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When it comes to the achievements
and contributions of Kamal Haasan,
the Ulaga Nayagan to the filmdom,
there will not be two opinions.
Talent, intelligence, sincere, dedication,
perseverance and many such adjectives
only superfluously describe the
artist that Kamal is. In fact, it
will not be an exaggerated statement
to say that the generation that
has known him is certainly a blessed
one. Hence it is only natural to
celebrate his fifty years in films.
Vijay TV has been nominated to do
this and is out to launch a spate
of events in the next 6 weeks. The
celebrations will witness many activities
across the state. This exclusive
event will be one of its kind ever
attempted for any star and will
be carried out in various phases.
Phase 1 will have customized “Kamal
Bus which would visit the film trade
centers and fan clubs in Tamilnadu
and Bengaluru. An exclusive photo
exhibition with rare photographs
from Kamal Haasan’s life will
be on display on this bus. Apart
from the photo exhibition, the fans,
technicians and artists will sign
the huge scroll that would be presented
to the star. The bus leaves from
Chennai and travels to Chengalpet,
Pudhucheri, Villupuram, Perambalur,
Tiruchi, Madurai, Paramakudi, Tuticorin,
Thirunelveli, Nagercoil, Coimbatore,
Tiruppur, Erode, Salem, Dharmapuri,
Bengaluru, Thirupathur, Vellore
and Kanchipuram over a period of
12 days.
Phase 2 is called Iyal Isai Nadaga
Thiruvizha that celebrates the three
forms of Tamil language at three
key locations in Tamilnadu i.e.
in Madurai, Coimbatore and in Chennai.
In Madurai, there will be a seminar
on Thamizhum Kamalum which would
be a literary discussion on how
Kamal has made use of literature
in many films. Coimbatore would
have Kamalum Kaadhalum which would
be a grand musical nite featuring
some of the most popular evergreen
hits of Kamal Haasan. Finally in
Chennai, Vijay TV has planned to
organize a Kamal Haasan film festival
over 3 weeks in August - September
in partnership with Sathyam Cinemas;
showcasing some of his best movies
ever.
Special On air episodes: Parallel
to these on ground events at Coimbatore,
Chennai and Madurai, the biography
of Kamal Haasan will be aired on
Vijay TV. This 16 episode series
would talk about his childhood days
to the current times.
Phase 3 - This month long celebrations
will culminate with a mega event
in Chennai in the 2nd week of September
when the film stars of Tamil, Hindi,
Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada film
industry come together on one stage
to salute Kamal Haasan who would
also address the gathering. |
