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My Days with Bashaa
The magnetic appeal of Rajnikanth, the Superstar, needs no elaboration. But how many of his admirers know Rajnikanth, the thorough professional, the unassuming actor, the committed human being or the diehard humorist in real life? As one who has directed three of Rajnikanth's megahits, Annamalai, Veera and Baasha, Suresh Krissna. . .. He takes readers on a journey through the making of these films, right from the conception to the shooting of those ingenious scenes and dialogue that have become part of cinematic history.
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First published November 1, 2012
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Suresh Krissna
1 book3 followersSuresh Krissna is an Indian film director who has directed Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada and Hindi films. His first independent film was Sathya (Tamil). He found his fame in Kavithalaya's Annamalai, starring Rajinikanth. Since then, he has directed Veera, Baashha and Baba with Rajinikanth in lead. He has worked with actors like Rajinikanth, Mohanlal, Vishnuvardhan, Kamal Haasan, Chiranjeevi,Nagarjuna Akkineni, Salman Khan, Venkatesh and Upendra. He worked as Assistant Director under K. Balachander. He wrote a book called My Days with Baasha about his experiences while working with Rajinikanth.
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October 13, 2018
I am generally wary of celebrity memoirs. Most of them out there are just sales baits for a hyped up life'story'. So when I picked this up, I wonder - what did I expect!
As a life long thalaivar fan and a repeat watcher of Baasha, the book was a let down. I felt sorry for Suresh Krissna whose entire claim to fame in his 30 long years is a hat-trick hit with Rajni and after a series of flops from 1995 to 2012, had to resort to celeb bait to make money. I hope he succeeded. As a fan, I would have rather watched the movies again (Annamalai, Veera and Baasha) than read how a particular scene was conceived. And why didn't he talk about his 4th movie Baba which bombed so badly?
The entire book is like the Prime Video trivia section. For crying out loud, the parts about Baasha don't start till about 70% and I am sure the superstardom was not something Suresh Krissna himself created. He uses Rajni to market his story of the making. Except for some trivia - the book actually doesn't do much for the Rasigan. I am sure any other director, say Shankar, Ravikumar or Pa.Ranjith can add much more insights on technically sound film making. But then, they have probably moved on.
Thank you for the movies. No thanks for this book.
As a life long thalaivar fan and a repeat watcher of Baasha, the book was a let down. I felt sorry for Suresh Krissna whose entire claim to fame in his 30 long years is a hat-trick hit with Rajni and after a series of flops from 1995 to 2012, had to resort to celeb bait to make money. I hope he succeeded. As a fan, I would have rather watched the movies again (Annamalai, Veera and Baasha) than read how a particular scene was conceived. And why didn't he talk about his 4th movie Baba which bombed so badly?
The entire book is like the Prime Video trivia section. For crying out loud, the parts about Baasha don't start till about 70% and I am sure the superstardom was not something Suresh Krissna himself created. He uses Rajni to market his story of the making. Except for some trivia - the book actually doesn't do much for the Rasigan. I am sure any other director, say Shankar, Ravikumar or Pa.Ranjith can add much more insights on technically sound film making. But then, they have probably moved on.
Thank you for the movies. No thanks for this book.
June 11, 2015
Ok first things first, this is a book for Rajni fans and if you are like me i.e. a Suresh Krissna fan you are bound to be disappointed. Basically the making of Annamalai, Veera and Baasha explained in detailed interspersed with anecdotes of how great Rajni is and all.
But seriously, a Suresh Krissna book which only makes passing references to Aaha and Baba sheesh, no way!
Extra star added for detailed technical explanation of how shots are filmed in Tamil movies and for the author for reinstating the fact that it was not Ilayaraaja or Rahman who ruled the 90s, but Deva.
Strictly for Rajni fans, not for Suresh fans, k Thnx bye
But seriously, a Suresh Krissna book which only makes passing references to Aaha and Baba sheesh, no way!
Extra star added for detailed technical explanation of how shots are filmed in Tamil movies and for the author for reinstating the fact that it was not Ilayaraaja or Rahman who ruled the 90s, but Deva.
Strictly for Rajni fans, not for Suresh fans, k Thnx bye
September 29, 2018
The movie that ran a year in a theater when 100 days was the standard. Suresh Krishna explains the journey from the first movie to formalize the SUPERSTAR, Annamalai to end how the cult BAASHA was made. And for those who are acquainted with the films of Rajni, its reliving a golden era all again.
