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The `Sikandar' of them all!
IFFI-2006 prepares to pay a tribute to Prithviraj Kapoor, the most handsome man of his generation, a patriarch to the Kapoor clan, and pioneer in everything he did.
Interview

A trip down memory lane
`I dreamt of becoming an engineer but destiny willed otherwise.'


A different dimension
A galaxy of veterans adorn `Adaikkalam,' slated for a December release.
Columns

ENCORE
A purse for Papanasam Sivan
Despite the growing fame, Papanasam Sivan remained a simple soul.
Repository of grand music enriched by scholarship
Suguna Purushothaman is recipient of the Music Academy's Vaggeyakkara Award this year.
Forthcoming Events

In the City
S. Sahana (Bharatanatyam); 7.30 p.m.: Bharatanatyam by the students of Sruthilaya Vidyalaya. November 25, 6 p.m. Mridula Sivakumar (Bharatanatyam); 7.30 p.m.: Sruthi Radhakrishnan. Gana Mukundha Priya R. K. Swamy ...
Cinema

Royalty is still riveting
Two queens, one past and one present, in `Marie Antoinette,' and `The Queen,' are drawing Americans to the theatres.
Boys and their toys
Dhoom 2, which opens today, is a celebration of the testosterone-fuelled guy film.
Stargazing
A visit to the colourful village side is what `Thirudi' promises its viewers. It's been quite a while since rustic locations have been seen in Tamil films, is maker Shankar K.'s contention. Shankar has assisted cinematographer-director Jeeva in ...
Film Review

New Bond's licence to thrill -- Casino Royale
Storyline: Bond has to stop a gambler from winning, as the money will go towards funding terrorism.
Bottomline: The blondest, hunkiest, most intense Bond ever. The ladies tend to choose Pierce Brosnan, the serious Bond fans Sean Connery. But ...
Personality

`I wish to record compositions for posterity'
What started as a pastime turned into a life-long passion for Sudharani Raghupathy.
Music

Power tempered by control
Ashwini Bhide's voice flowed like a clear stream while Sanjeev Abhyankar's style had a smooth, seamless quality.
Alluring sheaves of sancharas
The concert of Lakshmi Rangarajan stood out for its aesthetics.
Youthfully fresh, delightfully creative
Master Balamuralikrishna kept the audience glued to their seats and Manasi Prasad's voice made her music enjoyable.
From the heart
Grace Chellakumar has brought out an album of ten of her compositions under the title, `Kirubayin Geethangal' as part of volume 1 entitled, "Yesuvin Maa Anbu." The singer - composer had been down with cancer seven years ago and had been ...
Soulful and sensitive
Panthula Rama, Andhra based vocalist, has found much favour with the Chennai rasikas for her dignified, mature concert presentations. Her opening song in the album is "Paripalayamam" in Reetigowlai, a Swati Tirunal kriti that attained a special ...
Arts & Crafts

Impressive inspirations
Unique Japanese woodcraft and funky, imaginative Ganeshas are the highlights of the exhibition at Gallery Sri Parvati.
Tribute

Writer with many facets
Vallikannan, who passed away in Chennai recently, was a critic, biographer, translator and writer.
Miscellany


Tv Serials

It's toon time folks!
Huddle up to your television sets this week to enjoy load of programmes on Disney and Toon Disney channels. In "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse," on Disney Channel, Friday, 14.00., Pluto's favourite Super-Duper Bouncy Ball bounces ...
Serials
The story revolves round the life of the protagonist, Anjali, who is full of life and ambitions. She faces all odds, determined to realise her dreams. The new serial will go on air from November 27. For Ragamalika ...



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