Off The Cuff with former ISRO scientist Nambi Narayanan and actor R Madhavan
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In this episode of ThePrint Off The Cuff, former ISRO scientist, Nambi Narayanan and actor-director R Madhavan, talk to ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta and Manasi Phadke about struggles and the long wait for justice after being implicated in a fake plot by the police and intelligence agencies and the new film 'Rocketry: The Nambi Effect'.
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0:00- How Nambi Narayanan was dragged into a controversy
5:41- 'Movie will change the narrative'
10:14 - 'It is a passion project'
15:11- 'Film started before Padma Bhushan or compensation'
16:12- Characterisation & actor-director dynamics
19:28- The best judgment & mental health
23:27 - Immediate effects of the spy case
27:46- The making of a biopic
33:09- Fabrication of fake spy story by IB & police
38:00- Perception about Bollywood movies
40:57 -Support from scientific community
44:58: Global perception of ISRO
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"For filmmakers to believe that they're far more intelligent than the audience is a fantasy". Nailed it 👏!
@ok-my3ho
2 жыл бұрын
@Napolean Bonaparte-The Greatest military general Tamil cinema only promotes propaganda nothing more
@shishirsks
10 ай бұрын
He said Fallacy, not fantasy!
Saw the movie today. It's a shame that India and it's people never recognized those who really worked for the country.
@dheerajb1883
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent work by Madhavan sir..👍 glad I got the chance to watch it in the cinema..
@AmitKumar-uj7mv
2 жыл бұрын
And what about conspiracy by CIA and current government role (State and Central) Both.
@gauravbhan
2 жыл бұрын
@@AmitKumar-uj7mv I am not sure what you are talking about.
@NehaPandey-rj8cq
2 жыл бұрын
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@AmitKumar-uj7mv
2 жыл бұрын
@@gauravbhan See Mady and Navi sir interview @Republic by Arnab.
I saw this movie in theatre last week in Canada, and I can say, it is a must watch by all Indians! It is a phenomenal story, and Madhavan’s acting is at another level. Also, at the end of the movie, I felt like saying, “Sorry” to Nambisir as an Indian for all that he had endured as a citizen of India.
@yj9032
2 жыл бұрын
We don’t need opinions of brain drain candidates. Mind your own business.
@pritesh0117
2 жыл бұрын
@@yj9032 Lol 😂 Why are you so rattled? Are you unhappy with your IELTS score or something? You seem very bitter. Btw, I could say the same thing about you, “Mind your own business.” STOP commenting on a personal decision of an individual. If you’re happy with your decision, then that’s great. Why bother about others?
@montysaini8602
2 жыл бұрын
@@pritesh0117 did you find it in english? I could only watch it in Hindi. No cineplex near me had it in english😕
Such an eloquent and fantastic actor Madhavan and a brilliant scientist Nambi Sir made this episode 5 Star! Thank you Shekharji for this episode
@meerasrinivasan1331
2 жыл бұрын
Two stalwarts together keeping history live. Both are great in their.own right. Thank you Nambhi Sir, for not giving up. You are an inspiration to all generations to come. And Madhavan another great performance under your belt. Just loved the movie. Love your acting.My kids were amazed at the production quality.Great job well done. You both have done a great service to the nation.
The best part of the interview was Nambi sir giving it in the face of Praveen Swami. Journalists feel they are most intelligent and they understand everything and they judge everyone and everything instead of giving facts and objective reports.
@priyamawasthi6254
2 жыл бұрын
@Potassium Syndicate That's right, Enola!
