GANESH VENKATRAMAN AS AMITABH'S SON

( BY N.THYAGARAJAN)

Noted handsome film actor Ganesh Venkatraman is appearing as the son of Hindi film legend Amitabh Bachan for the film Kandahar, directed by Major Ravi. Earlier this young man has become popular in Tamil films through Abhiyum Naanum and Unnaipol Oruvan.

When talking about Kandahar film, Ganesh said that it was the story of hijacking aeroplanes in Kandahar. " I am acting as a commondo in the film and Amitabh is acting as my father. In fact Malayalam film hero Mohanlal only recommended my name to the producer. The shooting of the film will be started in June. The film is produced in Malayalam, Tamil and Hindi simultaneously and I am acting with Amitabh Bachan and Mohanlal" said Ganesh Venkatraman.

" I will have tremendous experience with these senior artistes, when the shooting has started" says Ganesh.

SIMBHU TO GIVE DUB VOICE TO ABHISHEK BACHAN

Sources say that Simbhu flush with the sucess of Vinnaithandi Varuvayo has dubbed for Abhishek Bacchan in Raavan. The meeting between Simbhu and Manirathinam led to reports that they were joining to do a film together but it was for dubbing. He had earlier dubbed for the protaganist role in Tamil version of Slumdog Millioanire. Simbhu is all geared up to act under Lingusamy's direction for Cloud Nine movies. Lingusamy whose recent release Paiyaa with Karthi is a hit has just come back from Macau where he fine tuned the script.
All doubts about Simbhu's marriage has been put to rest by none than his actor- director Dad Vijaya T Rajhendar. When quizzed about this he reealed that Simbhu has told him that he would marry only aftr getting his sister Ilakiya married but all the same Simbhu is on the look out for a girl of his choice. Following the footseps of Simbhu his son Kuralarasan who had debuted as child actor would be launched as hero by his Dad in his own venture to be produced and directed by him. Vijaya T rajhendar is currently directing Oru Thalai Kathal and will introduce a Mumbai girl as heroine

The Supreme court quashed criminal cases against Khushboo

The Supreme Court today quashed the criminal cases against Khushboo that alleged the actress had defamed Tamil women by justifying premarital sex in a magazine interview five years back.

Her counsel Pinky Anand had urged a bench headed by Chief Justice of India K.G. Balakrishnan to quash the 22 cases, filed by individuals and organisations, saying the actress’s remarks amounted to “fair comment”, protected by the right to freedom of speech and expression guaranteed by the Constitution. Khushboo, a mother of two, had claimed that her words were taken out of context to suggest she had urged women to be immoral.

Anand said the actress was “being harassed and victimised at the behest of vested interests who have filed the false, frivolous and malafide complaints against her with the sole motive of getting political mileage and publicity”.

“Her fundamental right to freedom of speech and expression cannot be impinged upon by vested persons who have unleashed a campaign of filing systematic complaints in various courts,” Anand had told the apex court.

Told about today’s verdict by her lawyer, Khushboo, in London for a shoot, said: “I am thrilled. I knew justice would prevail.”

“The interview was about AIDS awareness. During that, I had said women who indulged in sex even before their marriage should take care to protect themselves against sexually transmitted diseases and pregnancy,” she added.

Khushboo, who has a temple to her name built by fans, has been on bail in the cases since November 16, 2005. Madras High Court had in April 2008 consolidated the cases but refused to quash the trial. On appeal, the Supreme Court stayed all the proceedings on May 15 last year.

But during final hearings last month, the apex court had itself courted controversy when it sought to know from several of the complainants in the case whether premarital sex was a crime under Indian law. It might fall short of the majoritarian values but did not conflict with the law, the court had said.

On today’s judgment, Khushboo further said she had anticipated a positive verdict and pointed to the judges’ observations last month that there was no law against premarital sex or a couple living together without getting married.

The campaign against Khushboo was also political: she was anchoring a popular game show on Jaya TV and the coverage against her remarks was hyped up by rival channel Sun TV and its evening daily Tamil Murasu.

“The aim was to derail her game show but Khushboo cleverly apologised to defuse the crisis and chose to fight her case legally, which has paid off ultimately,” said an actress in Chennai close to Khushboo.

Supreme court quashed criminal cases against Khushboo

The Supreme Court today quashed the criminal cases against Khushboo that alleged the actress had defamed Tamil women by justifying premarital sex in a magazine interview five years back.

Her counsel Pinky Anand had urged a bench headed by Chief Justice of India K.G. Balakrishnan to quash the 22 cases, filed by individuals and organisations, saying the actress’s remarks amounted to “fair comment”, protected by the right to freedom of speech and expression guaranteed by the Constitution. Khushboo, a mother of two, had claimed that her words were taken out of context to suggest she had urged women to be immoral.

