Playback singer Ramakrishna is no more
Remember that almost immortal song 'Yedo, Yedo Annadi ..' from that unforgettable movie 'Muthyala Muggu' in 1975? The crooner who lent his voice to this wonderful musical production, V. Ramakrishn...
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The first teaser of filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s directorial Bajirao Mastani is out. It...
View ArticleEvery stitch has a story
The Todas are proud of their embroidery tradition, which now finds a place in many lifestyle items.
View ArticleHutheeseing Mandir, a charming amalgam
The Hutheesing Mandir, Ahmedabad, is one of the finest examples of Jain architecture.
View ArticleHe ruled with his music wand
MSV was brilliant in setting words to tune or setting tunes for words.
View ArticleThe dance of life
Jayachandran Palazhy dwells upon his artistic journey and the diploma course offered at Attakkalari Centre for Movement Arts.
View ArticleMSV's love for the Bilaskhan-i Todi raag
Fascinated by the Hindustani raag, MSV composed 20 Tamil film songs in it, writes Randor Guy.
View ArticleBlazing a trail
Percussionist Panamanna Sasi has been beating the drum to retain the essence of Thayambaka, whilst sparing no effort to update it.
View ArticleShower of artistry
‘Monsoon Dance Fest 2015’ in Thrissur showcased some of the best of Indian classical dances by leading artistes in the field.
View ArticleWhich came first: lyric or music?
After all, sans the mesmerising tunes in which M.S Viswanathan clothed them, the words might not have become immortal at all!
View ArticleImages from the wild
Margi Sajeev Narayana Chakyar excelled in presenting the ‘Ajagarakabalitham’ sequence from ‘Kalyanasougandhikam Vyayogam’ Koodiyattam.
View ArticleThe world danced to his music
Suganthy Krishnamachari remembers how MSV’s songs helped her during tough and happy times.
View ArticleAward-winning performer
She does not have an extensive portfolio as an actress. But Sreelekshmi’s acting career is marked by roles that fetched her immense appreciation and recognition. In fact, the actress takes prid...
View ArticleOvershadowed by peer
Often paired with NSK, who ruled as comedian, T. S. Durairaj’s talent never got the recognition it deserved.
View ArticleRight on track
Unni Mukundan is all set to cruise into the box office with Muhsin Parari’s KL 10 Pathu
View ArticleRussian rhapsody
Folk, belly dancing and Flamenco… the Russian dance troupe showcased a bit of everything.
View ArticleThe fading tradition
Kasuti embroidery or Karnataki Kashida is invested with an ethereal delicacy with pretty motifs such as raths, gopurams and kolams. Geometric and precise, it is a combination of stitches and colou...
View ArticleFocus more on physicality
Although Bhavana Reddy and Rakesh Sai Babu made the show exciting, there was more glamour than substance.
View ArticlePoetic, visually
Sujatha Vijayaraghavan interprets Bharathi’s philosophical ideas through dance.
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