Kamal and Shanker about Sujatha

Kamal on Sujatha

I was conscious of Sujatha’s impending death. So was he.

It is customary for writers to consider the path of compromise as affront and collapse. But Sujatha thought that conciliation was mandatory, and also viewed it as a social responsibility. That is why he would appear to us as a little low key at times. But that was his way of life and a creed that he followed.

Kamal


As he was a scientist, he did not consider writing as his profession. It was a fiery passion he could not contain. Hence he was not conceited about his talent. It would be wise not to judge him based upon his screen writings. It was also a big compromise, a via media. The compromise that he made for cinema, for friendships and for the sake of affection and love. Perhaps it may be appropriate to point a finger at cinema and thank the medium for having directed the spotlight on Sujatha, the writer. But it is Sujatha the author that we should particularly remember, because that was his true gift.

It is customary for seekers to gather where there is munificence and benevolence. When viewed with such a perspective, it may appear that Sujatha could have given more but at this juncture I deem it fit to thank him for whatever he has given.

I am bound to thank him for many things. He was pivotal in raising my bar in literary pursuits especially pertaining to Tamil literature. Not just my literary journey but the literary journeys of so many who came under his influence. The world of Tamil will always be indebted to him.

Shankar & Writer Sujatha

"Writer Sujatha is a genius par excellence and is my favorite author. My heartfelt condolences to his family on this irreparable loss which is not only to the literary field but also to

Shankar & Writer Sujatha

Tamil film industry. I have been associated with him in films like Indian, Mudhalvan, Boys, Annian and Sivaji. Though he had penned dialogues for these projects, Robot was the only film which satiated his creative thirst. I consider his work in Robot to be of top notch caliber and he too echoed my thoughts. Unfortunately he has left us much before the completion of this project.

While discussing about Sujatha's creative talent, Shankar says, "We generally go to different places for story discussions and I cannot forget those days which were spent in his company. His lucid ideas on the story, the problems and minus points related to it were simply mind-boggling. His thoughts were always youthful and energetic. He had the natural flair to write complicated things in a simple and interesting fashion. He had come across to me in different ways- as a friend, a guru and also a father figure". When recalling about Sujatha as a person, director avers, "Sujatha was never money minded. If asked for his remuneration, he would say, 'give me something'. He is not the person who would hurt or insult others. He has the panache to spot the talent and would showcase the same to the entire world through print media. He was not the person to get emotional about anything and is cool and composed always with no pretenses. He did not let his illness dampen his spirit. He had given me simple solutions to my serious problems and when I used to offer my thanks, he would say, "Why do you thank me Shankar, you are like my son".

On a signing note, Shankar feels that writer Sujatha's loss is in everyway his loss too.
From all at Behindwoods: our heartfelt condolences and prayers to the bereaved family.