Goodwill hunting for a hit It’s raining cameos as film-makers rope in A-list stars for guest appearances and the BO is happy. Will it work for ‘Billu’ too?
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Marquee Moves
Anurag Kashyap couldn't have asked for better. Dev D pleased the critics and is wooing multiplex viewers across the country. Apart from the much-hyped song Emotional Athyachaar, what is being spoken about is the true-to-reality locales used in ...
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Two days of ecstasy Thyagaraja Ardhanotsavam showcased both veterans and up-and-coming artists.
Rich in rhythm and mood Crème de la crème of Carnatic music made Chandrasekharendra Society’s annual event a memorable one.
Maestro at work Musical affair with the flautist.
Promising talent Flute Shrikari played melody on the wind instrument.
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An ocean of knowledge Sujatha Murthy presented a ballet on Vedas.
A rising star Venkatachalapati stole the show with his looks as Satyabhama.
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| Events |
‘God’ of a different kind Director Bala dwells on the making of ‘Naan Kadavul,’ a film which presents rare insights.
Music, his canvas His art has always complemented his rich knowledge as musician. S. Rajam turned 90 on Feb. 10.
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| Book Review |
Comprehensive compilations - of concert songs and hymns
Kothainayaki’s ‘Isai Margam’ containing her kritis in rare ragas and the revised ‘Sampradaya Bhajan Mala’ were released recently.
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My favourite raga
(A disciple of Nikesi and K.V. Ramanujam, Navin recognises the importance of enriching himself with ragas. Miyan ki Malhar in the Hindustani system is very close to his heart.) | Happenings |
February14, 6 p.m .; Bhairavi and Malavi.
•Ambattur Visakaa Irai Isai Peravai Trust
At Sathsanga Mandapam, Venkatapuram, ...
| Cinema |
The GenX Devdas As ‘Devdas’ gets its tenth incarnation on the celluloid, meet Anurag Kashyap, the director of ‘Dev D’.
Winning concoction RELEASE Humour and romance blend breezily for ‘Siva Manasula Sakti’, hitting the screen today.
The thriller mode Madhavan will soon be seen in a thriller, ‘Yaavarum Nalam,’ being made as a bilingual.
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Reality hits you hard -- Naan Kadavul
Storyline: Abandoned in Kasi, the boy grows up into an Aghori and enters his native village…Bottomline: A rare offering for intrepid folks who plump for true-to-life depictions …
It’s hard-hitting, ...
Rock On, Akhtars -- Luck By Chance
Cast: Farhan Akhtar, Konkona Sen, Rishi Kapoor, Dimple Kapadia, Isha Sharvani, Sanjay Kapoor, Hrithik RoshanStoryline: Two struggling actors try to make it big in Bollywood and discover a few truths about life at the dream ...
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| Personality |
| Music |
Fostering Carnatic music in U.S. Houston-based Swaralayam Arts Forum is taking forward the dream of one of its promoters, Sulochana Pattibhiraman of promoting Indian music in the U.S.
Rare kritis of Dikshitar AKHANDAM The event was a treat to connoisseurs of music.
Keeping GNB’s style alive Verve and vitality marked Sangeetha Sivakumar’s rectial to celebrate GNB’s centenary celebrations.
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Of high philosophy An eclectic mix of dance styles and superb narrative kept the audience hooked.
Well coordinated effort Brief and to the point, each of the six charanams, presented by the Kottur Sisters, encapsulated one kanda of the Ramayana.
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| Miscellany |
- Tribute to Nagesh
- RTP series
- Special puja
- Vocal concert
- Musical discourse on Tyagaraja
- Special dance show
- Radha kalyanam
- Samprokshanam
- Tamil film channel abroad
- Multi-media performance
- Voice culture workshop
- Title for Padma
- Tyagaraja aradhana
- Funds needed
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Sangita Utsavam
A special music show, Sangita Utsavam, will be telecast by Jaya TV on February 14, 9 p.m. The singers — Karthik, Haricharan and Suchitra — delighted the audience with old and new songs from Tamil films when the event was held at ...
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