Before The Oscars Selection, Gondhal Director Made A Bold Promise To Ilaiyaraaja
What did the director of Gondhal tell legendary composer Ilaiyaraaja during their very first meeting? In this exclusive conversation, the filmmaker reveals that he confidently told Ilaiyaraaja that Gondhal would go on to represent India at the Oscars. He even told the composer's manager that the film could earn Ilaiyaraaja a sixth National Award. The director recalls that Ilaiyaraaja wasn't particularly impressed by the Oscar prediction, but he never lost faith in the project. When signs emerged that a major announcement was coming, the team had already prepared flags, celebrations and even traditional drums in anticipation.
Through RSS Feeds What did the director of Gondhal tell legendary composer Ilaiyaraaja during their very first meeting? In this exclusive conversation, the filmmaker reveals that he confidently told Ilaiyaraaja that Gondhal would go on to represent India at the Oscars. He even told the composer's manager that the film could earn Ilaiyaraaja a sixth National Award. The director recalls that Ilaiyaraaja wasn't particularly impressed by the Oscar prediction, but he never lost faith in the project. When signs emerged that a major announcement was coming, the team had already prepared flags, celebrations and even traditional drums in anticipation.
