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The 25th issue of Connect
coincides with the 75th Birth Day
Celebrations of our beloved
Managing Director Mr.Ramesh
Prasad
and we have great
pleasure in bringing this issue
with exclusive additional pages
that gives you glimpses of the
grand celebration and the deluge
of greetings & well wishes from
family, friends and film fraternity
that poured in from across the
country. The glowing tribute from
the stalwarts of the industry which
list is practically a who is who of
the Entertainment Industry
speaks volume about Mr. Ramesh
Prasad, the torch bearer of his
father and our founder Shri L.V
Prasad who went on to build
Prasad Group brick by brick which
today is one of India’s largest and
finest facilities that offers total
solutions for Post Production. It
is heartening that the cream of the
industry acknowledges the great
contribution Mr.Ramesh Prasad
has made to the Entertainment
Industry and his dedication to
quality which is the hall mark of
PRASAD today.
The Birth Day wishes also show,
how he has endeared himself to
the people by his simplicity,
integrity, warmth, kindness and
helping nature. The felicitations
from the celebrities of the industry
is testimony to the exemplary
character of the man besides his
deeds. “Sir, you have really made
every one of us at PRASAD proud
and we join others in wishing you
many more years of happy and
healthy life and continue to lead
us on the growth path”.
We take this opportunity to
Congratulate Mr.Sai, Mrs.Kavita
and Mrs.Renuka Choudhary for
organizing the celebrations so
meticulously to the utter delight of
our Mr.Ramesh and the guests
alike.
S. SIVARAMAN, Editor
RAMESH PRASAD’S 75th BIRTHDAY
Mr. Ramesh Prasad, Chairman of Prasad Group turned 75 on
30th August 2011. Ramesh Prasad spearheaded the growth of Prasad
Group from a film production company to India’s largest post
production house. He was in for a Big Surprise party from his family
and friends at Hotel Westinn, Hyderabad on 20th August 2011. Family,
friends, celebrities, fun, great food, champagne and a wonderful
birthday cake made the event memorable. Mr.Ramesh Prasad’s
expression of pure surprise as he entered was a treat to watch and
we have a splash of photographs in the following page. Celebrities
from the film industry all over India sent their good wishes on the
occasion which was put together along with family and friends’
memories as a scrap book and presented to him. A surprise film
show of celebrities wishing him was screened. Connect wishes him
many more years of service to the industry and presents a special
section featuring good wishes from film personalities in its Landmark
25th Issue.
RAMESH PRASAD’S 75th BIRTHDAY
Birthday Wishes to Ramesh Prasad
This is to wish Mr Ramesh Prasad our best wishes for his 75th birthday.
75 years in an individual’s life is by itself a most commendable journey. With a person such as Mr Ramesh Prasad, this
journey has become even more commendable, keeping in mind his deep and sincere commitment towards the
entertainment industry of India.
Ramesh Prasad ji, comes from a distinguished lineage and has dutifully added greater glory to the achievements of his
great father. His continued desire and search in keeping up with the contemporary innovations within the technical
and creative aspect of our film industry needs to be applauded and appreciated.
Mr. Ramesh Prasad has been a gentle and most affable friend. Jaya and I wish him many more years of health and
prosperity.
Amitabh Bachchan
I first met him when I came to this line and made my first film around 1982. Always with a smiling
face, very encouraging, he is the most positive person I have ever seen. When you are watching
a reel suddenly he would be there, even with new comers, appreciating the work.
“75 is fantastic and you are very young. You have a lot to go and we all look forward for more
and more interaction and films with you”.
Mani Ratnam
“I wish you a very happy 75th birthday and many more to come”.
I have met ramesh with his father many times and he has inherited his father’s simplicity.
Ramesh is a thorough gentleman, a honest man and we have been friends for over 50 years.
I wish him a very long life.
Yash Chopra
I always considered Ramesh Prasad as an elder brother. What I like about him is that he
maintains the same principles and high standards of his legendary father Shri.L. V. Prasad.
He is simple, approachable to all and a man of cinema without the frills of a cinema
personality. On the wonderful occasion of his 75th birthday I wish him a very long and
prosperous life.
