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Tribute to Producer, Actor, and Director L.V. Prasad Today, I am set to delve into the captivating persona of a South Indian film legend who made a mark as an actor, producer, and director—L.V. Prasad. This remarkable man left an indelible impression on the Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi film industries, and this is no exaggeration. The quality of today's actors have graced the silver screen in his masterpieces. His films exuded family-oriented themes, accompanied by compelling narratives, well-crafted screenplays, and powerful dialogues. The music, infused with melodious tunes, and the cinematography were also praiseworthy. Though he had a prolific career in acting, production, and direction, I have had the privilege of witnessing a few memorable movies created by this luminary. Some of these films include Chhoti Bahen (Hindi), Jeene Ki Raah, Shaadi Ke Baad (Hindi), Missiamma, Manohara, Iruvar ullam, and Kadan vaan gi kalyanam (Tamil). He received the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award for his outstanding contributions to the industry—a significant milestone. Establishing his own studio and renowned recording theater, L.V. Prasad garnered immense admiration from his peers in the film fraternity. His studio became the go-to destination for recording and shooting Bollywood films. The banner of his production house, Prasad Productions, enjoyed great popularity. Although the smart and affable L.V. Prasad is no longer with us today, his invaluable contributions to Indian cinema will forever be etched in our memories. Warm regards, K. Ragavan Until we meet next week. 5-6-23