Superb reply on Oscars, Madhavan Sir. You are truly a gem of the Indian movie industry 👌. And, regarding the Nambi Sir’s agony, no one can imagine and understand the pain he went through. At least at the end, he got his due recognition
Nambi sir, my namaskarams to you 🙏 God has tested your will power & strength and you have come out in flying colours. I also believe that he has been with you at all important points. God has sent Madhavan sir for this job - no one else could have been as honest & genuine as him to portray you & ur achievements. Since the time i have watched Rocketry, I have been obsessed with watching all your interviews. In my daily walks or any free time I get, i listen to you or Maddy sir wrt your life or this movie which portrays ur life. The respect that Madhavan sir has for Nambi sir is so apparent to see in all his expressions. Nambi sir's simplicity, humility, honesty & brilliance is just beyond extraordinary. Being an Indian, i feel guilty for having let down such a great human being. My salutations to you sir, once again 🙏. Many many thanks to Madhavan sir for sharing Nambi sir's story 🙏
After going through his lifestory I really want to admire his efforts and patience he maintained throughout this tough years and simultaneously feel guilty about being part of that society which judges everything on its face value and never bothers to think and cross check for even once before forming a opinion and starts social trials on political provocations.Also it makes me feel worried that still majority of the people doesn't know about him. As an Indian I feel regretful that we are failing to recognise such humanely extraordinary personalities and snaching from them their very existence by weakening them indirectly weakening nation. Hope India will ensure that no such similar incident would repeat. Also hope that innumerable Mr. Nambi's will serve the nation without letting waste their capacities and talents. Thank you Mr.Nambi sir for the learnings you gave through your life and contributions. We citizens of this country are indebted to you and many other great contributers and visionaries like you. 🙏 Thanks Maddy for bringing this masterpiece. { Rocketry - The Nambi Effect } Tons of love buddy ❤️ 🛰 📡
@zkykmxgj7490
2 жыл бұрын
It saddens me to think that some of our own can wrong another of our own innocent for cheap/selfish means! If i get to meet Mr Nambi Sir i will want to take his blessings!
This is a very interesting story. I'm worried how young generation of scientists in India will think of joining ISRO? The story should encourage them.
@shivjikhanath3586
2 жыл бұрын
We don't want to , rich and luck one go out
@scienceaweek
2 жыл бұрын
Being scientist in Indian institutes is economically not viable for all the education, effort, OTs and sleepless nights. It's just maddening passion that keeps them driving. I gave up on R&D after 8yrs of stupid "follow the passion" naive belief.
Hats off to you Nambi Sir for your technical contribution in the country and your perseverance and courage to fight against injustice. You are a great inspiration to many of us oldies and also the young generation. Congratulations Madhavan for bringing out the film on Nambi Sir. Your contribution to bring out the real story in spite of any help from the film industry in general is commendable. Viewers will always be indebted to you for your personal dream, commitment and contribution Thanks Shekharji, who I hold in high esteem for his journalistic contribution, for organising this OC episode. It’s great. Congratulations Manasi for very effectively conducting this interview. Wishing you all the best for your career Shrikant Marathe
It is very soothing and empowering to listen a man of such character and integrity. That's what like a true indian personality. Hats off to Nambi Narayan Sir. Also kudos to Madhavan as an actor, Director for actually fulfilling the duty of cinema i.e that is serving nation a cinema which is beyond entertainment. Thanks manshi and SG for being a great host and participant for this talk. Feels very proud to know that SG sir is one of the rarest person with spine in journalism who reported the nambi sir's case with truth when everyone was capitalising the fake fabricated espionage case without any humanity.
Excellent interview. Ms Phadke has done her research well and has conducted the interview equally well too. Kudos for matching Mr Gupta in terms of intelligent articulation and graceful humility👏
@ThePrintIndia
2 жыл бұрын
Hi, Thank you for your kind words.
Nambi sir should be made honorary ISRO chairman at least for a day .Madhavan can make this happen if Nambi sir agrees.This Will also ensure that scientific temper is always respected in our country
@pp_01123
2 жыл бұрын
Why for only a day? Moreover his talent can be used in spreading awareness about Rocket Science and Astronomy!
Nambi Narayanan sir's knowledge must be recognized ... Actor Madhavan took lots of efforts to bring out the truth in public. Well Appreciated.
1 or 2 cr given is nothing to him. He had an offer from NASA which he refused and struggled his whole life to prove his love towards his country. Everyone at the top level in ministry should apologise to him. Kuch deserved the president of ISRO We are proud to have such amazing human being
What an answer for Oscar.. hear hear madhavan sir. I am in Australia and it's the same here, they still call us the 3rd world country and no idea whats wrong but for them we are still in colonial era .. awsome inspiration from Nambi sir
@pp_01123
2 жыл бұрын
1st world US and Allies 2nd World Old Soviets and allies 3rd world NAM and other nations
This movie The Rocketry was absolutely amazing...Hats off to Madhavan
Nambi Sir is Brilliant , a real sharp mind, gr8 respect for him and really thankful to Madhvan for bringing him to us in this beautiful manner.
Hats off to Shri Nambi Sir.. Thank you very much Maddy.. And Shekhar ji thank you very much for bringing both these gems here on Print 🙏🙏
Since now engineers are everywhere from CGL exams to IAS, to police to IB, may be scientific community will be understood better in coming days.
Everyone in India must watch this movie to understand what it takes for a scientist to hold himself firm and fight for the sake of his country and to make a statement that this kind of treatment should never happen to any other scientist who is out to make a mark for his nation. Amazing man.