AVM Saravanan
Shri.L.V.Prasad Garu’s best investment, some would say, is Prasad Studios and other companies, but in
my opinion it is Ramesh Prasad Garu himself! When his father was 75 years old I made him act in my
film, but I don’t think I can do that with Ramesh Prasad. I wish him good health and more investment
into My Cinema!
Kamal Hassan
He is a very sincere man. He has taken
over the business from Mr L.V.Prasad and
grown it very well and also built the
IMAX theater in Hyderabad. We are very
happy and we pray he has a long and
healthy life.
Babu Ramesh – surprise! You are
75 years now? As I have been seeing you from a small age I never
realized you will be 75 – very good.
Many happy returns of the day!
D. Rama Naidu
A Nageswara Rao
“Dear Rameshji, on behalf of the Raj Kapoor family I wish you a very, very happy 75th birthday and I hope that
god gives you good health in all the years to come. We have old relationships and you are a very, very wonderful
man. We have great love and respect for you. All the best for many, many years to come.”
Randhir Kapoor
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My hearty congratulations Rameshji, on
your 75th birthday. God bless you a
hundred and hundred years more because we need you all the time. People
like you make us proud.”
Subash Ghai
Many more happy returns of
the day Rameshji!
Ilaiyaraaja
“Hey Ramesh – Happy Birthday! 75 years? Really been a long time! I enjoyed every moment with
you, every moment we shared together, all the things we have discussed. I have seen you grow
Prasad Productions, I am so proud of you! Your father was also very proud of you!”
Jeetendra
Ramesh was my role model when I entered this industry. Though he had the background of
Mr.L.V.Prasad, I think he did various things on his own. I always wanted to do what he did.
“Happy Birthday Ramesh! It is nice to reach 75 years in your life. You have always been working.
All the best and I hope now you will take some rest and let the juniors take over the business.”
Manmohan Shetty
I take this opportunity to offer my heartfelt and warm greetings to my long time friend Shri Ramesh Prasad on
the occasion of his 75th birthday. I knew him through his legendary father Shri L.V.Prasad, whose
contribution to the Indian Cinema is enormous and with whom I had a special emotional attachment due to
his kind support and all time encouragement to me. Shri Ramesh Prasad had stepped in the shoes of his
worthy father very successfully, while I was doing a very remarkable and super hit film “KHILONA”. With his
dynamism he has expanded the creative activities to almost all the possible areas of films, television and
theatres. He has done amazing modernization in all of them and has kept pace with the latest developments.
Due to his hard work, relentless pursuit and extremely pleasant personality he has continuously been on the
forefront of the all activities of the film and hospitality Industry. It is not only the business which got his attention but several social
organizations are guided by him. His most important charitable and noble pursuit is his total involvement with the world class Eye
institute for the poor. It is doing an yeomen service to the society. My best wishes to the multi dimensional personality Shri Prasad
and his family for a very very happy and healthy long life. May the society and film industry keep on getting the benefit of his
continuous support and his valuable contribution.
Shatrughan Sinha
Hello Rameshji.
Congratulations and many happy returns of the day on your 75th birthday. We are all very
proud of you because you have done immense contribution to the film industry. As a true son
of your father you have carried on the torch and will continue to carry it in times ahead”.
Rakesh Roshan
Dear Mr. Ramesh Prasad,
Wishing you a very Happy Birthday.
On this special day, I’d like to congratulate you for the commendable manner in which you have carried
forward the legacy of your father, Late Shree L.V.Prasad. Your support and contribution to the Indian Film
Industry has been invaluable. I wish you many years ahead of a happy and prosperous life.
Aamir Khan
Dear Rameshji
Some people accept the circumstances the way they are and then there are some "Who accept the
responsibility of changing them…”. You are, have been and will always remain an inspiration. Not just for
the film fraternity but the society at large.
Wishing you all the best on your 75th Birthday. May all your endeavours and wish come through.
Rakesh Om Prakash Mehra
Dear Rameshji,
Wish you a very happy birthday and I want to let you know of the deep respect that film makers in India have
for you. Not only for your constant striving to help us attain greater standards to go out and compete
internationally, but also for the warmth and compassion of your personality.
You were there to encourage me at the start of my career and will never forget the chance meeting we had at
Cannes!
