The tension and nervousness in imtiaz’s voice is adorable
@mahuyamukherjee3703 ай бұрын
and the respect!!!
@shankarsharma403Ай бұрын
You nailed it. The reverential fear is visible.
@sandyman69024 ай бұрын
Imtiaz Ali fan from tamilnadu ❤❤❤❤
@englishvinglishh56014 ай бұрын
Geethanjali is a wonder in the movie universe I'm not sure how many people from this generation watched it.
@firestar.reviews20233 ай бұрын
Geethanjali is one of the most underrated Indian(Telugu specifically) films ever, thank you so much for bringing it up again. 😊 Nagarjuna and Girija’s breakthrough performances, Will rewatch it this week!
@shahanaz39902 ай бұрын
Absolutely and the leads especially the female lead had magic in her eyes and acting.
@nagendraprasadr92784 ай бұрын
What an Interaction... This is most I have seen ManiRatnam speak... He is comfortable with Imitiaz that I can feel. Thanks Imtiaz for this wonderful Interview. Its a little peak into his genius mind. I wish you covered more of his films.
@Besties5914 ай бұрын
I don’t think even Mani Ratnam knows he created Magic with Dil se !! A movie that has stayed with me since I first watched it when it released. Every scene still evokes emotions the music, bgm, SRK Manisha. A rare masterpiece
@Nzp69594 ай бұрын
Same here
@fahadjawaid35694 ай бұрын
Agreed.. I feel the same way.. I dont think anyone associated with Dil Se actually understand what it is to so many of its fan.. I watched it first as a child in 1998 and its still my favourite movie...
@ConfusedHotChocolate844 ай бұрын
Same with me.
@alarifth4 ай бұрын
Dil se is cult classic!
@NthHour4 ай бұрын
So true. When Dil Se released I was just discovering internet and remember going to the website and reading through it multiple times. So less is talked about Dil Se and Mani sir’s interpretation of seven shades of love - Hub, Uns, Ish, Aqueedat, Ibaadat, Junoon and ending with Maut. The journey still haunts!
@shameemakhtar13754 ай бұрын
The best aspect of Imtiaz is his devout honesty! Mani Ratnam is a director of excellence, and I love him along with Satyajit Ray and Ritwik Ghatak!!!
@AlphonsAntony4 ай бұрын
Why isn’t anyone talking about Anjali!! That’s an outstanding movie. So emotional.
@prasaddeshpande76384 ай бұрын
Yupp really...it's a masterpiece
@sanjayreddy60603 ай бұрын
Gitanjali also
@yaseengani13 ай бұрын
cant agree more, master piece and the way the star war style song was shot. its a personal favourite
@hemalathabatumalay47464 ай бұрын
Arr and mani sir music is outstanding which i cant live without.
@shakifnadeem4 ай бұрын
Master interviewing an another great master ❤
@dr.varughesegeorge80374 ай бұрын
Hope Mani Ratnam collaborates with ‘writer’ Imtiaz Ali. I see a potential. The only person who can bring these two together is their common friend A.R.Rahman.
@ravicraoify4 ай бұрын
Brilliant interview. Truly a masterclass when 2 greats of Indian cinema talk. Big Thanks!
@chandermotwani34934 ай бұрын
Brilliant Content & Awesome interview. Both Amazing Filmmakers Mani Ratnam & Imtiyaz Ali 🤘🏻👌🎥🎬🎞
@prakruthidesai29892 ай бұрын
The girl at 1:20:43 is so damn gorgeous, and what a beautiful question!
@trajreddy784 ай бұрын
Mounaragam,Nayakudu, Dhalapathi, Anjali, Geethanjali , Roja ,Bombay,Dilse, Sakhi and Amrutha are all my favourite movies
@loubloom83704 ай бұрын
My most fav Indian movie : Tamasha. And IMHO indian best ever movie made is Iruvar. And both of the creator talking to each other 👏 great. Hope there will be another talk show with BR host it.