This man is a legend. I would read the book now for sure.
Wonder how our governments were ok with what nambi Sir went through!! Shows how much they loved our country and it’s people. Really deplorable. Good to see positive change happening in that space!!
This movie is a masterpiece. Madhavan as an actor has always been very good but as a director too he has come out equally good. It is so sad that most of us didn't know about the achievements, successes of Nambi sir. The movie achieves this aim successfully.
What an excellent interview by all participants. Madhavan is the right person for taking on the project. He's intelligent, thoughtful, humble and clear-eyed. Nambi Narayanan is a warrior scientist who will be remembered for his courage and faith as much as his contribuitions to the Indian space program and country. Shekhar Gupta is a man of substance and balance and that comes through in his work. The young lady asked excellent questions and was respectful. Best wishes.
I am an ISRO scientist and I work at Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre. I can vouch for the seriousness and love for science people have here. Sure a lot of people just do government job, but many just love their craft and absolutely love their country. It is sad that this happened to Nambi sir.
@pritesh0117
2 жыл бұрын
We appreciate all the hard work done by all of our scientists.
@warrier007
2 жыл бұрын
🇮🇳
@davidbilla776
2 жыл бұрын
isro scientist and ur name is “logics and trolls” 😂, sure mate
@Minato89672
2 жыл бұрын
Bhai tumse umeed hai bhut bus mehnnat krte rho ❤
@logicsandtrolls3616
2 жыл бұрын
@@davidbilla776 bhai apan bhi insaan hi hain..
I felt privileged to be watching the video where Nambi Sir was interactively representing himself and his difficult journey. Thanks!
First response by Madhavan is one tight slap to Sekhar ji and his cute questioning ! “It’s about his achievements and not his misery” Pardon my words!!!
Nambi Narayanan needs more than Padma Bhushan, but we have lost a lot of time in ISRO , India lost a super man who could have done wonders in the field of space science, I am surprised that none from ISRO came out in support for him , and also the central government. India is a country where a foreign force can influence and stop a genius man from doing great innovations, and blocking us becoming a super power in Most fields , when we look at most CEO’s in the world , we mostly see Indians , and most Indians have fled India and working else were and excelling in each field they work shows , that India does not provide the right space and honour for them to work . I congratulate Madhavan for his efforts and courage to do such films , and the pain he has taken to understand the subject and bring out such a film. A first timer as a director plus acting is not a easy task for him to do . Hope and pray he gets an award for this film , and let not India loose another superman like Nambi Narayanan sir , I hope and pray under the present leadership India should show who Indians are to the world. Hope someone brings out a book about Nami Narayanan life Journey till date . Only from 2014 the whole world is looking at India’s talent, and respecting Indian when we are in a foreign soil .
We need these kind times of movies. Must Watch. Thank you 🙏🏽 Nambi sir R Madhwan sir and The Print
Finally a film without songs. Probably soon I'll watch this movie. The day Bollywood drop its songs, it'll rise. But maybe money matters!!!
@sudharsanamtk
2 жыл бұрын
Its not bollywoord 🙂
Thank you so much Shekhar and Manasi for taking my question related to the scientific community's, ISRO's support to Shri Nambi Narayanan, and whether he felt some some repair to his reputation and recognition of his amazing contributions when GOI awarded the Padma Bhushan. As a fellow engineer/person-of-science, I can understand recognition and support from your peer community is everything, and it must have been hard for him to see it fall short in the initial days when he needed it the most. Thank you Madhavan for acting in and making such a wonderful film; will be going for a repeat view in the next few days. ISRO is the giant that it is today owing to selfless commitment to the nation by scientists like Shri Nambi Narayanan. I have absolute admiration for what ISRO has accomplished till date. Jai Hind 🙏 #OffTheCuff
Thank you for bringing this story once again apart from an earlier CTC episode that had watched as well. Bottom line our investigative agencies and judiciary needs a serious overhaul !!
Good interview. One question remained not raised, why Mr. Nambi Narayanan was not allowed bu ISRO back to be part of cryogenic engine development program after he was acquitted. I don't think any scientist would really forget his subject, he may not be capable of leading multiple divisions but surely he could have contributed to the development of engine subsequently.
@raikudla
2 жыл бұрын
I think he is still an advisor in ISRO.
