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Striking gold, Shankar style
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Violinist and a Tamil scholarMangudi Chidambara Bhagavatar wrote an appreciation in The Hindu about Malaikottai Govindasami Pillai, a man who was as large hearted as he was talented.
In the City Kavitha Ramu (Bharatanatyam); 7.30 p.m.: Parvati Ravi Ghantasala (Bharatanatyam). Hamsadhwani December 22, 7 p.m. Priya Dixit (Bharatanatyam). December 24, 7 ...
Living the role `Daniel' Balaji talks about his critically acclaimed role in "Vettaiyaadu Vilayaadu." Re-creating Maniammai Khushboo is thrilled to be a part of `Periyar,' a film that will showcase a significant period in Tamil history. 
StargazingIt was funny watching composer Bhavatharini, struggling to confine herself to Tamil when talking to the press about her work in `Ilakkanam.' The film has totally done away with English in the dialogue and a prize is being announced for one who's ... Promising films Problems have not deterred Sri Lankan filmmakers from making a dent on the international scene.
Focus is on Tamizh -- IlakkanamIf there's anything even remotely English about Nanneri Padaippagam's `Ilakkanam' (U) it can only be this review. So strict has writer-director Chandraseyan been in not allowing anything but the chaste Tamil tongue to find a place in the film. ... 
Great animated entertainment -- Happy FeetStoryline: A penguin overcomes his disability to sing, and grows from loser to winner, with his rare ability to tap dance. Bottomline: One of THE best animation films this year If you've seen half a dozen animation films, you probably know ... 
Botched by poor handling -- Ganapathi VanthachuPrime Movie Makers' "Ganapathi Vanthachu" has all the ingredients for making it a box office success but the director has lost all the good work put in by the actors and also the technicians mainly due to inept handling of the story. Ganapathi, ...
In celebration of Varali The beauty of raga Varali in all its manifestations was captured by Suguna Purushothaman and her disciples. Intricacies of kalpanaswara The nuances of kalpanaswara were explained by Tiruvengadu Jayaraman. Erudite sessions on scholars Papers presented at the Music Academy dealt with the genius of Patnam Subramania Iyer and Mysore Veena Padmanabiah. Spotlight on nine composers The event, second in the series organised by Thyaga Brahma Gana Sabha and Mudhra, was a tribute to nine great composers. Rich in melody and rhythm The flute triad featuring Ramani, Thiagarajan and Atul Kumar presented a fulfilling concert.
Clear footwork, graceful gestures The poised and graceful movements of the artistes struck a deep chord with the rasikas. The art of creating within tradition Participants at the Natya Kala Conference of Sri Krishna Gana Sabha looked at tradition in the light of the challenges it poses today. Margam in operatic style Imaginative choreography, tasteful lighting and agile dancers made `Divine Encounters' a unique visual experience.
Reliving Bala's magic moments `Krishna Ni', a DVD on Balasarasawati, was released recently. Young singers perform at Aradhana Sisters Gayathri and Vidhya presented songs of a wide range of composers. 
Ballet on the epicsBharat Kalachar has organised a dance programme, `Karthavyam,' to be held at Sri YGP Auditorium, December 26, 7.30 p.m. Inaugurated a decade ago, this production is being revived this year in memory of actor Savithri Ganesh. `Karthavyam' deals ... Salute to seven musicians A preview of a special coffee table book on Carnatic music at Music Academy on December 25.
SerialsReliance Mobile Vijay Awards presents a grand star-studded evening honouring the winners and applauding the nominees. This award ceremony is for the stars chosen by the best jury - the audience. The counting is complete under the ...
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