October 1, 2019
I have previously tried to buy this book but accidentally I wasted my money on its Tamil version which I didn’t know how to read.
Finally, I got my copy for free on Amazon under Prime membership and it was a blessing in disguise because I wasn’t even planning to read the book.
I finished the book in one reading mainly because I am a big fan of Rajnikanth and I was curious to know how he behaved and operated on sets and what is his magical formula which separates him from other actors, especially Kamal Haasan.
Don’t get me wrong when I say that Kamal Haasan is not up to par with Rajnikanth.
Kamal Haasan had everything it would have taken for a talented man to compete with the man like Rajnikanth but he made some wrong choices of films in the name of experimentation which divided his fans. I still think he is one of the greatest actors of Indian cinema but as a director, I am not much of a fan.
Coming to the book. The book is written by Suresh Krishna who was the director of Baasha, the film that catapulted Rajnikanth to the phenomenon that we know him today. It is said that it was this film which made him sort of God to the Tamil audience.
But the book doesn’t directly start from the making of the film as the title suggests but it goes in the past to reveal how the relationship between Suresh and Rajnikanth grew over time which eventually lead to Baasha.
He starts from his first film with Rajnikanth, called 'Annamalai' which he got two days before the principal shooting had to start.
The director’s mentor R. Balachander who was also the mentor of Rajnikanth, had to let go of the original director of Annamalai at the last moment because he had some doubts about the script.
The dates of Rajnikanth were locked and everything was done, the only thing was missing was the director. Suresh Krishna was called last moment to fill in and he was given only two days to do his entire pre-production which would actually take two months.
These were times when the script was written on sets. There were times when he and Rajni discussed scenes and did impromptu.
There were times when they didn’t have enough time to shoot and Suresh would just take a few shots and later play with them on editing to make them work.
It is a brilliant tale of what a man can do when is given an ultimatum to do things.
I have seen Annamalai years ago and remember being impressed by it. But I didn’t notice the scene where he moves the camera in a triangular manner in one shot to capture the anger of Rajni when interacting with the friend who just backstabbed him.
This is also the film which started the animated introduction fo Rajnikanth as Superstar with the background of chorus chanting “Hey, hey”.
The film became a blockbuster and it was Tamil cinema’s biggest blockbuster at that time.
It was nearly at the same time Rajni was doing a film called “Hum” directed by Mukul Anand and starring his idol Amitabh Bachchan.
There was a scene which was filmed on Amitabh Bachchan which Rajni liked a lot but Mukul Anand didn’t keep in the film.
The scene remained in the mind of Rajni for a long time and it haunted him till he told it to Suresh Krishna and asked whether he would like to develop the concept. Suresh developed the concept which later became Baasha.
But Rajni was not ready to do two back to back action revenge films so he decided to do Baasha after finishing another film called Veera which was a comedy film.
Veera was also a blockbuster but not on the lengths of Baasha and Annamalai. If you haven’t heard about that film, then for your information it was the film which was later remade in Hindi as Saajan Chale Sasural with Govinda as lead and David Dhawan as director.
And then he started Baasha. I don’t think anyone who was associated with the film had any idea the kind of popular that film was going to become. Every song of the film was blockbuster and is still played all across Tamil Nadu.
I have seen the film multiple times and the highlight of the film was the before interval fight scene.
The film story was something that was never happened in Tamil Cinema before. Tamil audience doesn’t like their hero getting beaten by goons. In the first half of the film, the goons beat Rajnikanth black and blue and he doesn’t do anything to save himself, till –
Till they attack his family and then begins a fight sequence which rewrote the history by being the best before interval scene ever.
If you haven’t seen the film, watch it immediately and then buy this book to read it because it would be totally worth it. If you are crazy about films, this is a must read films to know more about Tamil Cinema.
In the end, I would just like to say –
“Naan oru thadava sonna, nooru thadava sonna maadiri”
This is still the most famous dialogue of Rajnikanth and I have learned it by heart. I like saying it all the time.
Finally, I got my copy for free on Amazon under Prime membership and it was a blessing in disguise because I wasn’t even planning to read the book.
I finished the book in one reading mainly because I am a big fan of Rajnikanth and I was curious to know how he behaved and operated on sets and what is his magical formula which separates him from other actors, especially Kamal Haasan.