Shekhar Kapur
“Many, many happy returns of the day Rameshji. I have always admired, respected and looked up at you
all my life. I am one of those rare people who had the good fortune to meet your father Mr.L.V.Prasad who
is one of the greatest legends of our country. Being the son of such an iconic man who has achieved so
much, to live up to a great father is very difficult. You have not only lived up to all the great work your
father had done but somehow you have done much more and I am sure Mr.L.V.Prasad will be proud of you.
We are all proud of you!
Anil Kapoor
Wishing you a fantastic 75th birthday!! For me, you will always be a beloved elder brother and I can never
forget how you and the family opened your hearts and your home in Chennai, to me, when I was just starting
my career. You are a pillar of our industry and your contributions to making it on par technically with the
best in the world, are without parallel. My love, respect and wishes for your health and happiness always.
Jackie Shroff
Your multi-faceted passion, vision and commitment to the world of movies- especially with respect to film
production, equipment, post-production and distribution is an inspiration to us all. We commend your
efforts to pursue, innovate and explore new paths in technological advancement in film.
Your compassion as evidenced by your participation in so many charitable initiatives has also not gone
unnoticed. It is an honour to have known you and to have interacted with you.
On this day of your 75th birthday, we would like to wish you many more glorious years in this wonderful
world of movies!
With respect and admiration
Ashutosh Gowariker
We are very happy on the 75th birthday of Rameshji. We know him for more than 50 years.
He is a great human being, a stalwart in the industry and has built up Prasad Group to its
greatness. We wish him all the best, health and happiness.
Barjatya’s
The saying that first impressions are lasting impressions is most apt when I think of my first interaction
with you. You may not recall our first meeting but it is still a vivid memory in my mind. Years ago, as a fresh
FTII graduate, I came to Prasad Lab in Chennai to get a print for a documentary I had edited. Much to my
surprise, you took it upon yourself to personally take me around the lab to introduce me the facilities, with
great affection. Apart from learning what I did at your lab, I learnt something greater; the real success
behind any job is the passion with which it is executed.
There is a line that comes to mind, a quote from Willliam A. Foster – “quality is never an accident; it is
always the result of high intention, sincere effort, intelligent direction and skilful execution”. Ever since
my first meeting with you years ago, I always felt that this line describes completely your passion for cinema and your approach to
your work. Your commitment to quality and the dedication with which you have pursued every expansion in your business is
exemplary.
My heartiest wishes to you today on having crossed the milestone of 75 years of your life. Many happy returns of the day sir. May you
continue your successful run and inspire and motivate all those around you.
Rajkumar Hirani
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Dear Mr. Rameshji,
At the outset we would like to wish you a Very Happy 75th Birthday.
I clearly remember when you and Mr.Naidu came to our Office to discuss the processing of our first film DIL
CHAHTA HAI. We are very happy with the support that Excel Entertainment has been getting till date from
Prasad Labs and we are proud to be associated with Sai and you in particular.
We have always appreciated your immense contribution to the development of the Indian Film Industry in
Film Production, Distribution, Post Production facilities, Prasad lmax, and the latest 3D Filming Equipment. We look forward to more support and encouragement in future too.
Ritesh Sidhwani
May you live for many more years to come and continue to support us and the Indian Film Industry.
Mr.Ramesh is a very, very unique man and I have learnt a lot from him – his patience, the way he deals with
people and always with a smiling face… I have made it a point to also have a smiling face always because you
can be victorious only if you have a smiling face so that no one can read your mind easily.
In my opinion he is, like his father, a legend and everyone in the industry has a special respect for him. I never
realized he would be 75, he looks younger than me!
“Mr.Ramesh – I pray that you reach a hundred and I should still be there to wish you on that day!
Abirami Ramanathan
“Wish you a happy birthday and we pray
god to give you a hundred years”
“Happy Birthday Ramesh Prasadji”
B.S. Basavaraju
Rockline Venkatesh
I pray to god that you have many more years to serve the industry. We will meet and talk on your hundredth
birthday. You deserve everything under the sky. God bless you and your son.”
KSL Swamy (Ravee)
Ramesh, I am really proud today. Whatever words can say is insufficient, I want to say so much,
we have been so close. We may not be meeting often, but you are always there in my heart. I am
very happy that you are reaching 75 years now – you should live for 175 years! You will be
there, for you have done so much for others like me!
