Univercell Vijay Awards, Vijay TV’s biggest attraction is back again this year! The annual film awards show for Tamil Cinema conducted in 2006, 2007 and 2008 by Vijay TV was a phenomenal success and witnessed an array of celebrities, film technicians and movie buffs. The event received an overwhelming response as it was the common man who voted for his favorite film categories.
Vijay TV is proud to be back with the fourth consecutive edition of Univercell Vijay Awards powered by Rin this time even grand than its last three years; an event to recognize the excellence of professionals in the Tamil film industry, for movies released in the year 2009.
The flag off of the Rasigan Express – this time a publicity bus created for the Vijay Awards was held at Chennai Citi Centre on Friday, April 23. Honorable Minister Mr. Parithi Ellamvazhuthi (Information Minister of Tamil Nadu) inaugurated the flag off ceremony and special invitees Mr. Ramanarayanan (President of the Tamil Film Producers’ Council), Mr. V.C.Guganathan (President of the Film Employee’s Federation of South India), Mr. Udhyanidhi Stalin (Red Giant Movies), Mr. D. Sathish Babu (Founder – UniverCell) were also present.
The Rasigan Express Bus would be traveling to Chengalpet (April 24), Pondicherry (April 25), Cuddalore / Chidambaram (April 26), Tanjore (April 27), Tiruchi (April 28), Madurai (April 29 & 30), Tirunelvelli (May 1), Coimbatore (May 2), Erode / Tirupur (May 3), Salem (May 4), Karur (May 5), Vellore (May 6) and Kancheepuram (May 7).
The Vijay Awards Rasigan Express Bus would be a platform for the public to file their nominees in the five Favorite categories. The highlight of this year’s Vijay Awards Rasigan Express is the customized Bus that would bear all the award winners photographs over the last three years. The Bus would also have a plasma TV with videos of the celebrities who ever has graced the awards ceremony.
Of the 131 films released in the year 2009, winners would be declared for 32 Categories. The categories open for Public Voting would be five FAVORITE awards – Hero, Heroine, Director Film and Song.
The Jury members for the Fourth Annual Vijay Awards comprises of the Popular Writer/Director/Producer Yugi Sethu, Film Critic/Cartoonist Madan, Actress Radhika Sarathkumar, Director A. R. Murugadoss and Cinematographer Ravi. K. Chandran.
Best Film, Best Actor Male/Female, Best Supporting Actor Male/Female, Best Comedian, Best Villian, Best Playback Singer Male/Female, Best Debut Actor Male/Female, Best Choreographer, Best Film Editor, Best Lyricist, Best Art Director, Best Dress Designer, Best Dialogue Writer are few of the awards that would be selected by the Jury members.
Also the Chevalior Sivaji Ganesan award for the Excellence in Tamil Cinema presented every year by the family members of the veteran actor Sivaji Ganesan would also be given away this year. Along with these awards, Entertainer of the year, best Crew, Best find of the Year awards would also be given away.
With UniverCell as the title sponsor, the show is powered by Rin. The Chennai Silks, G7 Mobile, ARS Power TMT bars, Tamil Matrimony, TTK Prestige, Soupy Noodles, Tion, Fa Deo, Suryadev, Chinni’s Pickle, Mega Mart and Volini are the Associate Sponsors. The media partners for Vijay Awards are The Hindu and Kumudam. Accord Metropolitan Hotel, Parveen Travels and DOOHM have tied up as Hospitality, Logistics and Outdoor media partners respectively.
The initial episodes of Univercell Vijay Awards powered by Rin will begin to air from May on Vijay TV. Keep yourself updated on the journey of the Univercell Vijay Awards Rasigan Express, as the countdown begins to the biggest star-studded awards ceremony to honor the Tamil film industry.
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
VIJAY AWARDS RASIGAN EXPRESS BUS
The Vijay Awards Rasigan Express Bus is a platform for the public to file their nominees in the five Favorite categories. The highlight of this year’s Vijay Awards Rasigan Express is the customized Bus that would bear all the award winners photographs over the last three years. The Bus would also have a plasma TV with videos of the celebrities who ever has graced the awards ceremony.
