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Veturi – an epitome of literature
IndiaGlitz [Sunday, May 23, 2010]

Not among us today, one of the greatest poets and lyricists ever of Andhra Pradesh, Veturi Sundarama Murthy Sastry passed away following a cardiac arrest on 22nd May 2010. He was admitted to the Care Hospital in Hyderbad where he breathed his last. Veturi is survived by his wife and three sons. IndiaGlitz conveys sincere condolences to his family.

On 29th January 1936, Veturi Sundarama Murthy was born in a Brahmin family. After his education, Veturi worked as a journalist in leading Telugu magazines for 18 years before entering the film scenario to pen songs. His first break was in K.Vishwanath’s ‘O Seetha Katha’ writing a ‘Harikatha’ in the form of ‘Bharatha Naari Charithamu…’

Veturi was a river of words. Ever flowing with beautiful words, Veturi penned more than twelve thousand songs. Known for his love for the Telugu language, Veturi was a true Telugu patriot. Having won a National Award for his song ‘Raalipoye Puvva Neeku’ in ‘Maathrudevo Bhava’, he declined to accept the award as Telugu was not recognized as a classical and ancient language.

A popular quote says ‘A Man is known by the people he has around’. With a whole lot of well wishers around, Veturi was not just a man of people he had but ‘A Man of Words’. Effortlessly penning both melodious songs as well as mass commercial hits, Veturi connected well with the Telugu audience. Songs filled with pathos or songs so lively, Vetturi made every word count. ‘Abba Nee Theeyani Dabba’ from ‘Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari’ starring Chiranjeevi and Sri Devi, a flirty duet between the lead pair, received a lot of appreciation as the song dealt the love for two in a sensible yet sensuous way.

Not just the lyricist he was, Veturi was also a poet who wrote beautiful poems on various topics especially Telugu. His love for the language is extraordinary and never compromised in the quality of language. His command over Telugu literature needs no description for his words described what he was.

Veturi offered his services for the last time for Mani Ratnam’s ‘Villain’ with music composed by A R Rahman.

A song is not just for a moment. It conveys what it preceded and what it succeeds. Songs penned by Veturi had the same essential quality. For such a great man, the littlest thing that could be offered is a tribute in English. ‘Words are eternal’ quoted by an anonymous person. ‘Veturi is eternal’ always with his songs that will never fade just like the glory of Telugu.

Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro actor Ravi Baswani dies

Well known actor Ravi Baswani, known for his comic skills, passed away on Tuesday in Shimla due to a heart attack. He was 64.
Ravi Baswani, who was active on TV as well, kicked off his career in 1981 with Chashme Buddoor.
One of his biggest hits has been the cult comedy Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro for which he won Filmfare Best Comedian Award in 1984

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Tamil movie star Murali passed away due to suddent heart attack at very young age of 46.

He looked fit and healthy and the reason why he acted as "college boy" even in his 98th movie where he acted as "college student" with his son.

Born in Karnataka, started his career with 2 movies in Kannada, but he came to lime light through his first Tamil movie, Pagal Nilavu, directed by Manirathnam (Mani's first tamil movie as well). He won best actor award from Tamil Nadu govt in 2000.

He gave a number of hit movies and Ilayaraja scored music for most of his movies and rendered his voice for Murali. Some of Murali-Ilayaraja blockbuster movies/songs

Aathadi Kaathada - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90td2TnEj6Q
Oru Jeevan Azhaithathu - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BP103dBsF3w
Thulli Ezhunthathu - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fw1S7_KN ... re=related
Kannil Yedho - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90td2TnEj6Q
Solai Pushpangale - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xq5puDa- ... re=related
Pottu Vaitha - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fR0AFbqlGBQ

Murali's death is a shock to his family, tamil movie lovers and ofcourse to entire tamil film industry.

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Singer Swarnalatha passes away
By Moviebuzz | Sunday, 12 September , 2010, 18:48

One of the most popular voices of the 90’s, Swarnalatha passed away today morning (September 12) at a private hospital, due to lung problems. The singer was just 37 at the time of her death

The Chitoor in Palakkad district of Kerala born singer has been a favourite of AR Rahman and Ilayaraja and has sung some of their early chartbusters. Harris Jayaraj tweeted- “I was shocked hearing the sudden demise of Swarnalatha. May her soul rest in peace and god bless her family”

Her major plus was that she could sing a melody for AR Rahman like Poralle Ponnuthayi in Bharathiraja’s Karuthamma for which she got the National Award for the best playback singer (1995) and at the same time belt out a fast peppy Mukabala, Mukabala in Kathalan . She has sung some of ARR’s hit numbers in the 90’s

Similarly under Ilayaraja, she has sung the fast and peppy Aattama Therottama in Captain Prabhakar a rage during those days. Remember earlier Swarnalatha has sung the melodious Povomma Oorkolam in Chinna Thambi for which she got the Tamil Nadu State Award for best playback singer. In short Swarnalatha was one of the most versatile singers of her times. During the later half of 2000, she faded out due to lung complications. She has also sung songs in Malayalam, Telugu and Hindi.

