M Night Shyamalan and his “The Happening”
 

Mumbai: Manoj “Night” Shyamalan who is among one of the very few expatriate Indian filmmakers to receive Padma Shri is a very happy man these days. His latest film “The Happening” is ready to be released very soon, as soon as mid June.

This author, writer, director, producer and composer says that The Happening is a supernatural thriller starring Mark Wahlberg and is co-produced by Twentieth Century Fox along with UTV Motion Pictures.

Shyamalan who was born in Pondicherry to Malayalee father Nelliattu C. Shyamalan, and Tamilian mother Jeyalakshmi is living in the US for a very long time and his recent visit to his motherland comes after almost nine years.
 

The director who was in Mumbai after a long period of nine years is creating waves with his work across the world. He was recently conferred the coveted award of Padma Shri by Indian government.

Shyamalan who made his debut film with his saved money has went on to do some memorable films including, Praying with Anger , Wide Awake, The Sixth Sense, Unbreakable, Signs, The Village, Lady in the Water.