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The Path Traveled by Little Artist Vivek
Actor Vivek not only made cinema fans laugh but also made people think by incorporating social reform ideas in comedy.Known as the 'Symbol Artist' in the Tamil film industry, Vivek is a renowned comedian in the world of Tamil cinema.He embodied social reform ideas in comedy and not only made cinema fans laugh, but also made them think.Films like 'Palayathu Amman', 'Lovely', 'Allithantha Vanam', 'Youth', 'Kadhal Sadukudu', 'Whistle', 'Kadhal Kisu Kisu', 'Perazhagan', 'Sami', 'Thirumalai' are examples of humorous thinking.Not only in Tamil cinema but also in the history of the film industry, 'Kalaivanar NS Krishnan' is a man who is able to convey good ideas to the society through comedy. Following in his footsteps, he was hailed as a 'symbol artist' in Tamil cinema, adhering to a wide range of social ideologies, with themes of bribery, population growth, political corruption and superstition in most of his films.He was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India for his contribution to the film industry. We will see his contribution to the biography and screenplay of Vivek, who started his career as a playwright and later sowed many social ideas mixed with humor in Tamil cinema, raising awareness among the people and becoming one of the best comedians of over 25 years.Birth; "Chinna Kalaivanar known as" Vivek, the 19th day of November 1961, was born in Madurai in Tamil Nadu, India. His full name is Vivekananda. Early life and education;He completed his schooling in Madurai and later obtained a B.Com degree in Commerce from the American College in the same town. He also holds an M.Com Master's degree in the same field and has been working in Madurai for some time as a Telephone Operator. After that, he came to Chennai, passed the DNPSC Group 4 examination and joined the Chennai General Secretariat as a Junior Assistant.His Journey in the Film Industry In; 1987, he made his debut in the Tamil film industry with the film 'Manathil Uruthivendu', in which he played a minor role. After that, in the 1989 film 'New Meanings', he was popularized by the verse he spoke, 'Today is the day of death, tomorrow is the milk'.Little Artist Vivek; His comedy is often themed around bribery, overpopulation, political corruption, and superstition, making him nicknamed the 'Symbolist Artist' and the 'People's Artist'.Vivek, who lives his own life with the goal of social welfare, has been a role model for others by implementing the project from time to time, saying, 'We are the cause of the drought in the country and I will plant about one crore saplings to alleviate the drought.'Awards and Honors; 'Padma Shri' Award by the Government of India.'Vijay Award' for all time favorite comedian.Filmfare Best Comedian Award for 'Run' in 2002, 'Sami' in 2003, 'Perazhagan' in 2004 and 'Shivaji' in 2007.He was awarded the State Award by the Government of Tamil Nadu for his films 'Unnaruge Nanirundal', 'Run' in 2002, 'Parthiban Kanavu' in 2003 and 'Shivaji' in 2007.He won the 'National Tamil Film Awards' for Best Comedian. 'Edison Award' for Best Male Comedian.Kodaikanal Panbalai Radio Award for Best Comedian.IDFA Award for Best Comedian.His comedy scenes are not just for entertainment, but also have the power to make life understandable in a matter of seconds. He is not only good at giving ideas on humor, he is also pursuing and implementing a few social welfare goals in his life.in particular, many artists may have emerged, achieved and disappeared in Tamil cinema. But it would not be an exaggeration to say that after NS Krishnan, Vivek was the one who boldly took up many reformist ideas in comedy in films.
