Why Aishwarya needs no makeup

Commits (Convergence Institute of Media, Management and Information Technology Studies) held its annual seminar Expressions 2009 today in Bangalore.

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Rajiv Menon, director of films like Kandukondein Kandukondein, discussed the nuances of films and how they managed lighting in Guru and why Aishwarya Rai didn't need any makeup in the film because of her flawless skin.

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He was followed by Rohan Sippy, the producer of Chandni Chowk to China, who insisted that even if one makes an art film, it will find an audience.

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Samir Karnik, the director and scriptwriter of Heroes, didn't touch upon anything specific. Instead, he discussed the importance of scripts and PR and how one should be willing to follow one's dreams.

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Sanjay Sankla, the editor of Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gum, discussed the ways in which films should be edited. The final speaker was Santosh Desai, CEO of Future Brands, who discussed the issues involved in branding cinema.

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