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At the peak, always
Reel and real have complemented each other wonderfully to sustain the magic of Amitabh Bachchan, says ANIL DHARKER analysing the secret of his success.
Cinema
It's too early to don Spielberg's mantle
``Signs" has not lived up to the pre-release hype nor is Shyamalan the next Spielberg. At least not yet, argues RATNA RAJAIAH.

Film Review



On Location
Racing for a Deepavali release
AFTER A long time the popular Vijaya-Vauhini studio was abuzz with shooting activities. Two films were being shot, in fact, and the surprise element was that both were for the same company — Lakshmi Movie Makers. One was held in a make ...

Music
Presenting Bismillah Khan
THE AMIR Khusro Sangeet Academy, a Chennai-based non-profit organisation, will present Ustad Bismillah Khan on October 20, 6.30 p. m. at the Music Academy. The Sangeet Academy is committed to promoting Hindustani music and fostering fresh ...
Simply conveyed with great effect
GOOD MUSIC is not merely keeping the listeners pleased; it should also help them understand the beauteous phases of a raga in short spells, the characteristic graces of a composition without over decoration by way of unwanted sangatis and economy ...
Manna for the soul
Raj Video Vision - Srirangam Sri Ranganatha Swami Vaikunta Ekadasi - Live recording - 2CDs - Price: Rs. 150. ACCORDING TO certain schools of thought, the Gitopadesam to Arjuna by Sri Krishna on the battlefield is believed to be on the ...

Drama
An English comedy play
THE ROTARY Club of Madras Shakti will present ``I Love You Two," a romantic English comedy play at the Music Academy on October 19 at 7.30 p.m. The play has been written and directed by Dinyar Contractor and Paritosh Painter. The cast includes ...
Loveable and poignant
LIKE A gentle melody, the two characters on the stage played on. From being put off by one another to the time when they cannot do without each other. The two of them — well past their prime — find out what love and companionship is ...
Pune celebrates theatre
THE PROGRESSIVE Dramatic Association (PDA), Pune, concludes its golden jubilee celebrations with a National Theatre Festival 2002 (October 21-29) at the city's Balgandharva Rangmandal. This mega event brings nine plays in different languages ...
The show goes on ...
IT IS celebration time at UAA. The year 2002 marks the amateur drama troupe's Golden Jubilee and as part of the month-long fiesta "Andha 7 Aatkal" was staged at the Rani Seethai Hall, under the auspices of Alandur Fine Arts, last ...

Heritage
Manthralayam for that healing touch
The benevolence of Sri Raghavendraswamy has been felt by thousands of devotees. ARCOT EASWARAN cites a few instances here.

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