Dwarakesh
“Ramesh Prasad Garu, I wish you many, many happy returns of the day. We have great pleasure
in wishing you on behalf of the entire Kannada film industry”.
Chandrasekhar
I wish you all success and happy birthday on your 75th year. I wish good health to you and your family.
Evershine Mani
FIFTH CONVOCATION DAY OF L.V.PRASAD FILM & TV ACADEMY
A new journey begins for the graduates of the L V Prasad Film & TV Academy.
"Your films should reflect your creativity but also reflect the glory and vision of your nation" exhorted
Mr. Shivakumar, Tamil actor par excellence and Chief Guest at the 5th Convocation of the
L V Prasad Film & TV Academy. While delivering his presidential address at the convocation
Mr.Shivakumar appreciated the vision and efforts of L V Prasad and Ramesh Prasad to ensure that
good cinema shall flourish by setting up a film school to train future generations of film makers.
Earlier Mr. Prakash Raj, award winning actor and guest of honour expressed his happiness at being
present at the convocation " I am impressed that L V Prasad Film & TV Academy has successfully
completed 7 years. I am sure this batch of filmmakers will make films with sensitivity which is the
need of the hour in Indian Cinema", he said.
Mr.Shivakumar
"I am jealous of you young people", said Mr. Vishal Bhardwaj, renowned filmmaker who was a
special guest at the event. "Since I never had the opportunity to educate myself in a formal manner
in film making, I envy you! So please make sure that you keep the flag flying high with your films"
he added.
The 5th Convocation of the L V Prasad Film & TV Academy was a colourful affair with students of
the past 4 batches joining the passing out graduates and the current batches to celebrate the
awards that were announced for Best Film, Best Cinematography, Best Editing and Best Sound
Design.
Mr.Vishal Bhardwaj
Direction, Awards
presented by Mr.Naga
The jury comprising of M/s. Naga (Director), Rathnavel (Cinematographer), Shivakumar (Sound
Engineer) and Praveen (Editor) were unanimous in their appreciation for the diverse and interesting
mix of 12 diploma films made by the students this year. For the faculty, staff and Mr. Hariharan,
Director, it was the fruition of two years of hard work, mentoring the batch of 32 to conceive, execute
and produce these films so the students have a good portfolio of work to exhibit to the film industry
when they graduate. It was an evening of celebration and thanks giving to all at the Prasad Group
who had facilitated the successful completion of yet another academic year.
Mr.Prakash Raj
Ekta Arora, Silver Medal
Manuja Tyagi, Bronze Medal
Advaitha G, Gold Medal
Tamal Kanti Paul, Silver Medal
Ashima Shenoy, Bronze Medal
Smrithi S, Gold Medal
Ankit Pushkarna, Silver Medal
Akruti Rao, Bronze Medal
Aalaap Majgavkar, Gold Medal
Karthik Jogesh, Silver Medal
Arunima Saxena, Bronze Medal
Sound Design, Awards
presented by
Mr.Shivakumar
Editing, Awards presented
by Mr.Praveen
Cinematography, Awards
presented by Mr.Rathnavel
D. Dhayanithi, Gold Medal
INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS
The Indian National Flag was hoisted by Mr. Ramesh Prasad to mark the Indian
Independence Day on 15th August 2011 at Prasad Film Laboratories, Chennai along with
senior managers of Prasad Group. L V Prasad Film & TV Academy started the current
year’s courses with new batches and the group walked to the Academy campus to address
the new students.
SHAKTI FOUNDATION
Shakti Foundation organized a function to reiterate
‘Corporate Commitment’ on the occasion of World
Disability Day on 20th August 2011, where employees
from different companies including Prasad Group set
aside time from their busy schedules to be with the
differently abled children. Stalls were put up by
companies to interact with the children who thronged
the St. George’s School Grounds, Chennai. Prasad’s
stall was manned by M/s. Jaya Vasant of Prasad EFX,
Murugesan, Jacob Thomas, Muthu of Prasad Film Labs
and Sakthivel of Prasad Video Digital.
