R. Rahman - Guru

Best Playback Singer (Female)
Shreya Ghosal - (Barso Re - Guru)

congrats..........................

nice. btw ARR is also the recipient of the highest number of filmfare (20 or 21).

[Yathu]

:clap: Yay GO ARR!

[littlemaster1982]

nice. btw ARR is also the recipient of the highest number of filmfare (20 or 21).

21, including "Filmfare R D Burman Music Debutant Award" for Roja.

[MADDY]

nice. btw ARR is also the recipient of the highest number of filmfare (20 or 21).

21, including "Filmfare R D Burman Music Debutant Award" for Roja.

he overtook Yash Chopra who has 19 in a very long career :D

[thineshan54321]

nice. btw ARR is also the recipient of the highest number of filmfare (20 or 21).

21, including "Filmfare R D Burman Music Debutant Award" for Roja.

he overtook Yash Chopra who has 19 in a very long career :D

21 awards in 15 years. 1992-2007

[MADDY]

nice. btw ARR is also the recipient of the highest number of filmfare (20 or 21).

21, including "Filmfare R D Burman Music Debutant Award" for Roja.

he overtook Yash Chopra who has 19 in a very long career :D

21 awards in 15 years. 1992-2007

yes, yash chopra must be having a career stretching for 40-50 yrs :)

[A.ANAND]

dont forget tamil ff award waiting 4 thalaivar this year[sivaji] :D

[A.ANAND]

verrrrrrrrrrrrrry dissopointing manirathnam didn't get best director/movie for guru :( :( :cry: :cry: :cry3:

[thineshan54321]

dont forget tamil ff award waiting 4 thalaivar this year[sivaji] :D

rite ofcourse. he will get it for both best music director and BGM, unless there is some kinda bias.