Tunes from the heart 26 Mar 2009, 0028 hrs IST, V Lakshmi, TNN
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When Chevalier Dr M Balamuralikrishna and Kamal Haasan came together for
the audio launch of Pasanga, it was nothing less than a star-studded,
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Kamal Haasan
magnificent event.
Dr M Balamuralikrishna, who has sung a song in the film that has music
composed by Jamesvasanthan, got nostalgic on stage. He said, “I’m now
reminded of the times when I taught music to Kamal. He was a very obedient
student. Now, he has scaled heights — both as an actor and a musician.”
Kamal Haasan said, “Bala sir taught me music when I fractured my leg and was
bedridden. His music has kept me going.”
Kamal described Pasanga as a welcome change for the film industry. “It’s
been a long time since a movie for children hit the screens. I think the
producers and the media should criticise actors whole heartedly. Only then
will we know what the audience wants,” he said.
Talking about the hype surrounding Slumdog Millionaire (SM), he said that
the victory belonged only to AR Rahman. “SM is not an Indian film,” he said,
“The Oscar victory solely belongs to AR Rahman and not to India. Danny Boyle
didn’t create a fake set of slums in Mumbai for the film! If people find
such a portrayal offensive, then they must take efforts to change our
country for the better.”
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Vithur
