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Kamal Haasan`s Birthday Ode: A Poetic Glimpse into His & Mani Ratnam`s Dream
Updated on: 02 June, 2025 05:24 PM IST |Sneha Sunojkumar
Kamal Haasan`s love letter to Mani Ratnam`s vision
On the occasion of acclaimed filmmaker Mani Ratnam`s 69th birthday today, cinematic legend Kamal Haasan extended a deeply personal and heartfelt wish that reads less like a casual greeting and more like a profound "love letter" to their shared artistic journey. His message, shared on social media, has resonated widely, highlighting a collaboration that spans decades and continues to inspire.
Haasan`s note wasn`t merely a birthday felicitation; it was a testament to a unique creative partnership that began with the groundbreaking "Nayakan" (1987) and is now set to revisit the big screen with their much-anticipated upcoming venture, "Thug Life." The actor-filmmaker described their relationship as a journey "from Nayakan to Thug Life," emphasizing their roles not just as colleagues or even family, but as "co-dreamers, and above all, as lifelong students of cinema."
In his poignant tribute, Haasan lauded Ratnam as a "source of strength" and a mind he turns to in moments of doubt. He praised Ratnam`s deep attunement to the language of film, a quality he feels few others possess. The message concluded with a heartfelt wish for Ratnam`s stories to keep unfolding, recognizing how "every frame, your vision brings depth, beauty, and meaning to cinema." The sign-off, "Forever your friend, Kamal Haasan," underscored the profound personal bond that transcends their professional lives.
This heartfelt public acknowledgment of their enduring connection comes at a particularly exciting time, as the duo, who last collaborated nearly four decades ago on the iconic "Nayakan," are actively working on "Thug Life." The anticipation for their reunion has been immense, fueled by their past groundbreaking work together which redefined Indian cinema.
Kamal Haasan`s birthday note offers a rare glimpse into the mutual respect and shared passion that fuel these two titans of Indian cinema. It celebrates not just a personal friendship, but a collective ambition to constantly push the boundaries of storytelling, frame by frame, continuing their shared cinematic dream.
Haasan`s note wasn`t merely a birthday felicitation; it was a testament to a unique creative partnership that began with the groundbreaking "Nayakan" (1987) and is now set to revisit the big screen with their much-anticipated upcoming venture, "Thug Life." The actor-filmmaker described their relationship as a journey "from Nayakan to Thug Life," emphasizing their roles not just as colleagues or even family, but as "co-dreamers, and above all, as lifelong students of cinema."
In his poignant tribute, Haasan lauded Ratnam as a "source of strength" and a mind he turns to in moments of doubt. He praised Ratnam`s deep attunement to the language of film, a quality he feels few others possess. The message concluded with a heartfelt wish for Ratnam`s stories to keep unfolding, recognizing how "every frame, your vision brings depth, beauty, and meaning to cinema." The sign-off, "Forever your friend, Kamal Haasan," underscored the profound personal bond that transcends their professional lives.
This heartfelt public acknowledgment of their enduring connection comes at a particularly exciting time, as the duo, who last collaborated nearly four decades ago on the iconic "Nayakan," are actively working on "Thug Life." The anticipation for their reunion has been immense, fueled by their past groundbreaking work together which redefined Indian cinema.
Kamal Haasan`s birthday note offers a rare glimpse into the mutual respect and shared passion that fuel these two titans of Indian cinema. It celebrates not just a personal friendship, but a collective ambition to constantly push the boundaries of storytelling, frame by frame, continuing their shared cinematic dream.
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