Mani Ratnam Birthday special: Here are a few must-watch movies from the filmmaker!
Mani Ratnam! The name needs no introduction. He is known for his extraordinary contribution to the Indian Cinema. His films explore socio-political concerns frequently and include against the backdrop of human connections.
The Veteran filmmaker has collaborated with some of the industry’s leading stars and given us some amazing stories and characters that are so reliable to us as the audience along with top-notch storytelling skills.
Here is a list of must-watch movies from the Ace Film Maker:
Mani Ratnam Birthday special: Here are a few must-watch movies from the filmmaker!
Roja: Released 15th August 1992
A film that shows the sweetness of love alongside the political reality. Recounting the life of Roja, hailing from a small town, her husband was kidnapped during their honeymoon in Kashmir by militants. With AR Rahman’s soulful music and Mani Ratnam’s direction. The film turned out to be a bit hit and even won three National Awards.
Bombay: Released 11 March 1995
A story of a Muslim woman and Hindu man who happen to fall in love and travel to Bombay. Only to find them in the middle of the 1992 Bombay riots. Having the backdrop of the Babri Masjid demolition this story has taken the communal tension folded skillfully with Mani Ratnam’s direction.
Dil Se: 21 August 1998
A tale of love and obsession that has Northeast India’s insurgency backdrop. A riveting story of a radio journalist having fallen for a mystery woman who has a tragic history, Mani Ratnam’s direction takes it to a whole new level. With AR Rahman’s musical, it has always been on everyone’s playlist.
Anjali: 12 July 1990
A film that shows how special needs children are discriminated against in such a judgmental society. A movie that showcased the reality of the challenges and mental pain that parents face while raising a child with special needs.
Mouna Ragam: 15 August 1986
A story attempted to show a young woman who is married to another man in an arranged marriage while still trying to recover from the trauma of the death of her lover. A film that tried showing the complex feelings of a problematic arranged marriage.
