*Set on course for make-believe world, armed with dreams * Some of them view almost everything in terms of lighting and visual appeal, some of them chop off those unwanted, redundant, bits and some direct a team to have their idea implemented. For the 30 students who have just passed out of the L.V. Prasad Film and TV Academy completing their courses in cinematography, editing and sound design and direction, a new journey has begun.
Emphasising the role of film makers as custodians of the conscience of society, he urged students to watch films, criticise them, celebrate them or even massacre them, but do not ignore them. "You are now officially qualified to be married into the family of cinema. Your education, however, begins now," Mr. Balachander added. His speech, which evoked tears at the recent felicitation function for actor Aamir Khan, this time, evoked laughter and thunderous applause from the rapt audience. And like Aamir Khan did, noted music director A.R. Rahman promptly took the copy of his speech. Make India proud' "Try and do something which will make India and your institution proud," A.R.Rahman told students http://www.hindu.com/2008/08/28/stories/2008082858510200.htm Thanks to Satish for telling me this news.... -- regards, Vithur ARR -- The Sweet Cube always