Don’t get me wrong when I say that Kamal Haasan is not up to par with Rajnikanth.
Kamal Haasan had everything it would have taken for a talented man to compete with the man like Rajnikanth but he made some wrong choices of films in the name of experimentation which divided his fans. I still think he is one of the greatest actors of Indian cinema but as a director, I am not much of a fan.
Coming to the book. The book is written by Suresh Krishna who was the director of Baasha, the film that catapulted Rajnikanth to the phenomenon that we know him today. It is said that it was this film which made him sort of God to the Tamil audience.
But the book doesn’t directly start from the making of the film as the title suggests but it goes in the past to reveal how the relationship between Suresh and Rajnikanth grew over time which eventually lead to Baasha.
He starts from his first film with Rajnikanth, called 'Annamalai' which he got two days before the principal shooting had to start.
The director’s mentor R. Balachander who was also the mentor of Rajnikanth, had to let go of the original director of Annamalai at the last moment because he had some doubts about the script.
The dates of Rajnikanth were locked and everything was done, the only thing was missing was the director. Suresh Krishna was called last moment to fill in and he was given only two days to do his entire pre-production which would actually take two months.
These were times when the script was written on sets. There were times when he and Rajni discussed scenes and did impromptu.
There were times when they didn’t have enough time to shoot and Suresh would just take a few shots and later play with them on editing to make them work.
It is a brilliant tale of what a man can do when is given an ultimatum to do things.
I have seen Annamalai years ago and remember being impressed by it. But I didn’t notice the scene where he moves the camera in a triangular manner in one shot to capture the anger of Rajni when interacting with the friend who just backstabbed him.
This is also the film which started the animated introduction fo Rajnikanth as Superstar with the background of chorus chanting “Hey, hey”.
The film became a blockbuster and it was Tamil cinema’s biggest blockbuster at that time.
It was nearly at the same time Rajni was doing a film called “Hum” directed by Mukul Anand and starring his idol Amitabh Bachchan.
There was a scene which was filmed on Amitabh Bachchan which Rajni liked a lot but Mukul Anand didn’t keep in the film.
The scene remained in the mind of Rajni for a long time and it haunted him till he told it to Suresh Krishna and asked whether he would like to develop the concept. Suresh developed the concept which later became Baasha.
But Rajni was not ready to do two back to back action revenge films so he decided to do Baasha after finishing another film called Veera which was a comedy film.
Veera was also a blockbuster but not on the lengths of Baasha and Annamalai. If you haven’t heard about that film, then for your information it was the film which was later remade in Hindi as Saajan Chale Sasural with Govinda as lead and David Dhawan as director.
And then he started Baasha. I don’t think anyone who was associated with the film had any idea the kind of popular that film was going to become. Every song of the film was blockbuster and is still played all across Tamil Nadu.
I have seen the film multiple times and the highlight of the film was the before interval fight scene.
The film story was something that was never happened in Tamil Cinema before. Tamil audience doesn’t like their hero getting beaten by goons. In the first half of the film, the goons beat Rajnikanth black and blue and he doesn’t do anything to save himself, till –
Till they attack his family and then begins a fight sequence which rewrote the history by being the best before interval scene ever.
If you haven’t seen the film, watch it immediately and then buy this book to read it because it would be totally worth it. If you are crazy about films, this is a must read films to know more about Tamil Cinema.
In the end, I would just like to say –
“Naan oru thadava sonna, nooru thadava sonna maadiri”
This is still the most famous dialogue of Rajnikanth and I have learned it by heart. I like saying it all the time.
December 31, 2020
A must ready for anyone impressed by the phenomenal transformation of Rajinikanth into a Superstar in the 90s. The book has multiple titbit's of when the author worked with the man himself.
February 11, 2013
The book gives us an good insight into how the Tamil Cinema industry operates even though that isn't the objective of the author. It describes the extent of power established men of the film industry wield in the making of a film, how much of the story line, script and the final movie gets decided by the famous hero or a rising director or a well known producer.
October 15, 2017
Suresh Krissna narrates his direction experiences with Rajnikanth in the movies Annamalai, Veera and Baasha.
