{
  "id": 5069055,
  "title": "For acclaimed Indian filmmaker GVM, music always comes first — now he’s bringing 25 years of stories and songs to KL on Oct 10",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/for-acclaimed-indian-filmmaker-gvm-music-always-comes-first-now-hes",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-02T10:06:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/showbiz/2026/09/02/for-acclaimed-indian-filmmaker-gvm-music-always-comes-first-now-hes-bringing-25-years-of-stories-and-songs-to-kl-on-oct-10/233687"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 — Indian director Gautham Vasudev Menon, renowned for his distinct creative style, will be celebrating his 25 years in the industry with a unique show. Rather than writing the script first, Gautham begins his filmmaking journey with the songs in his head. This philosophy forms the foundation of \"Ondra Renda — 25 Years of GVM\", a cafe-style concert set to take place at The Arch Galeries in Kuala Lumpur on October 10. The event, co-organized by MyEvents International and India's Radaan Mediaworks, invites fans to experience the stories and inspiration behind Gautham's music collection, ranging from Minnale to Vaaranam Aayiram and beyond. Gautham, who has always been deeply connected to music from his childhood, recounted how his mother's love for film music influenced his approach to filmmaking. He will present a selection of songs from his films, each accompanied by the story of its creation, alongside live performances by a line-up of singers and musicians.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 — Most filmmakers write the script, shoot the film, then bring in the composer.But...",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}