Masterclass | Mani Ratnam | Jio MAMI 2023 

The tension and nervousness in imtiaz’s voice is adorable

Imtiaz Ali fan from tamilnadu ❤❤❤❤

I don’t think even Mani Ratnam knows he created Magic with Dil se !! A movie that has stayed with me since I first watched it when it released. Every scene still evokes emotions the music, bgm, SRK Manisha. A rare masterpiece

Geethanjali is a wonder in the movie universe I'm not sure how many people from this generation watched it.

What an Interaction... This is most I have seen ManiRatnam speak... He is comfortable with Imitiaz that I can feel. Thanks Imtiaz for this wonderful Interview. Its a little peak into his genius mind. I wish you covered more of his films.

The best aspect of Imtiaz is his devout honesty! Mani Ratnam is a director of excellence, and I love him along with Satyajit Ray and Ritwik Ghatak!!!

Why isn’t anyone talking about Anjali!! That’s an outstanding movie. So emotional.

Arr and mani sir music is outstanding which i cant live without.

The girl at 1:20:43 is so damn gorgeous, and what a beautiful question!

Master interviewing an another great master ❤

Brilliant interview. Truly a masterclass when 2 greats of Indian cinema talk. Big Thanks!

Mounaragam,Nayakudu, Dhalapathi, Anjali, Geethanjali , Roja ,Bombay,Dilse, Sakhi and Amrutha are all my favourite movies

So glad Imtiaz Ali brought up. Gitanjali. Such a masterpiece.

Brilliant Content & Awesome interview. Both Amazing Filmmakers Mani Ratnam & Imtiyaz Ali 🤘🏻👌🎥🎬🎞

I am fan of both of these guys..They are passionate art geniuses

Those who came here for what Mani ji talks about Maestro #Ilaiyaraaja: 42:00 - onwards until 45:22

What an amazing masterclass. Such a fabulous mix of two amazing artistes. Imtiaz Ali asking amazing questions and Mani sir with his amazing responses. This is such a fab interview. We need more like this. Kudos to Film Companion for making this happen

Mani sir and arr❤❤❤❤❤

My most fav Indian movie : Tamasha. And IMHO indian best ever movie made is Iruvar. And both of the creator talking to each other 👏 great. Hope there will be another talk show with BR host it.

Hope Mani Ratnam collaborates with ‘writer’ Imtiaz Ali. I see a potential. The only person who can bring these two together is their common friend A.R.Rahman.

A MANIRATNAM FILM 🔥

Dil se & Rockstar best music albums ever

What a treat of an interview for movie buffs

Mani has been very fortunate for being born in “Venus” family. He got the best music of Illayaraja because of his uncle Krishnamurty sir, which Mr Raja tributed with bestest music. (U can revisit) Third, he was lucky to find ARR and PC sriram who spoke loud through the camera and World class music. PC especially with the angles and lighting was exceptionally marvellous. Which was totally new to Indian cinema.( PC sir went into depression after his personal loss and that’s how Manoj and Santhosh came on board) but PC already had left a motorway for them. It was easy ride. Post Alaipaayuthe, his work was slowed down (due to health issues) . But I felt GuRu was a brilliant par casual. His recent Ponniyin selvan in terms of screenplay is a disaster. But he was lucky with the cinematograph, casting, music and production through out his career. I am not taking low about his talent, but he was just lucky.

“Uyire” is one of MR’s greatest piece of art! 💐🥰🛤️🧬

Two of my favourites....🖤

1:14:09 - Dil Se... Did anyone else feel that both of them were hesitating about the social commentary of Dil se because in current India, Mani Ratnam would definitely not be able to make it. I felt Imtiaz was hesitating a lot more than Mani Ratnam, which is sad that in India now, you can't even really talk about it let alone make Dil se...

Geethanjali is also my fav movie. I am glad you brought it up. Everyone talks about mouna raagam, Nayakan, Roja and Bombay. But underrated films like Geethanjali deserve the credit.

I'm a Geetanjali fan for life! It's one of the most beautiful movies about love and death. I've always wondered about those parallel storyline of the driver and some lady. I'm guessing for comic relief and a relief from the heaviness of the film. But it's so sleazy and feels like someone else shot it and inserted those clips in a Mani Ratnam film. I always fast forward those scenes.

Ilaiyaraaja sir and Mani sir combination was outstanding ❤❤❤❤ The songs and the BGMs are nectar to the ears.

Here only for A R Rahman ❤

Fantastic Interview by 2 legendary and visionary directors!!! Loved it!

Thanks for this !! ❤ Love listening to Mani sir !!! Great interview Imitiaz Ali sir !! 👏 Side note - The Backdrop should have been centered and given them nicer comfy chairs and one table to keep Imitiaz Ali’s items 😅

Mani sir is great.

Ilayaraja-Maniratnam songs and background score are legendary,magically nostalgic and a musical masterclass.

Two gems of indian cinema ❤❤

I love his respect for Ilayaraja

Katruvelidai is a masterpiece and is a highly enjoyable movie with superlativecsongs

Quite a learning :)

Fabulous interview!