ADAMINTE MAKAN ABU FOR ACADEMY AWARDS
NOMINATION
Malayalam film ‘Adaminte
Makan Abu’ produced and
directed by Salim Ahamed
is India’s official entry for the
Academy Award nominations. The film has also won
the National Award for best
Malayalam feature film.
Prasad Group is proud to
have been associated in the
post production of this wonderful film and we wish the
team all the very best at the
Academy Awards.
NAVRATRI CELEBRATIONS AT PRASAD, MUMBAI
Navratri was ‘colorfully’ celebrated Prasad, Mumbai. Each day
was denoted by a particular color and all employees were
present in those color shades of dresses. Those who were
not, had to entertain the rest by performing some form of art
which included singing, dancing, jokes, mimicry and so on.
The days ended with group activities and games. 5th of October
was Lakshmi Puja day and was marked by an elaborate one
hour pooja in which all participated and prayed to welcome
the goddess amidst us.
CHILDREN’S FILM FESTIVAL
Prasad Film Labs, Chennai was host to ‘Monsoon Dhamaal’
a festival of children’s films organized by the Children’s Film
Society of India between 16th and 20th August, 2011. More
than thousand two hundred school students attended the
festival.
PRASAD GROUP IN THE MEDIA
3D SOLUTIONS FOR FILM, D-CINEMA & E-CINEMA
PXD, Prasad Group’s Digital Cinema Division organized demonstrations for film based
3D projection solutions and Digital 3D Solutions in Mumbai, Kerala, Hyderabad and
Chennai recently. Prasad has tied up with Panavision 3D to provide great quality 3D
experience to viewers.
PRASADS - HYDERABAD’S PRIDE
BIG 92.7 FM, Hyderabad's leading FM station celebrated 'Ramky BIG Green Ganesha' at Prasads, on 6th September, 2011, as
part of its eco-friendly drive. Renowned actress Lakshmi Manchu performed special puja. The Big Green Ganesha was made from
Newspapers donated by Hyderabadis. The event opened with a singing competition followed by Rangoli competition which was
actually an ‘Encore’ owing to great popular demand and attracted a huge crowd.
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1. BIG 92.7 FM organized a special show of 'Bbuddah Hoga Terra Baap’ for their
customers on 2nd July 2011 at Prasads Multiplex
2. TVS Scooty promoted their trendy new colours at Prasads on July 16th & 17th 2011
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3. Rohto, Japan’s leading consumer health & skin care company displayed their
products at Prasads on 26th and 27th August 2011
4. ‘Big C’ Mobile showroom displayed the latest ‘Nokia’ mobile phones at Prasads
between August 2011 and September 2011
5. Prasads new Snack Bar opened on 1st September 2011 selling a new range of
mouth watering snacks
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6. Spice mobile’s new model music phones were promoted at Prasads on
3rd September 2011
7. Max Bupa Health Insurance promoted their insurance schemes on
17th & 18th September 2011 at PRASADS
8. ‘Nokia Ke Asli Champions’, a show by Nokia Phones was conducted at Prasads on
24th & 25th September 2011. Select lucky winners got an opportunity to watch the
Nokia Champions League T20 finals live with actor Priyanka Chopra.
