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Ponniyin Selvan and Ponniyin Pudalvar
Kalki and his Chola Epic
WORD BECOMES VISUAL
This unique episode of the Kalki Biography Project sessions features special recorded appearances by Mani Ratnam, Karthi, and Kumaravel to discuss Kalki’s magnum opus Ponniyin Selvan, now transposed to the big screen.
MANI RATNAM, film maker
talks about his fascination for Ponniyin Selvan
KARTHI, film actor
shares his experience in playing Kalki’s character Vandiyathevan
ELANGO KUMARAVEL, scriptwriter
speaks of Kalki’s storytelling skills
SRIRANJANI SANTHANAGOPALAN, Carnatic vocalist
sings Poonkuzhali’s song from Ponniyin Selvan.
GOWRI RAMNARAYAN, translator, Kalki’s biography
discusses the impulses and inspirations propelling Kalki’s journey into history
Date: November 19, 2022
Time: 8:00 PM IST
(9:30 AM EST | 6:30 AM PST |
2:30 PM GMT)
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