ഫാസിസത്തോടുള്ള പ്രതിഷേധം ജ്വലിച്ചപ്പോള് ചെയ്തുതുടങ്ങിയതാണ് ഈ സാഹസം. നമ്മളെക്കൊണ്ട് വേറെ കാര്യമായൊന്നും ചെയ്യാനാവില്ലെന്നതുകൊണ്ടാണ് അവാര്ഡ് സാധനം എടുത്തൊരേറ് എറിഞ്ഞത്
രാജ്യത്തുടനീളം സാഹിത്യകാരന്മാര്ക്കിടയില് പുരസ്കാര തിരസ്കാര ജ്വരം പടര്ന്നുപിടിച്ചുകൊണ്ടിരിക്കുകയാണല്ലോ. മോദി സര്ക്കാര് ഇതുകണ്ട് ഞെട്ടുകയും വിറയ്ക്കുകയും രക്ഷപ്പെടാന് എഴുത്താളര് വര്ഗത്തിന്റെ കാല്ക്കല് വീണ് മാപ്പ് അപേക്ഷിക്കുകയും ചെയ്യും എന്നായിരുന്നു വിചാരിച്ചിരുന്നത്. ഈ സര്ക്കാര് അധികാരത്തില് വന്ന ശേഷമുള്ള സാഹിത്യ അക്കാദമി പുരസ്കാരങ്ങളാണ് ആദ്യമൊക്കെ ത്യജിച്ചിരുന്നത്. ഇങ്ങോട്ട് വന്ന അവാര്ഡുകള് ബൂമറാങ്ങായി അങ്ങോട്ടുതന്നെ തിരിച്ചുചെന്നിട്ടും ഭരണചക്രം തിരിക്കുന്നവരില് ലവലേശം കൂസല് ദൃശ്യമായില്ല. അതിനെ തുടര്ന്ന്, ഡോ.മന്മോഹന് സിങ്ങ് കാലത്ത് കിട്ടിയ, വീടിന്റെ അട്ടത്തും പറമ്പിന്റെ ഓരങ്ങളിലും ഉപേക്ഷിച്ചിരുന്ന പുരസ്കാരഫലകങ്ങള് തപ്പിപ്പിടിച്ച് പൊടിതട്ടി തിരിച്ചയച്ചു.. മോദിജി ഇനിയും മൗനം തുടര്ന്നാല് പ്രധാനമന്ത്രി നെഹ്റുവിന്റെ കാലത്ത് കൊടുത്ത സാധനങ്ങളും തിരഞ്ഞുപിടിച്ച് മിസ്സൈല് പോലെ ദല്ഹിക്ക് തൊടുക്കും. കാണാമല്ലോ, സംഘപരിവാരം എത്ര പിടിച്ചുനില്ക്കുമെന്ന്.
ഫാസിസത്തോടുള്ള പ്രതിഷേധം ജ്വലിച്ചപ്പോള് ചെയ്തുതുടങ്ങിയതാണ് ഈ സാഹസം. നമ്മളെക്കൊണ്ട് വേറെ കാര്യമായൊന്നും ചെയ്യാനാവില്ലെന്നതുകൊണ്ടാണ് അവാര്ഡ് സാധനം എടുത്തൊരേറ് എറിഞ്ഞത്. പണ്ട് താത്രപത്രബഹുമതി കിട്ടിയതിനെകുറിച്ച് ചോദിച്ചപ്പോള്, മുറ്റത്ത് പാഞ്ഞുകേറുന്ന പട്ടിയെ എറിയാന് ബെസ്റ്റാണ് അത് എന്നാണ് വൈക്കം മുഹമ്മദ് ബഷീര് പറഞ്ഞത്. മോദിയെ എറിയാന് വേറെ കൈവശമൊന്നുമില്ലാത്തതുകൊണ്ടാണ് പുരസ്കാരം തിരിച്ചെറിഞ്ഞത്. ഒരോന്നും എറിയുന്നതിന് മുമ്പ് അതിന്റെ ഉത്ഭവത്തെ കുറിച്ച് ഗവേഷണം നടത്താനാവില്ലല്ലോ. അല്ലെങ്കിലും സര്ക്കാറാണോ സാഹിത്യകാരന്മാര്ക്ക് അവാര്ഡ് നല്കുന്നത് ? പ്രധാനമന്ത്രിയാണോ ഇതിന്റെ ലിസ്റ്റ് തയ്യാറാക്കുന്നത് ? ആയിരുന്നെങ്കില് അവാര്ഡ് വാങ്ങാനേ പാടില്ലല്ലോ. സാഹിത്യ അക്കാദമി ഒരു സര്ക്കാര് സ്ഥാപനമേ അല്ലെന്നൊരു വാദവും ഉണ്ട്. സാഹിത്യ അക്കാദമി സാഹിത്യം നടത്താന് സാഹിത്യകാരന്മാര്ക്ക് ജനം ഉണ്ടാക്കിക്കൊടുത്ത സ്ഥാപനമാണ്. മോദിയോട് പ്രതിഷേധിച്ച് അക്കാദമിക്ക് കല്ലെറിയുന്നത്, ചാനല് ചര്ച്ച കേട്ട് സമനില തെറ്റി വീട്ടിലെ ടിവി വെട്ടിപ്പൊളിക്കുന്നത് പോലെയല്ലേ എന്ന ചോദ്യമുണ്ട്. അതിനൊക്കെ മറുപടി പിന്നെ പറയാം. തല്ക്കാലം അവാര്ഡ് ഏറ് തുടരും.
