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As the Lilliput lot converges ...
Song all the way Blessed with a voice that is magical, K.S. Chitra keeps smiling her way through her career.
Music that draws tears Seetha Rajan's authentic patanthara, unswerving classicism and uncompromising industry, infuse her manodharma with freshness.
Arumukhanam - for different strokes Arumukhanam, percussion instrument with six faces, has been created by S. Gopakumar.
In the city M. Balamuralikrishna; 6.45 p.m.: Lalgudi GJR Krishnan and Lalgudi Vijayalakshmi (violin). December 10, 4 p.m. Uma and Radhika; 6.45 p.m.: R. Suryaprakash. December 11, 5.30 p.m. Delhi C. Mahalakshmi; 7 p.m.: R. Ganesh. ...
Celebrating 40 years of the `Sound of Music' `Sound of Music,' perhaps the most widely seen Hollywood movie, is commemorating the completion of 40 years. The event is being celebrated in India with the launch of an exclusive 40th anniversary edition DVD. Released by Excel Home ... An experience to be treasured The Third Madurai International Children's Film Festival held recently was an impressive showcase. 
StargazingActor Narain's next attempt after `Chithiram Paesudhadi' is ready for release. And we'll soon know whether the young hero's magic touch is intact. The film, `Nenjirukkum Varai,' will mark S. A. Chandrasekhar's 62nd film as director. The story is ...
Feel-good film gone askew - NenjilProbably the idea was to make a feel-good film. But Selva (story, screenplay, direction) ends up with a product that is neither here nor there in Gatpaham Entertainment Ltd., Candy Films Ltd. and Silver Screen Production House's `Nenjil' (U). ... Just two to pull you through - Iruvar Mattum Bottomline: Having only two actors in a film is a tightrope walk and the director has struggled to manage it. V.R. Miracle Movies' `Iruvar Mattum' (U) is advertised as the first film to be made with just two actors. Director Dwaraki Ragavan ...
Soaked in devotion Concert A captive audience drank in every abhang that Pushpa Anand sang. Proves his prowess as vocalist What one looked for and found in Adyar Lakshman's concert was a pervasive mellowness and warmth. Poles meet in aesthetic blend Lakshmi Sriram and Gayathri Girish exchanged musical notes, each keeping her individuality in tact. Bowing to create a symphony Twenty artistes, along with violinist Kanyakumari, were part of the `Carnatic Violin Symphony' cultural programme organised recently in the city. His treatises were a treat Sreevalson Menon's articulation of Reetigowla, Saveri and Simhendramadyamam were significantly enjoyable. Recital rich in values Swarnarethas, Vidya and Vilasini impressed with their remarkable talent. Brimming with creativity Pradeep Kumar's originality shone through the concert Fine show of classicism R.K. Srikantan's performance stood out for sampradaya and sadhaka. Both profound and entertaining While Mohan Santhanam came up with neat raga sketches, the voices of Padma Seshadri Sisters sounded pleasant in unison.
Dramatic cultural spectacle Artistes from Manipur and Kolkata presented their dance traditions in glorious colours at the Kalakshetra Manipuri Festival. All grace and poise Endowed with talent and focus, Srinidhi Sundar is bound to go places.
A colourful collage There was a liberal sprinkling of pithy morals that echoed as a signature tune in the lively retelling of Vishnu Sharma's `Panchatantra'.
An aesthetic route The range of furnishing fabric at The Silk Route exhibition is enchanting.
Celebrating Bharati — a bard nonpareil Programmes at the Bharatiar festival, beginning tomorrow, will capture a few of the poet's principles. Title conferred on mridangist Octogenarian Mozhaiyur Ramamurthy Iyer has been conferred Sankeertana Kalanidhi. A melodious meet Mohammed Aslam presented a grand show of old Hindi film hits recently. An adventure called Hamsadhwani The curtain goes up on the NRI music and dance festival on December 10. Musical growth in an age of distraction Frontline artistes of different genres highlighted the practical aspects of performance at The Hindu Friday Review November Fest.
Junior Super Singer This time, the contest is for the younger ones. A golden opportunity awaits children between 6-12 years to showcase their singing talent. Apart from gaining recognition from acclaimed names in the music industry and being a child icon to ...
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