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Mesmerising as always
Spanning five decades, the voice of S. Janaki has retained its magic.
Interview

Ghatam’s link to Sanskrit literature
Relentless work has fetched Ghatam Karthik a doctorate.
Columns

MUSICSCAN
Tyagaraja-Jazz suite
The dividing line between progress and perversion in all visual and performing arts is so thin that it is often almost invisible. There’s no hard-and-fast rule and every manifestation of change must be judged on its own merits.
Awards

Of versatility that’s timeless
The Kamaraj Hall, Chennai, reverberated with the adulation and respect actor Nagesh commands.


One more feather to his cap
With the Life Achievement Award, Al Pacino joins the ranks of Hitchcock, Spielberg and Connery.
Forthcoming Events

In the City
Balasaravana Vidyalaya Matriculation School, E.B. Colony 6th Street, Adambakkam.

June 24, 6 p.m.

•Gana Mukundhapriya

Srinivasa Sastri Hall, Luz, Mylapore.

June 22, 6.15 ...
Cinema

New hues, old times
‘Naya Daur’ is ready to hit the screens in a colourful new avatar. Vyjayantimala Bali, the heroine of the film, shares her thoughts about that era. ZIYA US SALAM
Film Review

It is pure magic
Cast: Christian Bale, Hugh Jackman, Scarlett Johansson, Michael Caine,

David Bowie


Storyline: Two rival magicians are obsessed over outdoing the other.


Bottomline: One helluva ...
Pointless but entertaining sequel
Storyline: Will Invisible Woman ever become Mrs. Fantastic before the superhero quartet must save the world once again from random play?


Bottomline: How did Alba’s lips get so bee-stung?

Fact – The ...


A magnum opus in style - Sivaji
He’s referred to as ‘Madras Messiah’ and ‘Style Samrat’ (in the film) and he’s here to win! Diligently chiselled to meld Shankar’s formula and Rajinikanth’s style AVM’s ‘Sivaji’ is ...
Music

Trip to Valmiki’s hermitage
Rama Katha cast its spell on the audience when Vasundhara Rajagopal rendered select songs of Arunachala Kavi at the TTD Information Centre. SVK
Captivatingly powerful
Anantha Narayanan was delightfully classical and Sankari impressed with a remarkably pliable voice. S. SIVAKUMAR
Of stern stuff
There was no room for frippery as Chaganti Mahalakshmi showed a mature approach. LALITHAA KRISHNAN
Drama

Homage to pioneer of Tamil theatre
Two of Pammal Sambanda Mudaliar’s plays were enacted by Theate Lab that dedicated June 17 to the doyen. KAUSALYA SANTHANAM
Heritage

Chola temple with a Pallava surprise
The core of the Ulagalandha Perumal temple, Kanchipuram, is probably of Pallava vintage but inscriptions are from the Chola period.
Events

Spontaneous divine outpourings
Was Purandaradasa the author of the music learner’s basic lessons? S.A.K.Durga tackled the question. SUGANTHY KRISHNAMACHARI
Kumbabhishekam
The Mahakumbabhishekam of Tyagaraja’s shrine at Mylapore was performed recently.
Miscellany


Tv Serials

Serials
Arokyavin Jackpot, the game show aired on Jaya TV, Sunday, 20.00, reaches its 250th episode. In an attempt to make it more special, the show, to be telecast on June 24, will have celebrities from the tinsel ...



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