Mani Ratnam is my family:Cinejwala:

Director Mani Ratnam is one such dear friend. My experience of Chennai has mostly been through his eyes,” says abhishek bachchan the actor’s work with the ace director has always filched him critical acclaim and abhishek performance in yuva and guru are noted to be some of his best.

Mani Ratnam is my mentor.She hold special place with Aishwarya too. She debuted in Mani Ratnam’s film and we came together as a couple in guru. He is definitely family,” inextricably tied to namma Chennai.