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9. “He Lives” a dance tribute was paid by 150 plus Michael Jackson fans on the
53rd birthday of the King of Pop Michael Jackson at PRASADS on 29th August 2011
10. ‘Harry Potter - Deathly Hallows Part 2 ’ was released in PRASADS IMAX to great
reception by the audience
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WELCOME TO PRASAD GROUP
HEARTY WISHES FOR A BLISSFUL MARRIED LIFE
Prasad Film Labs, Hyderabad
Ramesh.V, Manager - Administration - Digital Cinema
T.Badrinath, Legal Officer - Legal
Reddy Siva.G, Asst. Accountant - Accounts
Ravi Kishore.N, Asst. Executive - Accounts
Sai Babu.T, Avid Editor - Avid Editing
B.Satyanarayana (Nani), Avid Editor - Avid Editing
Satya Rao Giduturi, Asst. Avid Editor - Avid Editing
K.Sri Satya Prasad, Editing Assistant - Avid Editing
Chhottelal Sah, Systems Administrator - Systems
S.Parameswara Rao, Jr Systems Administrator - Systems
PXD, Chennai
Sathish Karnan, Manager - Tech Support married
Brindhavathi on 2nd Septmeber 2011
Prasad Film Labs, Mumbai
Shilpa Nitin Gandhle, Sr. HR Executive
Pratik Bhabal, Inventory & Prep Executive
Vishal Parshuram Deshmukh - Junior Engg, PXD
Ketki Krushna Sandim, Trainee - Accounts
Deepak Warang - Trainee
Prasad Media Corporation Ltd., Hyderabad
K.Sandeep, Associate - Concessions
T. Narendra, Electrician - Maintenance
B. Mahesh Kumar, Associate - Concessions
M.D. Abdul Khadeer, Associate - Fun Factory
K. Shekar, Technician - Fun Factory
K. Rajesh, Associate - Fun Factory
N. Naresh, Associate - Fun Factory
K. Vinod Kumar, Associate - Fun Factory
S. Srishylam, Associate - Concessions
B. Devender Reddy, Associate - Concessions
Prasad Video Digital, Chennai
S. Chandrasekar, Electrical
S. Sathiyaraj, Electrical
L V Prasad Film & TV Academy, Chennai
V. Vimal Raj, Administration
CHILDREN’S CORNER
Art by:
R. Swathi Harenee,
VIIth Std.
D/o M. Ravi,
Coating Dept.,
Prasad Film Labs,
Chennai
MR. M.K. PRASAD JOINS PRASAD PRODUCTIONS
AS DIRECTOR
Prasad. M.K. aged 49 is a graduate of Industrial
Engineering from Bangalore University. He is
also a management student from LIBA. He
has managed a hotel and a software company
for more than 10 years. He is the son of late
Shri M.P.Rao who was also a director of
Prasad Productions. He is married to Rajani
and has two daughters.
Prasad EFX, Chennai
Vasanthan, Smoke Artist - Digital Intermediate, married
Kiruthika on 8th September 2011
Sekar. S.B, System Administrator married Manjula on 16th
September 2011
Marichamy. T, Operator - Stereo Imaging Division married
Uma Rani on 11th September 2011
Gopinath, Driver married Sudha on 24th August 2011
BABY NEWS
Pabitra Gouda, Positive Processing, Prasad Film Labs, Mumbai was
blessed with a Baby Boy on 9th September 2011
Laxman Kadam, Chemical Dept., Prasad Film Labs, Mumbai was
blessed with a Baby Boy on 26th September 2011
Sanjeev Reddy, Executive - Sales, Prasad Media Corporation Ltd., Hyderabad was
blessed with a Baby Boy on 17th July 2011
Mohamed Sarjas, Technical Manager - Restoration, Prasad EFX, Chennai was
blessed with a baby girl on 28th September 2011
WELCOME TO PRASAD GROUP
Mr. Paul Stambaugh has joined Prasad Corporation as Senior
Vice President North America Operations. Paul will be responsible
for the day-to-day management of the Hollywood office with
oversight of the company’s North America Digital Media Services
with special focus on Digital Film Restoration and Stereo Imaging
segments.
Stambaugh comes with more than four decades of experience in managing film
laboratories, video & digital post services and is an expert in film restoration and
preservation, most recently serving as Managing Director of Technicolor’s film
laboratory and post production facility in Bangkok, Thailand. Stambaugh became
Managing Director of Technicolor, Thailand in 2004 and helped build it into one of the
largest film laboratories in Southeast Asia. He previously served as Vice President of
the Technicolor/CFI Film Preservation and Imaging Group, based in Hollywood.
Stambaugh has worked in film laboratories all through his career and started out as a
“can boy”at Pathé Film Laboratories. He went on to found United Color Lab and Images
on Video.
Mr. Sunil Mohan has joined Prasad Group as General Manager
– Human Resources. Sunil comes with about 15 years of rich
experience in the entire gamut of Human Resources. His core
competencies include Talent Acquisition, Compensation &
Benefits, and Performance Management. He had earlier been
associated with organizations like Ingram Micro and Atul Limited.