In the snake scene in Annamalai, Rajni's reactions were real and it was not planned or rehearsed. Once you read the narration, you will have a smile. The snake-charmer had confidently told the snake's mouth was stitched and safe for shooting. Later, the director came to know the snake which was to be used was inside the basket. Instead, the snake-charmer had given another snake for which he hadn't taken any precaution. Indeed, a shocking revealation to all. The concept for the Vandhaendaa Paalkaaran song was suggested by Rajni. He told Vairamuthu about a Kannada poem which explains the benefits of a Cow. Vairamuthu took the essence of the poem and added his own lines to boost Rajni as a hero.
Kamal Hasan had conceptualised the song Maamaavukku Kudumma Kudumaa in the movie Punnagai Mannan. The lip sync was perfect while the dance movements were very fast. Prabhu Deva wanted the Annamalai Annamalai song to be shot in slow motion and the lip sync should be normal. Neela Vaanam, Sundhari Neeyum, Kadhal Sadugudu were also taken differently.
For the Malaikkoil Vaasalil song in Veera, 20000 Chimney lamps were used and was shot in MRF Race Track in Sriperumbudur.
A cut scene from the movie Hum was the inspiration for Baasha and the title was given by Rajni. He came up with the lines Naa oru thadava sonna. The Ra Ra Ramaiah song was also suggested by Rajni, an inspiration from a Kannada poem. We can understand how much Rajni's inputs have enriched his movies. The book has many such interesting details.
All successful movies should come out with a book on its making and interesting tidbits.
In the snake scene in Annamalai, Rajni's reactions were real and it was not planned or rehearsed. Once you read the narration, you will have a smile. The snake-charmer had confidently told the snake's mouth was stitched and safe for shooting. Later, the director came to know the snake which was to be used was inside the basket. Instead, the snake-charmer had given another snake for which he hadn't taken any precaution. Indeed, a shocking revealation to all. The concept for the Vandhaendaa Paalkaaran song was suggested by Rajni. He told Vairamuthu about a Kannada poem which explains the benefits of a Cow. Vairamuthu took the essence of the poem and added his own lines to boost Rajni as a hero.
Kamal Hasan had conceptualised the song Maamaavukku Kudumma Kudumaa in the movie Punnagai Mannan. The lip sync was perfect while the dance movements were very fast. Prabhu Deva wanted the Annamalai Annamalai song to be shot in slow motion and the lip sync should be normal. Neela Vaanam, Sundhari Neeyum, Kadhal Sadugudu were also taken differently.
For the Malaikkoil Vaasalil song in Veera, 20000 Chimney lamps were used and was shot in MRF Race Track in Sriperumbudur.
A cut scene from the movie Hum was the inspiration for Baasha and the title was given by Rajni. He came up with the lines Naa oru thadava sonna. The Ra Ra Ramaiah song was also suggested by Rajni, an inspiration from a Kannada poem. We can understand how much Rajni's inputs have enriched his movies. The book has many such interesting details.
All successful movies should come out with a book on its making and interesting tidbits.
January 1, 2020
The book is from Suresh Krissna's perspective solely, from the 3 movies he has directed Rajni in: Annamalai, Veera and Baasha. He has gone into great detail in certain aspect involving technicalities of angle shots etc which I think makes the book a must read for any stakeholder or prospective stakeholder of the movie industry. For a Rajni fan, its thrilling to understand the nuances that have gone into various scenes and dialogues. Sample this: One of his famous punch dialogues: "Naa oru darava sonna..." , did you know that that it was provided by Rajni himself but in its original form, was slightly different? Or how the snake that coils around his neck in arunachalam, is a poisonous one whose fangs weren't stitched prior to the shot as it was supposed to have been?
I love the fact that Suresh Krissna minces no words when it comes to critiquing the actor or a senior lyricist such as Vairamuthu. It seems to be an honest narration from his eyes, notes, if you will, or a brief account of the days while shooting the 3 movies. A fast and an engaging read!
I love the fact that Suresh Krissna minces no words when it comes to critiquing the actor or a senior lyricist such as Vairamuthu. It seems to be an honest narration from his eyes, notes, if you will, or a brief account of the days while shooting the 3 movies. A fast and an engaging read!
December 13, 2016
An excellent read.
The Director speaks of his direction days with Rajini in three movies, Annamalai, Veera, Basha. The entire book runs like the screenplay of Basha. He explains the thinking and making of several classic scenes and songs in those movies.
It is unfortunate that Suresh Krishna after continuous hit films lost it after Basha in Tamil and got worse lately. His earlier film Raja Kaiya Vacha and Mazhai Varuthu song in that film are my favorites. He did come up with a neat and clean comedy family entertainer Aahaa, but that film's credit should go to Crazy Mohan.
