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…
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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…
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 –…
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…
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…
The Taming of Shrew – Once a famous Tamil Movie
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…
Shakespeare’s 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,…
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…
Shakespeare – In/On India
“Shakespeare – In India or On India” – Is about Shakespeare’s plays and how they influenced popular culture.