Manu Ashokan, one of the leading directors of Malayalam cinema, who worked as a co-director of the same film on the 10th anniversary of Traffic, which made history in Malayalam cinema, will have his eyes watering. Manu has written about Rajesh Pillai, the director of Traffic, who passed away prematurely. In a short note, Manu narrates the changes that the film ‘Atrophic’ made to many and the experiences of that time. Read his post.
When called in the evening, Sanju Chettan (Bobby-Sanjay) said, ‘Ten years ago on this day, this time, Rajesh was in this room. Knowing that the film was a success, in the midst of a lot of phone calls. You know, literally jumping on him. ‘
I have nothing to write about in the movie ‘Traffic’. But over the course of ten years, I am amazed at what has changed over time. It’s a lesson for my film student and man.
Shaiju Khalid, the cameraman who came through the traffic, has grown into a technician who aspires to work with any director today. Jomon T. John, his associate at the time, has risen to prominence throughout India. Editor Mahesh Narayanan has become a director looking at Kerala. The magic frames of Listin Stephen, the new producer of the day, are moving forward with hope.
Nivin Pauly, who came in the guest role, is a superstar today. Jose Prakash Sar left us, waving his hand in the theater, saying, ‘Your only yes will be history.’ Sometime during these ten years, I became Rajesh’s assistant, friend, and sister. With the director doing the screenplay for Traffic Writers.
As Kakkad said – “Then we know who and what”. But … even in the uncertainties of the concepts, Rajesh’s wife Meghechi would work as an assistant director in my film. Even when I knew ‘Kalaminiyumurulu’, I did not think that you would leave me, Rajeshetta. Before I hung up, I asked, “How is Sanju Etta when he is in his tenth year? What is his 10th year without Rajesh?” Is a phrase that only someone who knows Rajesh can understand. “It’s not fun without a call, Rajesh, even though I hear it in my mind at least ten times a day.
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