@bkit5
2 жыл бұрын
He said he couldn't because he spent 4 years fighting the case and his wife became mentally ill. And they had already filled his position so he would have to work under him, also due to the fack he was out of touch and disappointment how his own country treated him for his patriotism be didn't want to continue. Would u have joined again ur own government calls u a traitor for developing advanced rocket technology and they gave ur posting to someone else. They could have at least given back his posting and made the new guy one step below him with the same salary.
@vinjed
2 жыл бұрын
The stain on reputation, that took only recently to be cleared in court of law. 10 yrs of baseless accusations means ISRO would not risk hiring him even if he is a loyal and smart scientist. Public Perception unfortunately trumps truth.
@koolxxx6817
2 жыл бұрын
@@raikudla Yes the current C Engine is based om Nambi Natayanan's design
Most heart touching statement came at the end when SG thanked Nambi Sir " thanks for being there, fighting the case and making us keep faith in our system and judiciary". Thanks SG for being there at the initial stages of the case, digging up facts and publishing them in a prestigious & widely circulating magazine and taking the steam out of the case. Most importantly Big Thanks for giving Nambi Sir support when he needed it the most.
Rocketry.. Riveted to the screen I was Every second of the film Unfolding a tragic tale Unfortunately so brutal and true The narrative was flawless The acting so natural.... About not just an ordinary man A man of science and technology A man who was a true patriot. That he was at the end absolved And his innocence proclaimed I began to imagine if this had happened to me But it won't for sure.... I am just another ordinary guy.... Just capable of sending Sivakasi rockets skyward. I must salute the film maker I must salute THE MAN Rocketry...... A tale of delayed justice and it's mockery... Politics and within it the treachery A righteous man and his family almost loosing their sanity Putting up with so much cruelty God! What a pity! And here I am, telling you all this in mundane poetry🙏
Thank you all and my love and heart full respect to nambi sir
Very good interview.. a big Salute to Nambi Sir and Madhawan... I also had tears in my eyes when Madhawan described the part when Nambi sir had tears in his eyes. Indians are much more than others think and definitely we don't have to prove it to anybody ...No validation required from anyone in the world.
Hats off Madhavan…🙏🏼😍👍🏻 Nambi Sir we are with you❤️ and your are the real son of India 🇮🇳 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Last scene of the movie comparing the situation of an ISRO scientist and a NASA scientist of same level forced me to cry🙏🙏🙏..Nambi sir we've failed as a country 😔😔by not giving you what you deserved..
It sucks for India that we got to know about all these so late in his life. He is now 80. Even 20 years ago, and we could have had so much of him.
Heartening to hear that there were good journalist those days as well. Media cannot play the game of courts or that of investing agencies. There is no way a scientist can be compensated for his career lost in Media trial and foul play of a few vested interests. Appreciate Nambis maturity in his response even after such a bad.media trial. He still do not harber ill-will.
After watching this interview I came to realize how immaturely did the Malayalam media and the police department behaved. In fact it borders towards criminal action because one innocent person's life was made completely upside down. Both the Malayalam media, the state government and the police department must publicly apologize to Nambi Narayan sir. Also hats off R Madhavan who felt a real sense to make a film so the public knows about the truth and real justice is done.
As I watched this interview, I felt my print subscription is doubly worth. Thanks print for their wonderful picks on current subjects. I believe naming NAMBI to a ISRO's prominent facility would be a good commendation for nation's and ISRO's mistake in this so called SPY case.
Very well conducted interview by Mansi. She was well prepared and asked very relevant questions.
Big congratulations to R Madhaven ! You really did fantastically well Directing and acting this movie. Mr Nambi, I am so pleased that you never gave up - You should know you are a hero ! Knowing the Congress party politics and the deaths of about 1000 scientists from about 2009 to 2013, I am pleasantly surprised and pleased that ThePrint are having this interview
Wow Madhavan confidence and verve from 28.3 to 30 .2 is the New India which many are not able to digest
Thank you Shekhar for this interview.. A scientist that should have been celebrated, wasted by few men's stupid petty money mindedness, but grits his teeth to get his name cleared.. Such an honour to see this episode!!!
@ThePrintIndia
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Gopinath, Thanks for tuning in and appreciating this episode of OTC.
This man has so much humor....hats off to you Nambi sir
@tatakae9102
2 жыл бұрын
Even after everything he is simple
I salute Sekhar Gupta a highly principled Journalist which is so rare today to boost the morale of Nambi Narayan through his interview along with Madavan. Now whole country watched the story of horrible treatment a great scientist met in our country. This is an eye opener for future generation. Madavan gets a chunk of credit for this.