@Besties5914 ай бұрын
Fav is Dil se .. forever
@MrDashr4 ай бұрын
Geethanjali is also my fav movie. I am glad you brought it up. Everyone talks about mouna raagam, Nayakan, Roja and Bombay. But underrated films like Geethanjali deserve the credit.
@sanjayreddy60603 ай бұрын
True
@srikanthgojja4 ай бұрын
So glad Imtiaz Ali brought up. Gitanjali. Such a masterpiece.
@asrafzid86154 ай бұрын
A MANIRATNAM FILM 🔥
@vvrajan724 ай бұрын
What an amazing masterclass. Such a fabulous mix of two amazing artistes. Imtiaz Ali asking amazing questions and Mani sir with his amazing responses. This is such a fab interview. We need more like this. Kudos to Film Companion for making this happen
@trikotri73654 ай бұрын
I am fan of both of these guys..They are passionate art geniuses
@SayIamYou4 ай бұрын
Those who came here for what Mani ji talks about Maestro #Ilaiyaraaja: 42:00 - onwards until 45:22
@drfaizanmirza65464 ай бұрын
Dil se & Rockstar best music albums ever
@Nzp69594 ай бұрын
What a treat of an interview for movie buffs
@MrUdayright4 ай бұрын
Ilayaraja-Maniratnam songs and background score are legendary,magically nostalgic and a musical masterclass.
@srizviewz4 ай бұрын
Reading from what is being said here , it sounds like Mani needed breathing room and space to improve the song / sound which he got with arr , that too with quality. But with raja it was like here take all 5 songs by the afternoon. It works great for commercial Tamil movies but might have come across as it's more Raja's work than a combined team effort.
@AK-mf9ho4 ай бұрын
@@srizviewzIt's simply your perception. Raja sir is always open to suggestions. Many directors have vouched for it. Moreover his albums are not just commercial hits. Right from Pallavi anupallavi to Thalapathy, all the soundtracks from this combo are eternal and evergreen. Both songs and BGMs. Ilaiyaraaja sir had worked on Nayagan score and Agni Natchathiram score in parallel. Morning session Nayagan and afternoon session Agni. One is a period flick and the other one is a modern flick. He pulled off both convincingly. You must watch another interview where Mani Ratnam says "The two most talented artists in the entire industry are Ilaiyaraaja sir and Jayamohan sir". That says it all.
@madhurasrinivas4 ай бұрын
I'm a Geetanjali fan for life! It's one of the most beautiful movies about love and death. I've always wondered about those parallel storyline of the driver and some lady. I'm guessing for comic relief and a relief from the heaviness of the film. But it's so sleazy and feels like someone else shot it and inserted those clips in a Mani Ratnam film. I always fast forward those scenes.
@1superraja4 ай бұрын
Distributor back then wanted those scenes for mass appeal and Mani Ratnam had to do it.
@kriz22814 ай бұрын
Only because it's a Telugu film.... Telugu people need such masala in any film... What Telugu people look for is masala and glamour and vulger....not story , quality of film
@AK-mf9ho4 ай бұрын
Ilaiyaraaja sir and Mani sir combination was outstanding ❤❤❤❤ The songs and the BGMs are nectar to the ears.
@jesurajanjesu81954 ай бұрын
அதெல்லாம் வடக்கனுங்களுக்கு தெரியாது, வெத்துக்கூச்சல் நரஹத்த மட்டுந்தான் தெரியும்.
@ParthapratimsChannel2 ай бұрын
26:5 real gem of an advice. and the final words from Imtiaz Ali.
@fahadjawaid35694 ай бұрын
1:14:09 - Dil Se... Did anyone else feel that both of them were hesitating about the social commentary of Dil se because in current India, Mani Ratnam would definitely not be able to make it. I felt Imtiaz was hesitating a lot more than Mani Ratnam, which is sad that in India now, you can't even really talk about it let alone make Dil se...