When I read Rajini's contribution in those movies, not just as an actor, I feel sad that the Shankars, Ravikumars, Vasus, Ranjith has made a joker out of the talented superstar, for personal benefits.
Suresh Krishna confirms that there will be no Basha 2.0, which is a wise decision.
The Director speaks of his direction days with Rajini in three movies, Annamalai, Veera, Basha. The entire book runs like the screenplay of Basha. He explains the thinking and making of several classic scenes and songs in those movies.
It is unfortunate that Suresh Krishna after continuous hit films lost it after Basha in Tamil and got worse lately. His earlier film Raja Kaiya Vacha and Mazhai Varuthu song in that film are my favorites. He did come up with a neat and clean comedy family entertainer Aahaa, but that film's credit should go to Crazy Mohan.
When I read Rajini's contribution in those movies, not just as an actor, I feel sad that the Shankars, Ravikumars, Vasus, Ranjith has made a joker out of the talented superstar, for personal benefits.
Suresh Krishna confirms that there will be no Basha 2.0, which is a wise decision.
March 18, 2020
Cherishable Memories!
I am an ardent fan of Rajini, Chiranjeevi and Amitabh. Was very much excited to read this book as the title had Baasha in it. To date, there is no way I miss watching Baasha and I strongly feel there will ever be a film like it. Have watched many movies directed by Suresh Krissna and have liked his way of approach in dealing a particular subject. True to his directorial capabilities, he has penned the book too in a similar manner. His journey with Rajini from the days of Annamalai to Veera to Baasha have been captured brilliantly. Technical improvisations, on spot decisions, editing tricks, etc. have been narrated in a very gripping manner.
Salute to Thaliva for his dedication and simplicity, the traits that are mentioned umpteen times in the book.
I am an ardent fan of Rajini, Chiranjeevi and Amitabh. Was very much excited to read this book as the title had Baasha in it. To date, there is no way I miss watching Baasha and I strongly feel there will ever be a film like it. Have watched many movies directed by Suresh Krissna and have liked his way of approach in dealing a particular subject. True to his directorial capabilities, he has penned the book too in a similar manner. His journey with Rajini from the days of Annamalai to Veera to Baasha have been captured brilliantly. Technical improvisations, on spot decisions, editing tricks, etc. have been narrated in a very gripping manner.
Salute to Thaliva for his dedication and simplicity, the traits that are mentioned umpteen times in the book.
November 17, 2018
I picked this book primarily because of Rajini and Baasha, the epic movie that we have all seen in our youth. It is entertaining to the fact that you really get to know through the narration how movies are made and the problems that the director have to deal with. It could have been made better with more insights.
where the book falters is the reverention of Rajini and the way that it keeps popping out often too soon. The book is not engrossing nor it is told in a way to build the tempo, if you had not like the movie then stay far away from this book.
where the book falters is the reverention of Rajini and the way that it keeps popping out often too soon. The book is not engrossing nor it is told in a way to build the tempo, if you had not like the movie then stay far away from this book.
September 29, 2019
A must read for Rajini fans and for cinema lovers. This book throws light on the making of hat trick blockbusters of the duo. Helps us understand how a movie is created right from a single line idea. Also clearly shows that it isn't just magic which made these blockbusters viral but lots of hard work, ingenuities and improvisations which lead to it.
Also I must admit that I am impressed by the vocabulary used in the book.
Also I must admit that I am impressed by the vocabulary used in the book.
December 17, 2020
Suresh Krissna talks about his three most famous collaborations with Rajnikanth explaining in detail the making of Annamalai, Veera and Baasha. The making of Annamalai occupies a good chunk of the book compared to the other two films. The writing is simple and engaging though there is a generous dosage of high vocabulary which seems unnecessary. It is almost like watching the movies while reading this book with some behind-the-scenes action thrown in. This book is strictly for Rajnikanth fans.
June 4, 2017
Book goes in-depth with the Teen, pre-teen,young and current Rajnikants and none Four Rajnikants have any resemblance to each other.