Manasi Phadke is great. We should see more of her.
I feel it is a good movie. Some people critical of Mr. Narayan's religious beliefs is preposterous.
@AmitKumar-uj7mv
2 жыл бұрын
Actually they r not preposterous, they r the one who has driven these type of agenda in Bollywood and media from decades.
@bmniac
2 жыл бұрын
@@AmitKumar-uj7mv echo system of Lutyens and Bollywood mafia!
Irony was that in the end Nambj sir went home on Activa , which really made me cry
Thank you for making us meet such a great person. Listening to him was a spiritual experience. The interview team seemed to be short in terms of preparation or ability or depth.
Namaste Shekar Sir, Thanks to you and your team for bringing Nambi Sir. It was an amazing interview. Thanks to Madhavan Sir for making a movie on the marvel. Thanks 🙏🏼
@ThePrintIndia
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Karthik, Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching.
I think the Indian audience deserves a solid movie on critical journalists like Shekhar Gupta sir. Possibly, it would act as a medicine in times like that of ours to inspire and popularize the real journalism among the masses!
@ThePrintIndia
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Pardeep, Thank you for such kind words.
So many emotions were brought back watching this interview, after having to watch the movie last week. This one is must watch in theatres, I have so much respect for Nambi sir, and Madhavan, to pick this as his passion project.
We need public labs (chemical, electronic, robo, agri and so) set up in neighbourhoods like libraries. This helps kids to learn basics. Request your policy makers to make it happen
He shud have been on par with Dr.Kalam.. right recognition would be not the Padma bushan but to name the proposed 2nd Launchpad in Tamilnadu after him and to award Barat Ratna, Honour him in the Republic day parade, Governor of a State, may be like Dr.Kalam, Presidency of Union of India..
thanks for this edition and great to see Namdi sir and super actor Madhavan ..hope to see many more such great stories being shown
Thank you so much mansi mam and Shekhar sir for taking my question, finally my question is taken in off the cuff
@ThePrintIndia
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Aditya, We often see you writing in with your questions. Thanks for being an ardent follower of ThePrint!
Thank you Mr. Shekar Gupta! You are an honest man! Nambi Narayanan is a true brahmin! Stayameva Jayate!
Sekhar gupta Ji Thanks for Inviting nambi sir and madhavan sir on the print ❤.
This the first off the cuff that I have watched in one sitting, without doing any other work.
Thank you for the interviewing 2 legends. Very educative and inspiring.
There is a dialogue in the film which states that if you snatch a dog's intellect or a scientist's ideology of nationhood from him, it will lead to both losing their minds.
This episode was so good. Only wish this had not happened to honourable Nambi sir & his family. But thank God he proved himself. What a man 🙏 May God keep him & his family always happy.
@shekharguptaji i am very proud of you that you stood by Nambi sir in those trying times. My support and love will continue to be with you and this kind of journalism
I would urge everyone to watch this film in theatres.
I see how simplicity can be so powerful
Great Direction Nambi sir deserve more respect
Thank you for this session, Print. Big salute to Nambi ji 🙏
Really looking forward to watching this movie after seeing the interview and what makes it more poignant is that it’s a true story. Thank you Print for bringing this interview to us!
I saw the movie 🍿As a Indian I salute and admire gratitude for your strength. Thank you Nambi Sir and Maddy for telling this story
Great interview. Hats off to Madhavan. And to Nambi sir, total respect to you!
i saw this movie...very well made and directed by madhavan. .very emotional story...hope the indian government take action against those who filed false charges and causing damage to mr.narayanan and delay in india's rockect progrram.
Fantastic programme Print 🌷🌷🌷 I am immensely educated and moved by what I heard and learnt
It brings tear in my eyes & anger in my heart,how this catastrophic & painful tragedy happened,how we allowed this.it was not nambi sir tragedy, India has lost a great scientists.Scientist(india hv very few) r like great strategic national asset,there security & conspiracy should not be compromised.so much disappointment.......