@IndianCinemaClassicsАй бұрын
What absolute honesty and generosity (Not to mention the humour)! This is a true masterclass. Kudos to the host Imtiaz for gaining insights into this great director's mind. Salutations and thanks! :)
@arrchanaraj4 ай бұрын
Thanks for this !! ❤ Love listening to Mani sir !!! Great interview Imitiaz Ali sir !! 👏 Side note - The Backdrop should have been centered and given them nicer comfy chairs and one table to keep Imitiaz Ali’s items 😅
@sreenathganapathy50894 ай бұрын
Two of my favourites....🖤
@Crazyshopper-holidays4 ай бұрын
Mani has been very fortunate for being born in “Venus” family. He got the best music of Illayaraja because of his uncle Krishnamurty sir, which Mr Raja tributed with bestest music. (U can revisit) Third, he was lucky to find ARR and PC sriram who spoke loud through the camera and World class music. PC especially with the angles and lighting was exceptionally marvellous. Which was totally new to Indian cinema.( PC sir went into depression after his personal loss and that’s how Manoj and Santhosh came on board) but PC already had left a motorway for them. It was easy ride. Post Alaipaayuthe, his work was slowed down (due to health issues) . But I felt GuRu was a brilliant par casual. His recent Ponniyin selvan in terms of screenplay is a disaster. But he was lucky with the cinematograph, casting, music and production through out his career. I am not taking low about his talent, but he was just lucky.
@ConfusedHotChocolate844 ай бұрын
He is the best director and well respected person in cini field. So all the bests are willing to work with him. So it’s natural that all the best people gather around his films.
@happiestboy32844 ай бұрын
@@ConfusedHotChocolate84 All the best are working with the worst Maniratnam.
@darshanag63403 ай бұрын
Luck plays a major role in everyone's success.
@sapras54743 ай бұрын
Whenever something cannot be explained we call it “luck” “god” “miracle”. Mani is good management guy from JBIMS Bombay. He is very good with planning and execution. There are many talents but most fail. The one who “manages” wins.
@happiestboy32843 ай бұрын
@@sapras5474 Who said mani is a winner?
@sudhar8892 ай бұрын
When I look at the screen, I wonder Who's younger or who is real? And I found I am the world of ManImtaPur where there are feelings come true and love is no longer just a feeling but very much alive. thanks for the treat.
@subathrann4 ай бұрын
“Uyire” is one of MR’s greatest piece of art! 💐🥰🛤️🧬
@DharshiniM-yy8pr4 ай бұрын
Mani sir and arr❤❤❤❤❤
@milkeywayman4 ай бұрын
Mani Ratnam plus Ilayaraja is the best combo ever. Even his worst film (according to him 29:14), Idhaya Koil was a huge success because of the wonderful songs by Ilayaraja. The real story behind the introduction of ARR includes people like K.Balachander and Vairamuthu's personal egoistic vendetta with Ilayaraja. And initially, it was Ilayaraja was the one recommended him to different movie producers, foreseeing Mani Ratnam's potential.
@nagendraprasadr92784 ай бұрын
IR was becoming too egotistic, started having fallout with all the industry greats... good for us we got ARR, imagine the banner he was getting introduced under... KB and MR. Yeah, IR could make a movie hit just by his music at that time.
@shanpriyan24584 ай бұрын
I love his respect for Ilayaraja
@shellysharma61913 ай бұрын
What a brilliant interview, started midnight felt like a lullaby to my ears
@shankarraj34334 ай бұрын
Mani sir is great.
@farisrahmaniac60934 ай бұрын
Two gems of indian cinema ❤❤
@ChristWithSouthIndia4 ай бұрын
Gitanjali & Amrutha are Great MOVIES of His works. GURU is purely master form. His Dalapathi is kind of Samurai movie.
@swathisalandrrii4 ай бұрын
Highfive moment
@brijeshellickan2614 ай бұрын
Fantastic Interview by 2 legendary and visionary directors!!! Loved it!
