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Synonymous with tradition
V.P. Dhananjayan and Shanta, who have been conferred Padma Bhushan this year, talk about Bharatanatyam, a new Natya Sastra and more.


An all-new avatar
After a lull, Prashanth is poised to bounce back with his mammoth home production, ‘Mambattiyaan.’
Happenings

In the City

UAA presents Y.Gee. Mahendra in ‘Swadeshi Aiyar.’; 7 p.m.: ‘Kathalikka Neramundu.’

•The Mylapore Fine Arts Club

At 45, Musiri Subramaniam Salai, Mylapore.

February 7, 6.45 p.m.

Mali’s ...
Film Review

Open secret -- Raaz - The Mystery Continues
Storyline: Ambitious model meets a painter who has premonitions about her death. She discovers the past karma of the her boyfriend, the painter and her own.

Bottomline: The film’s fate is no raaz.

The mystery ...


Movie with a mighty heart -- Changeling
Storyline: Based on the true story of the indomitable Christine Collins who brings the Los Angeles Police Department to its knees in search of missing son.

Bottomline: Handsome production and a stellar cast combine ...


Steer clear is the info -- Satru Mun Kidaitha Thagaval
Storyline: A maniac who kills without reason enters the house where a young woman is staying alone.

Bottomline: Undoubtedly avoidable!

If you wish to find out how a gripping plot of murder and suspense can be made ...


Underdogs pull it off -- Vennila Kabbadi Kuzhu
Storyline: A constantly losing kabbadi team isn’t going to give up easily …

Bottomline: Surely worth a watch!

Skilful narration always sells. And the latest team to prove it is Imagine Creations’ ...
Personality

Committed to projects of social welfare
Temples in ruins and people in distress capture Mahalakshmi Subramaniam’s attention. She relies on like-minded souls.
Music

Connoisseur’s delight
Vocal The raga delineation by Amrutha Venkatesh showed her commitment to the art. Lalithaa Krishnan


Contemporary touch to devotion
Ramesh Vinayakam’s ‘Sri Rama Dootam’ has tunes that reflect global music styles.
Sprightly and elegant Khambodi
Shriramkumar’s raga delineations whetted the appetite of the rasikas.
Tribute to Purandaradasa
The young musicians also rendered kritis composed by a few other Dasars, who emulated the principles of Sri Purandaradasa.
Lively medley of rhythms
Four instruments, five vidwans, scintillating effect… were what experienced at the ‘Cascade of Bliss,’ presented by Umayalpuram Sivaraman.
Dance

Sensitive depiction
THEME Tyagaraja’s Rama bhakti was portrayed with feeling by Roja Kannan. VIDYA SARANYAN
Expressions, her forte
Shilpa Viswanath has the enthusiasm and imagination for good story telling and the clarity to tell it intelligibly.
In true Kalakshetra style
Induvadana competently executed the complex theermanams of her guru, Adyar K. Lakshmanan.
Simplicity scored
There was no fanfare in Krishna Chidambaram’s style, just good, sincere dance.
Celebrating Tyagaraja bhakti
Grace and agility combined with proficiency marked Deepika Reddy’s recital.
Arts & Crafts

Blend of beauty and utility
Sturdy grass lends itself to aesthetic purposes here.
Tribute

The one and only…
To Nagesh… memories of the actor who excelled in a variety of hero and character roles will never fade.
Events

Title for Sanskrit scholar
R. Krishnamurthi Sastri, (Retd.) Principal of Madras Sanskrit College was awarded the ‘Mahamahopadhyaya’ title by Rashtriya Sanskrit University, Tirupati, on January 28 at a function presided over by the Chancellor J.B. ...
Far from the madding crowd
The Thennangur experience was refreshing for both the participants and the villagers.
Miscellany


Tv Serials

Chandra, the Japanese connection
The training centre that honed the TT icon’s skills and the people connected find a prominent place.
New serial

‘Enge Brahmanan?’ the book written by Cho, has now hit the small screen as a mega serial with the same name. The serial began telecast on Jaya TV from February 2, weekdays, 20.00. Screenplay, dialogue and direction are by Venkat. ...



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