അവാര്ഡ് തിരിച്ചുനല്കുന്നവര് അതിന്റെ അഭിനന്ദനപത്രവും ഒപ്പം കൊടുക്കാറുള്ള എടുത്താല് പൊങ്ങാത്ത വിചിത്ര ശില്പവും ആണോ തിരിച്ചുകൊടുക്കുക ? കൂടെക്കിട്ടിയ കാശ് തിരിച്ചുകൊടുക്കുമോ ?
കെ.ജി.ശങ്കരപ്പിള്ള ചോദിച്ചതുപോലെ അവാര്ഡ് എന്നാല് കാശും പ്രസംശാപത്രവും മാത്രമാണോ ? അന്ന് കിട്ടിയ അഭിനന്ദന എസ്.എം.എസ്സുകള് തിരിച്ചയക്കാന് പറ്റുമോ, സ്വീകരണങ്ങള് ക്യാന്സലാക്കുമോ ? പതങ്ങളില്വന്ന വെണ്ടയ്ക്കാതലക്കെട്ടുകള്, ടെലിവിഷന് അഭിമുഖങ്ങള്..... പുരസ്കാരത്തേക്കാള് പബ്ലിസിറ്റി പലപ്പോഴും തിരസ്കാരങ്ങള്ക്ക് കിട്ടും. മുമ്പൊരു സാഹിത്യനായകനെ അക്കാദമിയില് നിന്ന് വിളിച്ച് അവാര്ഡ് താങ്കള്ക്കാണ് എന്ന് പറഞ്ഞപ്പോള് ബഹുസന്തോഷം എന്ന് പറയുകയും അവാര്ഡ് പ്രഖ്യാപിച്ചപ്പോള് പിറ്റേന്ന് നിരസിക്കുകയും ചെയ്തതായി കേട്ടിരുന്നു. ഡസന് ആളുകള്ക്കൊപ്പം സ്റ്റാമ്പ് പോലൊരു ഫോട്ടോ ആണ് പത്രത്തില് അവാര്ഡ് വാര്ത്തയ്ക്കൊപ്പം വന്നത്. എല്.പി.സ്കൂള് കുട്ടികള്ക്ക് എല്.എസ്.എസ് സ്കോളര്ഷിപ്പിന് ഇതിലും വലിയ ഫോട്ടോ വരും. സാഹിത്യനായകന് ഉടനെ പത്രസമ്മേളനം വിളിച്ച് അവാര്ഡ് നിരസിച്ചു. ഒരാഴ്ച് നീണ്ടുനിന്നു അതിന്റെ മാധ്യമ ആഘോഷം. അല്ല പിന്നെ...
നരേന്ദ്രമോദിയുടെ ഭരണ കാര്യസ്ഥന്മാര് പരിഭ്രമിച്ചിരിക്കുന്നു എന്നത് ശരിയാണ്. അതുപക്ഷേ, അവാര്ഡ് തിരസ്കാരം കൊണ്ടല്ല. അക്കാദമിയുടെ കമ്മിറ്റികളില് സ്ഥാനം വഹിക്കുന്ന നിരവധി ആളുകള് രാജിവെച്ചുകൊണ്ടിരിക്കുന്നത് സീരിയസ് പ്രശ്നമാണ്. എന്തോ ഭാഗ്യത്തിന് ചെയര്മാന് രാജിവെച്ചിട്ടില്ല. പുതിയ ചെയര്മാനെ കണ്ടെത്തുക അത്ര എളുപ്പമല്ല. ഇതിനൊക്കെ എവിടെ ആളെത്തിരയാനാണ് ? ഇടതുപക്ഷത്ത് കൊടിപിടിക്കുന്നവരൊക്കെ ബുദ്ധിജീവികളാണ്. കോണ്ഗ്രസ് സര്ക്കാറിന് ഇടതുപക്ഷത്ത് നിന്ന് ബുദ്ധിജീവികളെ കടമെടുക്കാം. സംഘപരിവാറിന് സ്വന്തം വക ഇക്കൂട്ടര് ഇല്ല, കടമെടുക്കാനും കിട്ടില്ല. ഫിലിം ഇന്സ്റ്റിറ്റിയൂട്ട് തലവനായി ഭക്തി സിനിമയിലെ നടനെ നിയമിച്ചതിന്റെ പുകില് തീര്ന്നിട്ടില്ല. ഡസന് കണക്കിന് കമ്മിറ്റി ഒഴിവുകള് ഉണ്ട്. പേടിക്കാനില്ല. കേരളത്തില് ഒരു ഡസന് ആളുകള് പുരസ്കാര തിരസ്കാരികള്ക്ക് എതിരെ പ്രസ്താവനയിറക്കാന് ധൈര്യമായി മുന്നോട്ട് വന്നിരുന്നല്ലോ. അവരെ പരിഗണിക്കാന് ആരോടും ചോദിക്കേണ്ട. വിഷമഘട്ടത്തില് പിന്താങ്ങാന് വരുന്നവരെ മരണംവരെ നമ്മള് വിസ്മരിക്കരുത്.
