All India Salon 2010 - Valedictory function

Still i could not come out of the rumbled cheers. . . .?! 

Yes, it was very anxious moments awaiting for the world's renowned techno brat Mr. Mani Ratnam from Tamil Film Industry. He was very sharp on his time when he landed up at Lalit Kala Academy for the " Valedictory function " of All India Photographic Salon - 2010 conducted by PSM - Photographic Society of Madras - an 157 year old society - one of the oldest society in the world.

I am proud to be associated in this photography enthusiasts society. Before his arrival it was a good time to meet Mr. TNA Perumal - The 80 year old Legendary Wildlife photographer. It was joyous moment showing him my pictures displayed there in the Salon exhibition.

Then once Mr. Mani Ratnam landed up immediately started browsing all the pictures were in display. Neverthless he was an elite personality and country's crowned director, never he felt his apprehension. He was patient enough to look at the complete salon pictures. Photographers and public embarrassed him with huge flash lights continuously. Very polite and never he shown up as familiar personality. Hope thats why he has been catapulted to that top uhhh...

Even while price giving he was very sober than the price receivers. A great applause to you Sir. Though i was also one that nuisance giving flash right at his nose, finally took a snap along with him. One of the great moment in my life. Could not find anything with me except my camera and suddenly pulled out my visiting card and got his autograph which i have got after 34 years of my life not yet from any one else despite met many other personalities in various occasions. Perhaps, i have never got such craze for people exceptionally few others like My most respected leader Mr. Abdul Kalam sir, Maestro, Super star Rajni kanth and of course Pierse Brosnan & Bob Marley.

You can view those moments in the following links.


http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=42288&id=100000074655368

Me interacting with Wildlife Photographic Legend

Chief Guest Mr. Mani Ratnam arrives 

Looking at my accepted picture in the Salon

Laughing moments with him

While looking at my " Heaven on Earth " picture

Lights the KuthuVizhalaku

On the stage

Finally with him

On his interview with NDTV