The unique appeal of Carnatic group kutcheri

[ad_1] Nandita Kannan, Shakthi Muralidharan, Dhanush Ananatharaman, and Niranjan Dindodi accompanied by Charulatha on the veena,Aduthurai Guruprasad on the mridangam and Sriman Raghu Krishnan on the ghatam.  | Photo Credit: VELANKANNI RAJ B Kedaram celebrated its 10th anniversary with a series of music concerts. The inaugural performance was by a group of four up-and-coming musicians. […]

Sai Abhyankkar opens up on landing six big projects before his composer debut

[ad_1] Sai Abhyankkar | Photo Credit: Thamodharan B Popular indie singer-composer Sai Abhyankkar seems to be the talk of the tinsel town. The ‘Katchi Sera’ sensation, whose debut project as a film composer is yet to be released, has already signed six upcoming big-star films, an unusual feat that has become a topic of discussion […]

Akshay Oberoi set to make his international debut; jets off to the US : Bollywood News

[ad_1] Buzz is strong around actor Akshay Oberoi, who has reportedly taken a major step toward making his international debut. According to industry insiders, the actor, who has consistently impressed with his diverse performances in Indian cinema, has flown to the United States after receiving an offer for a prestigious Hollywood project. Akshay Oberoi set […]

Kabir Khan on working with Salman Khan again in Bajrangi Bhaijaan sequel; says, “I would love to come back and do another film with Salman” : Bollywood News

[ad_1] Salman Khan and director Kabir Khan are reportedly in talks for a possible reunion, with discussions underway around several projects—including a potential sequel to their 2015 hit Bajrangi Bhaijaan. The two, who previously teamed up for Ek Tha Tiger, Bajrangi Bhaijaan, and Tubelight, are said to be exploring scripts for their next collaboration. Kabir […]

The group show, Waiting Room, held at Gallery 21 in Kochi was an exploration of identity as a construct

[ad_1] One of Vivek Vilasini’s works | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT The curatorial note for Waiting Room, the show curated by Shruti Sainani, on at Gallery 21, Fort Kochi, delved into what constitutes identity, which grapples with time, space, gender and a host of other factors. The curator has tried to present that complex thing […]

Kusha Kapila gets personal about Vyarth; says, “Not just a role I wanted, it was a story I had to tell” : Bollywood News

[ad_1] Internet personality Kusha Kapila is gearing up for the release of her latest project, the short film Vyarth. The trailer has been released, giving audiences a first look at the film ahead of its premiere on July 19. This project marks a new phase in Kapila’s career, as she not only plays a key […]

Ibrahim Ali Khan underwent extensive action training, lost 5 kg for Sarzameen 5 : Bollywood News

[ad_1] Ibrahim Ali Khan’s appearance in the trailer of his upcoming film Sarzameen has drawn attention, marking an important step in his acting career. While the earlier teaser had generated initial buzz, the trailer offers a clearer look at his character—complete with a long beard and surma-lined eyes—hinting at a more layered role. Ibrahim Ali […]

For Kerala musician Alex Immatty his songs are a means of protest

[ad_1] Musician Alex Immatty from the music video of ‘Karuppaanu njangal’. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Rock musician Alex J Immatty takes his music very seriously. It is more than entertainment or a hobby; he uses it as a tool for a change or at least to create awareness about the need for change. The […]

Emraan Hashmi and Genelia Deshmukh’s Gunmaaster G9 faces delay amid North India rains : Bollywood News

[ad_1] The upcoming action thriller Gunmaaster G9, starring Emraan Hashmi and Genelia Deshmukh, has encountered a setback even before filming could commence. The shoot, originally scheduled to begin in mid-July in a village near Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, has been postponed due to heavy rainfall and adverse weather conditions in North India. Emraan Hashmi and Genelia Deshmukh’s […]

When a mridangam maestro meets a marxist leader

[ad_1] What could be common between a mridangam exponent and a Marxist leader? Music. The friendship between Umayalpuram Sivaraman, who describes himself as a hardcore traditionalist, yet ultramodern, and M.A. Baby, the general secretary of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) and a connoisseur of Carnatic music, dates back decades. The two came together to […]