Real Masterclass

34:48 ARR's wicked sense of humour..

What a brilliant interview, started midnight felt like a lullaby to my ears

He seems a very emotional guy but this guy ruined my life by making me believe in fairytales ❤😢

Gitanjali & Amrutha are Great MOVIES of His works. GURU is purely master form. His Dalapathi is kind of Samurai movie.

What a great interview.

Both choose Rahman. Legends know legends

Mani sir ❤️❤️

2 movies i watch without getting bored any no of times is Mouna Ragam by Maniratnam and Jab We Met by Imtiaz Ali.

Really good interview from Imtiaz

Yuva, Nayagan, Guru, OK Kanmani is my top 4

Mani Ratnam plus Ilayaraja is the best combo ever. Even his worst film (according to him 29:14), Idhaya Koil was a huge success because of the wonderful songs by Ilayaraja. The real story behind the introduction of ARR includes people like K.Balachander and Vairamuthu's personal egoistic vendetta with Ilayaraja. And initially, it was Ilayaraja was the one recommended him to different movie producers, foreseeing Mani Ratnam's potential.

Mani sir is the master of all Indain directors

Great main stream film maker .

The girl in 1:20:48 is too cute❤️

Big hugs to all my maniratnam fans here. ❤

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Gayest interview taking reference of kalakhseshtra 🎉

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Kh234 waiting for it

இளையராஜா 🥰

Kannathil muthamittal i agree with that girl

NAYAGAN film awesome

Imtiaz Ali is a v serious director,the way he wanted explicit detailed information from Mani Ratnam about everything choosing the music director s characters in the films ,whatever

Make another film and cast all the actors from the movie dil se ❤🦖💕🙏🏻🍺😘

You need to change the thumbnail for the video to blow up.

please make another masterpiece with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan sir..

Wht is the movie Mani sir said at the starting he inspired

am a bit saddened that there is not a mention of the contribution of the Production Designer in this conversation. In most western films, the Production Designer is one of the first creative force to step in and begin his collaboration with the Director only then followed by the cameraman.

i will be next you sir

Some additional informations for the North Indians who are not fully aware of Mani's background 1. Unlike what he says in this session, he's not a complete outsider. His Father, Uncle and his elder brother were all in film business. PC, Kamal, etc were his friends even before he ventured into movies 2 The 4th movie that he disowns is Idhaya Kovil which was a super duper hit, widely known for its songs and comedy track. That was the first & last Mani's movie that had a seperate comedy track. I think those scenes might have been shot by the producer, nevertheless those scenes are still funny. He repeated the same leading actor of this movie into his 5th movie i.e. Mouna Raagam 3. There's more to why Mani chose ARR which he hasn't fully divulged. It's a long story, but it's due to a tiff between Ilayaraj and the producer of Roja, who was also the director of the movie Ek Duuje Ke Liye. Mani and Raja combination produced evergreen songs that are still unmatched & unrivaled. Mani & ARR songs might have garnered more listeners in the North and so might have made more revenue. But, artistically, Mani & Raja songs were totally at a different level with incredible background scores too. 4. Yes, Mani has a fascination for mythological stories. But, most of his films with mythological connection didn't end up doing well at the box office including Thalapathy...

What was the name of Manirathnam's third film that he doesn't wasn't to be associated with?

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Wish Imtiaz asked less techincal questions and and more about his films

Naan velai seiya virumbugirean

What's with the Sir, Sir, Sir? Why not Mani ji or Mr. Manirathinam?

I cant afford, we have budget😂😂 45:30

Imtiyaz Ali will have to learn the craft of interviewing...this case a legendary filmmaker from the south, he keeps referring Mani Ratnam's films, most of the time through the interview he has not taken the name of the film...at least conspicuously so that the viewer knows which film is being talked about...

This interview of Mani Ratnam is so impoverished, starts with Geethanjali and does till Dil Se that is 1998...Mani Ratnam managed to drag it back even to Moyna Ragam...Mani Ratnam has flourished a lot beyond that...why has his later films not been discussed? Was this a quickie interview or an interview just trying to fit into a gap like of sorts???

Which was the 4th movie which Mani Sir made and he didn't liked it.

IMHO Ilayaraja (Mastero) was very instrumental for the success of Maniratnam and gave him the life and he leaving Raja has done great injustice to purist music lovers. While ARR could have brought a new sound but had his association continued with Raja sir music would have thrived. Lot of people are realising this gross historical mistake happened..

The interview could’ve been on a better set. You could arrange a coffee table at least. You were struggling with coffee mug , Mike your mobile and note book. Pity you.😅

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Mani ji . . Do yourself a favour . . Work with mr. Nana patekar . . Thats one combination we look forward to . .

Mani Rathnam knows Ilayaraja is a genius because if you remove his songs Mani rathnam's movies are nothing. ARR can give nice tunes but falls short in Background score.

Iam not a fan of mani ratnam

Glorified music video director. Only successful because of Ilaiyaraaja, AR Rahman, and copying Western classics.

Geethanjali cinematography & music miles ahead, Till now.