പുരസ്കാര തിരസ്കാരം തുടങ്ങിയ ചില്ലറ പരിപാടികള് വല്ലതും ഇനിയും കൈവശം ബാക്കിയുണ്ടെങ്കിലും വേഗം പുറത്തെടുക്കുന്നതാവും നല്ലത്. പിന്നീട് ഇതിനൊന്നും സമയം കിട്ടിയെന്ന് വരില്ല. ഫാസിസത്തിന്റെ വരവാണെന്നാണല്ലോ നമ്മള് ഉറച്ചുവിശ്വസിക്കുന്നത്. എങ്കില് ഈ ജാതി പ്രതിഷേധമൊക്കെ ആനയെ ഉറമ്പ് കടിച്ചതിന് അപ്പുറം ഒന്നുമല്ല. അവാര്ഡ് വലിച്ചെറിഞ്ഞാലൊന്നും ഫാസിസ്റ്റുകള് പേടിക്കില്ല. ഫാസിസത്തിന് തീവ്രത കൂടുന്നതിന്റെ അതേ അനുപാതത്തില് സാഹിത്യനായകന്മാരുടെയും സമാന ബുദ്ധിജീവികള്കളുടെയും ഫാസിസ്റ്റ് വിരോധത്തിന് തീവ്രത കുറഞ്ഞുവരും എന്നത് ചരിത്രം. ഇന്ദിരാഗാന്ധി അടിയന്തരാവസ്ഥ പ്രഖ്യാപിച്ചപ്പോള് ഫാസിസ്റ്റ് വിരോധികളായ കേരളത്തിലെ സിംഹഗര്ജനക്കാരും ബഹുഭാഷാപണ്ഡിതന്മാരും മറ്റും മറ്റും ഇന്ദിരാഗാന്ധിക്ക് സ്തുതിഗീതങ്ങള് എഴുതിത്തളരുകയായിരുന്നു. അടിയന്തരാവസ്ഥ ലോകം കണ്ടതില്വെച്ചേറ്റവും ദുര്ബലവും പരിഹാസ്യവുമായ ഏകാധിപത്യമായിരുന്നു. ബുദ്ധിജീവികള്ക്കും സാഹിത്യകാരന്മാര്ക്കും മാധ്യമ പുലികള്ക്കും ഭാഗ്യമുണ്ടെങ്കില് ഒറിജിനല് 'മെയ്ക് ഇന് ഇന്ത്യ' സാധനം കാണാന് പറ്റിയേക്കും. ധൃതിപ്പെടരുത്.
Article credits,Indrans,Mathrubhumi Daily,18 October 2015
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Monday, October 17, 2011
Federal Bank, Oriental Insurance launch NRI mediclaim policy
Mumbai: Kerala-based private lender Federal Bank has partnered with Oriental Insurance Company to launch a mediclaim policy for the NRI community, 'Fed Oriental Pravasi Insurance'.
The scheme will offer NRIs a cover for normal hospital expenses and unforeseen events such as repatriation and accidents. The policy also includes a legal/litigation cover, hospitalisation cover, personal accident cover and a medical floater cover for family members, besides maternity benefits.
"This amalgamation will help us achieve our growth objectives and also provide our existing clientele with better investment alternatives. This step will enable us to make the most of the strategic opportunities offered by a dynamic and evolving market," Federal Bank Managing Director and Chief Executive Shyam Srinivasan said in a statement.
The scheme will offer NRIs a cover for normal hospital expenses and unforeseen events such as repatriation and accidents. The policy also includes a legal/litigation cover, hospitalisation cover, personal accident cover and a medical floater cover for family members, besides maternity benefits.
"This amalgamation will help us achieve our growth objectives and also provide our existing clientele with better investment alternatives. This step will enable us to make the most of the strategic opportunities offered by a dynamic and evolving market," Federal Bank Managing Director and Chief Executive Shyam Srinivasan said in a statement.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Custody death: HC orders CBI probe
The Kerala High Court today ordered the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to investigate the custodial death of Sampath, the key accused in the Sheela Murder Case.
Justice V Ramkumar, while issuing the orders observed this was a case where the public had lost confidence in police.
It is evident there had been manipulation in the case records and the police investigation was a 'farce' as there were attempts to save higher officials.
The court observed this was a fit case for the central investigating agency to probe.
The court had directed the State Police to hand over the case records to the CBI unit here.
Sampath (26), the first accused in the Sheela murder case, died while in police custody on March 29 at Puthur in Palakkad District.
The court also observed it was unfortunate that lock-ups in the State had turned into 'death rooms'.
The Crime Branch, which was probing the custodial death, had filed chargesheets against 12 police officials.
The court further observed that sensitive cases should be investigated by police officials with proven credentials.
Any police official who was directly or indirectly connected with the incident should be brought to book, the court said.
The court gave the order while allowing a petition filed by Murukesh, the brother of Sampath.
The court also observed that investigation into the Sheela Murder Case in which Sampath was an accused should not be influenced by the observation of the judgement.
The murder of Sheela Jayakrishnan took place on March 22, 2010, in the day light at her house in the heart of Palakkad. Her mother Karthiyayani (70) was also brutally attacked
Justice V Ramkumar, while issuing the orders observed this was a case where the public had lost confidence in police.
