Bonded by the past
G. Marthandan’s Paavada, starring Prithviraj and Anoop Menon in the lead, unfolds the tale of an unlikely friendship between a professor and an unschooled villager.
View ArticleRoll of roles
Kunchacko Boban turns producer even as he plays roles that showcase his versatility as an actor
View ArticleCall of the wild
Anil Radhakrishnan Menon’s latest film, Lord Livingstone 7000 Kandi, is an ode to nature.
View ArticleOn top of the world
An upbeat Manju Warrier talks about Rani Padmini, endorsements and social media.
View ArticleAuthentic biography
Mahatma Gandhi said satisfaction lies in making an effort rather than achieving the goal. The author Prof. K.Sriranjani says this book she wrote was in that direction. She is also a veena artiste...
View ArticleEnergetic recital by BVK Junior College
The prime slot in the two-hour session went to M. Srilatha who sang the chosen pieces with gusto.
View ArticlePanduranga Sarma: Word of music
R. Panduranga Sarma’s concert contained well-intended pathantaram.
View ArticleDevotion, with a light touch
A light, devotional and folk music concert organised by Akashvani was well received in Vijayawada.
View ArticleLaughs aplenty at this ‘mushaira’
‘Zinda Dilan-e-Hyderabad’ brought out the best of Hyderabadi humour to the fore.
View ArticleMelody fest from AIR
Grand vocal and instrumental concerts marked the AIR Sangeeth Sammelan.
View ArticleImpressive rendition by Himabindu
Vocalist Himabindu’s concert highlight was the sense of perfect grammar.
View ArticleHimsadhvani: Plight of the teens
The play ‘Himsadhvani’ aptly captured the mental agony, students face from parent’s expectations.
View ArticleParaana jeevulu: Love in modern times
The play ‘Paraana jeevulu’ was largely successful due to the histrionics of its actors.
View ArticleGoing fishing for art’s sake
Often, when creative people are asked what they do and they reply that they paint, sculpt or write, the response will be, “Oh, how nice!” and after a pause, “So, what do you really do?” A fi...
View ArticlePreserving traditions with a personal touch
R T Chari’s fascination for introducing young talent and identifying ragas in concerts has got him to archive over 9000 hours of music recorded over four decades.
View ArticleTale of a stylish stuntsman
Ram Charan is excited about ‘Bruce Lee’, working with Gautham Menon and his new production house
View ArticleFaisal Khan’s back after a break
The actor makes a comeback to the big screen after 12 years with Chinar: Daastaan-E-Ishq
View ArticleAshutosh Gowariker to helm modern version of 'Snow White '
Filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker’s next movie is likely to be a modern day adaptation of the classic fairy tale Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. The director is currently shooting Mohenjo Da...
View Article‘Dilwale’ looks really nice: SRK
With 'Dilwale', Shetty has managed to bring Shah Rukh and Kajol together on screen after five years since 'My Name is Khan.'
View Article'Doosra Aadmi' was ahead of its time: Rishi Kapoor
Veteran actor Rishi Kapoor feels Yash Chopra-produced 1977 film Doosra Aadmi, starring him and wife Neetu Singh, had a contemporary and bold storyline. The 63-year-old actor, whose f...
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