Movies
Colors Tamil premieres blockbuster hit Rajamagal for Tamil New Year
Mumbai: On the auspicious occasion of the Tamil New Year, Colors Tamil, Viacom18’s Tamil entertainment channel, brings to you the World Television Premiere of ‘Rajamagal’.
The captivating family drama that celebrates the unique bond between fathers and daughters, features Aadukalam Murugadoss as the father (Mathy) and Baby Prithiksha as the daughter (Kanmani). Begin your new year with the entire family on 14 April (Friday) from 2pm onwards.
Written and directed by Henry I, the film also features Bagavathi Perumal and Velina in supporting cast roles. It is produced by Moonwalk Pictures and the melodies are composed by Shankar Rangarajan.
Set in a rural background, Rajamagal chronicles the life of Mathy (Aadukalam Murugadoss) who is ready to go to any extent to fulfil his daughter Kanmani’s (Baby Prithiksha) wish.
Fascinated by her friend’s mansion, Kanmani asks her father to buy her a similar one, believing that he will fulfil her wish at any cost. Unwilling to disappoint his daughter, Mathy embarks on the mission, making the turn of events such a fascinating watch and a super hit family drama.
Does Mathy accomplish her aspirations? More importantly, does Kanmani value his pain? Tune in to Colors Tamil on 14 April at 2 pm and savour the true meaning of family love.
Director Henry said, “I am glad Colors Tamil is providing an opportunity for people across the globe to watch the World Television Premiere of Rajamagal on the auspicious occasion of Tamil New Year’s Day. The movie will resonate strongly with every parent and child, emphasising the true value of familial bonds and the struggles that each of the parents takes to ensure a smile is retained on their children’s faces. The soothing music coupled with appealing visuals adds to the poignant moments all through the film.”
Actor Aadukalam Murugadoss added, “I believe viewers will be thoroughly impressed with the storyline as it is a highly realistic movie. It will keep them engaged from start to finish. It was extremely touching for me to play this role, highlighting the iconic relationship between a father and a daughter. Although I have acted in many films, Rajamagal will remain an unforgettable one for me as it allowed me to showcase a different facet as an actor.”
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Hindi
Remembering Gyan Sahay, the lens behind film, television and advertising
From a puppet rabbit selling poppadums to Hindi cinema, he framed it all.
MUMBAI: There are careers, and then there are canvases. Gyan Sahay, the veteran cinematographer, director, and producer who passed away on 10 March 2026 in Mumbai, had one of the latter. Over several decades in the Indian film and television industry, he turned lenses, lights, and the occasional puppet rabbit into something approaching art.
A graduate of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) in Pune, Sahay built his reputation as a director of photography across a career that stretched from the early 1970s all the way to the digital age. He was the kind of craftsman who understood that a well-composed shot is not merely a technical achievement but a quiet act of storytelling.
For most Indians of a certain age, however, Sahay will forever be the man behind the rabbit. His direction of the iconic long-running television commercial for Lijjat Papad, featuring its now-legendary puppet bunny, gave the country one of its most cheerfully persistent advertising images. It was the sort of work that sneaks into the national subconscious and takes up permanent residence.
His big-screen credits as cinematographer include Anokhi Pehchan (1972), Pagli (1974), Pas de Deux (1981), and Hum Farishte Nahin (1988). In 1999, he stepped behind a different kind of camera altogether, making his directorial debut with Sar Ankhon Par, a drama that featured Vikas Bhalla and Shruti Ulfat, with a cameo by Shah Rukh Khan for good measure.
On television, Sahay was particularly prized for his command of multi-camera production setups, a skill that made him a go-to technician for large-scale shows and reality programmes. In an industry that has never been especially patient with complexity, he was the calm hand on the rig.
In later life, Sahay turned teacher. He participated regularly in masterclasses and Digi-Talks, often hosted by organisations such as Bharatiya Chitra Sadhna, sharing hard-won wisdom on cinematography, the comedy of timing in a shot, and the sweeping changes brought by the shift from celluloid to digital. He was also said to have been involved in a project concerning a biographical film on Infosys co-founder N.R. Narayana Murthy.
Tributes from the film industry poured in following the news of his passing, with colleagues remembering him as a senior cameraman who served as a rare bridge between two entirely different eras of Indian cinema. That is, perhaps, the finest thing one can say of any craftsman: he kept up, and he brought others along with him.