It is evident there had been manipulation in the case records and the police investigation was a 'farce' as there were attempts to save higher officials.
The court observed this was a fit case for the central investigating agency to probe.
The court had directed the State Police to hand over the case records to the CBI unit here.
Sampath (26), the first accused in the Sheela murder case, died while in police custody on March 29 at Puthur in Palakkad District.
The court also observed it was unfortunate that lock-ups in the State had turned into 'death rooms'.
The Crime Branch, which was probing the custodial death, had filed chargesheets against 12 police officials.
The court further observed that sensitive cases should be investigated by police officials with proven credentials.
Any police official who was directly or indirectly connected with the incident should be brought to book, the court said.
The court gave the order while allowing a petition filed by Murukesh, the brother of Sampath.
The court also observed that investigation into the Sheela Murder Case in which Sampath was an accused should not be influenced by the observation of the judgement.
The murder of Sheela Jayakrishnan took place on March 22, 2010, in the day light at her house in the heart of Palakkad. Her mother Karthiyayani (70) was also brutally attacked
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
A R Rahman to replace Beckham as Motorola’s global brand ambassador
31 Mar 2009
In probably the first of its kind where an Indian will represent a global brand in not only India abut across the globe, handset manufacturer, Motorola appointed music composer A R Rahman as its global brand ambassador.
Rahman replaces famous British football player, David Beckham as the company’s ambassador. Further Rahman’s association has reportedly come at a premium for Motorola which is reported to have paid Rs 28 crore to Rahman as compared to Rs 22 crore paid earlier to Bekham.
Rahman has attained more fame across the globe particularly after bagging two awards at the Oscars this year for Slumdog Millionaire.
In probably the first of its kind where an Indian will represent a global brand in not only India abut across the globe, handset manufacturer, Motorola appointed music composer A R Rahman as its global brand ambassador.
Rahman replaces famous British football player, David Beckham as the company’s ambassador. Further Rahman’s association has reportedly come at a premium for Motorola which is reported to have paid Rs 28 crore to Rahman as compared to Rs 22 crore paid earlier to Bekham.
Rahman has attained more fame across the globe particularly after bagging two awards at the Oscars this year for Slumdog Millionaire.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Resul Pookutty makes history
Ian Tapp, Richard Pryke and Resul Pookutty hold the Oscars for achievement in sound mixing for their work on "Slumdog Millionaire"
Los Angeles: After winning the British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA), 36-year-old Resul Pookutty has created history by becoming the first Indian to bag the Oscar for best sound mixing for the critically acclaimed film "Slumdog Millionaire".
Pookutty shared the Oscar with Ian Tapp and Richard Pryke for their work in the Mumbai-based rags-to-riches drama directed by British filmmaker Danny Boyle.
"This is unbelievable. I share this stage with two magicians...I dedicate this award to my country," Pookutty said while accepting the award here Sunday.
Pookutty, who lives in Mumbai with his wife and two young children, got his big break in Bollywood with the critically acclaimed 2005 film "Black" that was directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali.
He subsequently engineered sound for productions like "Musafir" (2004), "Zinda" (2006), "Traffic Signal" (2007), "Gandhi, My Father" (2007), "Saawariya" (2007) and "Dus Kahaniyaan" (2007) apart from several others. He also designed sound for the 2008 blockbuster "Ghajini", starring Aamir Khan.
Pookutty is now looking forward to Sanjay Leela Bhansali's next film. But he is currently busy doing the sound of Rajat Kapoor's "Rectangular Love Story", Suarabh Shukla's "Pappu Can't Dance Saala" and new director Sharad's "Rangeen In Love".
Pookutty, who hails from Kerala, did his schooling in Malayalam medium. He was the youngest of eight children and had a passion for films right from his young days.
Though Pookutty's father was keen that he should become a doctor, he failed the medical entrance examinations.
After finishing his graduation, he took admission to a law course in 1990. Going against his father's wishes, he dropped out of law college in Thiruvananthapuram and joined the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune in 1995.
Los Angeles: After winning the British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA), 36-year-old Resul Pookutty has created history by becoming the first Indian to bag the Oscar for best sound mixing for the critically acclaimed film "Slumdog Millionaire".
Pookutty shared the Oscar with Ian Tapp and Richard Pryke for their work in the Mumbai-based rags-to-riches drama directed by British filmmaker Danny Boyle.
"This is unbelievable. I share this stage with two magicians...I dedicate this award to my country," Pookutty said while accepting the award here Sunday.
Pookutty, who lives in Mumbai with his wife and two young children, got his big break in Bollywood with the critically acclaimed 2005 film "Black" that was directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali.
He subsequently engineered sound for productions like "Musafir" (2004), "Zinda" (2006), "Traffic Signal" (2007), "Gandhi, My Father" (2007), "Saawariya" (2007) and "Dus Kahaniyaan" (2007) apart from several others. He also designed sound for the 2008 blockbuster "Ghajini", starring Aamir Khan.
Pookutty is now looking forward to Sanjay Leela Bhansali's next film. But he is currently busy doing the sound of Rajat Kapoor's "Rectangular Love Story", Suarabh Shukla's "Pappu Can't Dance Saala" and new director Sharad's "Rangeen In Love".
Pookutty, who hails from Kerala, did his schooling in Malayalam medium. He was the youngest of eight children and had a passion for films right from his young days.
