Two magicians of Indian Cinema were born today

Two magicians of Indian Cinema were born today.
 

One has worked in 999 movies, and is working on his landmark thousandth. His works inspire people, serve as stress busters, and can create love in even beasts. The myth is that some wild elephants would camp around theaters just to hear his work.
 

The other man is a brand of cinema at its purest best. He is the first inspiration for, almost, everyone in today's new wave cinema. His movies have stood the test of time, and remain fresh, even after years. One of his movies has stood tall in Time Magazine’s ‘All-Time 100 Best Films’.
 

Happy Birthday Isaignani Ilaiyaraja and Mani Ratnam.