Sir, This is with reference to the various video programmes with rocketry team. Kudos for the way it has been conducted the interview and brought out answers from a person with strong self respect as Sri Nambi Narayan and the ever energetic and smiling Mr. Madhavan . The discussion and reports brought out many facts about how some people tried to slow down the economic and technological growth of our country their personal motives. Our present Indian Government is putting in all efforts to bring about positive changes to the society at large and is working hard towards placing India on the global map despite constraints of various types and degree from within. The Prime minister is toiling day in and day out to make India “aatmanirbhar” in every walk of life through techno economic study followed by its timely implementation. In your interview with Mr. Nambi Narayan, a few of the questions that you asked and his responses along with some views expressed by Mr.Madhavan encouraged me to send this email. The Indian technocrats are second to none. They are highly competitive , competent and sincere in their approach. But, sometimes a few for their own self importance, more power and publicity go to any extent . This happens in every field in India Further as per Indian system , it’s easy for one to complain against another person with no facts and at no cost . But it’s the responsibility of the other to prove his innocence and he/ she has to spend a lifetime behind that. During that time it is observed that the vilified person is alienated in both his official and personal life leading to mental pressure on him as well as his family . Whatever may be the compensation given it shall not give him/ her his lost life period. Being witnesses to such situations brings about fear in the minds of many youngsters and this in turn will be a deterrent for them in bringing out their inherent potential out in public life. I hope your detailed interviews and presentations will bring an awakening in all youngsters to give their best to their country irrespective of the problem faced. Regards Sreenivasan Raman Flat 204, cascade range , heritage estate , Doddaballapur Road, Yelahanka, Bengaluru-64,560064.
Hats off to Madhavan for telling this amazing untold story ..... Big Thank you to Nambi sir all he has done for the country and a big Sorry for all the suffering he had to go through
Guys every Indian should watch Rocketry..
Excellent interview. Hat's off to Sri sekarji and his team...!!!🙏🙏🙏
One of the best interview the print could had....
He speaks like a real intellectual, someone erudite, speaking in a Bengali tone.
@logicsandtrolls3616
2 жыл бұрын
what the f is a bengali tone.. is it the fake "i am enlightened" tone?
@RG-un2vl
2 жыл бұрын
Wow! Really?Think he’s above the pay grade of the current ‘Bengali tone’.
@AKThakur76
2 жыл бұрын
Bengali? What do you mean. The people where political killings are normal? The society which created partion way before nation was balkanized?
It is such a pity that we did not notice this man Madhavan. He is such an elegant and brilliant person. We are so used to the Film stars being so predictably mediocre.
Excellent one, Team Print and Shekharji.
I know I am nobody, but as an Indian I just want to say sorry to Nambi sir.....
Mr. SG summed it up very well in his CTC related to this - ISI managed to destroy our space program without even lifting a finger.
As a senior citizem i hung my head down because It was a shame on this country for what it did it to a great scientist like Nambi Sir.
Thank you so much Madhavan Sir,for bringing this gem of a person's story to us.thank you.
Movie of the changing india and the new india , unlike negative movies like slumdog millionaire ,PK ,Fana so on
Nambi sir Witty and Smart, unfortunate to not use his skills fully for ISRO's development
It is so so sad that India didn't recognize its true patriot and a wonderful scientist and such fake cases were reported against him. To know that SG sir reported this case of Nambi Sir truthfully makes all of us more respectful to him.
Thanks Mr Raghavan. You brought the issue and now people are talking. Where was the honest media all these years? Now the media is making their TRP on your work. I don’t want to blame anybody. If the media is really honest to its job. The culprits must be disclosed and if alive must pay for their crime and labeled as traitors at least. Till that done justice is not done to Dr Nambi Narayanan and others, also at the end to the science and the country.
I remember the way media celebrated the case then. Media, left politicians of kerala, and the police were extremely cruel to our scientists. Left politicians of Kerala played so much.
This interview is very interesting….it’s old India questioning and new India answers
A great biopic indeed. Very little is known about this great son of India, to even the past generations, let alone the present. A great tribute to his patriotism by Madhavan who is known to be ambidexterous in filmcraft. Nambi Sir is one who can be equaled to another great Rishi of our age Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Sir. Unfortunately, the best part of his prime service time has been marked by trials and tribulations . The stoicism exhibited by Nambi Sir in the face of the odds is unparalleled. The Director took tremendous care to establish the impeccable character of this great man in so minute a detail. This is evident from the fact that on two three occasions, when a female character approaches him on a possible love or trap note, he would say esoterically referring to his love for his wife, hinting at his strong intent of disapproval, making the other retract. It's a tell-tale that he can never be honeytrapped which was a concocted allegation against him. It is good that at least now the Apex Court has ordered a full scale CBI investigation into the conspiracy. Let us hope that all those who were involved in the conspiracy either living or dead will be exposed.
R madhavan will be most successful with this movie because of his skills and the most important thing is he is a mechanical engineer
Amazing conversation.
Compare the stamina and standards of sonia and Rahul with this Nambi Sir. You know the guts of true indian.