Though Pookutty's father was keen that he should become a doctor, he failed the medical entrance examinations.
After finishing his graduation, he took admission to a law course in 1990. Going against his father's wishes, he dropped out of law college in Thiruvananthapuram and joined the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune in 1995.
Kerala government to honour Oscar winners with gold medals
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Kerala government will accord a civic reception to music maestro A R Rahman, lyricist Gulzar and sound engineer Resul Pookutty, for their Oscar-winning feat for the film "Slumdog Millionaire" and present them gold medals.
Announcing a cabinet decision in this regard, chief minister V S Achuthanandan told reporters that the date for civic reception would be decided as per the award winners' convenience.
The government would present each of them a gold medal, he said.
The cabinet also congratulated Rahman, Pookutty and Gulzar for winning the coveted award.
Earlier in the day, the state assembly also congratulated Rahman, Gulzar and Pookutty.
Showering praises on Rahman, Assembly Speaker K Radhakrishnan said the musician has been able to create new waves in Indian film music at a very young age by dint of talent and dedication.
Keralites were elated to hear about the honour for Pookutty as he is the first Malayali to win the paramount award of the film world, he said.
Announcing a cabinet decision in this regard, chief minister V S Achuthanandan told reporters that the date for civic reception would be decided as per the award winners' convenience.
The government would present each of them a gold medal, he said.
The cabinet also congratulated Rahman, Pookutty and Gulzar for winning the coveted award.
Earlier in the day, the state assembly also congratulated Rahman, Gulzar and Pookutty.
Showering praises on Rahman, Assembly Speaker K Radhakrishnan said the musician has been able to create new waves in Indian film music at a very young age by dint of talent and dedication.
Keralites were elated to hear about the honour for Pookutty as he is the first Malayali to win the paramount award of the film world, he said.
Monday, February 23, 2009
Shivratri gift to Malayalis: Pookutty
Anchal: The sleepy Vilakkupara village burst into cheers early morning when Resul Pookutty was declared Oscar winner for sound mixing.
His family members, neighbours and friends got into a celebration mood, hugging each other, distributing sweets as Resul Pookutty became the first Keralite to win an Oscar.
''It's a Shivratri gift to Malayalis,'' he told a Malayalam television channel after receiving the award.
Kerala Chief Minister V S Achuthanandan, Culture Minister M A Baby, his colleagues in the film industry and people from all walks of life congratulated him for his success.
''Both Resul Pookutty and A R Rahman made the country proud by winning the Oscar,'' the Chief Minister said.
''Hard work pays off and this is going to be a great impetus for all in the film industry,'' Mr Baby said.
Cine actors Mammoottty and Mohanlal were among those who congratulated 37-year-old Resul in the greatest achievement in his career.
The youngest of eight children, Resul had a passion for films right from his young days. After passing out from the Film and Television Institute of India, he made his sound designing and mixing debut with Rajat Kapoor's film Private Detective in 1997.
He was the sound designer for offbeat films such as Rahul Bose starrer Split Wide Open, Deepak Tijori's Snip!, Rahul Bose's Everybody Says I'm Fine, Boom and critically-acclaimed Matrubhoomi.
He got his big break in 2005 with Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Black, which was followed by films like Bluffmaster, Zinda, Traffic Signal, Saawariya, Gandhi My Father, Dus Kahaniyaan and Woodstock Villa.
Then came Slumdog Millionaire, a project that brought him worldwide recognition.
His family members, neighbours and friends got into a celebration mood, hugging each other, distributing sweets as Resul Pookutty became the first Keralite to win an Oscar.
''It's a Shivratri gift to Malayalis,'' he told a Malayalam television channel after receiving the award.
Kerala Chief Minister V S Achuthanandan, Culture Minister M A Baby, his colleagues in the film industry and people from all walks of life congratulated him for his success.
''Both Resul Pookutty and A R Rahman made the country proud by winning the Oscar,'' the Chief Minister said.
''Hard work pays off and this is going to be a great impetus for all in the film industry,'' Mr Baby said.
Cine actors Mammoottty and Mohanlal were among those who congratulated 37-year-old Resul in the greatest achievement in his career.
The youngest of eight children, Resul had a passion for films right from his young days. After passing out from the Film and Television Institute of India, he made his sound designing and mixing debut with Rajat Kapoor's film Private Detective in 1997.
He was the sound designer for offbeat films such as Rahul Bose starrer Split Wide Open, Deepak Tijori's Snip!, Rahul Bose's Everybody Says I'm Fine, Boom and critically-acclaimed Matrubhoomi.
He got his big break in 2005 with Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Black, which was followed by films like Bluffmaster, Zinda, Traffic Signal, Saawariya, Gandhi My Father, Dus Kahaniyaan and Woodstock Villa.
Then came Slumdog Millionaire, a project that brought him worldwide recognition.
When Resul Pookutty studied under a kerosene lamp
Los Angeles: Slumdog Millionaire has brought the best out of Kerala-born sound engineer Resul Pookutty.
Besides an Oscar, Pookutty has also won a BAFTA and a Cinema Audio Society (CAS) award for best sound mixing for the film.
But life wasn't always this bright for Pookutty. Hailing from a small village of Vilakkupara in Kerala's Kollam district which didn't have electricity, he studied under a kerosene lamp.
