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     Dhanush's Captain Miller Wins Best Foreign Language Movie At UK National Film Awards - News18

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2. en.wikipedia.org › Captain_Miller_(Tamil_militant)Captain Miller (Tamil militant) - Wikipedia

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   Vallipuram Vasanthan (Tamil: வல்லிப்புரம் வசந்தன்; 1 January 1966 – 5 July 1987) commonly known by the nom de guerre Captain Miller, was a Sri Lankan Tamil member of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), a separatist Tamil militant organisation in Sri Lanka.

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4. starsunfolded.com › captain-millerCaptain Miller Age, Death, Family, Biography & More

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   Vallipuram Vasanthan was a Sri Lankan militant who was a member of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), a separatist Tamil militant organization in Sri Lanka. He is known for being LTTE’s first Black Tiger, a designation for suicide attackers within the organization.

   • Birthplace: Thunnalai, Sri Lanka
   • Eye Colour: Black

   • Date of Birth: 1 January 1966 (Saturday)
   • Hair Colour: Black

5. wikibio.in › captain-millerCaptain Miller Wiki, Age, Death, Family, Biography & More

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   History. Captain Miller Wiki, Age, Death, Family, Biography & More. Vallipuram Vasanthan (1966-1987) was a Sri Lankan militant. He is known for being a member of a group called the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), which was a militant organization in Sri Lanka.

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   Who is Captain Miller?

   • Captain Miller is the nom de guerre of Vallipuram Vasanthan, born on January 1, 1966. An Eelam Tamil, he was born in the Jaffna peninsula and educated at Hartley College, growing up in a period when ethnic tensions flared as the Sri Lankan state routinely repressed Tamil aspirations and deadly anti-Tamil pogroms were becoming a regular occurrence.

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   What is the story behind 'Captain Miller' by Arun Matheswaran?

   • The internet has been abuzz with discussions about the intriguing name, and in a recent interview, director Arun Matheswaran revealed the compelling backstory. The narrative of "Captain Miller" delves into the life of Vallipuram Vasanthan, also known as Miller, the first Black Tiger of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE).

   Capturing History: Dhanush's 'Captain Miller' and the Eelam Saga

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   How old was Captain Miller when he died?

   • He was the first person in the LTTE to become a suicide attacker, known as a ‘Black Tiger.’ Captain Miller was born as Vallipuram Vasanthan Christopher on Saturday, 1 January 1966 ( age 21 years; at the time of death) in Thunnalai, Sri Lanka. His zodiac sign is Capricorn.

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   Was Captain Miller married?

   • Captain Miller was unmarried. Miller grew up in a time when there was a lot of tension between two groups in Sri Lanka – the Tamils and the Sinhalese. This tension increased after Sri Lanka gained independence from Britain in 1948. The government’s decision to make Sinhalese the official language was seen as a challenge to Tamil speakers.

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7. www.indiatimes.com › entertainment › celebs'Captain Miller' True Story: Is Dhanush's Movie Based On Real ...

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   Jan 13, 2024 · The Tamil movie, starring Dhanush as a soldier who becomes a Black Tiger, is based on a true incident that took place in 1987 during the Sri Lankan civil war. The director of the movie, Arun Matheswaran, revealed that he was told not to make the film as it was too controversial.

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8. www.news18.com › movies › dhanushs-captain-millerDhanush's Captain Miller Wins Best Foreign Language ... - News18

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   9 hours ago · Speaking of the film, Captain Miller stars Dhanush, Sundeep Kishan, Priyanka Mohan, Nivedhithaa Sathish and Edward Sonnenblick. The period drama is set in the pre-independence era which centres around a militant, who rebels against British colonial rule to protect and support the people of his village.

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   Jan 14, 2024 · Learn about the life and sacrifice of Captain Miller, the nom de guerre of Vallipuram Vasanthan, who carried out the first Black Tiger attack in 1987. Find out how his name inspired a Tamil film and how his memory is honoured and threatened in Tamil Eelam.

10. english.vikatan.com › entertainment › kollywoodCapturing History: Dhanush's 'Captain Miller' and the Eelam Saga

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    Jan 17, 2024 · The film, directed by Arun Matheswaran, portrays the life of Vallipuram Vasanthan, the first Black Tiger of the LTTE, who died in a daring operation in 1987. Learn about the historical background, the controversy and the inspiration behind the film.