Serial blasts cast shadow on Bonalu

Pavan Kalyan

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Pavan Kalyan has proved himself once again with Super Success of 'Khushi', his seventh movie wonder in Telugu, as everyone expected. Do you think audience welcomed your excellent performance and good appeal in Khushi? Audiences welcome 'good', always. But not Pavan Kalyan, alone. If Good is associated with anyone surely they give a big success. Audiences should feel "Pavan Kalyan is in association of Good", always - This is my ambition. I trust my ambition can be fulfilled with your blessings. Do you have any ambition in terms of remuneration? Remuneration is secondary, always, for me. I am more concerned over how much is spent for the movie and its quality, but not for me. If one looks at my movies can easily grasp that point. You are harping more on originality and creativity, cine pundits say. Do you think remaking of Tamil movies is Creative or Original? A remake is a remake. No ambiguity in that aspect. It may not be an original, theme wise. But originality can be there in scenes and sequences. Songs and Fights. You will find this originality in 'Khushi', which features many originals but not mere copy from Tamil Khushi. On Creativity front also we tried many novel ideas. One can find our 'Khushi' is more creative and original than even original Khushi. See it to believe! What do you think of SJ Surya, Director of Khushi? Surya is a very good Director. We had perfect understanding about scenes and sequences. I found him pro-imaginative and novelty liking. We are happy with each other. How do you find Producer, AM Rathnam? He is a professional producer. Never knows a 'No'. It is really fortunate to work with him. It is impossible for any Hero, to say 'No' to AM Rathnam. What is the reaction of 'Annayya' to Khushi's resounding success? Great. He was very happy with Khushi's success. Without his support nothing is possible of this sort. His inspiration and Support alone made me this popular. When will you act together? We love it. But time has to decide. Isn't it? Your name appeared for so many credits in 'Khushi', is it really true? Yes. No doubt. It is true. I conceived fight sequences, sound effects for fights and song concepts for Khushi. I have no ghost technicians for this work. How come Renu Desai compromised as costume designer instead of Heroine position? She was the Heroine of 'Badri'. She is more interested in Technical aspects and creativity work, so she has contributed her ideas for 'Khushi'. Do you have a special interest in her? Is she going to contribute her might to PKCW (Pavan Kalyan Creative Works), your brainchild? You are right. I have a special interest in her work. But not the interest you and many others, mistake. We enjoy each other's creativity.

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chiru is here for the people and by the people Serial blasts cast shadow on Bonalu Staff Reporter

Tight security in place; eight bomb disposal squads pressed into service

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20 armed force platoons, two companies of RAF and 1,000 policemen deployed

Police personnel maintain constant vigil from rooftops; frisking to continue today

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-PHOTOS: NAGARA GOPAL Stars celebrate: Film star Pavan Kalyan being blessed at the Lal Darwaza Sri Mahankali Temple. (Right) Telugu Mahila president R. K. Roja carrying the traditional ‘bonam’ during the procession in old city on Sunday.

HYDERABAD: Amid tight security in the wake of serial blasts in Bengaluru and Ahmedabad, the two-day Bonalu festival that commenced in the old city on Sunday passed-off peacefully.

Eight bomb disposal squads were pressed into service to check temples and surrounding areas along with the procession route. Special police pickets were posted at all sensitive areas to prevent any untoward incident, said DCP (South) Atul Singh.

Twenty platoons of Armed Force and two companies of Rapid Action Force, besides 1,000 policemen were deployed for smooth conduct of the festival. Police personnel maintained constant vigil from rooftops. “We will continue frisking till Monday,” the DCP said.

Procession

The festival will conclude on Monday with a massive procession of ‘ghatams’ from different temples placed atop exquisitely decorated vehicles and culminate with immersion in the Musi.

Earlier in the day, traditionally clad women offered ‘bonam’ containing cooked rice mixed with jaggery and curd in utensils as ‘potharajus’ dancing to the pulsating drumbeats led the entourages. The appearance of film star Pavan Kalyan at Simhavahini Mahankali temple in Lal Darwaza caused commotion among the people there. Actress-turned-politician Roja too turned-up with a ‘bonam’ so did Nava Telangana Praja Party founder T. Devender Goud accompanied by his family. Endowments Minister J. Ratnakar Rao offered ‘pattu vastralu’ at Sri Akkanna Madanna Mahankali temple in Haribowli. “Devotees turned out in large numbers this year too despite the prevailing security scenario in the city,” said Sri Akkanna Madanna Mahankali temple president G. Niranjan.

Traffic curbs Police imposed traffic restrictions on Monday on the eve of the procession. Traffic would be stopped or diverted from 12 noon to 9 p.m. on routes connecting Charminar, Mirchowk and Falaknuma. Traffic will not be allowed from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Telugu Talli flyover from Iqbal