A | Ahead of director Priyadarshan nearing the remarkable milestone of 100 films, Filmfare's Editor-in-Chief Jitesh Pillaai reflects on the filmmaker’s unmatched legacy, especially in Malayalam cinema and why the maestro deserves to be celebrated much more. In his words: Kilometers of Laughter: A Journey Through Priyan’s World He is on his century—that is 100 films old. I think he is currently batting on 99. Inching close to seventy years of age, Director Priyadarshan has celebrated enough. He should be toasted for his style and his Malayalam body of work. Cine goers of a certain vintage remember him for his sharp comedies, including his debut Poochakkoru Mookkuthi. He paid tribute to Sai Paranjpye with Odaruthammava Aalariyam (inspired by Chashme Buddoor) and Mukunthetta Sumitra Vilikkunnu. He rehashed several Malayalam films like Ramji Rao Speaking, Kireedam, and Punjabi House to give us a slew of Hindi bonanzas like Hungama, Hulchul, Gardish, and of course, the rib-tickling Hera Pheri. Priyadarshan brought spit and polish to Malayalam movies with technical marvels like Kaalapani and Kanchivaram. The team of Mohanlal and Priyadarshan gave us a slew of classics: Kinnararam, Kilukkam, Thenmavin Kombath, Chandralekha, and Mithunam. Films like Mazha Peyyunnu Maddalam Kottunnu, Kilukkam, and Thenmavin Kombath reach "iconic" status with every passing year. What makes the familiar and time-tested Priyadarshan tropes so warm and all-embracing? He gave comedy a mad, zany world appeal. He humanised comedians and gave them an afterlife. Whether it was Vellanakalude Nadu or Adwaitham, Priyadarshan showed us life’s foibles; he showed us how a unique strength lies within our dysfunctional families and their frailties. With a master craftsman like Mohanlal helming his ventures, you could not go wrong. You may recall the Priyadarshan of Bhool Bhulaiyaa and Bhagam Bhag, but he is more than all of that. He redefined comedy and rewrote the rules of drama. He mocked filmmakers ever so gently and turned the rules of filmmaking topsy-turvy. Watch that one scene in Boeing Boeing where a three-timing Mohanlal is trying to hide his three girlfriends in different rooms; it is a hoot. That scene was later re-enacted in Garam Masala by John Abraham and Akshay Kumar. To reduce Priyadarshan’s oeuvre to just comedy is to diminish his legacy. One of my favourite films of his, Dheem Tharikida Thom, about a run-down drama troupe, is a classic. As are Punnaram Cholli Cholli and Thalavattam. Like all great filmmakers, Priyadarshan harnessed the best out of Santosh Sivan, Sabu Cyril, and S. Kumar, alongside his band of wonderful ensemble actors: Nedumudi Venu, KPAC Lalitha, Innocent, Oduvil Unnikrishnan, and Mamukkoya. You have to watch Mithunam to realise his legerdemain and absolute control of his craft. It would be a pity if Priyadarshan is cited only for his Bollywood outpourings. What he gave to Malayalam cinema was clout, longevity, charisma, and unabashed storytelling. I have lost count of the times I have watched Kilukkam, Vandanam, Mazha Peyyunnu Maddalam Kottunnu, and Poochakkoru Mookkuthi. He makes the absurd believable and the impossible look real. Priyadarshan is a part of our Malayalam movie memories and our rites of passage. If we cut our milk teeth on Poochakkoru Mookkuthi, we came of age with Vandanam and Kaalapani. I assure you, well into our dotage, we will still be chuckling at the "kilometers and kilometers" joke from Mazha Peyyunnu Maddalam Kottunnu. Like Priyadarshan and his movies, we grew up at the turnstiles. His music and his shot-taking changed the lexicon of how Malayalam film songs are picturized. We still sway to Doore Kizhakudikkum, Ambalappuzhe, and Ende Manassil Oru Naanam. Priyadarshan is not celebrated enough, which is a pity because it means we do not celebrate our wonder years enough. You may go and enjoy Bhooth Bangla in theatres soon, while I will yet again rewind to the mad world of Vandanam and Boeing Boeing. Priyadarshan’s gift to the movies is that he made us all believe in magic and the fanciful, and he never let us grow up. Also Read: Bhooth Bangla: Priyadarshan Openly Discusses The Age-gap Between Akshay Kumar and Wamiqa Gabbi。 In a major development in the case surrounding the deaths of actor-filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, their son Nick Reiner has been charged with their murder. Los Angeles County prosecutors confirmed that Nick has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder. District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced this at a news conference alongside Los Angeles Police Department Chief Jim McDonnell. Prosecutors have also indicated that they plan to add a special allegation that a dangerous weapon, a knife, was used in the killings. McDonnell said, "This case is heartbreaking and deeply personal, not only for the Reiner family and their loved ones but for our entire city. We will continue to support the Reiner family and ensure that every step forward is taken with care, dignity and resolve." The charges come days after the couple were found dead with stab wounds at their home in the Brentwood neighbourhood of LA. Nick was arrested hours later on suspicion of the killings and has remained in custody since. District Attorney Hochman's office has yet to decide whether to seek the death penalty in this case. Nick was scheduled to appear in court on Thursday, but his attorney, Alan Jackson, said that he was not brought to the courthouse for medical reasons. He is now expected to make his court appearance on Wednesday. Jackson is a high-profile defence lawyer who has previously represented several prominent clients, including Harvey Weinstein. Police have not yet disclosed a motive behind the alleged double murder. Robert Reiner was an acclaimed actor and filmmaker, best known for directing films such as This Is Spinal Tap, The Sure Thing, The Princess Bride, When Harry Met Sally, Misery and A Few Good Men, among others. He received multiple honours, including two Primetime Emmy Awards for All in the Family, a Hugo Award, and nominations for an Academy Award, a BAFTA, and Golden Globe Awards. He was also honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1999 and received the Chaplin Award in 2014. Michele Singer Reiner was a photographer, film producer, and LGBTQ+ activist. The couple had been married for over three decades. Just months ago, Nick was photographed with his parents and siblings at the premiere of Spinal Tap: The End Continues. Rob and Nick had previously collaborated on the 2016 film Being Charlie, which explored the life of a troubled son of a famous father. It drew inspiration from personal experiences but was not a biography. Earlier, Nick had also spoken about his struggles with addiction and visiting treatment facilities often. Also Read: Emraan Hashmi on Patriarchy: "Men Thinking ’We Will Do Whatever We Want’ Robs Women of Respect"。
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