The flag off of the Rasigan Express was held at Chennai Citi Centre on Friday, April 23. Honorable Minister Mr. Parithi Ellamvazhuthi (Information Minister of Tamil Nadu) inaugurated the flag off ceremony and special invitees Mr. Ramanarayanan (President of the Tamil Film Producers’ Council), Mr. V.C.Guganathan (President of the Film Employee’s Federation of South India), Mr. Udhyanidhi Stalin (Red Giant Movies), Mr. D. Sathish Babu (Founder – UniverCell) were also present.
Of the 131 films released in the year 2009, winners would be declared for 32 Categories. The categories open for Public Voting would be five favorite award categories:
- Hero
- Heroine
- Director
- Film
- Song
THE RASIGAN EXPRESS BUS TRAVEL DETAILS
April 24 - Chengalpet
April 25 - Pondicherry
April 26 - Cuddalore / Chidambaram
April 27 - Tanjore
April 28 - Tiruchi
April 29 & 30 - Madurai
May 1 - Tirunelvelli
May 2 - Coimbatore
May 3 - Erode / Tirupur
May 4 - Salem
May 5 - Karur
May 6 - Vellore
May 7 - Kancheepuram
The flag off of the Rasigan Express was held at Chennai Citi Centre on Friday, April 23. Honorable Minister Mr. Parithi Ellamvazhuthi (Information Minister of Tamil Nadu) inaugurated the flag off ceremony and special invitees Mr. Ramanarayanan (President of the Tamil Film Producers’ Council), Mr. V.C.Guganathan (President of the Film Employee’s Federation of South India), Mr. Udhyanidhi Stalin (Red Giant Movies), Mr. D. Sathish Babu (Founder – UniverCell) were also present.
Of the 131 films released in the year 2009, winners would be declared for 32 Categories. The categories open for Public Voting would be five favorite award categories:
- Hero
- Heroine
- Director
- Film
- Song
THE RASIGAN EXPRESS BUS TRAVEL DETAILS
April 24 - Chengalpet
April 25 - Pondicherry
April 26 - Cuddalore / Chidambaram
April 27 - Tanjore
April 28 - Tiruchi
April 29 & 30 - Madurai
May 1 - Tirunelvelli
May 2 - Coimbatore
May 3 - Erode / Tirupur
May 4 - Salem
May 5 - Karur
May 6 - Vellore
May 7 - Kancheepuram
Monday, May 17, 2010
Jackpot without Kushboo
Jaya TV, backed by Tamil Nadu's opposition AIADMK, has dumped Kushboo from its hugely popular show 'Jackpot' after the actress joined the ruling DMK, but the channel officials say the show will go on.
'Talks are on with a couple of probable anchors. The show will resume soon. The new anchor will be an apolitical person,' a Jaya TV official told IANS on condition of anonymity.
Perhaps that rules out actress Simran who had earlier campaigned for the AIADMK.
Both Kushboo and Jaya TV have literally lost a jackpot.
The loss is higher for Jaya TV as it has to forego the payment made to the actress for 18 episodes already shot which now stand scrapped.
'The 400th episode was slated for May 30. It is certainly a popular programme. The stoppage will result in a financial loss for Jaya TV as it will not get the money from the sponsors,' the official said.
Queried about Kushboo's statement that she has not been intimated about the contract cancellation, the official said: 'She too could have told us about her decision to join the DMK party on Friday itself.'
According to the official, Kushboo was supposed to sign a contract for acting in a Jaya TV serial Friday afternoon.
'The discussions were held that morning and she was supposed to sign the agreement that afternoon. However, there was no intimation from her nor she came to office to sign the agreement,' the TV channel official said.
On her part, Kushboo has said that she expected such a move from Jaya TV after joining the DMK.
Kushboo was in a spot after she expressed a positive view on pre-marital sex in an interview to a magazine.
Several cases were filed against her and recently the Supreme Court came to her rescue, dismissing all the cases.
'Talks are on with a couple of probable anchors. The show will resume soon. The new anchor will be an apolitical person,' a Jaya TV official told IANS on condition of anonymity.
Perhaps that rules out actress Simran who had earlier campaigned for the AIADMK.
Both Kushboo and Jaya TV have literally lost a jackpot.
The loss is higher for Jaya TV as it has to forego the payment made to the actress for 18 episodes already shot which now stand scrapped.