He then went to the Film and Television Institute of India, Pune from where he graduated in 1995.
The sound designer accepted the Oscar along with re-recording mixers Ian Tapp and Richard Pryke.
He made his debut in 1997 in Rajat Kapoor's Private Detective and went on to work in films like Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Black, Gandhi My Father and Ghajini.
His film credits include Saawariya, Zinda, Musafir and Amu.
He won the Zee Cine award for the best Sound Designer for Musafir while he won critical acclaim for his work in Black and won all the major awards in India.
Besides an Oscar, Pookutty has also won a BAFTA and a Cinema Audio Society (CAS) award for best sound mixing for the film.
But life wasn't always this bright for Pookutty. Hailing from a small village of Vilakkupara in Kerala's Kollam district which didn't have electricity, he studied under a kerosene lamp.
He then went to the Film and Television Institute of India, Pune from where he graduated in 1995.
The sound designer accepted the Oscar along with re-recording mixers Ian Tapp and Richard Pryke.
He made his debut in 1997 in Rajat Kapoor's Private Detective and went on to work in films like Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Black, Gandhi My Father and Ghajini.
His film credits include Saawariya, Zinda, Musafir and Amu.
He won the Zee Cine award for the best Sound Designer for Musafir while he won critical acclaim for his work in Black and won all the major awards in India.
Resul Pookutty makes history
Ian Tapp, Richard Pryke and Resul Pookutty hold the Oscars for achievement in sound mixing for their work on "Slumdog Millionaire"
Los Angeles: After winning the British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA), 36-year-old Resul Pookutty has created history by becoming the first Indian to bag the Oscar for best sound mixing for the critically acclaimed film "Slumdog Millionaire".
Pookutty shared the Oscar with Ian Tapp and Richard Pryke for their work in the Mumbai-based rags-to-riches drama directed by British filmmaker Danny Boyle.
"This is unbelievable. I share this stage with two magicians...I dedicate this award to my country," Pookutty said while accepting the award here Sunday.
Pookutty, who lives in Mumbai with his wife and two young children, got his big break in Bollywood with the critically acclaimed 2005 film "Black" that was directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali.
He subsequently engineered sound for productions like "Musafir" (2004), "Zinda" (2006), "Traffic Signal" (2007), "Gandhi, My Father" (2007), "Saawariya" (2007) and "Dus Kahaniyaan" (2007) apart from several others. He also designed sound for the 2008 blockbuster "Ghajini", starring Aamir Khan.
Pookutty is now looking forward to Sanjay Leela Bhansali's next film. But he is currently busy doing the sound of Rajat Kapoor's "Rectangular Love Story", Suarabh Shukla's "Pappu Can't Dance Saala" and new director Sharad's "Rangeen In Love".
Pookutty, who hails from Kerala, did his schooling in Malayalam medium. He was the youngest of eight children and had a passion for films right from his young days.
Though Pookutty's father was keen that he should become a doctor, he failed the medical entrance examinations.
After finishing his graduation, he took admission to a law course in 1990. Going against his father's wishes, he dropped out of law college in Thiruvananthapuram and joined the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune in 1995.
Los Angeles: After winning the British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA), 36-year-old Resul Pookutty has created history by becoming the first Indian to bag the Oscar for best sound mixing for the critically acclaimed film "Slumdog Millionaire".
Pookutty shared the Oscar with Ian Tapp and Richard Pryke for their work in the Mumbai-based rags-to-riches drama directed by British filmmaker Danny Boyle.
"This is unbelievable. I share this stage with two magicians...I dedicate this award to my country," Pookutty said while accepting the award here Sunday.
Pookutty, who lives in Mumbai with his wife and two young children, got his big break in Bollywood with the critically acclaimed 2005 film "Black" that was directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali.
He subsequently engineered sound for productions like "Musafir" (2004), "Zinda" (2006), "Traffic Signal" (2007), "Gandhi, My Father" (2007), "Saawariya" (2007) and "Dus Kahaniyaan" (2007) apart from several others. He also designed sound for the 2008 blockbuster "Ghajini", starring Aamir Khan.
Pookutty is now looking forward to Sanjay Leela Bhansali's next film. But he is currently busy doing the sound of Rajat Kapoor's "Rectangular Love Story", Suarabh Shukla's "Pappu Can't Dance Saala" and new director Sharad's "Rangeen In Love".
Pookutty, who hails from Kerala, did his schooling in Malayalam medium. He was the youngest of eight children and had a passion for films right from his young days.
Though Pookutty's father was keen that he should become a doctor, he failed the medical entrance examinations.
After finishing his graduation, he took admission to a law course in 1990. Going against his father's wishes, he dropped out of law college in Thiruvananthapuram and joined the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune in 1995.
Tears, cheers and sweets at Pookutty's Kerala home
Anchal : His family was in tears, villagers crowding around a TV set in front of his house here cheered and plates of sweets did the rounds as Resul Pookutty became the first Indian to bag an Oscar for best sound mixing for critically acclaimed film 'Slumdog Millionaire'.
Tension had built up in the neighbourhood as the Oscar for sound editing did not go to 'Slumdog Millionaire', but shouts of joy broke out when Pookutty, 36, was declared the winner for sound mixing.
