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Keen actor, reluctant star Carving reeds into masterpieces K.A.Chokkalingam of Kumbakonam transforms pith into magnificent showpieces.
Comedy proves a cakewalk Karunas had charted his course very early in life and the deviation he took has been very fruitful. MALATHI RANGARAJAN Transcending barriers Ramli Ibrahim and January Low believe more in line and form in dance than narrow artistic thoughts. Much ado under the banyan tree Three decades ago Neila and S. Sathyalingam planted a sapling in a cultural desert, and now it is a flowering tree.
In the City
My favourite ragaYou could write reams about each raga and its distinctive characteristics. When we render them we become one with the ragas, trying to bring out its beauty in every aspect. Like we need a pair of eyes to see and admire this world, so we need all ...
A bloody climax A young team screened its issue-based ‘Blood Revolution,’ a half-hour project, recently. 
StargazingVijayakanth will soon do a film for his friend, actor-producer S.V. Thangaraj. Kalaimani, whose earlier films include ‘Thai Porandhachu’ with Prabhu and Karthik and ‘Super Kudumbam’ that paired Prabhu and Roja, will ...
For the fun of itIt’s been quite a while since you’ve creased up so much watching a film. With a track you can recall and roar with laughter long after you’ve walked out of the hall, Siddique proves his penchant for intelligent comedy in Alka ... 
Flippant all the wayPegging it down to the premise that losing in love only makes the bond stronger, writer-director Ahathiyan leads you on to believe that something unusual is in the offing. But finally it’s a dead end — though the build-up to the ...
All about love and sacrifice The story of ‘Veda’ is woven around two brothers and a girl.
Rhythmic aural treatThe learned vidwans of yesteryear and musicologists have time and again emphasised that it is of utmost importance for instrumentalists to have a thorough knowledge of the lyrics and meanings of compositions before presenting them in their ... Breezy rendition of kirtanas Kasturi Rangan’s creativity was well matured by intensity of feeling with a skilful control of form. Pure, traditional music Rasikas enjoyed every bit of Lakshmi Rangarajan’s concert. A matter of internalisation The Balachandar stamp was evident as Ananthapadmanabhan played the veena. Meditative and emotional Hanuman Upasana is the fourth in the series of CDs comprising slokas and hymns in praise of Anjaneya, the other three being on Siva, Devi and Ganesh. Pt. Jasraj’s rendering of the Dhyaan Sloka, Hanuman Gayatri Mantra and the Hanuman Beeja ... Nattai casts its spell The violin duet was a family affair. Melodies of mysticism The Banyan Tree event, Ruhaniyat, was a spiritual celebration — the crux of Sufi music.
An austere landscape Purushartha presented a spiritual concept through stark sets and abstract movements. BHARAT KALACHAR Inspiring choreography Lakshmi Ramaswamy’s presentation on ‘Thriuvaranga Kalambakam,’ was a kaleidoscope of words, patterns and melodies. SRI PARTHASARATHY SWAMI SABHA Mastery over firm footwork Srithika captivated the audiencewith her teermanams and jatis. BRAHMA GANA SABHA In the footsteps of her guru It was a well- coordinated recital by Preethi Nedumaran and her guru Meenakshi Chittaranjan. SRI PARTHASARATHY SWAMI SABHA Dance and drama laced with tinsel Four celestial weddings were presented by Lata and Gita. Tribute to the Mahatma A team of Gandhians and the staff of Shanti Ashram took part in the programmes organised at various venues. Innovative and refreshing Mythili Prakash’s recital mostly her own choreographed pieces, was largely based on the episodes from the life of Lord Krishna. Of grace and control Ramli Ibrahim’s Sutra Dance Theatre, Malaysia, performed ‘Odissi Stirred’ to a packed house.
Felicity with the fiddle Glimpses from the life of Govindaraja Pillai.
The magic of music Esperide and Macao from the Damanhur community presented an unusual musical experience. In defence of the difficult A response to the behaviour of the audience at ‘The Absent Lover’ show and much more.
New shows on Vijay TV Are you between the age group of 18 and 30, good looking and with a flair for acting? Then this programme is for you. ‘Hero Ungalil Yaaro,’ a new show on the look out for a new face, will soon be launched on Vijay ... 
The grand finale‘Close-up Super Dancer,’ the mega dance show on Sun TV, Saturdays, 21.00, reaches the final round. The three winners (Group, Duo and Solo ...
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