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Nagaland Post, Dimapur Sunday, April 9, 2017

Morgan performs Renowned NE rapper Michael M Sailo dies Pearl Jam, Tupac and Joan Baez Shawshank narration I join Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

W admitted most younger people had never heard her work, made a return to the spotlight this week when her song Nasty Man went viral. Baez - imitating Donald Trump’s particular way of speaking - told the audience gathered at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center: “Let us together repeal and replace brutality and make compassion a priority. Let us build a great bridge, a beautiful bridge, to welcome the tired and the poor.” Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder tackled climate change, saying: “We cannot be the generation that history will look back upon and wonder, why didn’t they do everything humanly possible to solve this biggest crisis of our time?” Snoop Dogg was on hand to collect Tupac’s tro-

phy, more than two decades after he was shot dead in Las Vegas. Calling Tupac “the greatest rapper of all time”, he recalled how they were just “two black boys struggling to become men”, adding: “To be human is to be many things at once: strong and vulnerable, hard-headed and intellectual, courageous and afraid, loving and vengeful, revolutionary and, oh yeah... gangsta!” Tributes were also paid to 1986 Hall of Fame inductee Chuck Berry. who died last month aged 90, with ELO playing one of his best known hits - Roll Over Beethoven. Meanwhile, Nile Rodgers - lead guitarist of disco band Chic - was recognised for his contribution to production.

Michael M Sailo with his two kids and wife. poured in from various corners of the regions and many took to Facebook and Twitter to expressed their grief and sorrow. Some of the posts in Twitter read: Eeril Thai@soberlunatic: Almost ten years to - Little angel don’t you cry, am gonna sing you lullaby - Michael M Sailo. Rest in Peace! I still can’t believe this rin@r ynisnotemo: Fly high, buddy, your wife

Recipients of the recently announced 64th National Awards rejoice

EST HINDI FILM Neerja “I’m overwhelmed! I recall approaching a famous director and being turned down. After that I reached out to Ram Madhvani, who I’ve known for years. We set out to make an honest film, without giving in to pressure. The award means the world to us. Ab party to banti hai.” Producer Atul Kasbekar BEST CHILDREN’S FILM Dhanak “We began the journey win an award at the 65th Berlin International Film Festival but nothing compares to this! I’m thinking what I’ll wear to the Rashtrapati Bhavan.” Producer Elahe Hiptoola BEST FILM ON SOCIAL ISSUES - Pink “It’s immensely satisfying when what you want to do is recognised with a National Award, the most

prestigious of all honours. Pink was an important film for me. I give my wife, Jhuma, credit for giving me the idea. Her observation based on an article in a newspaper pointed me towards a woman’s ordeals in similar situations. Cinema doesn’t change society, it affect us momentarily. Pink, I think, has created some consciousness. It wouldn’t have been possible without Mr Bachchan (Amitabh). He came forward not just as an actor but to support a story about three girls. It would have been sone pe suhaaga if he’d bagged the Best Actor Award. “- Producer Shoojit Sircar BEST DIRECTION Rajesh Mapuskar (Ventilator) When I learnt I’d won the Golden Lotus, I called Raju (Rajkumar Hirani who he’s assisted) and he was thrilled. Vidhu Vinod Chopra who was driving to Pune called to congratulate. Ventilator will be screened

at the New York Indian Film Festival on May 4. I’ll attend the National Award ceremony in Delhi on May 3 and catch the night flight. BEST EDITING RAMESHWAR (Ventilator, Produced by Priyanka Chopra) Ventilator is a special film for Rajesh (director Rajesh Mapuskar) as the story is associated with his life.Shooting chunks of it in the hospital was challenging as we couldn’t move around much. But we were committed to making a good film and the award proves it’s all about good work.

BEST AUDIOGRAPHY RE-RECORDIST OF THE FINAL MIXED TRACK Alok De (Ventilator) Whenever Rajesh Mapuskar and I have collaborated in the past, we have focussed on every small detail. The entire album has been appreciated, including “Baba”. The minute I heard it I could tell it had the right emotion. Priyanka (Chopra) sung it brilliantly. BEST VFX Naveen Paul (Shivaay) I was in a meeting when the awards were announced and kept wonder-

ing why I was getting so many calls all together. It was unexpected but we can’t ask for more. We in minus 25 degrees at night in Bulgaria for 70 days! The happiness on produceractor Ajay Devgn’s face proved we’d realised his vision. BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS Zaira Wasim “It’s encouraging to receive an award of this stature for my debut film. It has got me more excited to work harder.” BEST ANIMATION Mahayoddha Rama “It took us seven years to make this film. So many people were behind it, some like composer Aadesh Shrivastava and Sadashiv Amrapurkar who gave the voiceover are no more. It was a challenge to condense the epic in an hour and a half. We had 10 voices for Ravan’s 10 heads. It’s a unique film.” - Abhimanyu Singh, CEO, Contiloe Pictures (Producer) SPECIAL MENTION

