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Reliance Big Pictures & Sony Music Unveils the Music of Manikanth Kadri for MS Sathyu's "Ijjodu"
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posted May 1, 2010, 11:26
Reliance Big Pictures in partnership with Sony BMG launched the music of MS Sathyu�s much awaited film �Ijjodu.�
Reliance Big Pictures in partnership with Sony BMG launched the music of
MS Sathyu’s much awaited film “Ijjodu.”
(Mumbai, India) The launch was attended by the star cast – Meera Jasmine
& Aniruddh, director- MS Sathyu, music director-Manikanth Kadri and some
of the Kannada Film Industry’s famous stars Sudeep, Nagakiran, Sathya
amongst others.
Speaking on the occasion MS Sathyu said, “Music is one of the most important
aspects of this film. It creates magic and revolves around the story to enhance
the screenplay. Its enchanting and will take you to a different world while
experiencing the film.”
Manikanth Kadri, the upcoming & talented music director from the South
Indian film industry added, “Music is not an acquired culture, it is an
active part of natural life. For me, music is in my genes coming from my father
the genius Kadri Gopalanth. I have always strived to be applauded by him and
with this film I think I’ve achieved that. It has been an achievement
to work with Sathyu Sir. Truly age is not a barrier when it comes to the language
of music.”
Sanjeev Lamba – CEO- Reliance Big Pictures – “We
are extremely pleased to be partnering Mr Sathyu, Manikanth Kadri and Sony Music,
India on the music of Ijjodu. We look forward to a successful partnership.”
Shridhar Subramaniam - Managing Director, Sony Music, India.- "It
is a privilege for us to sign up project as grand and special as Ijjodu, Being
associated with Big Pictures is a delight. Ijjodu is a very special beginning
to the things to come and it shows our commitment to be a serious long term
player in this market. Sony Music has always redefined the way music has been
marketed, and we are looking forward to setting new standards here as well."
Ijjodu – The Incompatible - In a remote area in Karnataka (South
India), photojournalist Ananda meets Chenni, a woman who was made a 'Basavi'--offered
to the village goddess to save the superstitious locals from a devastating epidemic.
Basavis, like Devdasis, often end up becoming sex workers. Ananda specializes
in photographing ancient monuments and writing about various rituals and customs
that have gone unquestioned. Ananda soon gets obsessed by Chenni’s unusual
life. In trying to explore more information about her he discovers that she
is a victim of blind faith and the story unfolds to changes their lives forever.
M.S. Sathyu – Director, Screenplay Writer & Art Director
Mysore Shrinivas Sathyu (M.S.Sathyu) is a leading film director, stage designer
and art director. Recipient of the Padma Shri Award, he is best known for Garam
Hawa which won him several awards and recognition. His filmography includes
over 15 documentaries and 8 feature films in Hindi, Urdu and Kannada
Anirrudha Jatkar – Lead Actor
Anirrudha is a diploma holder in Interior Designing and Decoration and has attended
Film Appreciation Course at FTII Pune. He has principally acted in Kannada films
but has also worked in a Tamil and Hindi film. He has done lots of Theatre and
has also sung songs as a playback singer in Kannada films.
Meera Jasmine – Lead Actress
Jasmine made her debut in the Malayalam film Soothradharan in 2001. Her first
Film Fare award came in 2003 for her performance in Kasthooriman. The same year,
she acted in T V Chandran's acclaimed Paadam Onnu: Oru Vilaapam playing a 15
year old who is forced to marry an older man. The film fetched her National
Award and several other awards. Her entry into Tamil films made her a well known
star in South and it led to her working with top directors. Meera Jasmine has
worked in Malyalam, Tamil, Telegu and Kannada films.
Manikanth Kadri – Music Director
Son of legendary saxophone player Gopalnath Kadri, Manikanth Kadri comes from
a classical background. Yet Manikanth is today's new-age musician. With his
ponytail and modern attire, Manikanth is comfortable scoring music which is
deeply rooted in melody for films. He chose not to follow the tradition of playing
the sax but to stay in the realm of music and compose for films and albums.
He has scored music for Kannada and Malayalam films and a crossover project
(Rajshri Ojha's Chaurahen). He made his debut in Telugu films as a composer
with Avakkai Biryani.
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