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‘For me, every set is a challenge’
Set designer Thota Tharani considers ‘Sivaji: The Boss’ his magnum opus.
Interview

New ambience, new language
A.R.Murugadoss, maker of ‘Ghajini,’ is all set to direct Aamir Khan for its Hindi version.


Determined to make a mark, again
Gowthami, graceful heroine of several hits, is back with plans.
Columns

Why Tyagaraja !
In the altered perspective, the concept serves as an extreme and imaginary example of the intriguing but permissible innovations which tend to be absorbed by Carnatic music.
Happenings

In the City
Bala Saravana Vidyalaya Matriculation School, E.B. Colony 6th Street, Adambakkam.

July 22, 6 p.m.

Poorna Pragnarao.

•VDS Arts Academy

MOP Vaishnav College for ...
Cinema

Stargazing

Financial hassles have delayed the release of producer Krishnakanth’s ‘Solli Adippaen’ that has Vivek as hero. Krishnakanth invited Dhanush who had acted in two of the former’s productions (‘Thiruda Thirudi’ ...
Film Review

Too many loose ends -- Mamadurai


Entertaining, not entirely fascinating

Personality

A legal expert’s penchant for music
M.Anantanarayanan, a teacher at the Law College, Madras, also had a passion for Tyagaraja kritis. A tribute by his student in his birth centenary year.
Music

Kalyani finds uncommon touches
The exposition brimmed with pivotal prayogas and freewheeling loops.
Emphasis on clarity
Jayanthi’s accent on ‘gamakam’ came to the fore in all her raga delineations, kriti renditions and swaraprastharas.
Refreshing vocal duet, spirited solo
The Mambalam Sisters, accompanied by their violinist sister, gave a winsome presentation and T.N.Krishnan’s violin solo made the rasikas spellbound.
With feeling, true to patanthara
As ‘Devi Brova’ was sung, the plea of the composer could be “heard.”
Alluring strains from Mali’s flute

Drama

Lacking in finesse
Raw and loud, ‘NRI Wedding’ screamed out its message.
Arts & Crafts

World of miniatures
Each figure in Shelvaraj’s collection speaks of his superb skill.
Tribute

Thinking musician
Sundaresan was an impassioned artiste who hardly ever made compromises in his concerts or in his teaching methods.
Events

Platinum jubilee
The Department of Indian Music, Madras University, has organised events for three days (July 20, 21 and 23) to celebrate its Platinum Jubilee. The venue is the Senate House. The celebration opens at 4.15 p.m. with M. Prameela, head, department of ...
Narayana Tirtha Jayanthi
Elaborate function at Kazi planned.
Miscellany


Tv Serials

Serials

Produced by SaReGaMa India, the programme serves as a platform for aspiring music bands to exhibit their talents. The show will be aired from July 22.

The preliminary audition rounds were held at Chennai, Coimbatore, Salem, Tiruchi, ...



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