Anand said the actress was “being harassed and victimised at the behest of vested interests who have filed the false, frivolous and malafide complaints against her with the sole motive of getting political mileage and publicity”.

“Her fundamental right to freedom of speech and expression cannot be impinged upon by vested persons who have unleashed a campaign of filing systematic complaints in various courts,” Anand had told the apex court.

Told about today’s verdict by her lawyer, Khushboo, in London for a shoot, said: “I am thrilled. I knew justice would prevail.”

“The interview was about AIDS awareness. During that, I had said women who indulged in sex even before their marriage should take care to protect themselves against sexually transmitted diseases and pregnancy,” she added.

Khushboo, who has a temple to her name built by fans, has been on bail in the cases since November 16, 2005. Madras High Court had in April 2008 consolidated the cases but refused to quash the trial. On appeal, the Supreme Court stayed all the proceedings on May 15 last year.

But during final hearings last month, the apex court had itself courted controversy when it sought to know from several of the complainants in the case whether premarital sex was a crime under Indian law. It might fall short of the majoritarian values but did not conflict with the law, the court had said.

On today’s judgment, Khushboo further said she had anticipated a positive verdict and pointed to the judges’ observations last month that there was no law against premarital sex or a couple living together without getting married.

The campaign against Khushboo was also political: she was anchoring a popular game show on Jaya TV and the coverage against her remarks was hyped up by rival channel Sun TV and its evening daily Tamil Murasu.

“The aim was to derail her game show but Khushboo cleverly apologised to defuse the crisis and chose to fight her case legally, which has paid off ultimately,” said an actress in Chennai close to Khushboo.

The new Ranjitha NAIR

Kollywood always welcomed any new face with talent and embraced them to prove their mettle. That’s why we see more new faces in Kollywood than in other woods. Now the latest entrant in Kollywood aspiring to reach the top is Ranjitha Nair.
Ranjitha Nair is debuting as a heroine in the next Kunjumon film. The launch pad has been a lucky one for Ranjitha as Kunjumon who is the star maker and trend setting Producer who introduced directors like Pavitran and Shankar, heroine like Nagma and Susmitha Sen in Tamil.
Ranjtha has a beautiful face and a curvy body even then she says she is not ready for bikinis. Ranjitha is expecting a hard performing heroine role because she has experience in stage. By the first look we expect his beauty to go places.
Ranjitha Nair has landed in Kollywood with great hope and we like to say don’t worry girl Kollywood has never let down any body with talent soon

Prithviraj becomes MGR

Naming films after yesteryear MGR blockbusters has of late become a trend in Tamil cinema. The latest to cash in on the Makkal Thilakam’s craze is a Malayalam movie starring Prithviraj, which is set to be dubbed in Tamil.
Making a slight change to the title of the 1975 MGR movie ‘Ninaithadhai Mudippavan’, the Tamil version of Prithviraj’s Malayalam hit ‘Robinhood’ has been named ‘Naan Ninaithadhai Mudippavan’.
In the film, the actor plays a hi-tech conman who robs ATMs and feeds the poor. Bhavana plays Prithviraj’s love interest, while Narain and Jayasuriya as investigating officers. Veteran director Joshy has directed this thriller. Music is by Jayachandran.
Meanwhile, the other Prithviraj film to be dubbed into Tamil is Deepan directed ‘Puthiya Mugham’ which has Priyamani opposite the actor. The Mollywood actor also plays a pivotal role in Mani Ratnam’s ‘Raavan’ which is set hit the screens soon.

Karthi to remake Vikramarkudu in Tamil!

Finally, he is three releases old! More than two years since his debut movie Paruthiveeran, Karthi had a recent release to his credit in in Aayirathil Oruvan. Though the movie has been getting mixed responses, there is no doubt that his performance in the movie is stupendous. And the movie is an important chapter in Tamil cinema. Then came Paiyya! Breaking away from rustic roles, Karthi was seen as a stylish urban chap in the film.
Karthi is currently busy with Naan Mahan Alla with director Suseendran; then he will star in Vada Chennai directed by Vettrimaran. The buzz is that the handsome actor will play the role of a good fisherman who unwittingly falls in the trap of a mafia gang. As usual, this Vettrimaran flick will be set in the bylanes of Chennai with a realistic touch.
Now the latest buzz is that Karthi will team up with the beautiful Tamannaah in an untitled flick produced by Gjnavel Raja, a remake of the Telugu super hit Vikramarkudu which featured Ravi Teja and Anushka in the lead.