Mr. Sunil B Shankar has joined Prasad Group as Senior
Manager – Legal. Sunil comes with over 12 years of rich
experience in the area of Civil & Criminal Law, primarily Arbitration
/ Negotiable Instruments Law, Labour, Insurance / Consumer
Laws including Banking Law. He had earlier been associated
with organizations like HDFC Standard Life Insurance, Kotak
Mahindra Bank Ltd and Cholamandalam Investments & Finance
Company Ltd to name a few.
Mr.Sunny Joseph has joined as Creative consultant at the
LV Prasad Film & TV Academy. Sunny Joseph is a
Cinemtaographer, Director and Writer and is a graduate of the
FTII, Pune and has worked on short films, feature films and ad
films. Having worked with filmmakers such as Adoor
Gopalakrishnan, Aravindan, Shaji N Karun and Buddhadeb
Dasgupta, Sunny has won several state awads for his work in
films such as Piravi, Ithalukal, Manikkan, Tharangam, Ninavukal
Novukal and Nizhalkoothu.
S. Panner Selvam, Maintenance Dept. of Prasad Film
Laboratories, Chennai has completed 25 years of service.
Mr. Mugil Chandran is a DFT holder of the FTII, Pune in Television Direction and has
made several short filma and TV programmes. His short film "And she flies!" has
received awards and recognition in India and abroad at short film festivals. He has
joined the LV Prasad Film & TV Acdemy as Asst. Professor in the Direction Department.
T. Selvanayagi, 70MM Recording Theatre of Prasad Film
Laboratories, Chennai has completed 25 years of service.
Mr. Inbaraj is a DFT holder in Sound from the Film and Telvision Institute of Tamilnadu
at Taramani and has joined the LV Prasad Film & TV Academy as Sound Assistant.
CONGRATULATIONS
VISITORS AT PRASAD
Sathyabama University
MAAC Academy Visit
A group of 22 Students from Sathyabama
University, visited Prasad facilities on
20th July 2011 to gain an overview of the
feature film post production processes and
understand about the services of Prasad
Group. The detailed tour took them through
the entire post production pipeline. The faculty
at Prasad Group included M/s. Ponniyan,
Pasungodi (Prasad Film Labs), Kumar (Film
Edit), Kathir (Audio).
A group of 35 Students from MAAC
Academy, Chennai visited Prasad
Group facilities on 23rd and 30th August
2011 to get a detailed overview of the
post production industry and work flow.
This one day visit enabled students to
observe and understand the various
functions and services offered by a
post-production company. The detailed
tour took them through the entire post production pipeline. The faculty at Prasad
Included M/s. Ponnaiyan, Kumuda (Prasad Film Labs), Elango & Kannan (Film
Edit), Siva (Audio).
Arena Animation
Students from Arena Animation,
Coimbatore, visited Prasad Film
Laboratories, Chennai on 23rd
September 2011 to get an insight
of the Film Lab Services and
Editing work flow.
LV PRASAD FILM & TV ACADEMY STUDENTS VISIT
AR RAHMAN’S STUDIO
The Editing and Sound design students of LV Prasad Film & TV
Academy visited Mr.A.R.Rahman's Studio along with Sound
Dept. Staff M/s. Arun Bose, Srinivasamoorthy and Arasu.
Mr.Sivakumar, Engineer at the studio spent valuable time with
the students in spite of his very busy schedule. The visit included
interactions with students and senior staff.
THE BREATHE OF LIFE
Well known documentary filmmaker and Producer / Director of
Pars Media Gmbh , Germany Mr. Jan Schmidt- Garre was at
Prasad, Chennai working on his prestigious project on YOGA.
The film which took 4 years to make was post produced at
Prasad Group. The DOP of the film Mr. Diethread Pengal, well
known for his works in Europe, also accompanied the Director.
IMAGE CARE TRAINING PROGRAM
Prasad Film Laboratories,
Chennai staff put up a banner
to wish Mr. Ramesh Prasad
on his 75th Birthday
A Training Programme on “PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE” was
conducted by Mr. S. Sivarman, General Manager (Operations)
on 8th September, 2011 at Prasad Film Laboratories, Chennai.
All employees in the Maintenance Department & Chemical
Department and all supervisors attended this program and
benefited.
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Phone : + 91 44 23760092, 23761174, Fax : + 91 44 23761551
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