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Writing is on the wall
Screaming newspaper advertisements may tell you otherwise. But Bollywood has had the worst year in recent times. Reasons?


She sought the infinite in art
A fine scholar and sensitive artist, Sarada was an indispensable part of Kalakshetra.
Columns

CHAT CORNER
‘No one can stop changes in any art form’

SCENESTEALERS
Play for her is a discourse
Personality Prasanna Ramaswamy’s works convey her concern for humanity, especially women.
From Kuchipudi to Kalakshetra
‘It’s tough to be a male dancer,’ says Bharatanatyam exponent J. Suryanarayana Murthy.
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Forthcoming Events

In the city

Swetha Lakshman (Bharatanatyam); 7.30 p.m.: Disciples of Mythili Sridharan.

November 14, 5.45 p.m.

K. Akshaya (Bharatanatyam); 7.30 p.m.: Subhashini Ellappan (Bharatanatyam).

DRAMA

•V.K.V. Visions

At Rani ...
Cinema

Homeward bound…
Najeeb Mirza’s ‘The Sweetest Embrace’ is a poignant journey into the heart of Afghanistan.


Classic collection of kids’ movies
In celebration of Children’s Day (November 14), Excel Home Videos has put together a treasure trove of classic as well as contemporary children’s movies on DVD.

The highlight of the fest is the DVD release of ‘Ice Age ...
Film Review

Hum Kill Ho Chuke Hai Sanam -- London Dreams
Storyline: A struggling musician who’s into S&M turns his buddy into a druggie to fulfil his dream of becoming a rockstar

Bottomline: Unless you are into S&M or drugs, these Dreams could turn into your worst ...


Thin plot, weak screenplay -- Saa Boo Thiri

Storyline: The tale revolves round three young friends and their relationships. Bottomline: The director definitely should have worked harder on the script.

One pivotal line sums up the story of ‘Saa Boo ...


This fantasy remains a wish list -- Aladin
Cast: Ritesh Deshmukh, Amitabh Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt, Jacqueline Fernandes

Storyline: An introverted loner called Aladin falls in love with new student Jasmine and gets help from Genius (the genie in the lamp) to make his wish ...


Labour lost -- Adhey Naeram Adhey Idam
Storyline: Of a girl who ditches her lover for a better catch, and the consequences …

Bottomline: Unsure of its time and place!

Hmmm … another potent theme goes limp, thanks to inept treatment and ...


Class-crass combo - Paalaivanacholai
A fresh tale of friendship between a group of young men and a woman made waves for its classy treatment and dignified performances in the early 1980s. Suhasini, its heroine, Vaagai Chandrasekar, the protagonist, and the director duo of Robert and ...
Music

Strict adherence to tradition
The rendition of kritis by O.S. Thiagarajan, Sowmya and T.M. Krishna, at the ‘Enlightening Music Utsav,’ was lively and scholarly.
Penchant for virtuosity
Geetha Bennet’s recital displayed her musical sense and dedication.
Vintage fare
Namagiripettai Krishnan presents a soulful and gamaka-oriented display of his talents in this recording.
Confidence, their hallmark
Sudha Ragunathan’s concert, for Carnatica – Sri Parthasarathy Swamy Sabha, was more sedate than strident and Savita Narasimhan’s was compelling.
A tale of two legends
The raga sketches may have been brief, but the music had Ustad Amjad Ali Khan’s magical touch.
‘Beginner should not handle the veena’
Vocal lessons and a good deal of observation come first, says Kalpagam Swaminathan.
Dance

Commendable footwork
Artists presented a colourful package at the 10th annual dance festival organised by Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Coimbatore Kendra.
Seamlessly merging for a grand show
Several dancers, various styles — Madurai Muralidaran’s Silappadigaaram is bringing them together.
Arts & Crafts

Morphing magic with clay
Enjoy the works of 15 master potters at an exhibition from November 16 to 22.
Events

Remembrance Day
The family members and disciples of Melakaveri Krishnamurthy will observe his remembrance day on November 14, 6.30 p.m. at Ranjani Hall, 7, 15th Street, Nanganallur. The programme includes a veena recital by Bonala Sankaraprakash. ...
Competition
In connection with the December music festival, Shi-Ba Sangeetha Sabha, Villivakkam, will conduct music competitions (vocal and instrumental), on November 29, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., for those between the ages of six and 20. For details e-mail to ...
Of Mysore composers
Listeners were treated to rare songs.
Annual day function
Hamsadhwani will celebrate its 10th annual day on November 15, 4.25 p.m., at Youth Hostel, Indira Nagar, Adyar. A cultural programme, which includes music and dance recitals, will be presented by the students of Hamsadhwani Music school. S.P. ...
Festival of male dancers
Natyanjali Trust, T. Nagar, is conducting a three-day Nartaka Dance Festival from November 18, at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Mylapore. Dancer Alarmel Valli will inaugurate the series and felicitate Ramli Ibrahim, dancer and choreographer, who will ...
Anjaneya festival

Sri Viravallbha Vinaya Trinetra Sri Yoga Anjaneya temple, located at Ganeshnagar, Devanathapuram, is celebrating the third anniversary festival for five days beginning on November 17. Devanathapram is on the way to Chettipunyam near ...


Walking on sunshine
British Afro-rock band Osibisa returns to regale the Chennai audience after two decades.
Children’s Day with Manmohan Singh
Did Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh ever bunk school? What was the most mischievous thing he did during his school days? Questions such as these will be answered directly by Dr. Manmohan Singh on IBN7 on the occasion of Children’s Day. ...
Miscellany


Tv Serials

For kids

November 14 begins with ‘Kids Killadies’, a three-hour non-stop entertainment show at 11a.m. in which the junior participants from other shows such as ‘Kalakapovadhu Yaaru’, ‘Jodi No.1’ and ‘Super ...



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