S. B. Khanthan
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S. B. Khanthan | |
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Born | |
Nationality | Indian |
Occupation | Creative Director |
Parent | T. S. Balakrishna Sastrigal |
S. B. Khanthan is an Indian film director, best known for his 2006 movie Jerry. [1] He has also directed several stage plays, advertisements, and documentaries. [1]
Filmography
[edit]- Jerry (2006)
Media world
[edit]Khanthan has directed and produced various advertisements, corporate films, and documentaries under Studio Dream. [2]
Notable works include:
- Tamil Nadu – Vision 2025 for Confederation of Indian Industries
- Motivational films for AREVA, Hindustan Latex Ltd and HDFC Bank
- Corporate film for Quality Inn Sabari Group of Hotels
Musical documentaries
[edit]- GNB - The Music Charmer – An insight into the musical legend GNB on his birth centenary [3]
- Mridanga Chintamanihi – The Magnum Opus of the Percussion Legend Umayalpuram Sri Sivaraman
- We Bow To You, Sir! – A short film on the Violin Maestro Shri Lalgudi G.Jayaraman, screened on the occasion of the Life Time Achievement Award conferred on him by Music Academy
- The Musicians’ Musician – An 80-minute musical film on Shri. Ramnad Krishnan, the carnatic music legend [4]
- Sunaadha Vinodhan – An 85-minute documentary on Tanjore S. Kalyanaraman, another carnatic music legend [5]
- Pada Varnams of Lalgudi G Jayaraman [6]
- To Mark the Centenary Celebrations of Sangeetha Kalanidhi Mrs. T. Brinda Brindamma: Music Beyond Music – Film on Sangeetha Kalanidhi Mrs. T. Brinda [7]
Social works
[edit]- Gift of Time – on Time Management [8]
- Mind To Serve – on how artificial limbs make people who are movement impaired return to normal life
Stage plays
[edit]Khanthan is the Founder-Director of Crazy Creations.[9] He has directed and contributed to the music choreography for plays staged by Crazy Mohan totaling to over 4500 shows in India, USA, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Singapore, Kuwait and Hong Kong. [10]
Electronic media
[edit]- Directed first serial in 1986-87 in DD1 titled Here is Crazy - 13 Weeks. Went on to direct all the TV serials written by the humorist Shri Crazy Mohan
- Maadhu-Cheenu - 7 Weeks in DD Metro, Singapore and Malaysian TVs; Now retelecasted Won Best Director award by Mylapore Academy.[citation needed]
- Nil Gavani Crazy - 66 Weeks in Sun TV and Jaya TV
- Si-Ri-Ga-Ma-Pa-Da-Ni - 106 Weeks in Raj TV and Jaya TV
- Oru Babyin Diary - 16 Weeks in DD1 and Malaysian TV
- Pathukku Pathu - 42 Weeks in DD, National-Tamil
- Crazy Times - 85 weeks in Star Vijay TV
- Vidaathu Sirippu –75 Weeks in Jaya TV
- Siri Siri Crazy – 15 Weeks in Kalaignar TV
Telefilms
[edit]Khanthan has also directed several telefilms written by Crazy Mohan, including Ganapathikku Kalyanam, Ganesanukku Kaalkattu, Sirippu Thirai and Computer Kaadal.[citation needed]
DVD
[edit]Khanthan was also responsible for converting the following stage plays to DVD formats to cater to the needs of the international audience.
- Maadhu Plus Two - In DVD format for US Viewers [11]
- Marriage Made In Saloon - in DVD format for US Viewers [12]
- POURNAMI - Director K Balachander’s stage play in DVD format [13]
- ORU KOODAI PAASAM – Director K Balachander’s stage play in DVD format [14]
Animation film
[edit]Khanthan co-directed the first-ever 3D Animation film produced in India titled Paanadavaas the 5 Warriors, intended for Hollywood and American children.
Miscellaneous
[edit]Khanthan directed a telefilm written by director Mouli titled Naan Ready Nee Readiya which was telecast on Star Vijay TV. [15] He followed it up by writing and directing a serial for Sun TV produced by director Vasanth titled Charu-Latha which ran for 40 weeks.
References
[edit]- ^ a b Krishnamachari, Suganthy (21 January 2010). "The GNB charisma". The Hindu. Retrieved 29 July 2011.
- ^ Vasudev, Sadhguru (1 August 2007). "Bringing up Children" (PDF). Eve's Times. p. 2. Archived from the original on 24 November 2024. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ Kalakendra Music & Dance (28 May 2010). GNB - Isai Vaseekaran - DVD. Retrieved 24 November 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ Legato Music (24 November 2024). "Ramnad Krishnan; SBKhanthan : Ramnad Krishnan - The Musicians Musician DVD (2007)". LegatoMusic.ru.
- ^ Kalakendra Music & Dance (4 June 2009). Sunaadha Vinodhan - Part II - Tanjore S.Kalyanaraman - Ahead of His Times. Retrieved 24 November 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ Jayaraman, Lalgudi Sri G. (24 November 2024). "Pada Varnam Shanmugapriya Lalgudi G.Jayaraman DVD Amazon Listing". Amazon.
- ^ Sorabjee, Soli J. (2014). India International Centre Annual Report 2013-2014. New Delhi: India International Centre. pp. 72 and 167.
- ^ Kalakendra Music & Dance (2 February 2009). Vaname Ellai - THE GIFT OF TIME. Retrieved 24 November 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ Venkataramanan, Geetha (13 June 2019). "Mohan's first priority was friendship: Khanthan". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ Venkataramanan, Geetha (13 June 2019). "Mohan's first priority was friendship: Khanthan". The Hindu.
- ^ "Crazy Mohan's Maadhu +2 – Kalakendra". Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ "Crazy Mohan's Marriage Made in Saloon (Tamil & Hindi) – Kalakendra". Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ "Pournami – K. Balachander – DVD – Kalakendra". Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ Kalakendra Music & Dance (22 October 2010). K. Balachander's Oru Koodai Pasam | Stage Play | Drama | Promo. Retrieved 24 November 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ Venkataramanan, Geetha (24 May 2018). "The journey of multifaceted Khanthan". The Hindu.