By Zarinabanu Zarinabanu5 years ago in Geeks
‘General Hospital’ needs Emily Wilson to return
Emily Wilson began portraying Ellie Trout on GENERAL HOSPITAL early in 2012. She and Maxie were rivals for Spinelli's love and eventually, Damian chose the more stable Ellie and they married. The couple left Port Charles taking Spinelli's daughter Georgie, with them in December 2013 when they moved to Portland, Oregon. Viewers will recall that Maxi was deemed unfit to care for her child, and lost custody. She actually had to have supervised visits with her firstborn. Spinelli, Ellie, and Georgie returned to Port Charles for a few days later in May of that year.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
Ronda Jeter portrayed several characters on 'The Andy Griffith Show'
MeTV has a page with a list of 10 of the children who had roles on THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW. Missing, however, is an actress who had several important roles during the course of the series. Her name is Ronda Jeter and she was Opie's girlfriend. You can read about the other children by clicking on the following link.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
How Shia Labeouf's Career inspired me to follow my own dreams
Making his first known public appearance at only ten years old when he started making his appearance in Californian Comedy clubs. Hailing from Los Angeles where the most famous stand up comedians come from being only ten years old is an amazing achievement. Shia had a signature comedy style that contrasted enough from his appearance that it caught the attention of the audience. Shia used comedy as an escape from his home life, which was anything but comedic. His comedy did not make much money but it got him and his dad in their hotel apartment. His dad being a rodeo clown and to some extent Shia’s manager and employee. Taking his dark, and abusive home life into his comedy helped him handle it. He was said to be “A fifty year old mouth on a ten year old body.” After hearing about managers he decided to get his own, by looking up a manager on the yellow pages and pretending to be an older representative who was willing to allow his client to be represented by them. Being a ten year old boy, the manager was not fooled but admired the ballsy move and helped manage him anyway. He soon started getting larger roles with that manager eventually landing on the disney show ‘Even Stevens’ which was a pretty great start to an acting role being only thirteen to sixteen when they were filming the show. Staying within disney he got his first real break with the movie ‘Holes.’ His role as Stanley Yelnats showcased his acting chops on the big screen with big names alongside him. Then leaving the disney machine and getting some supporting roles alongside Will Smith in ‘iRobot’ and Keanu Reeves in ‘Constantine.’ Neither of these being well known movies let alone a well known role. In 2007 things changed for him. He landed the leading role in a massive Micheal bay movie, Transformers. As well as two lesser known movies with the animated movie ‘Surf’s Up’ and Disturbia, which are not as well known, made a decent amount of money. The next year he came out as what is made to be the heir to the Indiana Jones throne. While clear now it was looking like Shia would be the lead star in the next Indiana Jones movie. He was looking to be the next big thing. However, similar to many other child stars, his ego got in the way. He bashed his own movie in interviews and his negative comments rubbed Steven Speilburg and Harrison Ford the wrong way. Calling him an idiot and a stupid kid. With those degrading comments his spot as the next big thing to the weird child star, eventually being written out of the transformer series with his last appearance in Transformers Dark of the moon and being written out by 2014’s Transformers Age of Extinction. The year before in late 2013 he made a short film that was a clear plagiarization,after an apology that was also clear plagiarization. While no one knew it at the time this was the first of many weird and wild art projects, fully realizing his ‘insane child star’ figure that he already had tagged to him
By Jared Laws5 years ago in Geeks
My Love Affair with Quentin Tarantino
I discovered Tarantino when I was 11. My uncle handed me a CD that he had borrowed from a video library. It was a thing back then. It had a picture of an actress lying on her chest, smoking a cigarette. The cover said - Pulp Fiction.
By Vaibhav Bhosle5 years ago in Geeks
John J York celebrates 3 decades on 'GENERAL HOSPITAL'
John J York has been portraying Mac Scorpio on ABC's GENERAL HOSPITAL since 1991 which gives him 3 decades and 647 episodes on the longest running daytime soap. His character is married to Felicia Jones Scorpio and they are considered as one of the most beloved couples on the show. They do not have the super couple of Frisco and Felicia but The Scorpio's have endeared themselves to fans during the decades they have been together.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
Berserk: the life and legacy of Kenturo Miura
Kentaro Miura was the creator of the long-running best-selling dark fantasy manga BERSERK. According to his US publisher, Dark Horse the author passed away on May 6, 2021, at age 54. His legions of fans ae in shock and mourning and wishing his family well. The cause of death was from acute aortic dissetion which is a condition that occurs when the aortic valve (which leads to the heart) tears and causes bleeding.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
Werner Klemperer and Kim Hamilton’s interesting relationship.
Werner Klemperer is best known for his lovable character of Colonel Whilhelm Klink on the television series HOGAN’s HEROES. Klemperer was a German Jew born on March 22, 1920 and he died on December 6, 2000. He was a stage actor and singer who twice won the Primetime Emmy Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series in 1968 and 1969. Werner Klemperer shared his Jewish herritage with cast mates John Banner (Sergeant Feldwebel Hans Georg Schultz) , Leon Askin (General der Infanterie Albert Burkhalter), Howard Caine , (Major Wolfgang Hochstetter), and Robert Clary as French Army Corporal Louis LeBeau.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
'General Hospital' fans want Brooklyn Silzer back as Emma
Brooklyn Rae Selzer was born on April 7, 2006 anf began portraying Emma Scorpio Drake on GENERAL HOSPITAL in July 2011 when she was only 5 years old. She was written out of the ABC soap in 2016 when her parents Patrick and Robin left Port Charles. She has returned on a few occasions and her fans adore her and have enjoyed watching her grow up on screen.. Recently there has been talk among GH fans on social media about a possible return of the 15 year old.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
Sean and Tiffany's love story on "General Hospital'
Sean Donley and Tiffany Hill were never a GENERAL HOSPITAL super couple but they were beloved fan favorites while on the ABC soap from 1988-1995, and again in 2008. On Friday, May 21, GH will air a tribute to the late John Reilly who portrayed WSB agent Sean Donely(Sometimes spelled Donnelley). Executive producer Frank Valentini says he never had the pleasure of working with Reilly and Sharon Wyatt who portrayed the couple but he enjoyed watching them prior to his working on the soap.The couple went through a lot and put each other through much pain but they persevered and rode off into the sunset together.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
