Lady Macbeth – “not wife, it’s sister-in-law”
A huge appreciation to Shyam Pushkaran for taking the play, “Macbeth” and making it into an intense and gripping story. The movie begins with giving credits to Willam Shakespeare’s…
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Othello
Othello Episodes from Shakespeare’s plays are also used to showcase the histrionic talents of Tamil actors, particularly thespian Sivaji Ganesan. The power of the bard’s language, with its poetic intensity,…
Hamlet – Part 3
I have already discussed Hamlet and Lion King, in this article about the similarities. If you haven’t read “Hamlet – Part 1” and “Hamlet – Part 2” click the link…
Hamlet – Part 2
I have already discussed Hamlet and Lion King, in this article about the similarities. If you haven’t read “Hamlet – Part 1” click the link and read. Similarities of characters…
Hamlet – Part 1
Hamlet was written probably in 1600. Hamlet ushers in a distinct phase of Shakespeare’s development as a dramatist. Hamlet has, over the centuries, stretched the limits of dramatic representation to…
The Taming of Shrew
There is no New Year celebration in Tamil Nadu without, “Hiii everybody, wish you a happy new yearrrr!” line or ‘Illamai Edho Edho’ song from Sakalakala Vallavan. This particular song…
Romeo and Juliet in Tamil Cinema
Shakespeare’s works came to be depicted in Tamil cinema in three ways — through full adaptation of a story, through the borrowing of famous scenes, and by featuring a very…
Polladhavan – Julius Caesar
On some random day in 2009, I happened to watch this movie, Polladhavan. This movie is Vetrimaran’s first movie. Half of the people adored Dhanush’s acting and the other half…
Shakespeare – In/On India
“Shakespeare – In India or On India” – Is about Shakespeare’s plays and how they influenced popular culture.