Masterclass with Ang Lee, Kamal Haasan

It was a meeting of sorts when Oscar award winning director Ang Lee, who is in India to promote his upcoming film, Life Of Pi met veteran actor Kamal Haasan at a press conference in Chennai. Seen here Kamal Haasan talks to Mr Lee about the film.

Nov 03, 2012 15:35 IST
  • Masterclass with Ang Lee, Kamal Haasan
    It was a meeting of sorts when Oscar award winning director Ang Lee, who is in India to promote his upcoming film, Life Of Pi met veteran actor Kamal Haasan at a press conference in Chennai. Seen here Kamal Haasan talks to Mr Lee about the film.
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  • Masterclass with Ang Lee, Kamal Haasan
    Kamal Haasan, Ang Lee and Irrfan Khan share a candid moment.
  • Masterclass with Ang Lee, Kamal Haasan
    Debutant Suraj Sharma who plays the lead in the movie based on a novel by author Yann Martel, poses with (from left) Irrfan Khan, Ang Lee, Kamal Haasan and actress Shravanthi.

    Coming up: A slice of Pi
  • A slice of <i>Pi</i>
    Life Of Pi director Ang Lee was in India to promote the film with stars Irrfan Khan, Tabu, Adil Hussain and Suraj Sharma. The movie adaptation of Yann Martel's Booker Prize-winning novel has been partly shot in India and will be released in 3D.
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  • A slice of <i>Pi</i>
    Delhi University student Suraj Sharma makes his debut as Piscine Molitor Patel or Pi, the title character, who lives with his family in Pondicherry and runs a zoo.
  • A slice of <i>Pi</i>
    The movie features Irrfan Khan as the adult Pi Patel and and Tabu as Pi's mother. Ang Lee is all praise for the actors. "It was a privilege working with Tabu and Irrfan,” Ang Lee said in an interview.
  • A slice of <i>Pi</i>
    Actress Tabu wore a Nachiket Barve dress for the event. “I am proud to be associated with this film," said Tabu.
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  • A slice of <i>Pi</i>
    Adil Hussain, last seen as Sridevi's husband in English Vinglish plays Pi's father in the film. Life Of Pi will be the opening film at the 43rd International Film Festival of India, scheduled to be held in Goa next month.
  • A slice of <i>Pi</i>
    Life of Pi will release in India first on November 21, ahead of its worldwide release.
  • A slice of <i>Pi</i>
    Manisha Koirala, who was last seen in Bhoot Returns, was also at the event.
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  • A slice of <i>Pi</i>
    Manisha Koirala and Tabu enjoying a light moment at the conference.
  • A slice of <i>Pi</i>
    Ek Tha Tiger director Kabir Khan was also seen at the press meet.
  • A slice of <i>Pi</i>
    Director Sajid Khan was also spotted at the venue.
  • A slice of <i>Pi</i>
    Taare Zameen Par director Amol Gupte arrives for the conference.
  • A slice of <i>Pi</i>
    Ang Lee said in an interview that he had an adventurous time shooting some portions of the film in India and insists there is no gain without pain.