@rohitsaha46114 ай бұрын
Real Masterclass
@ebutu5554 ай бұрын
Some additional informations for the North Indians who are not fully aware of Mani's background 1. Unlike what he says in this session, he's not a complete outsider. His Father, Uncle and his elder brother were all in film business. PC, Kamal, etc were his friends even before he ventured into movies 2 The 4th movie that he disowns is Idhaya Kovil which was a super duper hit, widely known for its songs and comedy track. That was the first & last Mani's movie that had a seperate comedy track. I think those scenes might have been shot by the producer, nevertheless those scenes are still funny. He repeated the same leading actor of this movie into his 5th movie i.e. Mouna Raagam 3. There's more to why Mani chose ARR which he hasn't fully divulged. It's a long story, but it's due to a tiff between Ilayaraj and the producer of Roja, who was also the director of the movie Ek Duuje Ke Liye. Mani and Raja combination produced evergreen songs that are still unmatched & unrivaled. Mani & ARR songs might have garnered more listeners in the North and so might have made more revenue. But, artistically, Mani & Raja songs were totally at a different level with incredible background scores too. 4. Yes, Mani has a fascination for mythological stories. But, most of his films with mythological connection didn't end up doing well at the box office including Thalapathy...
@thangarajbalasubramanian54654 ай бұрын
Wow! Thalapathy didn't do well at the box office? who knew?
@rohandev14444 ай бұрын
@@thangarajbalasubramanian5465 LOL, this guy is silly. He is saying that Roja is the reimagination of satyavan savithri, I think only Ravan didn't do well but that is becuase in the legend Ravan is a brahmin and an elite and not a tribal. I think the rest of the population could not identify the Ravan in Vikram. But yeah, he must be the only guy hwo thinks thalapathy is not a hit.
@sumanthnagabushan10634 ай бұрын
@ebuti555 sadly you seem a disgruntled IR fanatic who cannot accept that somebody else, I say else, has created a niche for himself as a musical innovator and moved well ahead of his times, just like IR did for his era. It’s a significant loss to that music fan who is myopic and tunnelled, and trying to wedge a discriminatory chasm between two undoubtedly unique treasures of musical India…well done my friend..
@MasterA68584 ай бұрын
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Lolz
@meNoSaint4 ай бұрын
34:48 ARR's wicked sense of humour..
@thouseefali65604 ай бұрын
Kannathil muthamittal i agree with that girl
@srinivasaraghavansadagopan20524 ай бұрын
Katruvelidai is a masterpiece and is a highly enjoyable movie with superlativecsongs
@vijayinvimarsanam30903 ай бұрын
2 movies i watch without getting bored any no of times is Mouna Ragam by Maniratnam and Jab We Met by Imtiaz Ali.
@sunlitmist4 ай бұрын
He seems a very emotional guy but this guy ruined my life by making me believe in fairytales ❤😢
@anvithawithkids71634 ай бұрын
Mani sir is the master of all Indain directors
@rammkumaru2614 ай бұрын
The girl in 1:20:48 is too cute❤️
@kannabirangopal52684 ай бұрын
Looks like the malayalam actress Parvathi❤
@vikramatic4 ай бұрын
SIMP
@Alibaba.Logic.Builders3 ай бұрын
Here only for A R Rahman ❤
@harishvatsan45924 ай бұрын
Mani sir ❤️❤️
@akhilmuhammed4322 ай бұрын
I cant believe an established and accomplished director like Imtiaz Ali has sooooo many questions about film making. #LiveAndLearn
@vijayk.anne34452 ай бұрын
Mouna Ragam is a master peice of Mani sir
@mahuyamukherjee3703 ай бұрын
What a great interview.
@chucknoland598718 күн бұрын
What a combo man 🥵🥵🥵
@gvmk20074 ай бұрын
Fabulous interview!