'We decided to place a TV in front of our home because since last evening the mood was building up. He (Pookutty) called me last night and said it is going to be tough,' said Byju P.T., the Oscar winner's elder brother.
The ones who could not hide their happiness were his two sisters who had tears rolling down their cheeks in Vilakupara village, about 50 km from the Kerala capital.
'We just can't hide our emotions and I don't know what to say,' said one of his sisters.
As Pookutty was set to make his acceptance speech in faraway Los Angeles, hundreds of villagers waited spellbound.
The minute the award was announced, plateful of sweets did the rounds among the ecstatic villagers who had been glued to the television since 6.30 a.m.
Saifuddin, another brother of Pookutty, thanked Allah for the honour bestowed on their family.
'We are humbled that this has happened in my family and an award many felt he would never won,' Saifuddin said.
Wishes poured in for Pookutty from Malayalam film stars and state ministers as well.
'He has reached the real heights in the film industry. Though he is a Malayali, he is yet to work in a Malayalam film. This is because sound has not got its due share here. Now things will change,' said Malayalam superstar Mammootty.
State Culture Minister M.A. Baby couldn't stop praising Pookutty.
'This is unbelievable for Kerala and for the country. Resul has got it at the prime of his youth ... this is what is more exciting. Hard work pays off and this is going to be a great impetus for all in the film industry,' Baby said.
Pookutty was the youngest of eight children and had a passion for films right from his young days. However, his father was keen that he become a doctor, but Resul failed the medical entrance examinations and went on to pursue his film industry dreams after studying at the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune. He has also got a degree in law.
Tension had built up in the neighbourhood as the Oscar for sound editing did not go to 'Slumdog Millionaire', but shouts of joy broke out when Pookutty, 36, was declared the winner for sound mixing.
'We decided to place a TV in front of our home because since last evening the mood was building up. He (Pookutty) called me last night and said it is going to be tough,' said Byju P.T., the Oscar winner's elder brother.
The ones who could not hide their happiness were his two sisters who had tears rolling down their cheeks in Vilakupara village, about 50 km from the Kerala capital.
'We just can't hide our emotions and I don't know what to say,' said one of his sisters.
As Pookutty was set to make his acceptance speech in faraway Los Angeles, hundreds of villagers waited spellbound.
The minute the award was announced, plateful of sweets did the rounds among the ecstatic villagers who had been glued to the television since 6.30 a.m.
Saifuddin, another brother of Pookutty, thanked Allah for the honour bestowed on their family.
'We are humbled that this has happened in my family and an award many felt he would never won,' Saifuddin said.
Wishes poured in for Pookutty from Malayalam film stars and state ministers as well.
'He has reached the real heights in the film industry. Though he is a Malayali, he is yet to work in a Malayalam film. This is because sound has not got its due share here. Now things will change,' said Malayalam superstar Mammootty.
State Culture Minister M.A. Baby couldn't stop praising Pookutty.
'This is unbelievable for Kerala and for the country. Resul has got it at the prime of his youth ... this is what is more exciting. Hard work pays off and this is going to be a great impetus for all in the film industry,' Baby said.
Pookutty was the youngest of eight children and had a passion for films right from his young days. However, his father was keen that he become a doctor, but Resul failed the medical entrance examinations and went on to pursue his film industry dreams after studying at the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune. He has also got a degree in law.
'It's like the Olympics or World Cup of films'
23 Feb 2009
PUNE: It took a while for Resul Pookutty and wife Shadia to register the fact that Resul's name had been announced as the winner of an Oscar for sound mixing. The award came as bolt from the blue, say the Pookuttys, speaking to TOI over the phone from Los Angeles at 4.15 am (US time). "The earlier category before sound mixing was that of sound editing for which the winner was The Dark Knight'. When we heard that, we became a bit apprehensive so that, when our award was announced, I just went blank. I did not know what was happening around me," says Pookutty.
Shadia, who accompanied Pookutty to the ceremony agreed. "For a second or two we kept telling ourselves that the name announced was Resul and that meant us," she laughed. Pookutty, a Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) graduate of the 1995 batch, admits that the award is big. It means a lot to him and the entire sound fraternity in India, he said. "The last couple of days have been strenuous, but now it is time for celebration. This is like the Olympics or World Cup of films. Now I have some idea how sportspersons feel when they win," he said.
The Oscar experience was great, says Shadia, "We had a wonderful time and meeting so many people was an experience in itself. Everyone was so humble and nice. Of course, what made it even more memorable was the eight Oscars that the film eventually won," she said.
Pookutty agreed. "One of the highlights of my experience at the Oscars was when Steven Spielberg and Brad Pitt came and congratulated me in the winner's gallery. The people we spoke to were also trying to learn about a culture that was alien to them," he said.
Pookutty said that though he had not prepared an acceptance speech in advance, he had a vague idea of what he would say. "I knew that I wanted to dedicate it to my country. Everything else came straight from my heart. Being up there was just great," he said. He said he was aware of making a few gaffes, one of them being the fact that he forgot to thank the FTII, the institute that shaped and made him. "I would like to thank them now. I owe a lot to the institute," he stated.
Asked how he planned to celebrate the victory, Pookutty said that he had no idea. "Right now I'm just enjoying the feeling of being on cloud nine and of course I'm talking to everyone in my family. I'm just living the moment for now."