Adil Hussain (Mukti Bhawan and Maj Rati Keteki) I am extremely inspired by the special mentions, deeply honoured as well, to be a part of the very special film, Mukti Bhawan.Akshay Kumar tweeted, “Best Actor for Rustom,countless emotions,very hard to express my gratitude right now but still tried, a big THANK YOU (sic)”. TWO SPECIAL MENTIONS - Mukti Bhawan We are ecstatic. Adil (Hussain, actor) didn’t even read the script. He said “yes” within 10 minutes of meeting the director. He was at the San Francisco Film Festival where the film had its North America premiere. Now, he’s in LA where it’s the closing film; we’re hoping we’ll win there too. It opened in India on Friday. We’ve asked Shubhashish (Bhutiani, director) to sponsor a party. I’ve spent all my money making it. “ - Sanjay Bhutiani, Producer

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and kids are in good hands Michael M Sailo, you’ll always be a legend for us. S I A N M U N G NAULAK@SIANMUNGNAULAK: Sad to hear Michael M. Sailo demised #Mizo #Rapper #Aceman. May your Soul Rest in Peace... North-East India@ indianortheast: Michael M Sailo can be considered as the pioneer of Hip Hop in Aizawl or even North East India as a whole.

Philarima Hynniewta@philarima: Replying to @jejefanai Rest in Peace Michael M Sailo Aurobinda Dutta@ aurobindadt: Talented singer, songwriter and famous rap artist of Mizoram Michael M Sailo died in an accident on Friday late Gangmei@Thai_ Kingg: Rest in peace, #Michael M. Sailo. Rosiê Puipuii@rosiepuipuii: Rest In Peace Michael M Sailo. Thanks for the joy you brought this world with your music. Anguvika Achumi@ Vika_Anguvika: Michael M Sailo, one of the most inspirational rap/hip-hop artist in NorthEast hailing from Mizoram passed away in a tragic bike accident. Mansingh Nepram@ MansinghNepram: Sad news. Heard of Michael M Sailo’s accident. His “Little Angle” used to be my ringtone 10 years back. RIPAceman :( Fans and friends have also taken to Facebook to voice their grief, share condolences and mourn the dead of the artiste who touched the lives of many through his soulful rap and lyrics.

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he late rapper Tupac Shakur, 1960s protest singer Joan Baez and grunge legends Pearl Jam have all entered the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. They were inducted alongside the Electric Light Orchestra (ELO), Journey and Yes during a concert in New York. However, it was not just a celebration: a number of artists chose to use the occasion to make impassioned pleas and remember lost friends. Tupac’s award was collected by his friend, fellow rapper Snoop Dogg. Folk singer Baez - as known for her activism as her singing - made a rallying call for resistance in the face of “the new political cultural reality”. The 76-year-old, who

hether he wanted to be or not, Morgan Freeman’s role in The Shawshank Redemption set him up for a career as the ‘voice-over king’. A talent he showcased on last night’s (April 7) The Graham Norton Show. Freeman appeared alongside Michael Caine to promote their Zach Braffdirected movie Going In Style. Graham brought up the famous introduction Freeman read in Shawshank to introduce the newest prisoner Andy (played by Tim Robbins) as he arrived to the penitentiary. On the talk show, however, Freeman’s monologue featured a few emendations on the original script – namely taking shots at the show’s host. “I must admit I didn’t think much of Graham Norton first time I laid eyes on him,” Freeman began. “He looked like a stiff breeze could blow him over”.

n a tragic and shocking incident, Mizoram’s most celebrated rap artist Michael M Sailo was killed in a bike accident on Friday night, thus leaving a void in the heart of fans not only in Mizoram but the Northeast region as a whole. The talented singer, songwriter and music composer, Michael M Sailo a.k.a Aceman was killed in a bike accident last night at 11.45 pm. His demise sent shock waves across the region. Sources informed that the popular rap artist died due to head injury. Sailo was a member of a popular rock band in Mizoram, The Scavenger Project – an electro-rock progressive”, a blend of electronic, progressive rock, hip hop and metal and has been involved in many musical activities across the region and the country. He has participated in many shows and competitions like Independence Rock, North East Beat Contest etc which won his band awards. Michael is survived by his wife, Spi Bawitlung (also an artist) and two kids. Condolences have

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