@Heisenberg_Aka_itsmeАй бұрын
True
@vasishtvasan753 ай бұрын
Yuva, Nayagan, Guru, OK Kanmani is my top 4
@RS-gn8nv4 ай бұрын
Both choose Rahman. Legends know legends
@naren_official4 ай бұрын
இளையராஜா 🥰
@angelomathew93092 ай бұрын
Iruvar was one of my best favourites
@chandra_834 ай бұрын
Really good interview from Imtiaz
@krishnansrinivasan8304 ай бұрын
Quite a learning :)
@ai.ai.captain4 ай бұрын
Make another film and cast all the actors from the movie dil se ❤🦖💕🙏🏻🍺😘
@swathisalandrrii4 ай бұрын
Big hugs to all my maniratnam fans here. ❤
@pravinmt930Ай бұрын
I am unable to hear which film mani Sir referenced for absolute truth in the interview, if any body can spell... Would be happy to meet mani Sir in person ❤
@Sankariram-d4r4 ай бұрын
Great main stream film maker .
@sivasagar1800Ай бұрын
How did I miss this
@radha53254 ай бұрын
Imtiaz Ali is a v serious director,the way he wanted explicit detailed information from Mani Ratnam about everything choosing the music director s characters in the films ,whatever
@sabihatanveer84943 ай бұрын
Kh234 waiting for it
@divyap78374 ай бұрын
please make another masterpiece with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan sir..
@mygumybear3 ай бұрын
What was the name of Manirathnam's third film that he doesn't wasn't to be associated with?
@englishvinglishh56014 ай бұрын
Wht is the movie Mani sir said at the starting he inspired
@ajayakilan13404 ай бұрын
Roshomon (1950) by Akira Kurosawa,Japanese film
@trsbabu4 ай бұрын
am a bit saddened that there is not a mention of the contribution of the Production Designer in this conversation. In most western films, the Production Designer is one of the first creative force to step in and begin his collaboration with the Director only then followed by the cameraman.
@anvithawithkids71634 ай бұрын
NAYAGAN film awesome
@suresh2018624 ай бұрын
❤
@sreesivanesh4 ай бұрын
i will be next you sir
@anish66654 ай бұрын
You need to change the thumbnail for the video to blow up.
@MrJubin007Ай бұрын
Disappointed imtiaz never mentioned one of mani's masterpiece ' IRUVAR'
@UnderratedArchives4 ай бұрын
Wish Imtiaz asked less techincal questions and and more about his films
@amusingwordplay72984 ай бұрын
This was a "masterclass" & not an interview.
@0007anoop4 ай бұрын
❤❤
@akhilmuhammed4322 ай бұрын
Anyone know which movie they are talking about at 29:33
@Vicky-qk1ocАй бұрын
Idaya Kovil
@YoutubeYoutube-gy3lt4 ай бұрын
What's with the Sir, Sir, Sir? Why not Mani ji or Mr. Manirathinam?
@asrafzid86154 ай бұрын
The reason is he is from Chennai if he is from Telugu we call him Mani gaaru if he might be he is from North then we could call him mani ji.. 😎 but as always Mani sir 🔥
@balanathan6486Ай бұрын
No question about Movie Guru & Abhishek Bachan
@sanjaychowdhury76283 ай бұрын
This interview of Mani Ratnam is so impoverished, starts with Geethanjali and does till Dil Se that is 1998...Mani Ratnam managed to drag it back even to Moyna Ragam...Mani Ratnam has flourished a lot beyond that...why has his later films not been discussed? Was this a quickie interview or an interview just trying to fit into a gap like of sorts???
@ranjithkumar89763 ай бұрын
Naan velai seiya virumbugirean
@sanjaychowdhury76283 ай бұрын
Imtiyaz Ali will have to learn the craft of interviewing...this case a legendary filmmaker from the south, he keeps referring Mani Ratnam's films, most of the time through the interview he has not taken the name of the film...at least conspicuously so that the viewer knows which film is being talked about...