PUNE: It took a while for Resul Pookutty and wife Shadia to register the fact that Resul's name had been announced as the winner of an Oscar for sound mixing. The award came as bolt from the blue, say the Pookuttys, speaking to TOI over the phone from Los Angeles at 4.15 am (US time). "The earlier category before sound mixing was that of sound editing for which the winner was The Dark Knight'. When we heard that, we became a bit apprehensive so that, when our award was announced, I just went blank. I did not know what was happening around me," says Pookutty.
Shadia, who accompanied Pookutty to the ceremony agreed. "For a second or two we kept telling ourselves that the name announced was Resul and that meant us," she laughed. Pookutty, a Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) graduate of the 1995 batch, admits that the award is big. It means a lot to him and the entire sound fraternity in India, he said. "The last couple of days have been strenuous, but now it is time for celebration. This is like the Olympics or World Cup of films. Now I have some idea how sportspersons feel when they win," he said.
The Oscar experience was great, says Shadia, "We had a wonderful time and meeting so many people was an experience in itself. Everyone was so humble and nice. Of course, what made it even more memorable was the eight Oscars that the film eventually won," she said.
Pookutty agreed. "One of the highlights of my experience at the Oscars was when Steven Spielberg and Brad Pitt came and congratulated me in the winner's gallery. The people we spoke to were also trying to learn about a culture that was alien to them," he said.
Pookutty said that though he had not prepared an acceptance speech in advance, he had a vague idea of what he would say. "I knew that I wanted to dedicate it to my country. Everything else came straight from my heart. Being up there was just great," he said. He said he was aware of making a few gaffes, one of them being the fact that he forgot to thank the FTII, the institute that shaped and made him. "I would like to thank them now. I owe a lot to the institute," he stated.
Asked how he planned to celebrate the victory, Pookutty said that he had no idea. "Right now I'm just enjoying the feeling of being on cloud nine and of course I'm talking to everyone in my family. I'm just living the moment for now."
Resul Pookutty wins Sound Mixing Oscar for 'Slumdog'
Mon Feb 23, 2009
NEW DELHI -Resul Pookutty won a Sound Mixing Oscar for his work on Danny Boyle's "Slumdog Millionaire" on Sunday, capping an impressive tally of eight trophies for the rags-to-riches romance set in Mumbai's slums.
Pookutty, who shared the award with Ian Tapp and Richard Pryke, joined a select group of Indians to have won an Academy Award.
Composer A.R. Rahman also won for Best Original Score and Original Song on a Hollywood night that put the spotlight on India.
"Thank you, Academy, this is not just a sound award, this is history being handed over to me," an overwrought Pookutty said on stage while accepting the Academy Award.
The Indian film fraternity rarely honours technicians for their work and Pookutty has previously said their work needs to be appreciated more in India.
"Technicians are the ones who work behind the scenes. Because of them, an actor looks good, presentable, he sounds good," Pookutty told Reuters when "Slumdog Millionaire premiered in Mumbai last month.
While "Slumdog Millionaire" was the Oscar front-runner, another film shot in India took home an Academy Award.
NEW DELHI -Resul Pookutty won a Sound Mixing Oscar for his work on Danny Boyle's "Slumdog Millionaire" on Sunday, capping an impressive tally of eight trophies for the rags-to-riches romance set in Mumbai's slums.
Pookutty, who shared the award with Ian Tapp and Richard Pryke, joined a select group of Indians to have won an Academy Award.
Composer A.R. Rahman also won for Best Original Score and Original Song on a Hollywood night that put the spotlight on India.
"Thank you, Academy, this is not just a sound award, this is history being handed over to me," an overwrought Pookutty said on stage while accepting the Academy Award.
The Indian film fraternity rarely honours technicians for their work and Pookutty has previously said their work needs to be appreciated more in India.
"Technicians are the ones who work behind the scenes. Because of them, an actor looks good, presentable, he sounds good," Pookutty told Reuters when "Slumdog Millionaire premiered in Mumbai last month.
While "Slumdog Millionaire" was the Oscar front-runner, another film shot in India took home an Academy Award.
'Slumdog' shines with 8 Oscars: 2 for Rahman, one for Pookutty
Los Angeles, Feb 23 (PTI) "Slumdog Millionaire", the rags-to-riches story of a Mumbai slum dweller, had a golden run at the Oscars today sweeping eight awards with two going to music maestro A R Rahman, the first Indian to achieve the historic feat.
43-year-old Rahman bagged Oscars for Original Score in the film, named the best at the 81st Academy Awards, and along with veteran lyricist Gulzar also won the Best Song award for the foot-tapping number 'Jai ho'.
"Before coming here I was excited and terrified. The last time I felt that way was when I was getting married," a beaming Rahman, dubbed as 'Mozart of Madras', said in his acceptance speech as he became the first Indian to win an Oscar in the mainstream section and the third after Bhanu Athaiya (costume design, 1983) and Satyajit Ray (lifetime achievement, 1992).
"The film is about optimism and the power of hope...All my life I had a choice of hate and love. I chose love and I'm here," Rahman, clad in a black suit, said about the low-budget movie based on Indian diplomat Vikas Swarup's novel "Q & A".
Kerala-born sound engineer Resul Pookutty notched up an Oscar for Sound Mixing while Briton Danny Boyle was adjudged the Best Director.
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