Back in Singapore after a stressfull 2.5 weeks... This time it was a unique experience... We started our own production house lead by my own brother Ravindar Chandrasekaran under the name of Libra Productions... We did a decent photo shoot and scheduled the movie launch of our first product 'Nalanum Nandhiniyum' on 12/09/2012 in Accord Metropolitan... The star cast includes Vijay TV - Jodi No. 1 fame Michael and Attakathi fame Nandita in lead roles. Besides, we got Jayaprakash (Pasanga fame), Azhagam Perumal (Director of Dum Dum Dum) , Renuka (from KB's school), Raaji (Bold victim mother in Yudham Sei), Sujatha (Pasanga fame), Chaams (Comedian in Payanam), Madhumitha(Thenadai in OKOK) and Soori (Parotta fame in VKK).. During these 2 weeks, happend to have few conversation with Mr. Jayaprakash and thanks to his down to earth character, he was really nice and kind with me..
During Ravi's marriage, i casually mentioned that i live in Singapore please do come over when you are there.. I never thought he will remember but to my surprise the next day he mentioned that he is visiting Singapore and he would like to meet up some where... I still thought he will be too busy to visit an ordinary man like me... To my shock, he called me up yesterday and mentioned that we can meet up for lunch today... My goodness, i couldnt believe myself... Yesterday, he called and mentioned that he will come for lunch on Saturday... Sadly, my family is not in town as well.. I felt the same way how Arjun felt in Mudhalvan before he met the CM... I first started to clean the house, my family will be whole heartedly happy that for once i did some home work.. Then ordered vegetarian lunch from Ananda Bhavan... Later, stuck with an idea...Why not ?? Why not let me make my signature dish - PASTA ;) The cream of my friends alrdy had intrstng moments with my Pasta in the past ;)
I went to super market and carefully got all the ingredients... Butter, Cheese, Carrots, Mushroom, Past sauce, Corn Pepper Grinder, Yoghurt etc., I carefully took my time and cooked with extreme patience to make sure there are no flaws.. Honestly, came out so well... Thankfully, Mr. Jayaprakash came a bit late which helped me to organize well... He came around 1.30 and we talked for a while.. Later served him my signature dish and unsurprisingly, he liked it ;) (Confidence machiiii Confidence ;))
We had good long chat about movies movies and a bit of personal talk... Here i posed some of the questions i asked in general and his friendly replies...
Me: Me and my friends feel your Yudham Sei was the best performance till date, how was the feedback that you recieved from all directions ?
Mr. JP : Thanks a lot. Yudham Sei reached well and appreciated mainly in Cities but people liked me a lot in Pasanga and Nadodigal in all places as every one could easily relate themselves in the movies and hence it worked well.
Me: Which you consider as your best movie ?
Mr. JP : There is no such thing as best movie. I will gladly accept positive feedbacks, thats all.
Me: You are very modest sir, so you treat all movies and act in same way
Mr. JP : Not really, some movies, some technicians, some directors even some producers influence me a lot with their work style which will motivate me to give my best. To be honest, i am not giving 100% in every single movie.
Me : I am still shocked that you sacrificed some of your time that too when you are in holidays for me... I feel lot guilty that if i am disturbing you...
Mr. JP : Please dont be, i am just another man. As long as i meet nice people on my way i always love to be a good friend.
Me : Thats very nice of you. We are doing our first movie and glad that you are also part of it. Whats your advice for beginners-producers ?
Mr. JP : Its not an easy job for sure, however if you have right team, actors, technicians and planning. All you need will be gods grace to make it successfull... Dont indulge in silly issues on your pursuit to achieve something big... Hold the cost only where it is necessary.. Mr. Venkatesan (Director of Nalanum Nandhiniyum) is quiet able and talented guy... Give him all the space he need and get him to involve in cost cutting... Develop a good rapport with the director and success will follow for sure...
Me : Indeed. How do you manage your privacy when you are out in public ? Arent you annoyed with public disturbing you ?
Mr. JP : Definetly not, Firstly i dont hide myself any where as there is no need for it... Not just me but most of the actors/celebrities also behave the same way.. As long as you feel that your are normal man every thing around you will be normal... This applies for both you and me :)
Me : How was my pasta ?