Swarnalatha's death is also very sad. Although we didnt expect this, it seems she was sufferring from lung infection (sply for a singer, it must be real hard) for over a year. No wonder why she didnt perform movie songs for the past few years. My favorite includes "Maalayil yaaro manathodu pesa" and "poralae ponnu thayi" from Karuththamma.

Producer Keshu Ramsay passes away:

Keshu Ramsay passes away
By Bollywood Hungama News Network, October 21, 2010 - 13:22 IST

Director and Producer Keshu Ramsay passed away on Oct 19.

Keshu, made his Bollywood debut with the film Haveli. He later continued to be associated with his brothers in the making of horror films. He however, decided to move away from horror to making big commercial movies, mostly featuring Akshay Kumar. He produced quite a few 'Khiladi' films of Akshay which include Sabse Bada Khiladi, Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi, Mr. and Mrs. Khiladi, International Khiladi and Khiladi 420. He was also the producer of Khakee, Insan and Family - Ties of Blood.

Keshu Ramsay expired day before yesterday after suffering from a massive heart attack. Apparently, he was at a family gathering when all of a sudden while dancing he collapsed.

Bollywood Hungama sends out its sincere condolences to his family and may he rest in peace.

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Writer – Director Pankaj Advani is no more

PFCdesktop | People | November 11, 2010 at 1:38 pm

The dynamic and down to earth Pankaj Advani passed away in the early hours of today ( 11th November, 2010 ). Pankaj who was just around 45 had written for films like Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa and then went on to direct ( and write ) films like Urf Professor, Cape Karma, Sankat City and even a children’s film – ” Sunday” ( for Childrens Film Society of India ).

He was a strong supporter of PFC and was the first to come out and support our new venture Dingora, by releasing his movie Urf Professor, which was listed as one of the best comedies made in India

In Pankaj Advani, we found a friend and advisor, who would have no qualms in asking us for our opinion be it his new story he was working on or his next post on PFC. One of the most geniune persons we have come across in our journey through Mumbai’s film industry, this is a great loss for us and all the more for his friends and his dear family.

Rest in peace, dear Pankaj… the Old Monk with his wings has left us forever and so has the loving, whacky, care a damn blogger Bakchodi… gone forever… Adios dear friend…

Director Manish Acharya Passes Away
http://www.imdb.com/news/ni5952060/

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Screenwriter Sachin Bhowmick passes away
Updated Apr 12, 2011 at 04:00pm IST

Mumbai: Legendary writer and director, Sachin Bhowmick passed away Tuesday afternoon. According to sources, the writer had been ailing for sometime.

Sachin has written screenplays for over 70 films. He started his career in writing with Mohan Segal's Lajwanti in 1958 starring Nargis.

Sachin Bhowmick won the Filmfare best story award for Brahmachari in 1968. He has films like Caravan, Aradhana, Love In Tokyo, Golmaal, Do Aur Do Paanch, Karma, Karan Arjun, Taal to his credit. His recent work includes Hrithik Roshan's Koi Mil Gaya and Krrish.

He directed only one film in his lifetime called Raja Rani in 1973 starring Rajesh Khanna and Sharmila Tagore.

Laywanti is one of my favorites.
So sorry about the passing.

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Mani Kaul
By Patrick Frater
Wed, 06 July 2011, 13:33 PM (HKT)
Obituary News

Indian auteur director Mani Kaul died this morning in Delhi, aged 66, after a prolonged illness.

The nephew of well-known actor Mahesh Kaul, Mani Kaul (born Rabindranath Kaul) was one of the pioneering directors of the Indian New Wave.

He attended the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) in Pune initially as an acting student but switched to directing. His debut feature Uski Roti caused a storm of controversy for its European art-house sensibilities and departure from Indian cinematic norms, though his works reference other classical Indian art forms.

Four times – Uski Roti, Duvidha, Ashad Ka Ek Din and Idiot -- his films won best film prizes from the Filmfare Critics juries.

He was a member of the 1971 Berlinale jury and a visiting lecturer at Harvard University as well as creative director of the Film House at Osian's Connoisseurs of Art.

A funeral will be held at 4pm this afternoon in Delhi.