Bharathiraja was not a writer.
Did his uneven filmography reflect the variance of the quality of his writers - yes
But did those writers get anywhere close to ‘as good’ films with other directors - a resounding no
That’s is one way to see what set him apart
What I liked most about this conversation is that it’s another window into the process - not just what passes for “decoding” these days on the internet. It’s clear that Raaja is looking for equals to collaborate with.
Advancing cognitive neuroscience & neuromusicology. MOU signed with @OneMercuri, under the patronage of Dr.@ilaiyaraaja, to establish the Centre for Music, Brain, Mind & Health. Visit included the Brain Museum & Music Cognition Lab, led by Dr
@shantala_hegde.
#neuromusicology
It's greatest composers birthday !! Here is a thread on Maestro isaignani's cabaret / disco songs which were de facto in many of his 80's movies. IMO it's often overlooked genre as he gave countless hit melodies at that time. Here are few samples in no particular order.
This is absolutely brilliant, and one of my major takeaways goes back to this theory that some people have had for a while about how batting is traditionally taught. (1/n)
Puranaanooru-85. "My man's a stranger to this town, so I can't believe what this town says about him. Let me go and see for myself"
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Today’s concert songlist
Sanjay Sabha Live In the Bay Area
Saturday 9th May 2026 6:00 PM
HUSD PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, 2390 PANAMA ST, HAYWARD, CA 94545
Tickets - https://t.co/TZkH4heGHd
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Its unfathomable to me that a good political movie reflecting the current scenario has not been made. We have all sorts of fantasy like 1 day CM but hung house and the machinations with so much at stake is so ripe for fictionalization.