@indianchannel13913 ай бұрын
Sir He is not a professional interviewer, its a talk show between two great directors of Indian cinema. We enjoyed a lot with those flaws you mention .
@vimojmohanan35804 ай бұрын
I cant afford, we have budget😂😂 45:30
@rushabhshah64894 ай бұрын
Which was the 4th movie which Mani Sir made and he didn't liked it.
@vigneshr41283 ай бұрын
I think it was idhaya kovil
@arkiran623 ай бұрын
The interview could’ve been on a better set. You could arrange a coffee table at least. You were struggling with coffee mug , Mike your mobile and note book. Pity you.😅
@mvissu244 ай бұрын
IMHO Ilayaraja (Mastero) was very instrumental for the success of Maniratnam and gave him the life and he leaving Raja has done great injustice to purist music lovers. While ARR could have brought a new sound but had his association continued with Raja sir music would have thrived. Lot of people are realising this gross historical mistake happened..
@soorya.k.geethanjali4 ай бұрын
💯💬
@1980sathi4 ай бұрын
Mani Rathnam knows Ilayaraja is a genius because if you remove his songs Mani rathnam's movies are nothing. ARR can give nice tunes but falls short in Background score.
@nri68784 ай бұрын
Kuchh bhi
@shivafletcher14 ай бұрын
It's called collaboration, all mani Raja songs are outstanding same as mani arr the one common man here is mani
@sumanthnagabushan10634 ай бұрын
@1980sathi yeah right…so well observed and unbiased🙄
@eminem2000in4 ай бұрын
What a ridiculously uneducated observation.
@SyedNizamudeen4 ай бұрын
Ilayaraja is a genius. No doubt. But, Rahman can't do background scores?? I wouldn't agree. Mani Ratnam's last outing PS 1 & 2 has one of the best ever periodic film soundtracks that has ever happened in Indian film music. Rahman too does write and create orchestral scores if you aren't aware of. Some of his background scores are scattered around YT and digital streaming platforms for you to check. You might change your mind if you are open. 😊
@proudtroller89874 ай бұрын
Mani ji . . Do yourself a favour . . Work with mr. Nana patekar . . Thats one combination we look forward to . .
@rohandev14444 ай бұрын
Mani sir does not need do any favors for himself or for others. he is an institution and he usually picks actors that work for him, not for you
@ravicraoify4 ай бұрын
Nobody likes to work with Nana Patekar simply because he is obnoxious. At least thats what most of his contemporaries have revealed in their interviews.
@amusingwordplay72984 ай бұрын
No thanks. Let him work with the Hugnihotaris. 🤢
@shankar43304 ай бұрын
Do yourself a favour? That might not be the phrase you were looking for. Try again
@happiestboy32844 ай бұрын
@@rohandev1444 Mani is an institution? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@kajanandarajah59973 ай бұрын
😂
@bejimathew3 ай бұрын
Iam not a fan of mani ratnam
@ramakrishnamitta70244 ай бұрын
Glorified music video director. Only successful because of Ilaiyaraaja, AR Rahman, and copying Western classics.
@valoriefalorie42234 ай бұрын
Still an art that others don’t have it…had you watched Nayagan, you wouldn’t put this comment
@subsfernandez69764 ай бұрын
Seriously? Drugs are harmful 😅😅😅
@ramakrishnamitta70244 ай бұрын
@@valoriefalorie4223 Yes, it is heavily inspired from The Godfather and multiple scenes are literally copied from it.
@rajuchandran22234 ай бұрын
@@ramakrishnamitta7024nayakan is based on Varadarajan mudaliar a gangster from Chennai who moved into Bombay
@satishkumarsajjan21324 ай бұрын
Yet the most celebrated directors are his fans. Cinephiles with extensive cinema knowledge are his fans.
@geoekmgmail4 ай бұрын
Geethanjali cinematography & music miles ahead, Till now.