Robert–Rajasekar Explained
| Robert–Rajasekar |
| Death Date: | Robert:
Rajasekar:
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| Occupation: | Film directors
cinematographers |
| Years Active: | 1979–2019 |
Robert–Rajasekar was an Indian filmmaking duo consisting of Robert Asirvatham and S. Rajasekar. They were active in film direction and cinematography in Tamil cinema of the 1980s. The duo are regarded to have ushered a "new wave" in Tamil cinema.[1]
Career
In the 1970s, Robert Asirvatham and S. Rajasekar graduated as cameramen from the Madras Film Institute. They debuted as cinematographers with Kudisai (1979), a low budget film directed by Jayabharathi, also from the institute. Robert–Rajasekar's next film was to be Naalai Ulagam Namadhe, which was never completed. They were later hired to work in Oru Thalai Ragam (1980), which emerged a major success and a breakthrough in their career. Robert–Rajasekar made their directorial debut with Palaivana Solai (1981), where they also wrote the screenplay (based on Rajasekar's story) and continued as cinematographers.[2] The film was a success, and they received more directorial offers. Their next directorial venture Kalyana Kalam (1982), however, became a box-office bomb.[3] After two years of no work, they were offered to direct Chinna Poove Mella Pesu (1987) which emerged a success, and revitalised their career.[4] In 2008, Robert–Rajasekar made their television debut by directing some episodes of Naanal.[5] [6]
Deaths
Robert died on 30 November 2018, and Rajasekar on 8 September 2019.[7]
Filmography
Notes and References
- News: Kolappan . B. . 1 December 2018 . Cinematographer, director Robert dead . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20200628213743/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/cinematographer-director-robert-dead/article25637871.ece . 28 June 2020 . 23 December 2021 . The Hindu.
- Web site: 13 September 2019 . அவர் ஒரு பொன்மாலைப் பொழுது . He is a golden twilight time . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20191204135542/https://www.hindutamil.in/news/supplements/hindu-talkies/515404-anjali-robert-rajasekaran.html . 4 December 2019 . 23 December 2021 . . ta.
- News: Shiva Kumar . S. . 1982 . Suhasini fiasco . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210917043157/https://twitter.com/sshivu/status/1285529497010241536 . 17 September 2021 . 23 December 2021 . Sunday Mid-Day.
- News: Kumar . N. . 22 May 1987 . A courageous comeback . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20201115170044/https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=uoJlAAAAIBAJ&sjid=up4NAAAAIBAJ&pg=951%2C2154723 . 15 November 2020 . 23 December 2021 . . 12.
- Web site: 15 December 2008 . Sonia Agarwal debuts in Khushboo's telly soap . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20211223094040/https://www.rediff.com/movies/report/sonia-agarwal-in-khushboos-tv-serial/20081215.htm . 23 December 2021 . 23 December 2021 . Rediff.com.
- Web site: 10 December 2008 . Sonia plays a widow in Naanal . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20200704012213/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/2008/dec/10/sonia-plays-a-widow-in-naanal-9638.html . 4 July 2020 . 23 December 2021 . The New Indian Express.
- Web site: 8 September 2019 . Veteran actor-director Rajasekar passes away . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20191213121752/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/veteran-actor-director-rajasekar-passes-away-5977308/ . 13 December 2019 . 23 December 2021 . The Indian Express.
- News: Krishnaswamy . N. . 9 December 1988 . Paravaigal Palavitham . 23 December 2021 . . 5.
