The encyclopedia of cinema
Gayathri Kishore’s career is proof that some paths in life unfold naturally, even without planning. Born and raised in Cochin, she began her journey far away from the world of cinema. An engineering graduate who later studied fashion design, she worked as a design faculty member and explored different cities and industries in search of…
Jo George – Director Jo George, born in Alleppey, is an aspiring director whose journey into cinema has been shaped by passion and perseverance. Though he initially dreamed of becoming an actor, he came from a humble family background and spent much of his early life traveling with his father. He continued searching for opportunities…
Sabarish Nanda – Director [Indra] Sabarish Nanda is a passionate and ambitious film director from Chennai, whose journey in cinema reflects perseverance, talent, and an unbreakable love for storytelling. Born and raised in Chennai, he pursued an engineering degree, but his heart was always closer to films. A major turning point in his life came…
Anees Nadodi – Biography (Production Designer) Anees Nadodi is an acclaimed Indian Art director and Production designer, hailing from Chelari, Malappuram, Kerala. He completed his M.A. in Mass Communication and Journalism from the SAFI Institute of Advanced Study (SAFI IAS), University of Calicut, where his deep interest in the world of visual arts started taking…
Karthik Netha – Poet & Lyricist Karthik Netha is a celebrated Tamil lyricist known for his poetic depth and emotional writing. He was born in Chinnanur, Salem, where he completed his schooling at Vidhya Mandir Higher Secondary School. From a very young age, music was his passion. While other children were interested in regular activities,…
Mohan Rajan – A Journey of Words, Music, and Determination Mohan Rajan is a renowned lyricist in the Tamil film industry, celebrated for his emotional depth, poetic finesse, and unique storytelling through music. He was born in Maikelnayakanpatti, Trichy, and completed his schooling in Valayapatti. Even during his high school days, Mohan showed sparks of…
Mridul George Mridul George is an emerging Malayalam writer and screenwriter from Muvattupuzha, whose journey into cinema stands as an inspiring example of passion, consistency, and dedication. Although he spent more than a decade working in the IT sector, his love for writing — rooted deeply in his school days — eventually shaped his identity…
AJMAL TAHSEEN — THE MUSIC DIRECTOR WHO TURNED QUIET DREAMS INTO A ROAR There are artists who enter the industry like a spark. And then, once in a rare while, someone enters like inevitable dawn. Ajmal Tahseen is one of them. A music director from Chennai, Ajmal represents a new generation of creators — soulful,…
From Assistant Director to Debut Director — A Journey of Grit and Vision Vignesh is an associate Director born in Pudukkottai, an engineering graduate whose heart always beat for storytelling. His passion for cinema pushed him to take the very first step into the film world — not through comfort or shortcuts, but by…
Shadu Saravanan – Cinematographer Shadu, Cinematographer, hails from Salem. He completed his diploma in ECE and initially worked as an ATM machine service engineer, which required him to travel frequently. During these travels, he spent a lot of time in doing street photography that deeply interested him into cinema. While accompanying them, he began taking…
