Harris Jayaraj meets Shanker

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In the quicksands of Tamil filmdom, where career graphs fluctuate every Friday, director Shankar's has been a steady success story. Having walked the tightrope between social responsibility and entertainment, "Gentleman" Shankar proves he still has the grit of "Indian" to strike a distinct note in Kollywood. Cool as the "Boys" in a refreshing aqua-tone shirt, Shankar could pass off as any of those executives lounging at the Taj Coromandel. But get talking, and his refined taste, inventive flair and sensitivity surface.

His partner for the Take Two, Harris Jayaraj also radiates positive energy. Not one to wear success on his sleeve, Harris is full of shy smiles as the conversation flits between the serious and the light-hearted. "Minnalae", "Kakha Kakha", "Saamy"... Harris has steered clear of dreary conventions in music making. "Anniyan" too proves his relentless quest for freshness. As the two moved from the Poolside to The Patio and later the lobby at the hotel, just two days before the release of "Anniyan",

T. Krithika Reddy recorded their tête-à-tête.