'The 400th episode was slated for May 30. It is certainly a popular programme. The stoppage will result in a financial loss for Jaya TV as it will not get the money from the sponsors,' the official said.
Queried about Kushboo's statement that she has not been intimated about the contract cancellation, the official said: 'She too could have told us about her decision to join the DMK party on Friday itself.'
According to the official, Kushboo was supposed to sign a contract for acting in a Jaya TV serial Friday afternoon.
'The discussions were held that morning and she was supposed to sign the agreement that afternoon. However, there was no intimation from her nor she came to office to sign the agreement,' the TV channel official said.
On her part, Kushboo has said that she expected such a move from Jaya TV after joining the DMK.
Kushboo was in a spot after she expressed a positive view on pre-marital sex in an interview to a magazine.
Several cases were filed against her and recently the Supreme Court came to her rescue, dismissing all the cases.
I am strictly against Authority : Amala
Amala is simply unforgettable.
After all, she ruled the Tamil film industry in the 1980s. She delivered hits after hits and her characters are fondly remembered even today.
Now, she is back in the Tamil entertainment industry - not in films but as a judge on Vijay TV’s 'Super Mom' show (Monday to Thursday at 2 PM).
The soft-spoken actress, who is actively involved in many social causes, says, “A lot of channels have approached me to do shows. But, I was not interested in long-term commitments. When Vijay TV approached me, they assured me that it was just a short stint as judge to select the best mom. And I readily lapped up the offer.”
She took a long break from Tamil cinema but not from Telugu. “Back in Hyderabad, I meet the media twice a week for different causes. Yes, in Tamil it’s been quite a long break - almost 18 years,” adds the social activist.
How good is her Tamil these days?
“In these 18 years I have learnt to speak Telugu well,” laughs Amala and adds, “Of course, my Tamil was layered behind Telugu. But, I speak the language very well. From the second day of the shoot I started feeling comfortable.”
Being a judge
Vijay TV’s new show Super Mom showcases the strong bond between a mother and her kid. After many auditions, 22 moms and kids have been finally selected. All of them will compete to win the title of ‘Super Mom’. Amala says, “I listen, observe and note down each one’s performance. The channel has a clear criteria and they already had a preliminary round. As far as participants are concerned, they are really commendable. I hope in the long run the show would be a great learning ground for everyone.”
Real-life Mother:
The mother of two, Chaitanya and Akhil, Amala says, “I’m strictly against authority. Parents should take time to address everything in a positive manner and should be open to their kids. A parent can’t be dictatorial to their kid. The give-and-take policy will always work out in parenting a child. One should approach the kid with open mind and with full of positive attitude. My younger kid Akhil is old enough. Both are grown up and Akhil is in class 12.”
‘Nagarjuna is a great father’
Talking about her superstar husband, Amala says, “Nagarjuna is a great father. He makes it a point to have dinner along with the family in spite of his busy shooting schedules.”
Star Wife
“There are millions of people who devote their lives for social causes. But, being a star’s wife is an added visibility. It’s a good privilege and a huge platform to do social causes. I never misuse the status of being a star’s wife. There’s a lot of effort and thought added before you speaking out,” says Amala on being a star’s wife.
Hands full
It’s not just one social cause she is involved with. Her list of association with NGOs goes on. Amala is also involved with UNICEF, Blue Cross Hyderabad, and also associated with the WWF (World Wide Fund) and Greenpeace to spread environmental-related awareness.
Amala - The Actress
“I’ve a very demanding life and I hardly watch Tamil films. In fact, I’m out of touch but I do watch a couple of Gautham Menon films. Indian cinema as such have come a long way. If you don’t go with the flow, you lag behind. I hope we will curb piracy, due to which people involved in cinema face a tough time,” says Amala.
She recalls, “I had a very busy schedule once - shoot after shoot and all that hard work really pays well even today, as people recognize me as an actress. Wherever I go - to airport, theatres or market - I can see the joy on people’s faces. It’s very touching when people remember me through my characters.
Most memorable films:
"Tamil fans still remember my characters in 'Agni Natchathiram', 'Karpura Mullai' and Tamil maamis still recall my role in 'Vedham Pudhithu'. In Telugu, it’s always 'Shiva' and in Hindi it’s 'Pushpak'.
Sunday, May 16, 2010
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