King maker Kamal Hassan completes 50 Years in Indian Cinema

South Indian Superstar Kamal Hassan is going to complete his golden jubilee in Film Industry today. His first film, as a child artist in AVM’s 'Kalathur Kannamma', was released in August 12, 1959. This versatile actor has acted in all four South Indian language films and in some Hindi and Bengali films. Kamal Hassan has already achieved a milestone in his carrier and won so many awards.

No other actor in India has been so experimental with his roles and covered up acting in such different languages and regions. Kamal Hassan started his carrier as a child artist in 'Kalathur Kannamma' in which Gemini Ganeshan and Savitri played the lead roles. For his superlative performance, he had won the Best Child Artist award.

It is expected that this special occasion is going to be celebrated by his fans in a grand manner. His media manager, though not confirmed about any celebrations, explained that this day is going to be just an usual day for him.

Recently, Kamal Hassan has tied up with IIT-Madras to conduct ‘international workshop and seminar on screenwriting’ to stress the importance of screenplay in cinema. Many eminent celebrity writers and Movie makers, including veteran writer Jean Claude Carriere took part in that seminar.

Kamal Hassan is now busy with making the remake of Bollywood movie “A Wednesday”. He is also excited about his upcoming Tamil film “Unnaipol Oruvan” and its Telugu version “Eenadu.” Indeed, it can be said Kamal Hassan is the living encyclopedia for Indian Film Industry.

Soha Ali Khan, about her design and the film industry

In the city for the launch of a magazine, actress Soha Ali Khan spoke about design and the film industry. Explaining that the aesthetic one in her family is her sister Saba, a jewellery designer, Soha managed to wax eloquent about the role of aesthetics in set making.

Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s work was described as paintings. According to her aesthetics are personal. “Sets of films like 'Khoya Khoya Chaand', 'Antarmahal' and other period films take a lot of work,” she says. Nitin Desai is definitely making the waves in the industry.

A gift for her brother, Saif is on the agenda for her short visit to the city. “I’m not familiar with the city. I don’t visit often as I don’t have any family here,” she confesses. Chennai is synonymous with Kanjeevaram saris and dosas. “Plain dosas and rasam are my favourite as I am not a fan of spicy food,” she says.

She goes on to elaborate that she likes the ingredients used in South Indian food. Curry leaves and coconut being her favourite. Soha mentions a beetroot and coconut preparation that she likes to eat. Idly is great for breakfast, she says.

When it comes to talking about Kollywood, “Boys and Yuva are easy to pronounce 'Kannathil Muthamittal', too was a great watch” she laughs. Saying that she enjoys films by Mani Ratnam and Shankar. “Kamal Haasan is a favourite,” she smiles.