S. Ramachandran (filmmaker)
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S. Ramachandran | |
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| Born | Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Film Director, Film Journalist |
| Spouse | Sonal Ramachandran |
| Parent(s) | VS Srinivasan Krishnaveni |
S. Ramachandran is an Indian film journalist and filmmaker who has directed several music videos in collaboration with Mauj Music. He has also worked on music videos featuring prominent artists such as Asha Bhosle, Sanjay Dutt, Brett Lee, and Urmila Matondkar.[1][2][3]
Career[edit]
Ramachandran played a significant role in the promotion and public relations of Pooja Bhatt's film Holiday (2006) and was similarly involved in the marketing and PR activities for another Pooja Bhatt project, Jism 2 (2012), starring Sunny Leone. For the latter film, he oversaw both the marketing and PR aspects, as well as contributed to the film's production through his companies Sanskriti Media and Entertainment and Brandstand.[4]
In addition to his work on feature films, Ramachandran directed music videos for Mauj Music, featuring Asha Bhosle and a lineup of celebrities under the banner "Asha And Friends." He also directed music videos featuring Asha Bhosle, Sanjay Dutt, Brett Lee, Urmila Matondkar, Ismail Darbar, Zubeen Garg, and Neetu Chandra, collectively known as "Rasiya Saajan."[5]
Ramachandran ventured into producing as well, with projects such as the short film Talk To Me, which was submitted to various film festivals. He was also involved as a producer in the now shelved film Imaandaari ki Maa Ki Aankh, for which the inaugural clap was given by Pooja Bhatt. Additionally, he served as an associate producer for the film Doctor I Love You, scheduled for release in the current year.[6][7][8][9]
Furthermore, Ramachandran's portfolio extends to the realm of documentary filmmaking.[10]
Early years and personal life[edit]
Ramachandran was born in Kolkata at the Saradadevi hospital at the Ramakrishna Mission. He was born to Krishnaveni and VS Srinivasan. Srinivasan was working in the Indian Express Newspaper in Mumbai.[11]
References[edit]
- ^ "Asha Bhosle jams with Sanjay Dutt. S Ramachandran, a former journalist with NDTV, has directed the album". rediff.com. 21 November 2006. Retrieved 31 December 2016.
- ^ "AN AAMIR-ASHA DUET? - Meanwhile, we hear, director S Ramachandran, who has directed the video with Bhosle and Dutt, is set to picturise the next one with Urmila". dnaindia.com. 8 December 2006. Retrieved 31 December 2016.
- ^ "Asha Bhosle with filmmakers S Ramachandran (L) and Sandip Yadav". santabanta.com. Retrieved 31 December 2016.
- ^ "Veteran media professional S. Ramachandran wielded the mike and held the fort in an engaging, interactive conversation with the distinguished members on the dais". indianshowbiz.com. Retrieved 31 December 2016.
- ^ "RASIYA SAAJAN's music is awe-inspiring- S Ramachandran". glamsham.com. Retrieved 31 December 2016.
- ^ "Pooja Bhatt claps on Imaandaari ki Maa Ki Aankh. journalist-turned filmmaker S Ramachandran's debut production". bollyspice.com. 10 April 2011. Retrieved 31 December 2016.
- ^ "filmmakers and festival directors S. Ramachandran, and Anil Sadarangani ensured that the audience (also the jury) composed of a perfect balance of people from all walks of life to judge the winner from the ten films screened". glamgold.com. 30 September 2011. Retrieved 31 December 2016.
- ^ "Pooja Bhatt with husband Manish Makhija (R) and Producer S Ramachandran at the Mahurat of film 'Imaandaari Ki Maa Ki Aankh'". gettyimages.in. 16 March 2011. Retrieved 31 December 2016.
- ^ "Pooja Bhatt Attends "Imaandaari Ki Maa Ki Aankh" Mahurat". missmalini.com. 16 March 2011. Retrieved 31 December 2016.
- ^ "KJo shows up for SRK duplicate! journalist-documentary director S Ramachandran, who else stood by them than My Name is Khan director Karan Johar himself!". The Times of India. 16 February 2010. Retrieved 31 December 2016.
- ^ "S. Ramachandran (veteran film journalist) remembers Saeed Jaffrey". indianexpress.com. 16 November 2015. Retrieved 31 December 2016.