Apart from the fact that Baasha is not given due importance.The book is a must read for any film enthusiast.The author makes No 'beats around the Bush' and Blacks,Whites and Greys are written as they are without any camouflage
Apart from the fact that Baasha is not given due importance.The book is a must read for any film enthusiast.The author makes No 'beats around the Bush' and Blacks,Whites and Greys are written as they are without any camouflage
September 2, 2019
Started this book without much expectation but gradually I got gravitated towards the audacity of Dir Suresh Krissna and his ingenuity. His way of working defied conventional tradition of planning yet producing brilliant results. In a subtle yet powerful way this book conveys “Success is a function of engagement/passion and not planning alone “
March 13, 2017
Reading a third person's view on Rajinikanth is always an enjoyable experience. The fan in every Tamilian glows proudly as someone effuses praise on the Superstar's humility, punctuality, dedication and his respect for people and the art itself. On this occasion it is right from the horse's mouth, Suresh Krissna, director of his smash hit Baasha, who takes us through his experience of directing Rajni in 3 of his most memorable films - Annamalai, Veera and Baasha.
The book is an enjoyable read, for its simplistic narration, the various anecdotes and trivia we learn about Rajni on set and off it, his anxiety before film releases, the brainstorming sessions on different scenes, his transformation into the character "Maanick-Baasha" and so on. It was interesting to know Rajni wasn't merely a director's actor, but actively contributed to many scenes of his movies. It was also nostalgic, a throwback of sorts, as any 90's kid would remember the days of painted posters and limited to none publicity for movies before their release, while still enjoying stupendous success nonetheless.
A definite pick me up for every Rajni fan.
The book is an enjoyable read, for its simplistic narration, the various anecdotes and trivia we learn about Rajni on set and off it, his anxiety before film releases, the brainstorming sessions on different scenes, his transformation into the character "Maanick-Baasha" and so on. It was interesting to know Rajni wasn't merely a director's actor, but actively contributed to many scenes of his movies. It was also nostalgic, a throwback of sorts, as any 90's kid would remember the days of painted posters and limited to none publicity for movies before their release, while still enjoying stupendous success nonetheless.
A definite pick me up for every Rajni fan.
April 9, 2018
Very good read
It's an amazing short book to read on a lazy weekend. Took me back to my childhood when the film was such a sensation.
It's an amazing short book to read on a lazy weekend. Took me back to my childhood when the film was such a sensation.
December 13, 2020
If you are a fan of movie trivia and behind the scene stories this book satisfies that need.
December 8, 2024
Satisfying read. Thoroughly enjoyed.
February 6, 2015
இயக்குனர் சுரேஷ் கிருஷ்ணா,தான் ரஜினியை வைத்து இயக்கிய அண்ணாமலை,வீரா பற்றும் பாட்ஷா படங்களின் போது அவருக்கு ஏற்பட்ட அனுபவங்களைச் சுவாரஸ்யமான விவரிக்கும் புத்தகம். சிறு வயதில் நான் பல தடவை பார்த்து ரசித்த படங்கள் இவை என்பதால், ஒவ்வொரு behind-the-scenes நிகழ்வும் படிப்பதற்கு ரொம்ப அருமையாக இருந்தது.
குறிப்பாக பாட்ஷா..பாட்ஷா படத்தின் conceptualization முதல், கொஞ்சம் கொஞ்சமாகக் கதை உருவான விதத்தைச் சுவையாக விவரித்துள்ளார் சுரேஷ் கிருஷ்ணா. ரஜினியை கம்பத்தில் அடிக்கும் காட்சிக்கு தயாரிப்பாளர் தடை போடுவதும், "நீ நடந்தால்" பாட்டை ரஜினியின் விருப்பத்துக்கு மாறாக சுரேஷ் கிருஷ்ணா படத்தில் சேர்க்க முயற்சி செய்வதும் அதற்காக ரஜினி அவரைக் கலாய்ப்பதும், படத்தின் அந்த காட்சி ("அண்ணே என் பேரு மாணிக்கம்") உருவாகிய விதமும்.. இந்த மாதிரி சிறு சிறு நிகழ்வுகள் வாசிக்க அருமையாக இருந்தன! பாட்ஷாவின் கதையில் ரஜினிக்கு சுரேஷ் கிருஷ்ணா சொல்லும் அளவுக்குப் பங்கு இருந்தது ஆச்சரியம்.
