For those who don't know who is Vivek..Vivek is one of very good comedians in the Tamil Film Industry and his comedies always carry some sort of social message or other...He was deservedly given Padma Shri this year.. Here is a story : ----------- If not for music composer AR Rehman, talent from Tamil filmdom would not have got their due recognition, noted Tamil comedian Vivekh has said.
"I do think that regional talent is not getting its due credit in the country. Our industry (Tamil films) has gone global, especially after A R Rahman entered the scene," Vivekh, who was conferred Padma Shri recently said. "If our music is getting acknowledged globally today, it is because of Rahman. But Rahman is not the only one who is responsible for this, media is also one of the reasons," he said. Chennai-born Rahman who made his entry through Roja in Tamil and Hindi simultaneously went on to attain stardom in both Tamil and Hindi films within years. He is also in the queue for Oscars, for his hit scores in "Slumdog Millionaire". Vivekh, who was the first Tamil comedian to be bestowed with the Padma Shri award, refused to comment on veteran comedian Nagesh, who died just a week ago, not getting such an honour. Vivekh said he was a great fan of Nagesh and he enjoyed his well-acclaimed movies -- Server Sundaram, Kaadalikka Neramillai and Neer Kumizhi. Nagesh, who entered cinema from stage and was with it for nearly five decades, died recently and there was criticism in the industry that he was denied the national honours. Showering praises on 'Slumdog Millionaire', which has got multiple nominations in Oscar, Vivekh said the film has facilitated the entry of our artistes into Hollywood. On Oscar Awards, he said there was nothing wrong in accepting such honours, but one can aim for the award only if their work is original. "The ultimate recognition for an actor is when the last person leaving the cinema hall being impressed by the performance. When I reach out to the audience when I am giving my 100 per cent that would be the ultimate recognition for me," he said. On whether he will act in Hindi films if given a chance, Vivekh said he was not interested in acting in Hindi films as "language is a barrier." "I don't know slangs for that humour. Humorists should know the language well and exercise command in order to perform," he said. But, the actor says he loves watching Bollywood movies and he "almost had a crush" on yesteryear actress Madhuri Dixit. Vivekh also feels there should be a 'Best comedian' category in national awards to facilitate the regional comedians to attain national fame. The actor, who is known for taking on social issues like female infanticide, bribery and corruption in his comedies, also feels that public figures owe a responsibility towards their fans and should conduct themselves in a rightful manner. "A public figure or a celebrity has to live by some codes and principles. If you are a public figure, you are a public property as well. Since people follow you, there is no other way." Vivekh also feels that there should be more comedy-oriented films in the industry. "Only a limited footage of is allotted to comedians in a film unlike Hollywood where there are a lot of humour-centric films. I aspire for such films in India. Not that we did not have such kind of films earlier but I wish the pattern returns," he said. http://www.timesnow.tv/NewsDtls.aspx?NewsID=28942
