Ajith Celebrates N Ilayaraja's National Award

  • IndiaGlitz, [Tuesday,March 19 2013]

The news went viral, when it was announced that 'Vishwaroopam' bagged two National Awards, one of which is for the Best Art Direction, which is shared by Lalgudi N Ilayaraja and Taiwanese art director Boontawee 'Thor' Taweepasas. Currently, Ilayaraja is working in Mumbai with the Ajith-Vishnu team for their upcoming project. When Ajith got to hear of the news, he immediately ordered a cake and celebrated the joy for Ilayaraja, along with the whole team. The happy art director tweeted Celebrated my National award with Thala and team. Ilayaraja says that he is happy that Kamal Hassan trusted his creativity for the project, though it is only his second directorial venture. I am indebted to my mentor and teacher Sabu Cyril, under whom I apprenticed he added.