The past is what makes your present and that is the reason why men like Ilaiyaraaja and Kamal Haasan are so highly regarded and revered across the world. Today, both of them are like icons and legends to many but at one point, even they were those aspiring talented individuals who worked hard with determination and commitment.
 
This is one of those rare pictures which shows Kamal Haasan and Ilaiyaraaja having an animated conversation. Whether it was a song sitting or scene discussion we don’t know but the vintage tape recorder and the cool drink bottle of a company long forgotten goes to show how old this picture is.
 
This is the essence of Indian cinema and we are blessed to have men like Kamal and Ilaiyaraaja amidst us who gave a new meaning to the art of music and acting.