Mr. JP : Was fantastic, the best, awesome and never ever tasted before. Thanks a lot Aravindh.
Except for the last question and answer, every thing else are true snapshot of our conversation ;) The last answer might be slightly exaturated for the writer's comfort :)
Later, we had a good long 15 mins walk to the taxi stand and sent him off... Thanks a lot Sir for your time, it was a honour to host you :)
If you are still wondering who this man is, check the following link
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jayaprakash
During Ravi's marriage, i casually mentioned that i live in Singapore please do come over when you are there.. I never thought he will remember but to my surprise the next day he mentioned that he is visiting Singapore and he would like to meet up some where... I still thought he will be too busy to visit an ordinary man like me... To my shock, he called me up yesterday and mentioned that we can meet up for lunch today... My goodness, i couldnt believe myself... Yesterday, he called and mentioned that he will come for lunch on Saturday... Sadly, my family is not in town as well.. I felt the same way how Arjun felt in Mudhalvan before he met the CM... I first started to clean the house, my family will be whole heartedly happy that for once i did some home work.. Then ordered vegetarian lunch from Ananda Bhavan... Later, stuck with an idea...Why not ?? Why not let me make my signature dish - PASTA ;) The cream of my friends alrdy had intrstng moments with my Pasta in the past ;)
I went to super market and carefully got all the ingredients... Butter, Cheese, Carrots, Mushroom, Past sauce, Corn Pepper Grinder, Yoghurt etc., I carefully took my time and cooked with extreme patience to make sure there are no flaws.. Honestly, came out so well... Thankfully, Mr. Jayaprakash came a bit late which helped me to organize well... He came around 1.30 and we talked for a while.. Later served him my signature dish and unsurprisingly, he liked it ;) (Confidence machiiii Confidence ;))
We had good long chat about movies movies and a bit of personal talk... Here i posed some of the questions i asked in general and his friendly replies...
Me: Me and my friends feel your Yudham Sei was the best performance till date, how was the feedback that you recieved from all directions ?
Mr. JP : Thanks a lot. Yudham Sei reached well and appreciated mainly in Cities but people liked me a lot in Pasanga and Nadodigal in all places as every one could easily relate themselves in the movies and hence it worked well.
Me: Which you consider as your best movie ?
Mr. JP : There is no such thing as best movie. I will gladly accept positive feedbacks, thats all.
Me: You are very modest sir, so you treat all movies and act in same way
Mr. JP : Not really, some movies, some technicians, some directors even some producers influence me a lot with their work style which will motivate me to give my best. To be honest, i am not giving 100% in every single movie.
Me : I am still shocked that you sacrificed some of your time that too when you are in holidays for me... I feel lot guilty that if i am disturbing you...
Mr. JP : Please dont be, i am just another man. As long as i meet nice people on my way i always love to be a good friend.
Me : Thats very nice of you. We are doing our first movie and glad that you are also part of it. Whats your advice for beginners-producers ?
Mr. JP : Its not an easy job for sure, however if you have right team, actors, technicians and planning. All you need will be gods grace to make it successfull... Dont indulge in silly issues on your pursuit to achieve something big... Hold the cost only where it is necessary.. Mr. Venkatesan (Director of Nalanum Nandhiniyum) is quiet able and talented guy... Give him all the space he need and get him to involve in cost cutting... Develop a good rapport with the director and success will follow for sure...
Me : Indeed. How do you manage your privacy when you are out in public ? Arent you annoyed with public disturbing you ?
Mr. JP : Definetly not, Firstly i dont hide myself any where as there is no need for it... Not just me but most of the actors/celebrities also behave the same way.. As long as you feel that your are normal man every thing around you will be normal... This applies for both you and me :)
Me : How was my pasta ?
Mr. JP : Was fantastic, the best, awesome and never ever tasted before. Thanks a lot Aravindh.
Except for the last question and answer, every thing else are true snapshot of our conversation ;) The last answer might be slightly exaturated for the writer's comfort :)
Later, we had a good long 15 mins walk to the taxi stand and sent him off... Thanks a lot Sir for your time, it was a honour to host you :)
If you are still wondering who this man is, check the following link
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jayaprakash