எல்லாப் படங்களிலும், ரஜினி on-the-spot தன் பாணியை ஒருசில காட்சிகளில் புகுத்துவது சுவாரஸ்யம். உதாரணமாக, அண்ணாமலையில் ரஜினி மீது பாம்பு ஊறும் காட்சியில் பாம்பு எங்கு போகிறது என்பதை யாராலும் நிர்ணயிக்க முடியாது என்பதால் சும்மா அறையில் பம்பையும் ரஜினியையும் விட்டு விட்டு படமாக்கிய விதம் கலகலப்பு. அந்த காட்சியைப் பற்றி வாசிக்கும் போதே எனக்கு செம சிரிப்பு வந்து விட்டது(அது பல் பிடுங்காத பாம்பு என்பதை பிறகு அறிந்து எல்லாரும் அதிர்ச்சியடைவது வேற கதை!). அதுவும் அண்ணாமலை படம் கொஞ்சம் கூட திட்ட்மிடலே இல்லாமல் உருவான படம் என்பதால் இது போல சுவையான அனுபவங்கள் நிறையவே உள்ளன.
புத்தகத்தில் தமிழ் நடை பல இடங்களில் பிசகியிருந்த்தது கொஞ்சம் எரிச்சலாக இருந்தது.அது போக அண்ணாமலை பற்றிய பகுதியை கொஞ்சம் வெட்டியிருக்கலாம்; ஒரு சில இடங்களில் வள வளவென்று இருந்தது.
கதாநாயகன் ரஜினியை நமக்கு நன்றாகவே தெரியும். இந்த புத்தகத்தின் மூலம்,குறிப்பாக சுரேஷ் கிருஷ்ணா பார்வையில் பார்க்கும் போது, ஒரு மனிதராக ரஜினி மிகவும் உயர்ந்து நிற்கிறார். சுரேஷ் கிருஷ்ணா ரஜினியைப் பாராட்டுவதில் கொஞ்சம் கூட குறை வைக்கவே இல்லை. அது போக, ரஜினி setடில் கிருஷ்ணா சொல்வது போல இவ்வளவு கலகலப்பன மனிதராக இருப்பார் என்பதை நான் அறிந்திருக்கவில்லை.
கட்டாயம் படிக்க வேண்டிய புத்தகம். ரஜினி என்கிற மனிதரை first-person கண்ணோட்டத்தில் ரசிக்க ஒரு அருமையான தளம்!
குறிப்பாக பாட்ஷா..பாட்ஷா படத்தின் conceptualization முதல், கொஞ்சம் கொஞ்சமாகக் கதை உருவான விதத்தைச் சுவையாக விவரித்துள்ளார் சுரேஷ் கிருஷ்ணா. ரஜினியை கம்பத்தில் அடிக்கும் காட்சிக்கு தயாரிப்பாளர் தடை போடுவதும், "நீ நடந்தால்" பாட்டை ரஜினியின் விருப்பத்துக்கு மாறாக சுரேஷ் கிருஷ்ணா படத்தில் சேர்க்க முயற்சி செய்வதும் அதற்காக ரஜினி அவரைக் கலாய்ப்பதும், படத்தின் அந்த காட்சி ("அண்ணே என் பேரு மாணிக்கம்") உருவாகிய விதமும்.. இந்த மாதிரி சிறு சிறு நிகழ்வுகள் வாசிக்க அருமையாக இருந்தன! பாட்ஷாவின் கதையில் ரஜினிக்கு சுரேஷ் கிருஷ்ணா சொல்லும் அளவுக்குப் பங்கு இருந்தது ஆச்சரியம்.
எல்லாப் படங்களிலும், ரஜினி on-the-spot தன் பாணியை ஒருசில காட்சிகளில் புகுத்துவது சுவாரஸ்யம். உதாரணமாக, அண்ணாமலையில் ரஜினி மீது பாம்பு ஊறும் காட்சியில் பாம்பு எங்கு போகிறது என்பதை யாராலும் நிர்ணயிக்க முடியாது என்பதால் சும்மா அறையில் பம்பையும் ரஜினியையும் விட்டு விட்டு படமாக்கிய விதம் கலகலப்பு. அந்த காட்சியைப் பற்றி வாசிக்கும் போதே எனக்கு செம சிரிப்பு வந்து விட்டது(அது பல் பிடுங்காத பாம்பு என்பதை பிறகு அறிந்து எல்லாரும் அதிர்ச்சியடைவது வேற கதை!). அதுவும் அண்ணாமலை படம் கொஞ்சம் கூட திட்ட்மிடலே இல்லாமல் உருவான படம் என்பதால் இது போல சுவையான அனுபவங்கள் நிறையவே உள்ளன.
