Way back in 1960, it was a proud moment for Tamil cinema, when “Veerapandiya Kattabomman” was the first Tamil film to be selected for screening at the Asian-African Film Festival in Cairo. And now history repeats itself. After almost a gap of three decades, for the Asian-African Film Festival to be held at Cyprus from 24th to 27th of April’06, director Ameer’s “ Ram”, has the honour of being the only Tamil cinema to be selected along with 130 other films. What makes it all the more special is that it is one among the 13 contenders nominated for Best Film. A jubilant Ameer is off to Cyprus to attend the film festival. Here’s wishing him all the best.