S. B. Khanthan

S. B. Khanthan
S. B. Khanthan is a Chartered Accountant and creative director
Born	Chennai,Tamilnadu, India
Nationality	Indian
Occupation	Creative Director
Parent	T. S. Balakrishna Sastrigal

S. B. Khanthan is an Indian film director, best known for his 2006 movie Jerry. ^[1] He has also directed several stage plays, advertisements, and documentaries. ^[1]

Filmography

Animation film

Prior to his directorial debut, Khanthan co-directed the first-ever 3D Animation film produced in India titled Pandavas: The Five Warriors , intended for Hollywood and American children.

As film director

• Jerry (2006)

Television

Telefilms

Khanthan has also directed several telefilms written by Crazy Mohan, including Ganapathikku Kalyanam, Ganesanukku Kaalkattu, Sirippu Thirai and Computer Kaadal.^{[ citation needed ]} Khanthan directed a telefilm written by director Mouli titled Naan Ready Nee Readiya which was telecast on Star Vijay TV. ^[2]

Serials

• Directed first serial in 1986-87 in DD1 titled Here is Crazy - 13 weeks. He went on to direct all the TV serials written by the humorist Shri Crazy Mohan
• Maadhu-Cheenu - 7 Weeks in DD Metro, Singapore and Malaysian TVs; Now retelecasted Won Best Director award by Mylapore Academy.^{[ citation needed ]}
• Nil Gavani Crazy - 66 Weeks in Sun TV and Jaya TV
• Si-Ri-Ga-Ma-Pa-Da-Ni - 106 Weeks in Raj TV and Jaya TV
• Oru Babyin Diary - 16 Weeks in DD1 and Malaysian TV
• Pathukku Pathu - 42 Weeks in DD, National-Tamil
• Crazy Times - 85 weeks in Star Vijay TV
• Vidaathu Sirippu –75 Weeks in Jaya TV
• Siri Siri Crazy – 15 Weeks in Kalaignar TV
• He wrote and directed a serial for Sun TV produced by director Vasanth titled Charu-Latha which ran for 40 weeks.

Stage plays

Khanthan is the Founder-Director of Crazy Creations. ^[3] He has directed and contributed to the music choreography for plays staged by Crazy Mohan totaling to over 4500 shows in India, USA, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Singapore, Kuwait and Hong Kong. ^[4]

Miscellaneous

Media

Khanthan has directed and produced various advertisements, corporate films, and documentaries under Studio Dream. ^[5]

Notable works include:

• Tamil Nadu – Vision 2025 for Confederation of Indian Industries
• Motivational films for AREVA, Hindustan Latex Ltd and HDFC Bank
• Corporate film for Quality Inn Sabari Group of Hotels

Documentaries

• GNB - The Music Charmer – An insight into the musical legend GNB on his birth centenary ^[6]
• Mridanga Chintamanihi – The Magnum Opus of the Percussion Legend Umayalpuram Sri Sivaraman
• We Bow To You, Sir! – A short film on the Violin Maestro Shri Lalgudi G.Jayaraman, screened on the occasion of the Life Time Achievement Award conferred on him by Music Academy
• The Musicians’ Musician – An 80-minute musical film on Shri. Ramnad Krishnan, the carnatic music legend ^[7]
• Sunaadha Vinodhan – An 85-minute documentary on Tanjore S. Kalyanaraman, another carnatic music legend ^[8]
• Pada Varnams of Lalgudi G Jayaraman ^[9]
• To Mark the Centenary Celebrations of Sangeetha Kalanidhi Mrs. T. Brinda Brindamma: Music Beyond Music – Film on Sangeetha Kalanidhi Mrs. T. Brinda ^[10]

Social works

• Gift of Time – on Time Management ^[11]
• Mind To Serve – on how artificial limbs make people who are movement impaired return to normal life

DVD

Khanthan was also responsible for converting the following stage plays to DVD formats to cater to the needs of the international audience.

• Maadhu Plus Two - In DVD format for US Viewers ^[12]
• Marriage Made In Saloon - in DVD format for US Viewers ^[13]
• Pournami - Director K Balachander’s stage play in DVD format ^[14]
• Oru Koodai Paasam – Director K Balachander’s stage play in DVD format ^[15]

References

1. Krishnamachari, Suganthy (21 January 2010). "The GNB charisma". The Hindu . Retrieved 29 July 2011.
2. Venkataramanan, Geetha (24 May 2018). "The journey of multifaceted Khanthan". The Hindu .
3. Venkataramanan, Geetha (13 June 2019). "Mohan's first priority was friendship: Khanthan". The Hindu. ISSN   0971-751X . Retrieved 24 November 2024.
4. Venkataramanan, Geetha (13 June 2019). "Mohan's first priority was friendship: Khanthan". The Hindu .
5. Vasudev, Sadhguru (1 August 2007). "Bringing up Children" (PDF). Eve's Times. p. 2. Archived from the original on 23 January 2025. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
6. Kalakendra Music & Dance (28 May 2010). GNB - Isai Vaseekaran - DVD . Retrieved 24 November 2024– via YouTube.
7. Legato Music (24 November 2024). "Ramnad Krishnan; SBKhanthan : Ramnad Krishnan - The Musicians Musician DVD (2007)". LegatoMusic.ru.
8. Kalakendra Music & Dance (4 June 2009). Sunaadha Vinodhan - Part II - Tanjore S.Kalyanaraman - Ahead of His Times . Retrieved 24 November 2024– via YouTube.
9. Jayaraman, Lalgudi Sri G. (24 November 2024). "Pada Varnam Shanmugapriya Lalgudi G.Jayaraman DVD Amazon Listing". Amazon.
10. Sorabjee, Soli J. (2014). India International Centre Annual Report 2013-2014. New Delhi: India International Centre. pp. 72 and 167.
11. Kalakendra Music & Dance (2 February 2009). Vaname Ellai - THE GIFT OF TIME . Retrieved 24 November 2024– via YouTube.
12. "Crazy Mohan's Maadhu +2 – Kalakendra" . Retrieved 24 November 2024.
13. "Crazy Mohan's Marriage Made in Saloon (Tamil & Hindi) – Kalakendra" . Retrieved 24 November 2024.
14. "Pournami – K. Balachander – DVD – Kalakendra" . Retrieved 24 November 2024.
15. Kalakendra Music & Dance (22 October 2010). K. Balachander's Oru Koodai Pasam | Stage Play | Drama | Promo . Retrieved 24 November 2024– via YouTube.

External links

• S.B.Khanthan's Official Website
• S.B. Khanthan at IMDb