புத்தகத்தில் தமிழ் நடை பல இடங்களில் பிசகியிருந்த்தது கொஞ்சம் எரிச்சலாக இருந்தது.அது போக அண்ணாமலை பற்றிய பகுதியை கொஞ்சம் வெட்டியிருக்கலாம்; ஒரு சில இடங்களில் வள வளவென்று இருந்தது.
கதாநாயகன் ரஜினியை நமக்கு நன்றாகவே தெரியும். இந்த புத்தகத்தின் மூலம்,குறிப்பாக சுரேஷ் கிருஷ்ணா பார்வையில் பார்க்கும் போது, ஒரு மனிதராக ரஜினி மிகவும் உயர்ந்து நிற்கிறார். சுரேஷ் கிருஷ்ணா ரஜினியைப் பாராட்டுவதில் கொஞ்சம் கூட குறை வைக்கவே இல்லை. அது போக, ரஜினி setடில் கிருஷ்ணா சொல்வது போல இவ்வளவு கலகலப்பன மனிதராக இருப்பார் என்பதை நான் அறிந்திருக்கவில்லை.
கட்டாயம் படிக்க வேண்டிய புத்தகம். ரஜினி என்கிற மனிதரை first-person கண்ணோட்டத்தில் ரசிக்க ஒரு அருமையான தளம்!
April 10, 2016
"Positive Energy": It's largely deemed as pseudo science isn't? Well think again after this book. Learn how Thalaivar manufactures positive energy in cinema sets and in the hearts of movie goers. Seems like being humble, truthful, down to earth-helpful and powerfully expressive what manufactures that energy out if you and makes it spread across people's heart.
With a gripping narrative and insights on movie making from a director's point of view, Director Suresh Krisshna explains what helped the team bring out the blockbuster hits- Annamalai and Baasha.
With a gripping narrative and insights on movie making from a director's point of view, Director Suresh Krisshna explains what helped the team bring out the blockbuster hits- Annamalai and Baasha.
September 24, 2016
A movie buff read
If you are a fan of the superstar and also a fan of cinema you should definitely read this book. It idolizes him but also gives away the truth of Indian cinema. Movies which come from a scene, scripts which are written on a daily basis and the creative control that actors have are some of the few things that this book showcases. If you are a late bloomer to Tamil movies this book will help you understand what is the phenomenon called Superstar!
If you are a fan of the superstar and also a fan of cinema you should definitely read this book. It idolizes him but also gives away the truth of Indian cinema. Movies which come from a scene, scripts which are written on a daily basis and the creative control that actors have are some of the few things that this book showcases. If you are a late bloomer to Tamil movies this book will help you understand what is the phenomenon called Superstar!
January 17, 2016
It has been nicely pen down by Suresh Krishna and Malathi ranganathan, on making of super star during early 90's. Their challenges and how Rajni rose 2 stardom. Suresh Krishna as a fan how he sculptured Brand Rajiniikanth. How a small opportunity grew to a major star. It has also share of goosebumps how Rajinikanth feare baasha would be a flop. It is must read for all
July 23, 2020
Good Read
This is a must read if you are a Rajni fan and a movie buff. The movie details several interesting shots like the Annamalai challenge scene as to how it was made; how the second half in Basha was trimmed and several such interesting insights.
This is a must read if you are a Rajni fan and a movie buff. The movie details several interesting shots like the Annamalai challenge scene as to how it was made; how the second half in Basha was trimmed and several such interesting insights.
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July 18, 2014
FANTASTIC Read! Thalaivar Thalaivar dhaan! Superb book, if you are a Rajini fan, don't miss it.
December 20, 2014
3.5/5 easily. Not only Baasha but also veera & Annamalai. Made me relive the scenes and the memories associated with them. Worth reading
April 14, 2015
a book which delivers on its promise. nothing less nothing extra. suresh krrishna's heartfelt narration only elevates the experience that was Baasha!
thalaiva rocks
thalaiva rocks
January 8, 2016
The book is all about director Suresh Krishna's working days with Rajni. If you have watched Annamalai and Baasha, you wont get bored reading this book!
Worth a read!
Worth a read!
March 9, 2015
Never expect another "BAASHA" in this book !!!
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